Dinner & Disco Above The Harbour: St Aubin's Friday Fix

By Alyssa | WhatsOn music and nightlife writer Alyssa tracks the gigs, festivals, club nights and late-late plans worth leaving the house for.

The evening sun dips below the masts at St Aubin's Marina, the scent of a wood-fired grill cuts through the salty air, and the low thrum of a bassline starts to bleed from the dining room into the lounge. There is a distinct, electric shift that happens when a civilised supper transforms into a full-blown dancefloor blowout. That is exactly the energy driving Dinner & Disco Above The Harbour, a weekly Friday ritual wrapping up this September at The Anchor Bar & Grill. It is the perfect antidote to the standard night out, effortlessly blending premium seafood dining with an unapologetic, late-night retro club experience all under one roof.

Josper Grills and Harbourside Grooves

The transition is masterfully done. You start the night over thick-cut steaks and delicate local catches seared on the venue's signature Josper grill. Glasses clink over candlelit tables overlooking the water, but as the plates are cleared, the resident DJ slowly dials up the tempo. The soundscape shifts from atmospheric background beats to heavy-hitting floor-fillers. Suddenly, the space you were just eating in feels like an exclusive VIP lounge, vibrating with classic anthems and bass-heavy edits that compel you to leave your seat.

The Dress-Up Crowd and Marina Energy

This is not a night for casual pints. The room fills with a glamorous mix of weekend revellers, groups celebrating, and date-night couples who refuse to call it a night after dessert. There is a communal, infectious energy as the tempo peaks. Tables merge, people shout lyrics across the room, and the dancefloor becomes a chaotic, brilliant mix of locals who know exactly how to wring every drop of life out of a Friday night.

Know Before You Go

• Secure a base: While the late-night dancing is free to enter, the smart move is booking a dinner slot so you already have a table when the volume goes up.
• Booking pressure: This series wraps up on the final Friday of September, meaning restaurant reservations are heavily in demand for the remaining dates.
• Transport: St Aubin gets incredibly busy around midnight. Pre-book your carriage home well before the final track plays to avoid a long wait on the cobbles.
• Official details: Check the menu and secure your spot via the official Randalls event page.

Make a Weekend of It

If you are heading out to the bay for the night, build your weekend around it. Ditch the midnight scramble for a taxi by basing yourself in St Helier, just a short cab ride back around the coast. Check into the Pomme d’Or Hotel or The Royal Yacht Hotel & Spa, both offering premium rooms and excellent recovery breakfasts. When Saturday rolls around, cure the disco hangover with hearty ribs and flawlessly cooked steaks at The Square in Weighbridge Place. Once you are refuelled, blow away the cobwebs with a walk across the tidal causeway to explore the formidable Elizabeth Castle, dominating the bay you were dancing next to the night before.

See you on the dancefloor. - Alyssa for What's On Jersey.