Nightlife in Curaçao
Bars, clubs, entertainment
Informal, relaxed Curaçao offers numerous waterfront bars in which to wile away the hours. At Gouverneur de Rouville in Willemstad, rum cocktails come served with sea views and a cool breeze, while a ticket to Curaçao's nightclubs offers a chance to dance until dawn to some of the Caribbean's coolest DJs – try Club Zen in Willemstad for late-night techno.
Bars
Expand all1. Landhuis Chobolobo - Blue Curaçao and steel bands
Show moreCuraçao's famous distillery has a happy hour every Friday in its on-site bar, Landhuis Chobolobo. People flock to Willemstad to try stiff drinks laced with its world-famous Blue Curaçao - part of an output of over 20,000 gallons per week. Look out for regular steel bands and local music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Saliña Ariba, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 461 3526
Transport
Taxi
2. Zanzibar - Desert chic
Show moreThis exotic tented bar and restaurant boasts stylish East-African decor. A discerning local crowd head to Zanzibar in Willemstad for its vast menu of classic and modern cocktail concoctions and Asian-Moroccan dishes and nibbles.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Jan Thiel Z/N, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 747 0633
3. Cinco - Young, hip and happening
Show morePopular with partying Dutch students and American interns, who rank it as Curaçao's prime clubbing hotspot, Cinco's loud and crowded dancefloor is almost exclusively a tourist hangout. Cheeky DJs give this place a youthful vibe.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
20, Nightingaleweg, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 461 4545
4. Gouverneur de Rouville - Huge rum selection
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Located right on the waterfront in Willemstad, this renowned wooden watering hole boasts an eye-popping rum selection and pleasant patio, and serves food too. Gouverneur de Rouville boasts lively monthly wine tastings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9, De Rouvilleweg Otrobanda, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 462 5999
5. Hemingway - Cocktails on the sand
Show moreA wooden hut-like bar sheltered by palm trees and with outdoor seating, Hemingway is set on the beach in Willemstad. Gaze out to sea while sipping Hemingway´s favourite zesty rum cocktail. Sunday's Cuban night has salsa dancing on the sand.E-mail this item
Address
Bapor Kibra z/n, Willemstad Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 4650740
Clubs
Expand all6. Hooks Hut - Pirate-themed haunt
Show moreThis brash wood-and-thatch, pirate-themed haunt hosts great live bands each Wednesday. Expect blues, jazz and Caribbean classics to fill a swashbuckling dance-floor after dark at Hooks Hut - arrive early to enjoy great Piscadera Bay sunsets.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Piscaderabaai z/n, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 462 6575
7. Kontiki Beach Club - Late-night party zone
Show moreLocated right in the thick of the beach resort action, this elegant Willemstad dining option livens up after cocktail-fuelled weekend happy hours. At night Kontiki Beach Club transforms into a late-night party zone, complete with pumping sounds and live music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Bapor Kibra z/n, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 465 1589
8. The Emerald Lounge - Salsa and mojitos
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Punters at Piscadera Bay's Emerald Lounge are a mojito-supping clientele who enjoy Latin dance, including Friday salsa nights and Cuban funky jazz on Saturdays. A huge cocktail menu makes impressive reading with a three-hour happy 'hour' every night. Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Marriott Beach Resort, Piscadera Bay, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 736 8800
9. Wet and Wild - Beachside party
Show moreWet and Wild on Seaquarium Beach is loud, full-on and proud of it. Arrive for happy hour and stay until dawn to revel in one of Curaçao's most notorious beach parties. Sunday is a big party night with DJ Boogieman on the decks.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Bapor Kibra z/n, Seaquarium Beach, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 561 2477
10. Mi Dushi Party Boat - Caribbean Sea limbo
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A party atmosphere and madcap limbo dancing are all the rage aboard the thatched-roof pontoon Mi Dushi Party Boat. In-the-know islanders bring their visiting buddies to Baya Beach for a night on the ocean waves aided by a team of captain's mates.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Brakkeput Abou K 92, Baya Beach, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 747 4489
11. Club Zen - Late-night dance spot
Show moreOne of Willemstad's hottest dance clubs, Zen attracts a techno-loving after-midnight crowd Thursday and Saturday. Friday night's action shifts upstairs to sister venue K-Oz, an oh-so-stylish rooftop ruled by top DJs and sexy podium queens.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
129, Salinjastraat, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 461 4443
Transport
Taxi
Entertainment
Expand all12. Ole! Ole! - Laid-back jazz spot
Show moreEnjoy local jazz acts Monday, Friday and Saturday in this laid-back Willemstad venue frequented by an easy-going crowd. Ole! Ole! also hosts offshoots of the island's celebrated Jazz Festival with uptempo events that draw jazz fans from all over the world.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
163-F, Salinja Shopping Mall , Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 461 7707
Transport
Taxi
13. Blues - Bargain jazz venue
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Although ostensibly a restaurant, this Willemstad venue boasts a hopping bar that's packed to the gills every night. Inexpensive drinks and no cover charge makes Blues pleasing on the pocket as well as the ear, with live jazz Thursday and Saturday nights.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Avila Beach Hotel, Penstraat 130, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 461 4377
14. Club Facade - Popular island dance venue
Show moreFor a night of local music, check out this popular island dance venue where a huge bar and three dance floors on different levels offer great live bands. Locals pack out this Willemstad favourite, open Thursday and Friday, 8pm-3am.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Thu & Fri 8pm-3am
Address
32, Lindbergh, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 461 4640
Transport
Taxi
15. Emerald Casino - Feeling lucky?
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The popular Emerald Casino in Piscadera Bay resembles an open-air courtyard and offers slot machines, blackjack tables, roulette wheels, poker tables, a craps table and a baccarat table. There are parties during the week and live entertainment on Saturdays.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Marriott Beach Resort, Piscadera Bay, Willemstad, Curaçao
Telephone
+599 9 736 8800
