Drinking, Nightlife and Entertainment
Trinidadians seem to live to party, so it's no surprise that Port of Spain boasts excellent nightclubs , though fetes - large outdoor parties advertised by posters - are a better option if you want to immerse yourself in the local lifestyle. Most bars and nightclubs come alive after 10pm and are busiest from Thursday to Sunday. The capital also boasts a number of good theatre companies, including the Trinidad Theatre Workshop (TTW), which specializes in the work of Derek Walcott. During Carnival time a hectic schedule of fetes, competitions and calypso tents makes excellent entertainment. Check and for an updated calendars of events. Liquid Ground floor, Maritime Plaza, Barataria tel 868/675-9958. One of the newest clubs in Trinidad, where a bit of rock, pop and Latin is mixed in with the soca and reggae. Try and talk your way into the lavishly decorated VIP area and the Champagne Lounge with its black leather sofas. Entrance fee varies. Pelican Inn 2-4 Coblentz Ave, St Ann's tel 868/624-7486. This Caribbean version of an English pub, popular with locals and tourists alike, is quiet on weekdays, but comes to life on weekends with a packed dance floor and DJs. Daily 11am-2am. Smokey and Bunty's Corner of Dengue Street at 97 Western Main Rd, St James; no phone. This local institution draws a mixed crowd - young, old, arty, gay and straight. The bar clientele spills onto the pavement, making for some excellent people-watching. Mon-Thurs 10pm-3am, Fri-Sun 10pm-7am. Tasca Latina 16 Philipps St, Woodbrook tel 868/625-3497. Spanish taverna-style bar and restaurant with a dance floor and friendly atmosphere. Live entertainment, popular at weekends, attracts a mature crowd. Entrance TT$30. Mon-Fri 11am-2am, Sat 6pm-2am. Closed Sun. Upper Level West Mall, West Moorings. Pumping, friendly place playing soca, reggae and R&B to a sociable crowd of mostly local dancers. One of the most laid-back options in town, this is an essential part of your Port of Spain nightlife experience. Cover charge varies.
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