Tunisia is a Muslim country but Hammamet, as the country's main beach resort, is more permissive than most Tunisian towns. Alcohol is available in hotel bars and a number of independent restaurants and clubs. The club strip is concentrated near the hotel zone.
The more interesting option for an evening is a traditional cafe in or near the Medina. Cafe Sidi Bou Hdid sits in the northwest corner of the Medina walls, between the sea and the fortifications, and is one of the best places in town to drink mint tea and watch the sun go down. Shisha is widely available in cafes throughout the town. The atmosphere in the Medina cafes is relaxed and mixed — locals and tourists together.