Nightlife is not the reason to visit Nevis. Summer nights are quiet, but there's organized entertainment in winter, often steel bands performing at the major hotels.
Most action takes place at the Four Seasons Resort, Pinney's Beach (tel. 869/469-1111), on Friday and Saturday nights.
Oualie Beach Hotel, Oualie Beach (tel. 869/469-9735), offers a live string band entertaining guests.
If you're on Nevis on a Friday night, the place to be for happy hour (4-6pm) is Le Bistro. Islanders flock here for the reduced drink prices, the good company, and the fun atmosphere.
Another Friday night "jump-up" is at The Water Department Barbecue, Pump Road, Charlestown (no phone), to help raise money for the department. Tents go up in the late afternoon and meat goes on the grill. Some of the best barbecue chicken and ribs on island are served here.
Wednesday night is all the rage at Eddy's Bar & Restaurant, Main Street in Charlestown (tel. 869/469-5958), which serves the best conch fritters in town. Karaoke and dancing to music spun by an island DJ lasts way past midnight.
