Tenerife's nightlife centres on the southern resorts, where glamorous oceanfront beach clubs sit a short walk from the famously raucous Veronicas strip in Playa de las Américas. Beyond the party scene there are live-music bars, a casino, gentler pubs in Los Cristianos, and the authentically Canarian clubs of the capital. Here's where to go out, whatever your style.
€€€Papagayo Beach Club
Area
Playa de las Américas
Type
Beach club
“Sunbeds and cocktails by day roll seamlessly into DJ nights — reserve a bed at weekends.”
€€€Monkey Beach Club
Area
Torviscas (Costa Adeje)
Type
Beach club
“Foam parties and sunset sessions draw a younger crowd — great fun, not the place for a quiet drink.”
€€The Veronicas Strip
Area
Playa de las Américas
Type
Bar & club district
“Drinks are cheap and bars don't fill until midnight — keep valuables secure in the late-night crush.”
€€€Hard Rock Cafe Tenerife
Area
Playa de las Américas
Type
Live music bar
“Come for the live band nights — burgers by day, proper gig energy after dark.”
€€Bourbon Live Music Bar
Area
Playa de las Américas
Type
Live music bar
“Arrive before 22:00 to grab a table close to the stage for the soul and function-band sets.”
€€€Magic Lounge Bar
Area
Costa Adeje
Type
Cocktail lounge
“A calmer, more stylish pre-dinner cocktail spot than the strip — good for couples.”
€€€Casino Playa de las Américas
Area
Playa de las Américas
Type
Casino
“Bring photo ID to enter — it's smart-casual, with tables and slots plus dinner and shows.”
€€Molly Malone's Irish Pub
Area
Los Cristianos
Type
Pub
“Live sport by day and live music by night — a friendly, laid-back alternative to the club strip.”
€€Achaman Discoteca
Area
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Type
Nightclub
“Where locals dance — busiest at weekends and legendary during Carnival season.”
Tenerife nightlife in detail
1.Papagayo Beach Club
The best-known venue on Tenerife's southern nightlife strip, Papagayo Beach Club has long been the coast's see-and-be-seen address. By day it's a stylish oceanfront lounge of Balinese beds, a pool, cocktails and DJ-soundtracked sun worship right on the sands of Playa de las Américas; as the sun drops the music sharpens and it becomes one of the liveliest late-night spots in the south, hosting big-name guest DJs, themed parties and a glamorous, mixed international crowd. The setting — right on the beach with the Atlantic as a backdrop — is a cut above the more generic bars along the nearby Veronicas strip, and the seamless day-to-night transition means many people simply never leave. Expect a smarter dress code, higher prices and a more grown-up vibe than the raucous pubs down the road. Book a sunbed or table ahead on summer weekends and around events. Whether you want sunset cocktails, a dance under the stars or both, it remains the anchor of Costa Adeje and Las Américas after dark.
Hours
Daily ~11:00 until late (club nights to 04:00)
Price
Beds from ~€30; cocktails ~€10
Getting there
On the seafront at Playa de las Américas; walkable, taxi rank nearby
Insider tip: Sunbeds and cocktails by day roll seamlessly into DJ nights — reserve a bed at weekends.
2.Monkey Beach Club
A short way up the coast from Las Américas, Monkey Beach Club brings a younger, higher-octane energy to the Torviscas seafront in Costa Adeje. Set right on the promenade above the beach, it runs the full arc from relaxed daytime beach bar — sunbeds, cocktails, casual food — to a packed party venue in the evenings, with regular foam parties, live music, dancers and guest DJs pulling in a lively, mostly twenty-something crowd. The oceanfront terrace and pool give it a proper resort-party atmosphere, and its position on the busy Costa Adeje strip means plenty of other bars and restaurants are within stumbling distance. It's fun, loud and unpretentious rather than exclusive, so come for the atmosphere and the sunset sessions rather than a refined night out. Drinks are reasonably priced for a beach club and the events calendar is busy through summer. If you want the south coast's party scene with your feet almost in the sand and a soundtrack that ramps up as the night goes on, Monkey Beach delivers reliably.
Hours
Daily late morning to ~03:00
Price
Beds/tables vary; cocktails ~€9
Getting there
Playa de Fañabé/Torviscas seafront, Costa Adeje; walkable
Insider tip: Foam parties and sunset sessions draw a younger crowd — great fun, not the place for a quiet drink.
3.The Veronicas Strip
Say 'Tenerife nightlife' and most people picture Veronicas — the notorious cluster of bars, clubs and karaoke joints packed into a couple of commercial centres behind the Playa de las Américas seafront. This is budget, high-volume, party-till-sunrise territory, beloved of stag and hen groups, young holidaymakers and anyone after cheap drinks and a raucous night out. Bars with names known to a generation of British tourists blast everything from chart hits to cheesy pop, promoters tout free-entry deals on the pavement, and the action doesn't really get going until well after midnight, running to 6am. It's brash, boozy and not for everyone — those wanting a stylish or quiet evening should head to the beach clubs or Costa Adeje instead — but taken in the right spirit it's an institution and undeniably fun. Prices are low and most venues have no cover charge. As with any busy nightlife district, keep your phone and wallet secure, watch your drinks, and pace yourself. For no-frills, all-night partying, nowhere on the island comes close.
Hours
Bars ~22:00–06:00; busiest after midnight
Price
Cheap drinks; many no-cover bars
Getting there
Centro Comercial Starco/Veronicas, Playa de las Américas seafront
Insider tip: Drinks are cheap and bars don't fill until midnight — keep valuables secure in the late-night crush.
4.Hard Rock Cafe Tenerife
A dependable middle ground between the rowdy Veronicas strip and the pricier beach clubs, the Hard Rock Cafe on the Playa de las Américas seafront delivers the familiar formula: rock memorabilia on the walls, generous American diner food, strong cocktails and, crucially, a busy programme of live music. By day it's a family-friendly spot for burgers and milkshakes with sea views from the terrace; by night the bands and DJs turn it into one of the more grown-up party venues on the strip, drawing a broad, international crowd who want live music and a lively atmosphere without the sweaty crush of the clubs. The location on the main seafront avenue puts it within easy reach of the resort's other bars and restaurants, and the outdoor terrace is a fine perch for people-watching over a sundowner. Prices sit above the cheap-and-cheerful bars nearby but you're paying for the brand, the space and the entertainment. For gig-goers and anyone wanting reliable live music with their night out, it's a solid, all-ages choice.
Hours
Daily ~12:00 until late
Price
Mains ~€18–25; cocktails ~€10
Getting there
Pirámide de Arona / Avenida de las Américas seafront; walkable
Insider tip: Come for the live band nights — burgers by day, proper gig energy after dark.
5.Bourbon Live Music Bar
For visitors who love a proper live band rather than a DJ or karaoke, Bourbon has been a fixture of the Las Américas scene for years. This unpretentious live-music bar puts a rotating line-up of tight cover and function bands on stage every night, working through crowd-pleasing soul, funk, Motown, rock and chart hits that reliably get the dance floor moving. The crowd skews a little older and friendlier than the club strip nearby — couples, groups and holidaymakers who want to sing, dance and have a good time without the meat-market intensity of Veronicas. There's usually no cover charge, drinks are reasonably priced, and the atmosphere is warm and inclusive. It gets busy once the main act starts, so arrive early if you want a table near the stage. Combined with a beach-club sundowner beforehand or a late move to the clubs afterwards, it slots neatly into a night out on the south coast. For genuine live music with a feel-good, all-ages vibe, it's one of the strip's best bets.
Hours
Nightly ~20:00–02:00
Price
No cover; drinks ~€6–9
Getting there
Off the Las Américas seafront; walkable, taxi rank nearby
Insider tip: Arrive before 22:00 to grab a table close to the stage for the soul and function-band sets.
6.Magic Lounge Bar
Not everyone wants foam parties and sunrise clubbing, and for a more sophisticated evening Costa Adeje offers a string of stylish cocktail lounges of which Magic is a good representative. Set among the resort's smarter shopping and dining centres, it trades pounding club music for a relaxed, design-conscious space, expertly mixed cocktails and a soundtrack you can actually talk over. It's the sort of place to start the evening with a well-made drink before dinner, or to wind down afterwards without the chaos of the Veronicas strip a few minutes south. The crowd is a mix of couples, groups of friends and better-heeled holidaymakers, and the vibe is upmarket but unstuffy. Prices are a step up from the cheap-and-cheerful bars but fair for the quality and setting. In an area often reduced to its rowdiest venues, spots like this are a reminder that Costa Adeje also does a grown-up, low-key night out very well. Pair it with a seafront dinner and a stroll along the promenade for a relaxed south-coast evening.
Hours
Daily ~17:00–01:00
Price
Cocktails ~€9–12
Getting there
Costa Adeje shopping-centre area; walkable
Insider tip: A calmer, more stylish pre-dinner cocktail spot than the strip — good for couples.
7.Casino Playa de las Américas
For a different kind of night out on the south coast, the Casino Playa de las Américas offers grown-up glamour a world away from the boozy strip nearby. Set on the seafront, its gaming floor covers the classics — American roulette, blackjack, poker and a bank of slot machines — alongside a restaurant, bar and a programme of live entertainment and themed evenings that sometimes includes dinner-and-show packages. It draws a smarter-dressed, older crowd and makes an easy, comfortable way to pass an evening whether or not you're a serious gambler; many drop in simply for dinner and a flutter. Entry is free but you'll need your passport or ID card, and the dress code is smart-casual — no beachwear. It's a handy option for couples or groups wanting an alternative to bars and clubs, or a civilised place to end the night. Because it's centrally located on the Las Américas seafront, it's easy to combine with dinner beforehand and a cocktail lounge afterwards. A reliable, low-key choice when you fancy something more refined after dark.
Hours
Daily; gaming floor typically from ~20:00
Price
Free entry with ID; smart-casual
Getting there
Gran Hotel Arona / seafront area, Playa de las Américas
Insider tip: Bring photo ID to enter — it's smart-casual, with tables and slots plus dinner and shows.
8.Molly Malone's Irish Pub
In the more relaxed resort of Los Cristianos, just along the coast from the party strips, traditional pubs like Molly Malone's offer a friendly, low-key night out that suits families, older travellers and anyone wanting a pint and a chat rather than a nightclub. The formula is familiar and reliable: Guinness and international beers on tap, big screens showing live football and other sport by day, and live musicians or singers most evenings playing to a good-natured, sing-along crowd. The atmosphere is warm and inclusive, the staff welcoming, and prices are gentle compared with the beach clubs. Los Cristianos itself has a lovely harbour, a couple of good beaches and a pleasant promenade lined with bars and restaurants, making it easy to combine a seafront dinner with a relaxed drink here afterwards. It's the antithesis of Veronicas — no queues, no cover, no pressure — and all the better for it if you're after a sociable, easy-going evening. For a proper pub night with live music and sport in a gentler resort, it hits the spot.
Hours
Daily ~11:00–01:00
Price
Pints ~€4–6
Getting there
Central Los Cristianos, near the harbour; walkable
Insider tip: Live sport by day and live music by night — a friendly, laid-back alternative to the club strip.
9.Achaman Discoteca
To experience nightlife the way islanders do rather than the tourist strips of the south, head to the capital, Santa Cruz, where clubs like Achaman have been drawing local crowds for decades. This is where Tinerfeños go to dance, and the soundtrack reflects it — Latin rhythms, reggaeton, salsa and Spanish pop rather than the British chart fare of Las Américas. The atmosphere peaks at the weekend and reaches fever pitch during the city's world-famous Carnival in February, when Santa Cruz becomes one giant street party and its clubs heave until dawn. As a visitor you'll find a livelier, more authentically Canarian scene, though a little Spanish and an open mind go a long way. The city's nightlife is spread across the centre and the Avenida de Anaga waterfront, so it's worth exploring a few venues. Take a taxi late at night, as the club districts aren't always walkable from the main hotels. For travellers curious about how locals really party — and anyone visiting for Carnival — the capital, not the coast, is where the real night begins.
Hours
Fri–Sat ~midnight–06:00
Price
Cover varies; drinks ~€7–10
Getting there
Santa Cruz de Tenerife; taxi recommended late at night
Insider tip: Where locals dance — busiest at weekends and legendary during Carnival season.