Nantucket isn't a party island, but there's more going on after dinner than you might expect. From piano bars to live music to late-night cocktails, here's how to extend your evening.
The Club Car
Best Piano Bar
Live piano music and classic cocktails in an elegant setting. The quintessential Nantucket after-dinner experience. Proper attire expected.
The Chicken Box
Best Live Music
The island's only real music venue. Live bands, dancing, and a younger crowd. This is where Nantucket gets rowdy (relatively speaking).
Ventuno
Best Late Bar
Sophisticated Italian restaurant with a lively bar scene that continues late. Jazz some nights, always good cocktails.
The Gaslight
Best Neighborhood Bar
Casual bar with a local feel. Good beers, friendly crowd, no pretense. Where islanders go after work.
The Boarding House
Best Late Night Dining
Kitchen stays open late by Nantucket standards. Upscale bistro food with a buzzy bar scene.
The Tavern
Most Casual
Proper pub atmosphere with sports on TV. Nothing fancy, just a comfortable place to drink.
Cisco Brewers
Best Early Evening
Not technically late night, but the sunset scene here is lively. Live music some evenings during summer.
Nightlife Tips
- "Late" on Nantucket means 11pm-midnight
- Most bars close by 1am
- Dress codes exist at nicer spots
- Live music varies - check schedules
- Walk or bike - taxis are scarce late night