The Flying Boat Beach Bar & Grill at The Aitutaki Lagoon Resort & Spa offers the best views of the fabled Aitutaki Lagoon as it is located directly on the lagoon on the private island of "Akituta". Enjoy a tropical cocktail as the sun goes down. Phone 68231200 Skpye talr.manager email [email protected]
Pacific or Islands Nights are also a good option to experience while you are in the Cook Islands. Islands nights usually involve either a buffet or a la carte menu and an island dancing show for a set price. Most island nights will also include a string band before the show as well. While Cook Island dancing is distinct in its own ways and definitely worth watching, it will be of a same vein as Tahitian shows for those more familiar with French Polynesia.
There is also nightlife, particularly on Friday's & Saturdays. The popular venues change every once in a while but are not typically hard to find and will usually be wherever the Island night takes place.
Samade's Bar
Tends to attract more tourists than locals. you will find locals genuinely friendly and open and it is an excellent experience. the only words of caution are that periodically fights can occur after closing among those who've had too much to drink. it can be village rivalry or personal but almost never involves tourists. closing time is always 12am.
Coconut Crusher Bar
A great feed, a great drink, and wonderful people