There are two main disco/bars in town. Johnny's Place is near the Rural Guard station, about 100m (328 ft.) or so north of the ATEC office. You'll find Stanford's overlooking the water out near Salsa Brava just as the main road heads south of town. Both have small dance floors with ground-shaking reggae, dub, and rap rhythms blaring. The action usually spills out from the dance floor at both joints on most nights. I like the atmosphere better at Johnny's, although both have tables, chairs, and candles set out on the sand, near the water's edge.
One of the more popular places in town is Hot Rocks, a large dirt lot with some canvas catering tents over its bar and some of its table area. This place, which is located right where the main road hits the water, has a huge screen upon which several late-run movies are projected each night. Another option is the Sunset Bar, which is near the water, beside the bus station, and sometimes features live music. For a more sophisticated ambience try the downtown Baba Yaga, or the ocean-side E-Z Times. An open-air bar on the second floor of Soda Tamara is a casual and quiet place to gather after dark. Finally, for a more local scene, check out Bar Maritza's, which really seems to go off on Sunday nights.
You can also take advantage of the pool table, board games, and DirecTV (usually showing sporting events) at El Dorado, in front of the ATEC office, as an alternative to the loud music and dance scenes of the other joints mentioned above.
Heading just south out of town, the Cut Back is a popular spot with backpackers and bohemians, with a solid after-hours scene. Farther south of town, at the start of Playa Cocless, El Tesoro shows large-screen movies every night.
