Who needs a little warm up? Many of you, I’m sure! We’d like to help you out a bit today by taking you bar hopping through the US and British Virgin Islands.
Linda Marsciano is a reader of News of St. John. She’s also a contributing editor at Conde Nast’s site Jaunted. She recently put together a list of the 12 best beach bars in the US and British Virgin Islands. Take a few minutes and go through them all. Then let us know how many you have been to. We’d also like to know if there are any you think they may have missed. Let us know in the comments section or over on our Facebook page…
The 12 Best Beach Bars in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands and the nearby British Virgin Islands are made for island-hopping via ferry, sailboat or private charter. But oftentimes, island-hopping in these parts is really just code for bar-hopping. #dontjudge
Here’s a list of our favorite beach bars to hit. Some are oldies but goodies, while others are a bit newer to the scene.
One Love Bar and Grill
Owned by Foxy’s oldest son Seddy, the sign outside reads “No Shirt, No Shoes, No Clothes, No Problem,” which pretty much sums up Jost Van Dyke, dubbed the Barefoot Island. Seddy woos customers with his magic tricks while his wife Raquel tends bar. Open until sunset, the clientele can move over to dad’s joint for after-dark fun.
Foxy’s Bar
Home to one of the best New Years Eve parties in the world, Foxy’s in Jost Van Dyke is also a pretty cool place the other 364 days of the year. Foxy is famous in these parts, and if you’re lucky he’ll be around to tell some of his legendary tales. Bring a business card and staple it to one of the wooden rafters to memorialize your visit.
Bomba’s Surfside Shack
This is quite literally a shack in Tortola known for its wild Full Moon parties and “mushroom tea,” but it’s also in a perfect position for watching surfers on Apple Bay during the day. Ladies are welcome to hang their undergarments on the walls before leaving if they’re into that sort of thing (which we’re not but don’t judge those who are).
Click here to see the list, which includes a few local favorites, in its entirety.
Great list! I have been to 10 of 12. I would add Corsair’s!
Fabulous list!! We have been to them all, except for B-Line!! Must get over there. We also would add Corsair’s to the list!! They make a fabulous Bloody Mary!
Corsairs! Best Bloody Mary I have ever had!!
Add Corsairs! Vinny and the Voodoo rule
7 out of 12. got some work to do next visit…
lived on STJ in the late 1990’s and was lucky enough to make the rounds. The Bight had Billy Bones and those were the days before Joe’s. Worked a stint at the beach bar when it was Pusser’s. Used to hang with Seddy..not sure if he had his bar in 1997. The good ole days!
Gee, I’ve been to all but one many, many times. What does that say?
Sounds like we need a road trip!!
I was thinking the same thing :>)
Have been to 10 out of 12! Have a couple of places to visit on our trip in May/June. Counting down the weeks!!
I agree that you missed Corsairs. Best Bloody Mary, and God awful Absinth. Been to 6 of them, will try to finish the list on my next visit.
Is there any such thing as a BAD beach bar?
I would like to be there. Thanks for sharing information in this post.