Bars & Nightlife - Cook Islands

Bars & NightlifeGuide was updated: 9. elokuuta 2024

A highlight of the Cook Islands is sipping cocktails at a bar fronting the west as the sun slowly slips below the horizon—there is truly no better way to say farewell to a very special day in paradise. The later nightlife of the Cook Islands is steadily growing with Friday night remaining the main night out for both tourists and locals alike. Most bars on Rarotonga remain open till 2am. Do not expect the same late night on Saturday as the Cook Islanders are a Christian community and usually close all drinking establishments at the stroke of midnight. Furthermore, many of the resorts have their own bars and restaurants at which non-guests are welcome.

Wilson’s Beach Bar

Located right by the water, Wilson's welcomes its guests to a relaxed beach bar offering stunning sunsets, live music, great cocktails, and bonfires on selected nights of the week.

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Friday Night Island Pub Crawl

Friday night is renowned for the Friday Night Island Pub Crawl. These are usually organised by resorts and accommodation houses where buses pick up tourists and make the rounds of pubs and clubs, from quiet local hangouts (no longer quiet once the bus pulls in) to popular tourist haunts. These nights can end up pretty wild with plenty of dancing, singing, and the making of new friends.

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Island Nights

Island Nights, which are often included in the weekly entertainment at many resorts, are not to be missed for their mix of plentiful tantalising local fare. A feast of seafood, meats, and vegetables is followed by traditional entertainment where locals adorned in colourful costumes proudly display their authentic Cook Island culture through drumming, singing and dancing. The evening entertainment is usually completed with a Ura Piani (invitation dance), where visitors are given the chance to match the hip-shaking of the locals. The Edgewater Resort and Spa in Rarotonga, for example, offers Island Nights as part of its entertainment program.

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Trader Jacks

Traders Jacks is one of the most popular places in the South Pacific, located at Avarua’s old harbour. Live music and sounds from the best bands on the islands always attract a lot of people. Friday is usually the big night of the week and that is when you will get a chance to meet both tourists and locals.

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The Barefoot Bar

At the charming Pacific Resort in Rarotonga, The Barefoot Bar's welcoming staff will take care of you with countless options of refreshing drinks and rich Happy Hours. Moreover, the setting here is simply astonishing.

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Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill

On the paradisiacal island of Aitutaki, you can't miss the Lagoon Private Island Resort. Here you will be served mouth-watering meals with local seafood and delightful beverages such as fruity, colourful cocktails, high-quality wines and beers from all over the world.

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Lagoon Lounge & Bar

In an authentic tropical environment within Muri Beach Club Hotel, you will find Lagoon Lounge & Bar: this is undoubtedly the perfect place to visit to relax and forget about stressful everyday life. Just come here, grab a drink and enjoy the spectacular nature around you.

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