4 Best Nightlife in Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Boatslip

The Tea Dance at the Boatslip is a real Provincetown tradition. From early May through October, the music starts at 4, and the crowds (mostly men) gather around the pool to start the night dancing, drinking, and merrymaking until 7. The music and cover charge vary (there is always a cover), but a real favorite is the Solid Gold Tea, spinning dance classics from the 1970s and '80s.

Chatham Squire

Boasting four bars (including a raw bar), this is a rollicking year-round local hangout, drawing a young crowd to the bar side and a mixed crowd of locals to the restaurant. There's live entertainment on weekends.

Oliver's & Planck's Tavern

Fish tanks illuminate this friendly bar (with a pub menu), which hosts live music on most evenings. There's also a midweek trivia night.

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Paramount

Part of the Crown & Anchor complex of entertainment options, the Paramount is the hotel's main nightlife venue, offering poolside dancing to skilled DJs—including many names from the top international dance scene—on many nights. It's also host to cabaret performances and live theater. Next door is a video bar and a male-only leather bar, The Vault. Cover charges vary.