If you are looking for great drinks, ocean views, and a lively atmosphere, Aruba’s happy hour scene will not disappoint. From beach bars to poolside lounges and buzzing nightclubs, there is always a spot offering discounts and good vibes. Whether you prefer a casual afternoon cocktail or a late-night party, you can plan your entire day around Aruba’s happy hour hotspots. Here is a streamlined guide to some of the island’s best happy hours, organized by time.
Start your day early with drinks at SharQy’s Bahia or Nos Clubhuis, both offering happy hour specials from twelve to one in the afternoon. Surfside Beach Bar is another great choice with multiple happy hours, including a midday slot from twelve to one, followed by evening rounds at five and nine. The Beach Bar extends the celebration with drink deals running straight from noon until six in the evening. Over at La Cabana Resort, the Pata Pata Pool Bar keeps the fun going with back-to-back happy hours between two and six thirty in the afternoon.
As the afternoon rolls on, more options open up. Oceanside Bar and Grill serves happy hour specials from three to five, while popular beachfront venues like Pelican Pier, The Barn, HOYA, and Reflexions Beach Bar join in with their own four to six happy hour slots. If you find yourself at Rum Reef, you can enjoy discounted drinks between one and four in the afternoon, all while soaking in stunning views of Baby Beach.
As evening approaches, Double Down Sports Bar and Bohemian Bar and Restaurant both run happy hours from five to seven. Kalibra is another must-visit, offering specials from five to seven and again late at night between eleven and midnight. Fat Tuesday takes things a step further with extended happy hours from five all the way until nine. For a classic beachside vibe, head to 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar from five to six or swing by the Beach Bar for its early evening deals. If you are up for a bit of a mobile party, the Kukoo Kunuku Happy Hour Bus is a lively option that runs from five to eight in the evening, Tuesday through Saturday.
For those who want to keep the energy going into the night, Aruba’s beach bars and nightclubs have you covered. Bugaloe Beach Bar and Moomba Beach Bar both offer happy hours from five to six and again from ten to eleven. Moomba, in particular, is known for its extra vibrant Sundays. Saloon Bar keeps the party alive with happy hour from seven to nine, while Mambo Jambo has deals between seven and eight and again late at night from eleven to midnight. Drunken Fish offers a happy hour from nine to ten, perfect for a laid-back evening drink. For a full-on nightlife experience, Gusto Nightclub features happy hour from six to ten, while Hidden Nightclub opens its drink specials from nine to eleven.
With so many happy hour choices spread throughout the day and night, Aruba makes it easy to enjoy great drinks and a fun atmosphere no matter the hour. Whether you want to sip cocktails under the sun or dance into the night, the island’s happy hour scene has something for every mood.
