Fun and entertainment Dominican Republic

We recommend you this small bar certainly noisy but nice with an excellent quality-price ratio, something more and more rare in Las Terrenas. Without pretention, but in all relaxation, the cocktails are served there with a smile. Also a restaurant part. The place is held by a Frenchwoman, Sabrina, who knew how to make of her bar-restaurant one of the favorite places of the Frenchies of Las Terrenas. Some examples of the dishes of the day: savory crepes, hamburgers, Thai chicken, fried mussels, sauerkraut, beef bourguignon, tartiflette with reblochon...

Despite its name, the Casa de Teatro is much more than a theatre, it's a cultural centre where young artists exhibit their work. In the evening, you can have a drink and a bite to eat while listening to the bands and singers who perform there several times a week (starting at 10pm). Exhibitions and debates are also organized regularly. It's a very pleasant way to immerse yourself in the history of the city and to get a better understanding of its culture. The owner, Freddy Ginebra, is very friendly. Check out the programme!

The narrow façade of La Cafetera opens onto a large, long counter. Stand or sit and sip a few drops of a full-bodied cafecito that has nothing to envy its illustrious Italian counterparts. The fan blades stir up the intoxicating smell of the roasting process. A small pleasure, which will only cost you a handful of pesos, among the old regulars of the place. You can also buy coffee in bulk, have a sweet or savoury snack, play chess or admire the temporary exhibitions of local artists. A timeless atmosphere...

This is a must on the beach of Cabarete which is always busy from morning to night. In a lounge atmosphere, an eclectic clientele mixes with their feet in the sand. A DJ animates the place for the local jet-set, and many theme nights are organized all year long. In the evening, the Lax is one of the liveliest bars on the beach. In any case, almost all the entertainment takes place by the sea, under the stars. For wild evenings with a very good spirit, and this, until the end of the night!

Jalao is a restaurant, boutique, bar and concert venue in the capital. Beautifully decorated with all the handicrafts you can find on the island, it hasn't been empty since it opened in 2016. A program of national artists and groups is regularly updated. You can spend the whole evening there, from an aperitif at the bar, to dinner, to the musical and festive atmosphere that continues until closing time. Dominican youth and tourists mingle in a musical fraternity.

In an enchanting setting, the shady, wooded terrace invites you to relax and enjoy. The drinks menu is varied, and the cocktails are delicious and refreshing. The refined à la carte menu features both international and traditional dishes, with seafood specialities. Meat dishes are also served with rice or home fries. Portions are generous enough to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Skina Bar & Restaurant is an excellent restaurant in Puerto Plata. All at reasonable prices and with impeccable service.

A French-style brasserie run by Frédéric with daily specials and a classic menu, salads, sandwiches or pizzas. A pleasant and very colourful terrace where you can have breakfast, but it's rather to sip an aperitif at the end of the day that you go there. Indeed, when the night approaches, the bar fills up in a joyful atmosphere and meetings are made. Live broadcasting of all French sporting events (football, rugby, etc.). Follow the evening program on social networks!

A flagship venue in Cancún and Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Coco Bongo opened its doors in Punta Cana in 2014. Every evening, 1,800 people from Punta Cana and Bávaro resorts gather to dance the night away. The originality of the venue lies in the multiple shows that punctuate the evening. Combining dance, costumes, circus and pyrotechnics, these are true performances! Almost all hotels sell admission tickets, but you can also buy them directly from their websites.

This Puerto Plata bar, well known to expatriates, moved to Costambar a few years ago. You can nibble a sandwich, share a plate of nachos, eat a salad and, of course, drink a cold beer or a thirst-quenching fruit juice. There are also a few maritime dishes, such as breaded fish, or ribs for those who like them. Portions are generous enough. The establishment also rents out rooms upstairs (Hotel Castilla). Good atmosphere and warm welcome. No doubt you'll bump into fellow countrymen at Sam's Bar & Grill.

Here you can also wear karaoke. A bar with a marine décor that deserves a look. A rather international atmosphere, an appointment to fashion.

One of the connected addresses of the capital.

In this room, whose name is recognized, is the annual Festival of French Film.

This multiplex (7 rooms) offers a good selection of the latest American productions, in excellent conditions of comfort.

Would you like to make a little painting while enjoying the air-conditioning? Why not? While there are several cinemas in the capital, the Palacio del Cine has the advantage of being located in the heart of the famous Blue Mall, Santo Domingo's huge shopping mall. Admittedly, the selection of films on offer is fairly uniform and largely North American, but the atmosphere is rather pleasant. It's also a good way to live a little like a local while you're in the capital. If you're feeling more energetic, you can continue the night at the Blue Mall's exclusive discotheque.

This is the most sophisticated club in the area. Local atmosphere and latino sounds played until the early morning! Here the party is in full swing all night long and the meetings with locals and tourists are pleasant. However, make an effort to dress up, because in the Dominican Republic the appearance counts in nightclubs (especially to be able to enter!). Do not come in shorts and flip-flops, you will be refused for sure. Euphoria also serves delicious cocktails (with or without alcohol) and cold beers. Have a nice evening!

This casino is open almost all hours of the day and night! It was the setting for the film Havana, starring Robert Redford. Of course, you'll be asked for your ID card to get in. Slots, roulette, Black Jack... all the casino classics are on offer here. Drinks are also served. Proper attire is required. As with all gambling, please play in moderation! The place is also recommended for merengue dancing on weekends!

An excellent address for espresso lovers. The service starts in the morning with breakfast and continues throughout the day until late at night. Simple but varied restaurant service. You can have a drink on the terrace at any time or laze around on a sofa inside.Happy Hour is every day from 5pm to 8pm, and until midnight on Mondays. The quality of the service is not always up to scratch, however. On weekends, a DJ comes to mix electronic music.

Located on Máximo Gómez Avenue, the Dominican National Theater is the melting pot of the country's living arts. The building, whose construction was decided by President Joaquín Balaguer in 1970 (it was the architect Teófilo Carbonel who took charge and inaugurated the site three years later), is imposing. Although the majority of the performances offered are local, all the performing arts are represented: dance, music, theater and opera. Ask for the program!

The speakers of the Altos de Chavón discotheque alternate between merengue and international rock, with a predilection for the latter, given the clientele mainly from the neighbouring complex. The place is nice, but the atmosphere is a bit conventional. One has much more fun in the local discotheques of the downtown area of La Romana. During the week, the club is also a restaurant: various Dominican tapas, hamburgers and baguette sandwiches, Mexican preparations, pasta plates and grilled meats.

This open-air restaurant-bar-bar, with its warm, fashionable decor, is home to all the hip Europeans who work at the local resorts. You'll enjoy well-crafted Italian cuisine (for once, pizzas are not on the menu), with lobster spaghetti as the star attraction. But beware, the activities start late. Merengue is less in the spotlight than international music, but free Cuba is still the order of the day. Several international DJs come to perform and set the place on fire!