The drinking age in the Turks and Caicos Islands is 18. A driver's license or passport can be used as proof of age. Most bars also serve food from opening until about 9pm, during which time, young children are allowed. Bars in different areas of Providenciales close at different times. Some close as early as 10pm, while most close between midnight and 1am. From Thursday to Saturday many close between 2am and 4am, often featuring entertainment such as karaoke, DJs or live bands. Your property manager can direct you to the type of bar most to your liking. Many of the resorts and better restaurants also have chic wine and martini bars. They typically operate from 6pm to 11pm. It is strongly suggested that if you plan to drink at a bar, that you have transportation pre-arranged by the property manager. Navigating the many round-abouts at night with a few drinks can be quite dangerous.
Currently, there are two gaming establishments on island. One is a fully automated casino that also offers live poker tables, located in Turtle Cove, while the other is a scaled down Vegas style casino, located in the Grace Bay area. Virtually all bars also have 2 to 4 gaming machines that offer a variety of games, such as keno, black jack, poker and slots.
