The Best MONTAUK BARS for your current DRINKING Mood
Table of Contents
Why do New Yorkers head out to The Hamptons as soon as summer Fridays start? Well if you’re headed to Montauk and most other places in the Hamptons, chances are to drink will be a main reason. There are more Montauk bars then you might think so I’ve made up this guide to help you pick your poison.
What type of drinker are you?
If you know me, you know I’m a pretty laid back kind of drinker. I like drinking in the park, I like drinking in the dark, I like drinking on the beach or on boat.. you get the idea.
Though I usually prefer casual establishments, I also don’t mind a frozen drink at a pricy resort. I like feeling a little fancy sometimes.
And this is why I love Montauk.
Where some of the other hamlets in the Hamptons lack, Montauk makes up for exponentially. You can drink it all in Montauk. From dive bars to classy bars to party bars and hard to get into bars, you’ll find it here.
Map of Montauk NY Bars
Dive Bars in Montauk
Liar’s Saloon
Address: 401 W Lake Dr, Montauk, NY
Come here for cheap beer, mingling with the locals and karaoke!
The plastic cups are totally on point and you can’t go without trying one of Mary’s Famous Mudslides.
The Sloppy Tuna
Address: 148 S Emerson Ave, Montauk
No fuss drinking at this day or night spot! Placed right on the beach and set up for potential debauchery no matter the time.
View this post on Instagram
Memory Motel
Address: 692 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
If you make it this far into the evening – you probably won’t remember anyway. Good thing your friends took photos!
Shagwong Tavern
Address: 774 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
A Montauk institution for almost 100 years. Serving American pub food and classic drinks in the middle of Montauk.
NYC Transplants
Though not all of the below have another location in NYC, you know that city vibe when you feel it.
Common Ground at Rick’s Montauk
Address: 435 E Lake Dr, Montauk
Based out of NYC, but a newcomer in the Montauk Nightlife scene. Lots of outdoor seating and space for a boogy. DJ’s on Friday and Saturday nights.
The Grey Lady
Address: 440 W Lake Dr, Montauk, NY
There actually is another Grey Lady in New York and I’ve stumbled into quite a few times during nights out. This other location all the way out east is right on the water with a ton more space and the same good vibes.
View this post on Instagram
Tacombi La Brisa
Address: 752 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
Okay sooo I feel like Tacombi actually lives up to the hype, am I wrong? It’s great value for the quality and I love that you can make your own food combos up. And of course, they’re got you covered on the margarita front.
Surf Lodge
Address: 183 Edgemere St, Montauk
Is it Sunday? If it is you should be heading to Sunday Sessions at Surf Lodge. But if you haven’t already made reservations for dinner with the plan to stay after or know the door man, good luck getting in.
You’ll need a bracelets to get on to the main floor where the band is, which means buying a table, otherwise you can hang behind the stage and won’t see a thing.
View this post on Instagram
Montauk Bars with a View
Duryea’s Lobster Deck
Address: 65 Tuthill Rd, Montauk
A gorgeous open air seafood restaurant serving delicious lobster with perfectly chilled champagne! The crowd here is mixed. Expect party goers as well as families.
View this post on Instagram
Crow’s Nest
Address: 4 Old West Lake Dr, Montauk
A beach chic restaurant and hotel perfectly perched to overlook Lake Montauk. The Crow’s Nest has a rustic menu that goes perfectly with the decor. Drink your choice of wine or cocktails.
View this post on Instagram
Navy Beach
Address: 16 Navy Rd, Montauk
Navy Beach is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Montauk. Sit on their own private beach overlooking Fort Pond Bay and enjoy a glass of your choice.
Montauket
Address: 88 Firestone Rd, Montauk
A dive bar and small hotel with an epic view over Fort Pond. This go to sunset watching spot which will usually be accompanied by live music.
Best Bars for Day Partying
Ruschmeyers
Address: 161 2nd House Rd. Montauk
You may have to wait on line, but you when you get it it feels like you’re partying at posh summer camp! It’s complete with fire pits, fairy lights and games.
To avoid a line and snag a picnic table of your own, get there early, 2 or 3 in the afternoon should do the trick.
View this post on Instagram
All Day Cafe at Breakers
Address: 769 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk
Sip poolside ALL Day. Indoor and outdoor seating, cafe bites as well as cocktails.
Gurneys Montauk
Address: 290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk
This place is super expensive. But we love it anyway! Drink frose on the beach and you’ll fit right in.
There’s a roped off area for those who just want to have a couple, but if you want to splash some cash, get a day bed with friends and order a few bottles. DJ on the beach included.
Local Faves
668 Gig Shack
Address: 782 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
The Gig Shack is run by a local family and sits right on the Main Street in the village of Montauk. You really feel the surfer vibe here with their tropically inspired cocktails!
Montauk Brewing Company
Address: 62 S Erie Ave, Montauk,
I could spot their colorful cans from a mile away. Visit their tasting room in a red house in the heart of Montauk. This place is a local staple.
View this post on Instagram
Getting around to Montauk Bars
If no one wants to volunteer to be the designated driver, not to worry. Here’s how you can get around:
1. Let me Chauffer
- Hire someone to drive your own car on Long Island and the Hamptons. Book your driver online, phone or email.
- 631-823-2338, [email protected]
2. Uber
- Thankfully Uber does make it this far east from the city.
3. Main Street Drivers
- Designated drivers to drive your own car.
- 888-327-4460, [email protected]
4. Taxis
- MoKo Taxi – (631) 668-7070
- Montauk’s Best Taxi – (631) 668-8444
- Pink Tuna Taxi – (631) 668-3838
- Lindy’s Taxi – (631) 668-4747
- Surf Taxi – (631) 668-1111
- Montauk Taxi – (631) 668-2468
House Party in the Hamptons?
Once you’ve outlasted the bars there’s always a house party! Just be careful of noise complaints…
If you’re headed to Montauk in the Winter check out this guide for what stays open year round.
