The best bars & nightlife in Gold Coast

6 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Campground Craft Beer & Coffee

Nightlife

Unpretentious stop for craft beers on tap, plus a coffee shop upstairs.

208 Sea Cliff Ave (Sea Cliff)

“Unpretentious stop for craft beers on tap, plus a coffee shop upstairs.”

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Plado Tasting Bar - Glen Cove

Nightlife

Plado Tasting Bar in Glen Cove turns dinner into a choose-your-own adventure with Mediterranean-inspired tapas, seasonal small plates, and…

274 Glen St (Glen Cove)

“Plado Tasting Bar in Glen Cove turns dinner into a choose-your-own adventure with Mediterranean-inspired tapas, seasonal small plates, and an open kitchen that keeps the energy up. Bring a friend, order a spread, maybe try Chef German Rizzo’s tasting journey, and make a night of it.”

From the Gold Coast newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Greens Irish Pub

Nightlife

Greens Irish Pub is the kind of cozy, family friendly hang where a juicy burger meets a well poured pint, conversations last longer than…

436 Plandome Rd (Manhasset)

“Greens Irish Pub is the kind of cozy, family friendly hang where a juicy burger meets a well poured pint, conversations last longer than your to do list, and planning a low key get together is as easy as saying “one more”... the perfect reset for a Gold Coast week.”

From the North Hempstead newsletter, August 6, 2026

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The Downtown Cafe

Nightlife

Casual eatery featuring an eclectic menu of pizza, pasta, quesadillas, steak, Italian mains & more.

4 School St (Glen Cove)

“Casual eatery featuring an eclectic menu of pizza, pasta, quesadillas, steak, Italian mains & more.”

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The Metropolitan Restaurant & Bar

Nightlife

Event space for weddings and corporate events with a kitchen for pizzas, tacos, and seafood.

3 Pratt Blvd (Glen Cove)

“Event space for weddings and corporate events with a kitchen for pizzas, tacos, and seafood.”

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Umberto's of Glen Cove

Nightlife

Causal spot offering classic Italian dishes and pizzas as well as beer, cocktails, and wine.

246 Glen St (Glen Cove)

“Causal spot offering classic Italian dishes and pizzas as well as beer, cocktails, and wine.”

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