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| British Virgin Islands |
 Jenn and Jill dancing
[18°19'4.92"N 64°36'47.48"W ] | | Dancing at Pirate's | |
Pirate's Bight |
Norman Island |
Accessible only by boat, it offers food and drink for the family along with a gift shop. Frequent live music. |
 The renowned Willie T's bar during the day and before the libations are served. The two crew live and sleep aboard during their 2 week stint and the parties there are stuff of legend.
[18°18'55.01"N 64°37'10.43"W (facing SE)] | | The Willie T's during the day. | |
William Thornton, aka the “Willie T” |
Norman Island |
Accessible only by dinghy, the Willie T is anchored in corner of The Bight and is renowned for wild parties. The days where ladies get free drinks if they jump naked off the upper deck might be over, but depending upon the night and the crowd it is a wild, wild place. While they do have food it is mainly a bar. Beware of mooring too close if you want to retire early. |
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Captain Mulligan's |
Nanny Cay, Tortola |
Located just outside of Nanny Cay Marina, it offers perhaps the best burgers on Tortola and is a great place to relax. It is a family friendly place much frequented by the local expatriate crowd. |
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Pusser's |
Various |
With several locations it is the BVI's closest thing to a chain restaurant (and store, and bar) with the newest location taking over the old “Fat Hog Bob's” location at Hodge's Creek. While I'm not a rum person I do hear that they mix some mean drinks there. My favourite is the Marina Cay location and, when there, the Michael Beans Happy Arrrr show is not to be missed! |
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Peg Legs |
Nanny Cay, Tortola |
The actual physical bar has moved around several times since I was first there, but the location is great - both for viewing docking manoeuvres as well as for watching boats in the Sir Francis Drake Channel. While the new restaurant has gone upscale and the large and tasty pizzas are no longer on the menu, it is a fun place to dine and enjoy a cold beverage while talking with your bar neighbour. |
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Trellis Bay Cyber Café |
Trellis Bay, Tortola |
The Cyber Café is not only the place to catch up on the internet ashore, they serve awesome sandwiches that are not to be missed. The goings-on at the beach can be watched from shaded outdoor seats or from the inside. Although I really don't see that much of a resemblance, I've been asked numerous times if I'm related to Jeremy, the proprietor - although we do share the same stylish haircut. |
 Arnd at Rudi's Bar
[18°25'34.49"N 64°38'34.4"W (facing NW)] | | The view from Rudi's Bar | |
Rudi's Bar |
High up, Tortola |
The bar is situated high atop the hills in Tortola and has a wonderful view of the north shore, Jost van Dyke and (weather permitting) Anegada. While it is certainly a no-frills location the drinks are good and the setting cannot be beat. While their recommendation of Callwood's Arundel rum as a “fine drinking rum” might have been off the mark (the rum makes a fine paint stripper, though) I loved this place and returned several times (although I only had the rum once). |
 This was just the beginning of the evening, we downed a couple of bottles of Jägermeister... something the drink was not designer for and I certainly felt the aftereffects the day after.
[18°27'0.27"N 64°34'42.85"W ] | | Tamarind Club bar | |
Tamarind Club Hotel |
Tortola |
This hotel features a pool side bar and is a great hangout for those with vehicular access. |
 Bomba's shack Tortola
[18°23'57.09"N 64°40'50.64"W (facing NW)] | | Bomba Shack | |
Bomba Shack |
Tortola |
Bomba and his shack are known throughout the BVI and his Full Moon Parties have a well-deserved reputation even further from the shores of Tortola. This is certainly not a family-style bar. |
 Happy hour is getting busy at Myett's bar, situated off the beach in Cane Garden Bay in the BVI.
[18°25'37.77"N 64°39'25.01"W ] | | Myetts | |
Myett's |
Cane Garden Bay |
Right on the beach with live music and good food it is a fun place to relax and enjoy the sunset. |
 See what a couple of Painkillers will do? I think we were dancing, but can't really recall much - and I was the designated driver!
[18°25'40.45"N 64°39'26.07"W ] | | Quito's Gazebo | |
Quito's Gazebo |
Cane Garden Bay |
Right on the beach and next to the dinghy dock, Quito's has been a fixture in Cane Garden Bay for years. |
 The renowned Soggy Dollar bar, home of the infamous Painkiller
[18°26'35.15"N 64°45'50.76"W (facing NE)] | | The Soggy Dollar Bar on JVD | |
Soggy Dollar Bar |
White Bay, Jost van Dyke |
The name comes from the time when people would swim ashore from their boats and pay with wet money and this bar is, next to Foxy's, the most well-known one in the BVI. White Bay is beautiful and the bar is on the beach, it is a favourite destination from day-trippers from the USVI as well as boats touring the BVI. Their painkiller is awesome and the atmosphere comfortable. |
 Corsair's Bar
[18°26'43"N 64°45'3.61"W ] | | The bar at Corsair's | |
Corsairs Bar |
Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke |
I enjoy this bar, their pizza is awesome, the company at the bar and restaurant is always interesting and Vinny, the proprietor, ensures that things stay lively. |
 Jenn and I taking a break from the dance floor at Foxy's on Jost van Dyke in the BVI.
[18°26'40.16"N 64°44'55.6"W ] | | Break between rounds of dancing | |
Foxys Bar |
Great Harbour, Jost van Dyke |
While it is beyond a doubt the most renowned restaurant and bar in the BVI it has become such a tourist attraction that its charms have been overshadowed by commercialism. Nonetheless, Foxy was awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2009 for his services towards promoting and shaping the culture of the BVI and it was certainly deserved. |
 Enjoying the shade at the Mad Dog Cafe at the top of the Baths on Virgin Gorda, BVI.
| | Lunch at the Mad Dog | |
Mad Dog Café |
Baths, Virgin Gorda |
While it is just a small little spot of shade at the tope of the Baths, it serves great food and is a comfortable place to just “Chill”. |
 Top of the Baths view
[18°25'46.36"N 64°26'33.03"W (facing N)] | | Top of the Baths | |
Top of the Baths |
Baths, Virgin Gorda |
An idyllic setting with incredible panoramic views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel and Tortola. The food is excellent, I have had the best Gazpacho of my life there! The walk up the path from the Baths is just far enough to make a cool drink and fine meal worthwhile. |
 Katie at Seddy's
[18°26'34.53"N 64°45'56"W (facing NE)] | | Seddy's One Love on JVD | |
Seddy's One Love |
White Bay, Jost van Dyke |
What better logo than “No Shoes, No Shirt, ... no Problem!”. The food is tasty and the atmosphere laid back, this is my favourite food in White Bay. |
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Mineshaft Café |
SE Virgin Gorda |
Located close to the old Copper mine, the view is outstanding and the food is befitting the location. |
 The Bath & Turtle restaurant and bar was my daily hangout while I was in the marina without a rudder and waiting for the replacement to be flown in from France.
[18°26'56.54"N 64°26'9.4"W (facing NE)] | | Bath and Turtle | |
The Bath & Turtle |
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda |
For over month while I was waiting for my replacement rudder on my old boat to arrive this was my constant hangout. |
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The Rock Café |
Spanish Town, Virgin Gorda |
A fantastic setting, eating dinner nestled among the rocks for which the Baths are famous. The ambience and food are great at this restaurant. |
 Saba Rock, BVI
| | Saba Rock Hotel | |
Saba Rock |
North Sound, Virgin Gorda |
This is one of my favourite hangouts in the BVI - both because of the proximity to my favourite anchorage and because the bar and restaurant is comfortable with friendly staff and acceptable prices plus good food. |
 Happy hour guests are already enjoying the cooling shade at the Jumbies bar at Leverick Bay in the BVI.
| | Jumbies at Leverick | |
Leverick Bay |
North Sound, Virgin Gorda |
Leverick Bay has two restaurants, and the upper level has some of the best steak that I have ever eaten - anywhere! The location and service is nonpareil! Downstairs is the Jumbies bar, with live music and a much more boisterous atmosphere. |
 Just before feeding time, we've had our salad but the main course is still to come.
[18°43'24.1"N 64°22'53.91"W (facing NE)] | | Potter's by the Sea | |
Potters by the Sea |
Anegada |
Along with The Anegada Reef Hotel this serves excellent food and Anegada Lobster. This is one of the few places in the BVI where long pants and sleeves should be worn in the evening - not due to any formal attire requirements but because of the mosquitoes. |
 Anegada Anchorage
[18°43'24.36"N 64°22'54.11"W (facing NW)] | | Anegada Reef Hotel | |
Anegada Reef Hotel |
Anegada |
Along with Potters by the Sea, this bar and restaurant serves excellent food and Anegada Lobster. This is one of the few places in the BVI where long pants and sleeves should be worn in the evening - not due to any formal attire requirements but because of the mosquitoes. |
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| U.S. Virgin Islands |
 The rotunda dinner and breakfast area at the eco friendly Mahoe Bay Camps on St. John in the USVI; the long stairway climb to the top is worth it.
[18°21'39.96"N 64°44'34.12"W (facing SE)] | | Mahoe Bay Camps | |
Mahoe Bay Camps |
Mahoe Bay, St. John |
While climbing all those steps form the beach to the restaurant at the top of the hill is daunting and certainly works up a good appetite, the food selection, quality and quantity makes the trip worthwhile. I think I ate at this camp every night for a week, with a different menu each and every evening. |
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| Saint Martin (both sides) |
 La Sucriere in St. Martin
| | La Sucriere | |
La Sucrière |
Marigot, St. Martin |
The “Formule déjeuner” with a half baguette, jelly, coffee, butter and a croissant for €5.50 was my staple breakfast every morning. I would enjoy a cup or two of coffee and use the Wi-Fi internet connectivity. Later on in the day I'd drop by for something even sweeter and another coffee. |
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Bistro de la Mèr |
Marigot, St. Martin |
While they always had a barbecue going for grilled meats and fish, I tended to opt for the more traditional French meals and enjoyed the friendly service - despite my best attempts at French they always and inevitably responded to me in English. |
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Blue Martini Bistro |
Grand Case, St. Martin |
The town of Grand Case is known for its plentiful and bountiful restaurants and I visited several while on St. Martin. The Blue Martini, while not at the upper end of the Guide Michelin scale, was comfortable and pleasant and had excellent Steak Tartare! |
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Jimbo's Rock & Blues Café |
Simpson Bay, St. Martin |
The music is right to my taste and the crowd is a mix of local expatriates and sailors. I loved the food and their happy hour specials are very hard to beat. |
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| St. Kitts & Nevis |
 Home of the Killer Bee, Sunshine's bar on the beach at Nevis is a quick swim or dinghy ride from the mooring field.
| | Sunshine's on the beach | |
Sunshine Beach Bar & Grill |
Nevis |
Just a short dinghy ride or swim from the anchorage, Sunshine's combines atmosphere, view and good food with his signature drink the “Killer Bee”. |
| Antigua & Barbuda |
 The Mad Mongoose at night during the Antigua Race Week.
| | Mad Mongoose Race Week party | |
Mad Mongoose |
Falmouth, Antigua |
A boater's hangout with 24x7 free Wi-Fi - the outside covered seats with power plugs outside are zero pressure, if you don't buy any drinks or food they won't bother you. For what is essentially a bar they serve very tasty food with a varied menu and I left many a Caribbean Dollar at this establishment. |
 On Sundays there is a dinner with music from this steel drum band, who were very adept at reproducing different songs using just their percussion instruments.
[17°0'7.65"N 61°45'26.06"W (facing NW)] | | Band at Shirley heights | |
Shirley Heights |
Shirley Heights, Antigua |
This venue is on every tour book's list of place to do and things to see; but for a reason. The views, particularly at sunset (and for those enterprising enough to climb up the hill in the dark the sunrise as well) are spectacular. They have live steel drum music twice a week and good fare inside on every night. Numerous parties make for a lively place, particularly during events such as the Antigua Race Week. |
