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The Caribbean could be called the beach bar capital of the world with countless places to sip the day away. To find the best spot to toast the shore, we asked a panel of experts to nominate 20 beach bars, then asked readers to vote for their favorites. These are the 10 best beach bars in the Caribbean for 2023.
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No. 10: Sunset Beach Bar – Maho Beach, Sint Maarten
Arriving and departing planes soar right overhead at Sunset Bar on Maho Beach in Sint Maarten. Regular live entertainment sets the scene for relaxed cocktails on the beach or a meal of island comfort food favorites.
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No. 8: Isles Bay Beach Bar – Garibaldi Hill, Montserrat
Enjoy the cool Montserrat trade winds at this beach hangout. Sit on the veranda decorated with fairy lights and soak up the nature and tranquility while satisfying your food cravings with grilled seafood, burgers, salads, pizza and chicken. Sip a cocktail or choose from the bar’s rum selection, and be sure to save room for the Guinness brownie with ice cream.
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No. 7: Esther’s Bar – Grand Anse Beach, Grenada
Known as “the best little bar on the beach – where service is always a pleasure,” and located in the Grand Anse Craft and Spice Market, Esther’s Bar is a go-to place for fabulous cocktails and a sparking, warm atmosphere. Known for their drinks, such as mojitos, rum punch and margaritas, visit and enjoy the fun and lively vibe during your stay in Grenada.
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No. 6: da Conch Shack – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Da Conch Shack, situated on the island of Providenciales, specializes in conch, but other fresh seafood dishes include lobster, snapper and grouper. Non-seafood enthusiasts can chow down on fiery jerk chicken at this delightfully casual beach bar.
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No. 5: Chat ‘N’ Chill – Stocking Island, Exuma, Bahamas
The name says it all. Chat ‘N’ Chill prides itself on offering the “ultimate laid-back beach bar experience.” Accessible only by boat (or seaplane), it aims to serve as a day camp for boaters – think volleyball on the beach, great food and your toes in the sand while you enjoy a tropical cocktail. 10Best contributor Chelle Walton says they serve “some of the best conch salad ever consumed.”
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No. 4: Hendo’s Hideout – Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
Tropical cocktails and fresh seafood await at Hendo’s Hideout, a beach bar along White Bay on Jost Van Dyke. Don’t leave without sipping the bar’s signature Delirious Donkey cocktail.
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No. 3: Elvis’ Beach Bar – Sandy Ground, Anguilla
Locals mingle with tourists at this toes-in-the-sand watering hole in Sandy Ground, popular for afternoon cocktails and all-night partying. Those who’ve danced up an appetite can sink their teeth into fish tacos or jumbo wings, known as some of the best on the island.
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No. 2: SunShine Shack – Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla
This beach bar on Rendezvous Bay is known for its rum punch, coconut-infused cocktails and barbecue, fresh from the grill and served with a side of Garvey’s Awesome Sauce. The atmosphere is decidedly casual, with plastic chairs right in the sand.
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No. 1: Soggy Dollar Bar – Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
The Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands is known for creating the Painkiller, a rum cocktail featuring cream of coconut, pineapple, orange juice and fresh grated Grenadian nutmeg.
The Experts
10Best Editors
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10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
10Best Editors
10Best.com provides users with original, unbiased and experiential travel coverage of top attractions, things to see and do, and restaurants for top destinations in the U.S. and around the world.
Chelle Walton
Chelle Koster Walton took her first Caribbean trip… Read More
Chelle Koster Walton took her first Caribbean trip to Jamaica in the 1970s and has been in love with the region ever since. Author of the award-winning Caribbean Ways: A Cultural Guide, she served as contributing editor and contributor for Caribbean Travel & Life magazine for more than 15 years. Two-time winner of the Bahamas Cacique Award for International Writer, Walton is also the author of Explorers Guide: The Bahamas and a guidebook app about Nassau.
Chelle Walton
Chelle Koster Walton took her first Caribbean trip to Jamaica in the 1970s and has been in love with the region ever since. Author of the award-winning Caribbean Ways: A Cultural Guide, she served as contributing editor and contributor for Caribbean Travel & Life magazine for more than 15 years. Two-time winner of the Bahamas Cacique Award for International Writer, Walton is also the author of Explorers Guide: The Bahamas and a guidebook app about Nassau.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in… Read More
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in Manhattan, she now lives on the sunny island of Montreal and covers the Caribbean for a variety of publications including USA TODAY 10Best, CaribbeanTravel.com and MarryCaribbean.com.
A journalist with a boatload of writer awards under her belt, Melanie’s affection for the Caribbean started young when her family vacationed in Puerto Rico. An avid fan of spicy food, Melanie enjoys the diversity of Montreal – especially during the warmer months -when she’s not en route to the Caribbean. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
Melanie Reffes
Melanie is an island girl at heart . Born in Manhattan, she now lives on the sunny island of Montreal and covers the Caribbean for a variety of publications including USA TODAY 10Best, CaribbeanTravel.com and MarryCaribbean.com.
A journalist with a boatload of writer awards under her belt, Melanie’s affection for the Caribbean started young when her family vacationed in Puerto Rico. An avid fan of spicy food, Melanie enjoys the diversity of Montreal – especially during the warmer months -when she’s not en route to the Caribbean. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.
Ursula Petula Barzey
Ursula Petula Barzey is a digital marketing… Read More
Ursula Petula Barzey is a digital marketing consultant and founder of the award-winning digital platform and blog Caribbean & Co. Passionate about all things related to the Caribbean, especially Montserrat from which her family hails, she loves traveling the region in search of the best cultural and foodie adventures, places to stay, and live/work opportunities. Established in 2014, Caribbean & Co. has won five travel media awards! Follow Ursula’s adventures via her Caribbean & Co. website and social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Ursula Petula Barzey
Ursula Petula Barzey is a digital marketing consultant and founder of the award-winning digital platform and blog Caribbean & Co. Passionate about all things related to the Caribbean, especially Montserrat from which her family hails, she loves traveling the region in search of the best cultural and foodie adventures, places to stay, and live/work opportunities. Established in 2014, Caribbean & Co. has won five travel media awards! Follow Ursula’s adventures via her Caribbean & Co. website and social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
