By Caroline Grogan By Caroline Grogan | August 3, 2021 | Culture,
It’s the last time all you single ladies can put your hands up!
Gather your girlfriends and head out east to the Hamptons, where we’ve gathered the best parties, wineries and wellness activities to make any bachelorette party one for the books.
See also: Best Oysters in the Hamptons From East to West
Day Parties
Bounce
148 S Emerson Ave, Montauk / Website
Bounce Beach Montauk is officially open in the beachfront location that was formerly home to beloved dive bar The Sloppy Tuna. The Flatiron sports bar’s first Long Island outpost is upgrading the spot with an elevated food menu, craft cocktails and buzzworthy programming like a MDW appearance by Bachelor favorites Tyler Cameron and Matt James.
The Surf Lodge
183 Edgemere St, Montauk / Website
Dress to impress when you head to Surf Lodge, a laid-back, beachy hotel that is swarmed by the New York City crowd from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Enjoy the latest hits from hip DJs as the sun sets on The Surf Lodge’s colorful waterfront patio.
The Beach Club at Gurney's
290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk / Website
The Beach Club at Gurney’s is one of Montauk’s trendiest and most sought after locations. With a 2,000-foot long private beach and a delicious selection of food and drinks, The Beach Club is the ideal place to spend a day basking in the sun. Rent a day bed or lounge bed for the most luxurious experience.
Night Parties
Ruschmeyers
161 2nd House Rd, Montauk / Website
Head to Ruschmeyer’s for a late dinner to beat the crowds that gather when the hotel’s restaurant turns into a booming nightclub after hours. Dance the night away by the bar or head outside, where a large camp-themed backyard offers guests a space to unwind and tap into their playful side.
Southampton Social Club
256 Elm St, Southampton / Website
For those looking for a more grown-up crowd, head to Southampton for dinner at Tutto il Giorno or 75 Main followed up by a night out at Southampton Social Club. The upscale seasonal restaurant turns into Southampton’s only downtown nightclub, with performances by live DJs and an outdoor patio for guests to mingle. The club boasts a full dining room, outdoor patio, private cabanas and an expansive lawn. Whether your vibe is dining or dancing, Southampton Social Club has something for everyone.
Memory Motel
692 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
Montauk’s Memory Motel, made famous by the Rolling Stones song bearing its name, is a popular going-out destination that has retained the casual, beachy vibe that gives Montauk its charm. The renowned bar features live music every Thursday through Sunday night during the summer season. Only a block away from the town plaza and the beach, Memory Motel is the spot to let loose and dance the night away.
Wineries
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
139 Sagg Rd, Sagaponack / Website
While you’ve probably seen the Wölffer Estate Vineyard on every East Coast influencer’s Instagram page, a bachelorette party is the perfect time to visit the famed winery yourself. The charming vineyard is family owned and sustainably farmed, with a tasting room bordered by expansive vineyards to the east and a rolling landscape to the west. If you don’t have time for a full tasting, stop by the Wine Stand, the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights as well as a popular pitstop for those heading to the beach or back to the city.
Channing Daughters Winery
1927 Scuttle Hole Rd, Bridgehampton / Website
Channing Daughters Winery is on a beautiful 28-acre plot of land in Bridgehampton, with a vineyard growing and creating wines from over two dozen varieties of grapes. All of the grapes are handpicked, making for a particularly hands-on, high-quality experience. Owner and sculptor Walter Channing’s works are present throughout the vineyard and tasting room, adding a personal touch of artwork in the form of towering inverted trees, draped nudes and more. Tastings are available for groups of up to eight individuals.
Sparkling Pointe
39750 County Rd, Southold / Website
Acclaimed winery Sparkling Pointe is home to some of the best wines in the New York Region, all of which guests can experience at the Grand Tasting House where guided, educational tastings are conducted daily. Special occasions will be made even more memorable by the Tasting House’s stunning decor including opulent crystal chandeliers hanging from high ceilings, lots of natural light and bright, colorful Brazilian paintings. Book a private sparkling wine tasting and food pairing event complete with a private room, vineyard tour and your choice of brunch or an artisanal cheese tasting for up to twenty guests.
Wellness
Shou Sugi Ban House
337 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill / Website
The luxurious Shou Sugi Ban House is guided by the philosophy that every person takes a unique path to their own wellness. Spend a day exploring what wellness looks like for you at the spa, with treatments drawn from the restorative properties of the ocean, local pine forests, wild flora and indigenous herbs. Each treatment is accompanied by a tonic to enhance its intended effects, and guests enjoy pre- or post-treatment access to indoor and outdoor relaxation lounges as well as a solarium deck.
Reform Club
23 Windmill Ln, Amagansett / Website
The Reform Club is a boutique hotel dedicated to creating the most relaxing environment for their guests. This hidden gem tucked away from downtown Amagansett offers rejuvenating spa treatments all within the sprawling estate characterized by a beautiful landscaped garden, fairytale cottages and the surrounding forestry. Those looking to relax can book a custom spa treatment while fitness enthusiasts can take advantage of weekend classes with supermodel Nina Agdal on the outdoor patio as well as yoga sessions with Skyting Yoga.
Montauk Salt Cave
552 W Lake Dr, Montauk / Website
The Montauk salt caves are an ideal way to relax before the big day, with a variety of services including salt therapy and guided meditation. Upon entering the salt cave, guests can take a weight off of their shoulders by sitting in a zero-gravity chair and breathing in the pink himalayan salt. For an added fee, guests can enjoy a private cave with a session led by one of Montauk Salt Cave’s healers. Other services include massages, reiki, lash treatments and cryo facials all conducted by licensed professionals.
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