Feast of nightlife out east: Beach bums turn up heat in Hamptons

Feast of nightlife out east: Beach bums turn up heat in Hamptons
By Gregory Robson
Special to amNewYork

Want to know which clubs are worth your time? Interested in spotting celebrities? Here is a sampling of the Hamptons’ best nightspots.

Pink Elephant
281 County Rd.
Southampton
631-287-9888

Stars abound at this trendy nightspot that features 6,000 square feet of beach, ambient lighting and a scent machine. There isn’t a celebrity who hasn’t danced the night away here.

Whitehouse
239 E. Montauk Hwy.
Hampton Bays
631-728-4121

Whitehouse hosted an event last weekend with Brody Jenner from MTV’s “The Hills.” Then on Sunday, Kim Kardashian’s White Ball was the headline event. ’Nuff said.

The Surf Lodge
183 Edgemere St.
Montauk
631-238-5190

Montauk’s Surf Lodge features a spa and live bands. It boasts a 32-room hotel and boutique and is only a halfmile from the beach.

Porky’s Hamptons
80 E. Montauk Hwy.
Hampton Bays
631-619-6666

Porky’s has a busy summer in store. Local favorite Airdate performs every other Thursday; Sundays are for after-parties and Saturday is ladies’ night.

Star Room
378 Montauk Hwy.
Wainscott
631-537-3332

No place has received more traffic in the past few years than Star Room. Owner Scott Sartiano cut his teeth
in the Manhattan nightclub scene and brings that flair to the Hamptons.

Neptune’s Beach Club
70 Dune Rd.
East Quogue
631-653-8737

For a beach-side clubbing experience, hit up Neptune’s. The multilevel deck overlooks the Atlantic and showcases top-notch DJs.

Southampton Publick House
40 Bowden Square
Southampton
631-283-2800

The Hamptons scene goes beyond rowdy, booze induced late-night parties. If frenetic crowds aren’t appealing, meander down to Southampton Publick House, which pours some of the top beers on the Island, and boasts the best happy hour around.

Neptune Night Club