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The 21 Best Hamptons Bars You Must Try in 2022

By: Chandler Presson By: Chandler Presson | July 18, 2022 | Food & Drink Feature

edward-howell.jpgBetween amazing pop-ups and new businesses, this Hamptons season has proven to be one of the best yet (hello, Dior, Cartier, Chanel and Valentino!). Such an incredible summer calls for a celebration, and as per usual, the Hamptons’ bar scene does not disappoint.

From incredible dockside views to the hottest spots to see and be seen, this collection of bars out east always deliver a good time. Don’t take our word for it, go try our picks for the very best bars in the Hamptons for yourself.

While you’re here, check out our recs for the best Sunday brunch, best Aperol spritzes and best margaritas in the Hamptons. Not to mention the 10 hardest reservations to score.

See also: The 21 Best Hamptons Restaurants You Must Try In 2022

The Beach Club at Gurney's Montauk

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290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk / Website

Atmosphere: Darty all day

Best for: partying on the beach

The drink to order: Gurney’s Sea Breeze

Insider tip: reserve your daybed or lounge sofa ahead of time

Calissa

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1020 Montauk Highway, Water Mill / Website

Atmosphere: Mykonos out east

Best for: enjoying one of the best terraces in the Hamptons

The drink to order: …And God Created Woman

Insider tip: Enjoy live music on the terrace every Friday through Calissa Sounds

The Crow's Nest

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4 Old West Lake Drive / Website

Atmosphere: Bungalow in Bali

Best for: pretending you’re somewhere in Southeast Asia

The drink to order: Watermelon Cooler

Dopo Argento

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15 Main St., Southampton / Website

Atmosphere: upscale and cozy

Best for: surf and turf

The drink to order: a bottle of red wine

Dopo La Spiaggia

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Atmosphere: swanky alfresco imbibing

Best for: relaxing after a long week

The drink to order: a dirty martini

Duryea's Montauk

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65 Tuthill Road, Montauk / Website

Atmosphere: Mediterranean getaway

Best for: incredible seaside views

The drink to order: Duryea’s private label rosé

Insider tip: Duryea’s Montauk is walk-ins only so head over early

Il Buco al Mare

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231 Main St., Amagansett / Website

Atmosphere: intimate Italian haven

Best for: great food and drinks to match

The drink to order: Puddle Jumper

La Fin Kitchen & Lounge

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474 W Lake Dr, Montauk / Website

Atmosphere: upscale lounge

Best for: gorgeous dockside views

The drink to order: Surf Cosmo

Le Bilboquet

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1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor / Website

Atmosphere: life of the party

Best for: blowing off some steam

The drink to order: Rosé Sangria

Little Ruby's at Ruschmeyers

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161 Second House Road, Montauk / Website

Atmosphere: day or night, the vibes are immaculate

Best for: drinking the day away with friends

The drink to order: one of the punch bowls

Insider tip: the food is Insta-worthy

Lulu Kitchen & Bar

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126 Main St., Sag Harbor / Website

Atmosphere: relaxing and chic

Best for: gossiping on the garden patio

The drink to order: The Gardener’s ‘Repose’

Moby's

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341 Pantigo Road, East Hampton / Website

Atmosphere: historic home turned Hamptons hotspot

Best for: a lazy Sunday on the summer patio

The drink to order: Leaving Tijuana

Pierre's

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2468 Main St., Bridgehampton / Website

Atmosphere: cafe in the south of France

Best for: your neighborhood go-to

The drink to order: Provence Spritz

Rita Cantina

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28 Maidstone Park Road, East Hampton / Website

Atmosphere: casual weekend hang

Best for: one of the best margs out east

The drink to order: literally any of the margaritas

Rosie's Amagansett

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195 Main St., Amagansett / Website

Atmosphere: casual gets a refined twist

Best for: crowd pleaser, there’s something for everyone

The drink to order: Up All Night

Southampton Social Club

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256 Elm St., Southampton / Website

Atmosphere: upbeat and ready to party

Best for: a wild night out

The drink to order: bottle service

Insider tip: follow their Instagram to catch DJ announcements

Stephen Talkhouse

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161 Main St., Amagansett / Website

Atmosphere: your classic beachy bar

Best for: jamming to live music all night

The drink to order: your go-to beer

Sunset Beach Hotel

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35 Shore Road, Shelter Island Heights / Website

Atmosphere: French Riviera vibes

Best for: sunset views

The drink to order: Lucha Libre

The Surf Lodge

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183 Edgemere St., Montauk / Website

Atmosphere: retro beach club

Best for: seeing and being seen

The drink to order: The Pink Panther

Insider tip: catch Elderbrook there this Saturday

The Topping Rose House Bar & Lounge

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1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton / Website

Atmosphere: coastal luxury

Best for: catching up with friends

The drink to order: mojito

Tutto il Giorno

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Multiple Locations / Website

Atmosphere: airy and bright

Best for: coastal Italian fare and spirits

The drink to order: limoncello



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