The Sun Caribbean

The Sun Caribbean is a bar-discotheque on Av. Cumba in Bidart, close to Biarritz, with a programme centred on Caribbean music, social dancing and late-night entertainment. Its style combines a rum-focused cocktail bar with a dance venue, creating a setting suited to evenings built around music rather than a conventional restaurant meal.

The musical identity is broad within the Caribbean and international dance spectrum. Salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk, compas, merengue, reggaeton, soukous, reggae, afro and dancehall all feature in the venue’s programming, alongside more general dance, disco, funk, rock, pop and 1980s sets. The result is a varied schedule that can appeal to experienced dancers, people learning the basics and visitors looking for a lively night out.

Dance classes form an important part of the venue’s character. Depending on the programme, sessions cover salsa, bachata, kizomba, Brazilian zouk and other styles, with beginner and intermediate levels appearing among the regular formats. Classes are followed by social dancing, allowing the venue to work as both a place to learn and a club for putting those steps into practice.

DJ-led evenings are complemented by live musicians, concerts and occasional showcase performances. The atmosphere changes with the event, from focused salsa and bachata nights to tropical mixes spanning several genres. This makes the weekly programme particularly relevant when choosing a visit, as each night can have a different musical emphasis.

Food is present in a supporting role rather than as the main focus. Selected evenings include Antillean and Basque tapas, small plates, snacks, boards and cassolettes, making the venue suitable for an aperitif or informal sharing food before dancing. The drinks offer includes cocktails associated with a rum bar, fitting the Caribbean theme.

Sunday programming can take a different direction, with afternoon tea-dance sessions and a repertoire that includes ballroom styles such as tango, waltz, paso, cha-cha, mambo, bolero, rumba, rock and roll and Madison. That daytime format gives the venue a broader social role beyond its late-night club events. Overall, The Sun Caribbean suits dance enthusiasts, couples, groups of friends and anyone interested in Caribbean music, dance classes, live entertainment or an informal tapas-and-cocktail evening in Bidart.