New Bedford · Bristol County, MA
Nightlife in New Bedford
Scout analyzed 51 New Bedford places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.
Places analyzed
51
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.4 hr
Scout-verified spots
Outdoors
Fort Taber Park
Waterfront 47-acre park featuring a 19th-century fort, museum, playground & expansive green space.
Nightlife
Top Shelf Bar & Grill
Outdoors
East Beach
Outdoors
Clasky Common Park
Food & Drink
Cove Surf and Turf
Classic seafood plates share the menu with burgers & chops at this casual spot with a cozy interior.
Family
Mass Escape
Food & Drink
The Breakfast Klub
Food & Drink
Little Phoenix
Outdoors
Myles Standish State Forest
Giant property with ponds, hiking & biking trails, plus hunting & 35 miles of equestrian trails.
Shopping
Tia Maria's European Café
Family-owned breakfast & lunch spot with dinner some nights plus beer, wine & espresso drinks.
Arts & Culture
Zeiterion
Performing arts center in a grand, historic building with musical & dramatic programming.
Family
FunZ Trampoline Park
Arts & Culture
Fort Rodman
Waterfront fort built during the Civil War era & a nearby military museum with historical artifacts.
Food & Drink
The Black Whale
Contemporary bar & eatery serving innovative seafood dishes & raw shellfish amid harbor views.
Food & Drink
The Vault Performing Arts Center &Pub
Lively spot offering creative American grub, housemade brews & a downstairs venue for rock concerts.
Food & Drink
BesTeas Bubble Tea Room
Food & Drink
Green Bean
Bright, colorful cafe offering coffee drinks, pastries & wraps, including vegan options.
Food & Drink
Friendly Donuts
Food & Drink
The Baker - New Bedford
Food & Drink
Quahog Republic Whaler's Tavern
Charming tavern in historic digs offering a seafood-heavy menu, draft beers & creative cocktails.
Outdoors
Ames Nowell State Park
Park with boating & fishing lake plus trails for hiking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing.
Outdoors
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
District with many historic attractions dedicated to the town's 19th-century whaling history.
Food & Drink
Antonio's Restaurant
Low-key, family-owned Portuguese eatery dishing up large portions of old-world seafood dishes.
Food & Drink
Cisco Kitchen & Bar
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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