Dewey Beach Nightlife – Clubs, Bars & Nightlife Tips

Dewey Beach Nightlife

Dewey Beach has a well-deserved reputation as a great vacation spot for young adults. Learn about the best bars and clubs in Dewey Beach, and discover other helpful nightlife tips that ensure your night out on the town is as exciting as possible.

Enjoy Great Food and Drinks

When you’re looking to avoid loud music and rowdy dance areas, head over to McShea’s Beach Pub, a quiet Irish pub that has a laid-back, neighborhood-like atmosphere. The venue has a narrow layout with a big bar and a few booths to sit in. The drinks are reasonably priced, and you can expect to pay around $6 for an Irish Car Bomb. This pub also serves bar food, so you can grab something to eat without having to leave. The crab cake soup is quite popular, and many people have said that it’s some of the crab cake soup available in town.

Dance for Hours at These Nightclubs

Enjoy live music at The Bottle & Cork, which was established in 1936. From May through October, this venue has more that 100 bands play on Wednesday through Saturday and Monday. Another fun fact about The Bottle & Cork is that Delaware Today magazine voted this venue “The Best Night Spot for Young Vacationers” in 2003.

• Beer is only served in cans at this establishment. Expect to pay about $3.75 for a Budweiser or a Miller Lite, or around $4.75 if you’re looking for an imported beer.
• You’ll probably want to wear shoes here, as it’s normal for patrons to drop empty cans on the ground, and by the end of the night, the floor is covered in crushed cans.
• This venue features two spacious bars, a large stage for the performers, and a large area next to the stage for you to watch the performances.

The Starboard is another award-winning venue, repeatedly earning the title of “Best Nightspot in the State of Delaware,” in addition to being listed as one of the top 45 beach bars in the world by the Men’s Journal Magazine. This place is huge, featuring multiple bars, two dance floors, and outside areas for people to smoke or vape. Each room in this bar has a unique atmosphere, which gives this venue a captivating feel. There’s no cover charge, and you can find beer in plastic cups, cans, or bottles.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about bars, clubs and nightlife tips for Dewey Beach.