Montauk Nightlife

After a long day at the beach, shake off that sand and get ready for Montauk’s legendary nightlife! During the summer months, there are more than 50 active bars in Montauk, many offering live music. It’s impossible not to find something to suit your tastes. The Montauk Chamber of Commerce sponsors weekly free outdoor concerts during the summer months, and the Montauk Library also offers free concerts throughout the year.

Of all the towns and hamlets in the Hamptons, the most lively summer nightlife is in Montauk. This is because Montauk has more bars and restaurants than other East End towns, as it is a real seasonal, summer resort, offering not just nightlife but the best sport fishing, beaches, camping, horseback riding, shops, and water activities.

The nightlife in this “last resort” runs the gamut from lone singers in tiny bars, to Karaoke (packing in 200 people), to beach bands, Spanish bands, Reggae sunset dances and more.

There is something for everyone in Montauk, where people come to unwind and party, and 2017 promises to be a great summer. So here is a list of some of the over 100 bars and restaurants where you can go to enjoy plenty of good food, drinks and dancing.

668 THE GIG SHACK

782 Main Street
631-668-2727

Come out for a laid back night with delicious drinks—new to their menu is locally owned whiskey called Montauk Hard Label—the blueberry is a fan favorite.  Lots of live music—especially on weekends.  It’s a popular spot for day drinking or after dinner drinks to start your night out.

BACKYARD AT SOLÉ EAST

soleeast.com
90 Second House Road
631-668-2105

Has another long list of live music—starting with “Acoustic Sunsets” which begin July 4th Weekend, and include national music acts. Solé East features DJ’s around the pool on Saturdays and Sundays, and live music nightly in the restaurant. They also have a Brazilian Brunch on Sundays, with live Bossa Nova music.

COMMON GROUND

435 E. Lake Drive (2.2 miles N. on East Lake Dr.)
917-972-9421
Nestled in the harbor on Lake Montauk, Common Ground Montauk is open for the season! Formally known as Rick’s Crabby Cowboy, Common Ground will offer the same friendly environment, same menu, & same chef! The locally sourced seasonal menu combined with amazing cocktails makes Common Ground the place to be for lunch, dinner, & nightlife. Join us for indoor & outdoor dining this summer season!

LIAR’S SALOON

401 West Lake Drive
631-668-9597

A true fisherman’s bar down by the docks—most people know it as a great after-hours spot but a Lair’s mudslide taste even better on a nice day sitting on the back deck over the water. Don’t miss Karaoke nights every Friday all summer long.

MONTAUKET

88 Firestone Rd
631-668-5992

The word’s out on this hidden gem. The Montauket is the most instagrammed sunset in Montauk.  Perched on a hill overlooking Fort Pond Bay.  The Montauket Restaurant and Bar is one of Montauk’s oldest night spots, with the best sunsets in town.

MUSE AT THE END

41 S Euclid Ave
631-238-5937

Enjoy a night out at Muse with live entertainment and daily happy hours until 6:30pm ( 7 days a week 5- 6:30pm).

NAVY BEACH

16 Navy Road
631-668-6868

Lounge / day beds in the sand of Fort Pond Bay.  Good for a boozy lunch along the beach or sunset cocktails.


TAUK AT TRAILS END

63 South Euclid Avenue
631-238-5527
Lunch, Dinner, Late Night: Tauk At Trail’s End is a must-do restaurant with a formula that suits everyone… great food with generous portions
is just a start. Add happy hour every day, frequent live music and DJs, a comfortable outdoor dining grotto, convenient location in town, late-night hours, and on-site owner Michael Nasti greeting everyone to make sure they’re at home in his corner of Montauk.


THE POINT BAR AND GRILL

pointbarandgrill.com
Main Street
631-668-1500

Montauk’s favorite sports bar.  Go during a game for a local crowd and the coldest beers in town.  Half-priced drinks and appetizers on Monday through Fridays from 4-7 p.m. Monday’s also feature live music with “Todd the Guitar Guy” from 10:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays, come for “Tuesday Trivia,” with Marc. On summer and fall weekend nights, it turns into a packed dance party.  Home of Sloppy Sundays.  (Drink specials on summer Sundays).


THE SURF LODGE

thesurflodge.com/the-restaurant
183 Edgemere Street
631-250-8439
Brunch, Dinner
Surf Lodge draws inspiration from the ocean’s daily bounty and locally grown ingredients, sourcing sustainable local seafood from the fishing boats of Montauk Harbor and produce from the farms of the East End and North Fork of Long Island. They’re committed to reducing their impact on the environment and are proud to have eliminated single-use plastics from their kitchen and on-site. Enjoy live music on Mondays and Nancy Atlas on Wednesdays- Follow @thesurflodge on Instagram for updates. Reservations only.