El Garito
4.5 (34) El Garito, Comercial el Punto, Cerca de Arenas, Central Ave, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica ·Tamarindo's only true underground House Music destination! Every week DJ's from ... · 21 views ·
Bars & Nightclubs in Tamarindo
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Tamarindo's bar scene punches above its size — this is a resort town with real nightlife energy, shaped by decades of surf culture, an international expat community, and the reliable influx of tourists who know how to have a good time. CATA Agave Bar is the most sophisticated option, offering an impressive mezcal and tequila selection with knowledgeable staff and a crowd that leans toward serious drinkers rather than party tourists. HandleBar is the social anchor for expats and English-speaking regulars — a sports-bar atmosphere where long-term residents congregate and newcomers feel immediately welcome. El Garito rounds out the options with a more Latin flavor and live music nights that draw a genuinely mixed local and expat crowd. USD is freely accepted at all three, which simplifies things for American and Canadian residents. The scene centers on the main strip and is walkable, which matters in a town where driving after drinking is genuinely inadvisable given the road quality and wildlife hazards. Expect prices at the higher end of Costa Rican bar pricing — craft cocktails run $8–14 USD in the more polished venues.
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CATA Agave Bar
4.9 (87) CATA Agave Bar, Piso 2, Nogui's Restaurant, 155 Guanacaste Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica ·CATA is an agave bar located beach-front in Tamarindo. We hunt for the best tequ... · 20 views ·
HandleBar
4.9 (57) HandleBar, 20 metros sur de Super 2001, Guanacaste Province, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica ·Beer & Bikes!! What could be better? Repair shop, sales, rentals, beers, wine & ... · 20 views ·
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Where can I find international products in Tamarindo? +
Browse bars & nightclubs listings on ExpatsList to find stores in Tamarindo that carry imported and international products. Grocery stores, specialty shops, and markets catering to expats are all included.
What leisure and community options are available for expats in Tamarindo? +
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Are there expat-friendly community spaces or clubs in Tamarindo? +
Many cities have thriving expat communities. Check our bars & nightclubs section for social clubs, sports groups, and community spaces in Tamarindo where you can connect with other internationals and locals alike.
Expat tips for Bars & Nightclubs in Tamarindo
Start at HandleBar for Local Intelligence +
HandleBar is where Tamarindo's expat community actually gathers, and an evening there will teach you more about the town in two hours than a week of solo exploration. The regular crowd includes business owners, long-term residents, and people who've been coming for years and know everyone. It's the informal orientation session every new expat should experience early.
Try the Agave Selection at CATA +
Costa Rica has embraced mezcal and high-end tequila seriously in recent years, and CATA Agave Bar represents this trend at its best in Tamarindo. If you're accustomed to standard mixers, a guided tasting of different agave expressions here will recalibrate your expectations. The staff can walk you through the differences between producers and regions with genuine depth.
Walk Between Venues After Dark +
Tamarindo's main strip is compact and walkable, and moving between bars on foot is the safest and most enjoyable approach after a few drinks. The roads in and out of town have no lighting, animals cross at night, and driving under any influence is a serious legal and physical risk. Staying within the walkable core means you can fully relax without logistical concerns.
