Top 20 Beach Bars in the Caribbean

  • <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>Eudoxie “Gorgeous” Wallace rules the roost at this <a href="http://www.scillycayanguilla.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shell-strewn islet;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">shell-strewn islet</a> where the specialty is the punch made with Mount Gay Eclipse rum and amaretto. At just $5 a cup it’s the bestseller – and Scilly sells as many as 600 a day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Split the $75 crayfish platter with a friend. Both your budget and your appetite will be appeased, and you’ll still have room for rum punch.</span></p>
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    Scilly Cay in Anguilla

    Why Go: Eudoxie “Gorgeous” Wallace rules the roost at this shell-strewn islet where the specialty is the punch made with Mount Gay Eclipse rum and amaretto. At just $5 a cup it’s the bestseller – and Scilly sells as many as 600 a day.

    Hot Tip: Split the $75 crayfish platter with a friend. Both your budget and your appetite will be appeased, and you’ll still have room for rum punch.

    Scilly Cay
  • <b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>Back in the '70s, this <a href="http://www.rumpointclub.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Rum Point;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Rum Point</a> bar was the first to combine Absolut vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and crushed ice into the now-famous Mudslide cocktail. Need we say more?</span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Ordering an alcohol-free Mudslide is a rookie mistake. As the much-photographed sign says: “How much is a virgin Mudslide? Cups of ice are free</span>.”</p>
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    Wreck Bar & Grill in Grand Cayman

    Why Go: Back in the '70s, this Rum Point bar was the first to combine Absolut vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and crushed ice into the now-famous Mudslide cocktail. Need we say more?

    Hot Tip: Ordering an alcohol-free Mudslide is a rookie mistake. As the much-photographed sign says: “How much is a virgin Mudslide? Cups of ice are free.”

    Rum Point Club
  • <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go:</span></b><span> On <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1606589-d2445741-Reviews-Yellow_Beach_Restaurant_Beach_Bar-Saint_Martin_St_Maarten_St_Martin.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pinel Island;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Pinel Island</a>, a petite spit five minutes’ boat ride from the French-side village of Cul-De-Sac, there’s nothing to distract from the task at hand: getting your drink on.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Bacardi got you feeling bold? Take the 10-minute hike to the island’s far (northern) side, where the shore’s more rugged but swimwear is optional.</span></p>
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    Yellow Beach in St. Martin

    Why Go: On Pinel Island, a petite spit five minutes’ boat ride from the French-side village of Cul-De-Sac, there’s nothing to distract from the task at hand: getting your drink on.

    Hot Tip: Bacardi got you feeling bold? Take the 10-minute hike to the island’s far (northern) side, where the shore’s more rugged but swimwear is optional.

    JohnnyHHHHH/TripAdvisor
  • <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Why Go: </span><span>On the Dutch side of the two-nation island, this <a href="http://www.karakterstmaarten.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:school bus-turned-beach bar;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">school bus-turned-beach bar</a> is wedged between the white-sand beach and the airport runway. Chill out on a sofa with a cramping cold Amstel Bright and forget you ever have to leave.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Hot Tip: </span><span>Long layover or delayed flight? Since it’s just a five-minute cab ride from Princess Juliana International Airport, Karaketer can be your unofficial departure lounge.</span></p>
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    Karakter in St. Maarten

    Why Go: On the Dutch side of the two-nation island, this school bus-turned-beach bar is wedged between the white-sand beach and the airport runway. Chill out on a sofa with a cramping cold Amstel Bright and forget you ever have to leave.

    Hot Tip: Long layover or delayed flight? Since it’s just a five-minute cab ride from Princess Juliana International Airport, Karaketer can be your unofficial departure lounge.

    Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
  • <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>If a full moon finds you in the BVI you better be found at this ramshackle <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147354-d148717-Reviews-Bomba_s_Surfside_Shack-Tortola_British_Virgin_Islands.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tortola tavern;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Tortola tavern</a> festooned with kitschy hand-painted signs and women’s underwear. That’s because the full moon celebration here is a Virgin Islands must. (Check <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/moonphases.html?n=692%20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">here </a></span><span>for moon phases.) But, truth be told, Bomba’s is a good idea any day of the month.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Pass on the “mushroom” tea. You’re in the Caribbean; a rum drink is <em>de rigueur</em></span></p>
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    Bomba’s Shack, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

    Why Go: If a full moon finds you in the BVI you better be found at this ramshackle Tortola tavern festooned with kitschy hand-painted signs and women’s underwear. That’s because the full moon celebration here is a Virgin Islands must. (Check here for moon phases.) But, truth be told, Bomba’s is a good idea any day of the month.

    Hot Tip: Pass on the “mushroom” tea. You’re in the Caribbean; a rum drink is de rigueur

    Kat L./TripAdvisor
  • <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>Anguilla’s reigning “king” presides over this Sandy Ground <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elvisbeachbar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:beachfront tavern;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">beachfront tavern</a>, converted from a class C racing sailboat, The Main Event. It’s a local fixture and favorite haunt of visiting celebs, from Li’l Wayne to Paris Hilton and Victoria’s Secret models. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Thursday night is party night on Anguilla. Start at the barn-like Pumphouse for live music, then hit up Elvis’ for rum punch or Carib beer. Or both.</span></p>
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    Elvis’ Beach Bar in Anguilla

    Why Go: Anguilla’s reigning “king” presides over this Sandy Ground beachfront tavern, converted from a class C racing sailboat, The Main Event. It’s a local fixture and favorite haunt of visiting celebs, from Li’l Wayne to Paris Hilton and Victoria’s Secret models.

    Hot Tip: Thursday night is party night on Anguilla. Start at the barn-like Pumphouse for live music, then hit up Elvis’ for rum punch or Carib beer. Or both.

    BooZoo/TripAdvisor
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>Eudoxie “Gorgeous” Wallace rules the roost at this <a href="http://www.scillycayanguilla.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:shell-strewn islet;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">shell-strewn islet</a> where the specialty is the punch made with Mount Gay Eclipse rum and amaretto. At just $5 a cup it’s the bestseller – and Scilly sells as many as 600 a day.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Split the $75 crayfish platter with a friend. Both your budget and your appetite will be appeased, and you’ll still have room for rum punch.</span></p>
<b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>Back in the '70s, this <a href="http://www.rumpointclub.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Rum Point;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Rum Point</a> bar was the first to combine Absolut vodka, Kahlua, Bailey’s Irish Cream, and crushed ice into the now-famous Mudslide cocktail. Need we say more?</span><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Ordering an alcohol-free Mudslide is a rookie mistake. As the much-photographed sign says: “How much is a virgin Mudslide? Cups of ice are free</span>.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go:</span></b><span> On <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1606589-d2445741-Reviews-Yellow_Beach_Restaurant_Beach_Bar-Saint_Martin_St_Maarten_St_Martin.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Pinel Island;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Pinel Island</a>, a petite spit five minutes’ boat ride from the French-side village of Cul-De-Sac, there’s nothing to distract from the task at hand: getting your drink on.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Bacardi got you feeling bold? Take the 10-minute hike to the island’s far (northern) side, where the shore’s more rugged but swimwear is optional.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Why Go: </span><span>On the Dutch side of the two-nation island, this <a href="http://www.karakterstmaarten.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:school bus-turned-beach bar;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">school bus-turned-beach bar</a> is wedged between the white-sand beach and the airport runway. Chill out on a sofa with a cramping cold Amstel Bright and forget you ever have to leave.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Hot Tip: </span><span>Long layover or delayed flight? Since it’s just a five-minute cab ride from Princess Juliana International Airport, Karaketer can be your unofficial departure lounge.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>If a full moon finds you in the BVI you better be found at this ramshackle <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g147354-d148717-Reviews-Bomba_s_Surfside_Shack-Tortola_British_Virgin_Islands.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tortola tavern;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">Tortola tavern</a> festooned with kitschy hand-painted signs and women’s underwear. That’s because the full moon celebration here is a Virgin Islands must. (Check <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/moonphases.html?n=692%20" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:here;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">here </a></span><span>for moon phases.) But, truth be told, Bomba’s is a good idea any day of the month.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Pass on the “mushroom” tea. You’re in the Caribbean; a rum drink is <em>de rigueur</em></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Why Go: </span></b><span>Anguilla’s reigning “king” presides over this Sandy Ground <a href="https://www.facebook.com/elvisbeachbar/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:beachfront tavern;elm:context_link;itc:0" class="link ">beachfront tavern</a>, converted from a class C racing sailboat, The Main Event. It’s a local fixture and favorite haunt of visiting celebs, from Li’l Wayne to Paris Hilton and Victoria’s Secret models. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span>Hot Tip: </span></b><span>Thursday night is party night on Anguilla. Start at the barn-like Pumphouse for live music, then hit up Elvis’ for rum punch or Carib beer. Or both.</span></p>
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Beach + Bar = Bliss. In the Caribbean, that’s the formula responsible for hundreds of oceanfront watering holes ­– and twice as many wicked-but-worth-it hangovers. From the Bahamas to The Grenadines, here are our favorite sandy spots to kick back with a cold one.

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