There isn't much nightlife in St. Lucia besides the entertainment offered by hotels. In the winter, at least one hotel has a steel band or calypso music every night of the week. Otherwise, check to see what's happening at Capone's ([tel] 758/452-0284) or the Green Parrot ([tel] 758/452-3167), both in Castries.

Indies, at Rodney Bay ([tel] 758/452-0727), is a split-floor, soundproof dance club with a large wooden dancing area and stage. There's also a trio of bars, with smoking and no-smoking sections. The DJs keep the joint jumping, with both West Indian and international sounds, often American. The action gets going Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11pm to 4am. There's a cover costing men U.S.$9.25, women U.S.$5.50. Indies has opened a bar around the side of the building called the Back Door, featuring alternative music and reggae. A sort of rock and sports bar, it serves snacks until 3am.

One of the island's most action-packed dance clubs is Folley, Rodney Bay ([tel] 758/450-0022), adjoining La Creole Restaurant. Patrons age 21 and up can enter to enjoy a wide array of music from reggae to rock. Entrance is U.S.$7.50.

If you'd like to go barhopping, begin at Banana Split, on St. George's Street in Castries ([tel] 758/450-8125). This is a popular hangout that often offers live entertainment, as does Shamrocks Pub, Rodney Bay ([tel] 758/452-8725). This Irish-style pub is especially popular among boaters and gets really lively on weekends.

Up on Pigeon Island is Captain's Cellar ([tel] 758/450-0253), not very St. Lucian, but draws a lot of expats to its informal English pub site, especially on weekends when live jazz is featured.

Among the dance clubs, Late Lime, Reduit Beach ([tel] 758/452-0761), is heavily patronized by the islanders themselves, although visitors go here as well. A DJ plays dance music nightly. Foly's, Rodney Bay ([tel] 758/450-0022), near La Creole Restaurant, lies at Rodney Bay marina, luring dancing feet to its wild disco nights. Some of the best zouk and salsa are played here.

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