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Aruba Drinks, Happy Hours & Party Guide

Where to drink in Aruba, what to order, local drinks worth trying, every happy hour on the island, and how to throw a party at your villa, on a boat or on the beach.

Friends toasting at a beach party in Aruba with cocktail jugs on the table
Beach & Villa Parties

How to Get a Bartender for a Beach Party in Aruba

Four realistic ways to handle drinks for a beach party in Aruba, what each one takes, and the beach rules worth checking before you…

Bucket of cold beer bottles on ice at a beach bar in Aruba
Aruba Drinks

Balashi Beer: Aruba’s Local Brew, Explained

Aruba's national beer is brewed with desalinated seawater. Here's the story of Balashi, how it differs from Chill and Magic Mango, and where to…

Thatched bar at the end of a pier over turquoise water, one of the beach bars in Aruba
Bars & Beach Bars

The Best Beach Bars in Aruba, From Palm Beach to Baby Beach

Pier bars on Palm Beach, low-key spots on Eagle Beach, Surfside in town and Rum Reef at Baby Beach: a beach-by-beach guide to where…

Aruba Ariba cocktail with orange and cherry garnish on a beach bar counter in Aruba
Aruba Drinks

Aruba Ariba: The Story and Recipe of Aruba’s Signature Cocktail

The Aruba Ariba was born at a 1963 bartender competition. Here's the history, the recipe with measurements, and how the versions differ.

Aruban drinks on a beach table: a tropical cocktail, a red liqueur, a creamy punch and a cold local beer
Aruba Drinks

Aruban Drinks to Try on Your Trip (and Where to Find Them)

From the Aruba Ariba to Coecoei, Ponche Crema and Balashi beer, here are the Aruban drinks worth ordering and where to find them.

Thatched beach bar on Palm Beach with high-rise hotels behind, a popular Aruba happy hour setting
Happy Hours

Aruba Happy Hours: Times and Deals Across the Island

Aruba happy hour times for 28 bars and beach spots, sorted by area and checked against venue websites and listings in October 2026.

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