The best places to party in Porto Cervo

Best bars in Porto Cervo

An upscale sushi bar and alfresco lounge on the upper grounds of the Porto Cervo harbour, You Marina is one of the resort’s more playful offerings. It’s the perfect place to kick off a night out – begin by ordering a selection of traditional sushi options or a local seafood speciality freshly caught by the island’s fishermen. Then head to the elegant terrace for cocktails, a soundtrack of laid-back beats, and views of the superyachts lit up in the harbour below.

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Lobby Bar

Part of the prestigious Hotel Cala di Volpe, Lobby Bar has luxury in its DNA. Following in the hotel’s footsteps, the venue – fresh from a 2019 makeover – also evokes the idyllic charm of a small fishing village but with five-star facilities and service. Cave-like curves and whitewashed walls open up onto the shimmering bay for a mesmerising meeting point to taste sip on exquisite cocktails as the sun sets on warm summer evenings.

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Bar Il Portico

Offering unobstructed views over the resort’s glittering harbour, Bar Il Portico is the highlight of the resort’s glamorous Piazzetta – the place to be seen when in town. After a complete makeover in 2019, the bar will reopen for the 2020 summer season with refined furnishings and a bar counter made from steel and silver. Part of the swanky Hotel Cervo, this is the place to come for a luxuriously laid-back cocktail experience.

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Lord Nelson Pub

Porto Cervo’s blissful surrounds may seem like an unusual setting for an English-style pub, but Lord Nelson is one of the top drinking joints in the area. Locals, crews and visitors alike love its laid-back vibe and location on Via Della Marina (New Marina). Come here at any hour for a game of darts or a freshly pulled pint. Cocktails are on the menu too and at the weekend live music revs up the party atmosphere tenfold.

Country Club

Not far along the coast south of Porto Cervo is the smart seaside resort of Porto Rotondo, where a five-minute drive can transport yacht goers into the bucolic backdrop of Country Club. For nearly four decades, this elegant establishment has been held in high esteem among the elite who love the privacy provided by its picturesque countryside setting. But it also triumphs with the innovative Mediterranean creations served up in its poolside restaurant and its DJs – expect some world-known names to be on the line-up – which keeps the dancing going until dawn in the club-like cocktail lounge.

Best nightclubs in Porto Cervo

Without a doubt, the crème de la crème of Porto Cervo’s nightlife is Billionaire Club. This upmarket Moroccan-style lair is the place to see and be seen, fulfilling the vision of its creator, Italian entrepreneur Flavio Briatore, to enchant the international jet set. In the early evening, the club is dominated by two chic restaurants but, come midnight, the rich and famous begin to arrive, partying to big-name DJs until the early hours. Indulge yourself and get bottle service by reserving one of the booths that surround the dance floor.

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Sottovento

A meeting place for the well-heeled for more than three decades, Sottovento is another world-known nightclub with star appeal. An evening of exclusivity here is made up of three elements, beginning with dinner in the chic Italian restaurant. Rumba da Mer, a live band, alongside top DJs then get the festivities underway until 3:30 am, when the nightclub itself opens its doors and the soiree continues until well after the sun has risen. The décor here is as chic as the crowd, and the Champagne keeps flowing all night long.

Ritual

Not your average nightclub, Ritual has been gorged out of the rock face on the edge of Porto Cervo. Once upon a time, this granite-clad ruin was a grand castle; now it keeps party-goers entertained throughout the summer with DJs spinning non-stop electronica and dance music. There’s granite furnishings, private corridors and dark corners revealing dramatic water features, as well as themed nights and unbridled Saturday soirees. The location also plays host to a luxury restaurant, Terrazze 1212, which provides a sky lounge dining experience with a panoramic view of La Maddalena islands. 

Beach Clubs in Porto Cervo

Hotel Cala di Volpe has excelled itself again, this time with its new beach club offering. Cala Beach Club is one of the latest beachside retreats in Sardinia, opening its doors in summer 2020. Created as an exclusive retreat for high-end clientele, it’s a two-minute boat ride away from the hotel itself on an idyllic private beach. During the day, patrons can relax on sumptuous loungers, feast on gourmet cuisine or sip a flute of Champagne before the festivities ramp up a gear and the private VIP parties kick-off. 

Phi Beach

With an all-day tanning scene and DJ-fuelled nightlife, Phi Beach is easily the hottest beachside hangout in Sardinia. Sitting in front of an 18th-century naval fortress, it attracts a young, free-spirited crowd who come to relax just steps away from the ocean, feast on delicious Mediterranean fare, and sip cocktails in the VIP lounge. There’s also a saltwater swimming pool, open-air bar and dancing under the stars to tracks spun by live DJs.

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If you would like to incorporate any of these party hotspots into your itinerary, please speak with your prefered yacht charter broker.