The Ocean Terrace Inn's Fisherman's Wharf, Fortlands (tel. 869/465-2754), has a live band every Friday from 8 to 10pm. It's not "after dark," but the Turtle Beach Bar and Grill, Turtle Bay (tel. 869/465-9086), on the southeast peninsula, offers a live steel band daily from 12:30 to 3pm; on Saturday, it's beach disco time. There's no cover at either place.
A favorite watering hole is Bambu's, Bank Street, right off the Circus in Basseterre (tel. 869/466-5280), which is filled with lots of bamboo and bright colors. There's a big-screen TV for those who want to watch the games, but also spaces for those who want to retreat. On Friday happy hour is from 5 to 7pm.
A few other nightspots come and go (mostly go). Currently, islanders hang out at Bobsy's, Bay Road (tel. 869/466-6133), in Basseterre. Another local dive, Henry's Night Spot, Dunn's Cottage, Main Street, Cayon (tel. 869/465-3508), has a loyal following. At the Marriott Resort at Frigate Bay, the Royal Beach Casino (tel. 869/466-5555) lures gamblers to its large casino with slot machines and games of chance with croupiers. For the high roller, there are private salons.
