Casinos & NightlifeAfter a day of sunning on powder soft beaches, swimming in crystal clear waters, powerboating through the cays or shopping for duty-free handbags, jewelry and perfume, it's time to take in a Bahamian sunset and let the evening begin. When day turns to night on Nassau Paradise Island, the excitement continues with a variety of options: Two Vegas-style casinos, a heart-pounding nightclub or an ocean-inspired lounge. Cha-Ching
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Come join us at the chic 22 above lounge at Wyndham Nassau Resort on Cable Beach. 22 above offers complete cocktail service, an extensive martini list and crafted wines by the glass. Now featuring live music on Friday and Saturday nights where you can let loose on the dance floor. It’s All About Style
Located in a 260-year-old British Colonial mansion, the Graycliff Restaurant is the Caribbean’s first five-star restaurant and exhibits elegant dining at its finest. Your evening begins with cocktails in the parlor as you peruse the menu. You are then escorted into an exquisite dining room overlooking lush, tropical gardens. Wine lovers will delight in selecting from the 250,000-bottle cellar. Afterwards, relax with a cognac or handcrafted cigar fresh from the in-house factory. At Sea Glass in The Cove Atlantis, fruit-infused martinis and signature drinks are served against a backdrop of spectacular Bahamian sunsets in this upscale lounge.
Happiest HoursParadise Island’s only native waterfront restaurant, The Columbus Tavern, is an intimate, shorts-and-sandals-type establishment overlooking Nassau Harbour. Choose from its impressive array of tropical drinks or extensive wine list. The happy hour crowd enjoys free conch fritters. Kafe Kalik at the Fish Fry features a taste of authentic Bahamian cuisine and local live music. Order an ice-cold Kalik beer and the Junkanoo Nachos - they come in a variety of 7 colors! The Poop Deck offers fresh local seafood and other Bahamian favorites with terrific views of Nassau Harbor. Happy hour daily from 5 - 7 pm features free hors d'oeuvres at the bar. Located on East Bay Street at the foot of the Paradise Island bridge. In the heart of the Crystal Palace Casino, where bartenders serve up cool drinks with flair, is the Junkanoo Bar. Add a lively atmosphere and you've got a distinctively Bahamian milieu that's fashionable, flirtatious and above all, fun.
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With 880 slot machines ringing all night, the “cha-ching” almost outdoes the “bling-bling” at the 50,000 square foot, lavish Atlantis Casino. At the largest casino in the Caribbean, you’re just as likely to bet against the house as you are against a film star or a sports legend. If you’re a card shark, belly up to one of 46 blackjack or four Caribbean stud poker tables, or see if Lady Luck is on your side and throw the dice at one of seven craps tables.
Smaller in scale but no less Vegas-tacular, the 35,000 square foot Crystal Palace Casino located between the Wyndham Nassau Resort and the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort on Cable Beach is another action hot spot that promises “liberal table limits.” Sports betting is available at both casinos.
Aura, a 9,000-square-foot Jeffrey Beers-designed nightclub, operated by PURE Management Group, brings a new late night experience to Atlantis. Take the grand staircase from the casino up to this pulsating nightclub. The glass dance floor is surrounded by banquette seating, two bars, two VIP sections and a private VIP Parlour.
Atlantis’ Nobu is the newest creation of acclaimed Japanese chef Nobu Matsuhisa. The sophisticated menu and texture-heavy décor – right down to the $16 martinis and wall of river rocks – is evocative of the original, uber-trendy New York City location. The main difference is that here, the waiting list hasn’t yet exceeded the two-month mark, so you’ve got a much better chance of getting past the hostess.