2 Best Nightlife in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Live music—including some big-name bands—plays six nights a week in season, and weekends year-round, at this unpretentious roadhouse.

This is a year-round venue hosting live bands, including the occasional big-name act. The crowd—the barnlike space can accommodate nearly 400—can get pretty wild. There's also an eatery serving great pizza, burgers, and other bar-type snacks.