Given its status as a vacation getaway, Isla de Margarita has its fair share of bars, discos, and nightclubs; however, the recent downturn in tourism has seen the closing of some of the islands more popular and long-standing clubs. Many visitors stick to their all-inclusive resort, which usually features a small collection of bars and a disco and nightly entertainment revue. Others like to barhop sections of Avenida 4 de Mayo and Avenida Santiago Mariño.
By far, the hippest and most happening scene can be found at Kamy Beach (tel. 0295/267-2155), located on Playa Varadero, just outside of Pampatar. If you're looking for something more familiar, Señor Frogs (tel. 0295/262-0451), the popular Mexican chain, has a lively restaurant and bar in the Centro Comercial Costa Azul, near the Hilton, which turns into a raging disco most evenings after 11pm.
For a mellower scene, with a lot more atmosphere, I recommend both Guayoyo Café (tel. 0295/262-4514) and Mykonis Lounge (tel. 0295/267-1850) two side-by-side joints set on a steep cliff, overlooking the ocean in Pampatar.
Casino gaming is an option on Margarita, with modern and well-fitted casinos at the Margarita Hilton, Laguna Mar, and Marina Bay hotels. The casino at the Hilton is by far the swankiest and most popular.
