A beloved Oak Bluffs bar on Martha’s Vineyard with views of the harbor and the warm, community-anchored character of a tavern that has earned its place in one of the East Coast’s most treasured island communities. Cold beers, consistent bar food, and the easy-going, welcoming Oak Bluffs energy that mixes the island’s seasonal visitors and year-round community in the democratic way only a good tavern can. The Vineyard’s best view from a barstool.
Oak Bluffs in beach bar years is basically ancient history, and The Lookout Tavern feels like it’s been pouring cold beers and serving up harbor views since flip flops were still a new invention. This one’s on our list, we haven’t parked ourselves on a stool here yet, so consider this an open invite. If you’ve watched the ferries roll in from a seat at The Lookout Tavern, tell us: is the bar food as solid as that view, and what’s the one drink we need to order when we finally make it out there?