okay so you may prefer your backyard and bbq to any overcrowded, red velvet rope, hamptons nightspot. but once in a while, you can't deny that the itch for a hot and sweaty dance floor, or mojito serving bar kinda sets your adrenaline off the charts. nothing wrong with keeping a hold of some options for the once in a while in you:

21 water
sag harbor
631.725.7500
otherwise known as rocco's a la playa - twenty-somethings still flock to this waterside spot even though rocco has since flown the coop.

bamboo
47 montauk highway
east hampton
631.329.9821
once the spot for late night diners and loungers, bamboo has quickly become the wet-your-feet first-dinner stop for those wishing to charge their batteries before heading elsewhere.

boutique
203 bridge-sag harbor turnpike bridgehampton
631.537.5050
this relatively small and intimate later-nighter is new on the hamptons scene, and few people know about it. post-midnight connoisseurs consider it exclusive, and opt for the table and bottle service.

cabana
281 county road
southampton
631.287.9888
country road's capri hotel sports an outdoor and poolside cocktail soiree that's most traffic'd on friday nights. some weekenders make it a pit stop while en route to farther destinations.

dragonbar
720 north sea road
southampton
631.283.5920
this small new southampton spot opened by the boys from bamboo, serves an asian tapas menu, along with late night bottle service.

jet east
1181 north sea road
southampton
631.283.0808
this east-end nightlife staple, is apparently still chock full of an interesting, recognizable crowd, and the doormen are just as much a pain the ass for some.

pacific east
415 main street
amagansett
631.267.7770
this restaurant slash nightspot still leaves most wondering which of the two it is exactly.

resort
44 three mile harbor road
east hampton
631.329.6000
otherwise know as the former nv tsunami, and frequent locale for the puff-daddy entourage, this east-east hampton joint still attracts night owls.

star room
378 montauk highway
wainscott
631.537.3332
you may recall montauk highway's swamp, or even s.w.a., but new owner scott sartiano (of new york's butter) seems to be in for the long haul with another season at this most popular hampton jaunt.

tavern
125 tuckahoe lane
southampton
631.287.2125
considered an oldie, but a goodie, tavern is best known for its outdoor garden, and it’s become more mainstream in recent years.


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