John Scott’s is famous for its 10-cent wings on Mondays. Since they’re open late, people tend to stick around late into the night and early morning. Just be warned—the parking is limited and there’s usually a wait to get a spot.

Though the Boardy Barn isn’t technically considered nightlife considering the whole idea of the venue is that everyone day drinks, we’ve included it here because it’s one of the most beloved spots for both locals and tourists alike. Anyone that goes to the Barn should be warned—as one wise Barn-goes once put it, “Your worst shoes are too nice for the Barn.”

This long-running Hamptons hot spot has been in operation for years, and just celebrated its 25th summer at the Foster Avenue location in Hampton Bays.

A restaurant during the day, North Sea Tavern transforms in the evening with events and a DJ booth.

What used to be the location of Publick House is now Union Cantina, a Mexican-style restaurant with two indoor bars and an outdoor bar on the front porch.

Publick House moved to Jobs Lane, where the Driver’s Seat used to be. It’s still a hot spot for the summer with both an indoor bar and outdoor bar, and often has a DJ.

The Southampton Social Club is a restaurant and cocktail lounge that turns into a dance club on the back patio at night.

OK, yes—Claudio’s is not in the Hamptons. Greenport is not technically part of the Hamptons. But Claudio’s has an amazing deck bar which opens in the summer. It’s right on the water and it’s nice and breezy at night.

What’s a family-friendly restaurant in the day becomes a happening bar spot in the evening. Their amazing dinner menu is complemented by their boozy milkshakes for dessert. Yes, please.

Stephen Talkhouse of Amagansett has been operating since 1970, making it one of the older nightlife spots in the Hamptons, and continues to host notable acts every summer.

Located in Montauk, Ruschmeyer’s has become a popular go-to spot for weekenders and locals alike, especially after the Drift Inn closed down.

The Montauket is key for sunset views over Fort Pond Bay.

The Surf Lodge offers some of the best live musical acts of the summer, and always free. This summer, look out for Miike Snow, the Arcs, and Gary Clark Jr. And this season GoldBar's Jonny Lennon is on board with all new nightlife programming including a new party called Far Out Fridays.

The Montauk Beach House, owned by impresario Larry Siedlick, rocks each summer with fashion shows and world-renowned DJs for "poolside frolics."

A cool vibe and great live music always make for a good time here.

For those who want to escape a Hamptons nightclub and opt for the dive bar scene, Liar’s Saloon is the place to go. Sited on West Lake Drive, the bar has been in operation since 1984.