Cape Cod Nights

Name: Cape Cod Nights
Author: Christopher Setterlund

A guide to the historic places, music and drinks that contribute to the charm of Cape Cod’s nightlife.

The Cape has been home to hundreds of popular nightclubs and watering holes over the past hundred years, featuring such timeless drinks as the Cape Codder and the Sea Breeze. From orchestras to digital playlists, the clubs have evolved with the times. While many famous locales, such as Johnny Yee’s and the Compass Lounge, have been shuttered, other classics like the Beachcomber, the Atlantic House and the Melody Tent remain, serving up a unique blend of entertainment and spirits for tourists and locals alike. Join local author Christopher Setterlund as he takes a look back at some of the places, music and drinks that have made Cape Cod nightlife sparkle.

Christopher Setterlund

Christopher Setterlund is a twelfth-generation Cape Codder whose roots go back to the second Mayflower voyage. He is the author of Historic Restaurants of Cape Cod (The History Press, 2017). He is also the author of three books in the In My Footsteps travel book series, which feature Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. In addition to books, the author has contributed work to the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape Cod Life magazine, capecod.com and the Travel Channel. Away from writing, he has been a WITS-certified personal trainer since 2015. He enjoys running, photography and is a lover of travel.