Gastroszene
A bit hidden behind the Coco Bay Resort, is one of the spots we always love come back to. A Cocktail bar, one of the best places to watch the sunset while having a fine dinner, and the possibility to rent your own pool, together with a great service, all makes this place such a unique experience for us.
For us, best cocktails on the whole island!
Reservation strongy recommended.
Phone: +1 268-464-5283
Google Maps: https://g.page/sheerrocks?share
Homepage: https://sheer-rocks.com/
40 locals recommend
Sheer Rocks
A bit hidden behind the Coco Bay Resort, is one of the spots we always love come back to. A Cocktail bar, one of the best places to watch the sunset while having a fine dinner, and the possibility to rent your own pool, together with a great service, all makes this place such a unique experience for us.
For us, best cocktails on the whole island!
Reservation strongy recommended.
Phone: +1 268-464-5283
Google Maps: https://g.page/sheerrocks?share
Homepage: https://sheer-rocks.com/
Have a chill-out afternoon, sipping a drink in the sun-loungers right next to Pigeon Point Beach, go for a dip in the water, and take another sip... the perfect way to waste an afternoon between sun, shade and water.
Sometimes (Saturdays, if I remember corectly), features live music.
Very tasty food, and a relaxing atmosphere with a view across the water. Belongs to the same owners than Sheer Rocks.
Phone: +1 268 782-5050
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/FC2QXkfJ1CNtRpJV9
Homepage: https://catherines-cafe.com/
26 locals recommend
Catherines Café Plage
Have a chill-out afternoon, sipping a drink in the sun-loungers right next to Pigeon Point Beach, go for a dip in the water, and take another sip... the perfect way to waste an afternoon between sun, shade and water.
Sometimes (Saturdays, if I remember corectly), features live music.
Very tasty food, and a relaxing atmosphere with a view across the water. Belongs to the same owners than Sheer Rocks.
Phone: +1 268 782-5050
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/FC2QXkfJ1CNtRpJV9
Homepage: https://catherines-cafe.com/
I haven't been there myself, yet, but from the looks, it certainly is on the To-Experience list... allready recommended to us by various people, so hopefully a safe bet.
Supposedly only a few tables, so booking in advance is reccomended.
Phone: +1 268 562-0058
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/4NT2nrDzPuqwK2sz6
Homepage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Ti-LoLo-107888203959977/
Ti Lolo
Dockyard DriveI haven't been there myself, yet, but from the looks, it certainly is on the To-Experience list... allready recommended to us by various people, so hopefully a safe bet.
Supposedly only a few tables, so booking in advance is reccomended.
Phone: +1 268 562-0058
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/4NT2nrDzPuqwK2sz6
Homepage: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Ti-LoLo-107888203959977/
Yet another experience I have not made yet (but will probably make during my next stay), again, heard some good remarks. Let me know what you think, if you try it!
Phone: +1 (268) 720-9856
Google Maps: https://g.page/thefoxhouseantigua?share
Homepage: https://thefoxhouseantigua.com/
The Fox House Bar & Restaurant
Yet another experience I have not made yet (but will probably make during my next stay), again, heard some good remarks. Let me know what you think, if you try it!
Phone: +1 (268) 720-9856
Google Maps: https://g.page/thefoxhouseantigua?share
Homepage: https://thefoxhouseantigua.com/
Apart from a nice place just-around-two-corners, a very nice spot for having a sun-downer
Some of it's charme comes from the down-to earth, feet-in-the-sand atmosphere, supplemented with some generator noise in the background, and a manual, seewater-flushed toilet.
Often, there are Karaoke nights, or live music by varying local bands, so no two evenings are alike...
Try the fried plantain, or the tropical dog (sometimes served with pineapple ketchup!), two of my fev's here.
Sandra’s Beach Shop Bar and Grill
Palm Beach DriveApart from a nice place just-around-two-corners, a very nice spot for having a sun-downer
Some of it's charme comes from the down-to earth, feet-in-the-sand atmosphere, supplemented with some generator noise in the background, and a manual, seewater-flushed toilet.
Often, there are Karaoke nights, or live music by varying local bands, so no two evenings are alike...
Try the fried plantain, or the tropical dog (sometimes served with pineapple ketchup!), two of my fev's here.
From Cloggy's terrace, you have a marvellous view over Falmouth Harbour, and it's megayachts, as well as the life on the docks, while being able to sample what is for us one of the finest Tuna steaks on the island so far.
As an alternative, try the cocnut shrimps - you won't be disappointed!
The very freindly service has a netherlands twist to it.
Be aware that during important sports events, especially the bar may be very crowded, which may or may not be what you want.
Again, reservation is recommended.
Phone: +1 (268) 460-6910
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/bfZf69F1SkZXgZam8
Homepage: http://cloggys-antigua.com/
30 locals recommend
Cloggy's
From Cloggy's terrace, you have a marvellous view over Falmouth Harbour, and it's megayachts, as well as the life on the docks, while being able to sample what is for us one of the finest Tuna steaks on the island so far.
As an alternative, try the cocnut shrimps - you won't be disappointed!
The very freindly service has a netherlands twist to it.
Be aware that during important sports events, especially the bar may be very crowded, which may or may not be what you want.
Again, reservation is recommended.
Phone: +1 (268) 460-6910
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/bfZf69F1SkZXgZam8
Homepage: http://cloggys-antigua.com/
There is no better place to have an informal beer, rum, or toastie, with a view on the docks than Skullduggery's Cafe.
Meet sailors, wanna-be-sailors, fishermen, and a bunch of other nice folk, while sometimes watching tarpons coming up directly to the shore.
11 locals recommend
Skullduggery's Cafe
There is no better place to have an informal beer, rum, or toastie, with a view on the docks than Skullduggery's Cafe.
Meet sailors, wanna-be-sailors, fishermen, and a bunch of other nice folk, while sometimes watching tarpons coming up directly to the shore.
Strände
Have a splash in the water in the vicinity of the superyachts, and enjoy a nice view of the yachts and superyachts docked at Falmouth Harbour from above, while you approach the beach. Combine it with a snack, or drink at Catherine's Cafe (see elsewhere here), for a nice chill-out afternoon.
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/vd94c2NMv9NJtaTP7
20 locals recommend
Pigeon Point Beach
Have a splash in the water in the vicinity of the superyachts, and enjoy a nice view of the yachts and superyachts docked at Falmouth Harbour from above, while you approach the beach. Combine it with a snack, or drink at Catherine's Cafe (see elsewhere here), for a nice chill-out afternoon.
Google maps: https://goo.gl/maps/vd94c2NMv9NJtaTP7
A sweet-spot for snorklers, you can enjoy the underwater world, as well as one of the many fine beaches.
See how big the anchors were on the original galleons, a rusty one is still on the beach!
If you are as lucky as we were, you might be able to spot Stingrays, Manta Rays, Sea Turtles, and at least one shipwreck inside Freeman's Bay, and possibly more.
If you want some more propulsion, you could try Scooter Snorkeling (did not try this myself, but it looked like fun!)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/7qkHPNAn2K3bg6mi7
Homepage Scooter Snorkeing: https://skylork.com/
9 locals recommend
Galleon Beach
A sweet-spot for snorklers, you can enjoy the underwater world, as well as one of the many fine beaches.
See how big the anchors were on the original galleons, a rusty one is still on the beach!
If you are as lucky as we were, you might be able to spot Stingrays, Manta Rays, Sea Turtles, and at least one shipwreck inside Freeman's Bay, and possibly more.
If you want some more propulsion, you could try Scooter Snorkeling (did not try this myself, but it looked like fun!)
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/7qkHPNAn2K3bg6mi7
Homepage Scooter Snorkeing: https://skylork.com/
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Once a historical shipyard, Admiral Nelson's homebase, today one of Antigua and Barbuda's national parks.
A very well preserved site, makes a good leisurely stroll next to some sailing classics (no galleons, though!), as well as modern ships docked.
Features restarants and bars, and is a common place for celebrations, e.g. during Antigua Classic Regatta
Homepage: https://www.nationalparksantigua.com/nelsons-dockyard/
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/bJxq8LyTu4KsSptA7
84 locals recommend
Nelson's Dockyard
Dockyard DriveOnce a historical shipyard, Admiral Nelson's homebase, today one of Antigua and Barbuda's national parks.
A very well preserved site, makes a good leisurely stroll next to some sailing classics (no galleons, though!), as well as modern ships docked.
Features restarants and bars, and is a common place for celebrations, e.g. during Antigua Classic Regatta
Homepage: https://www.nationalparksantigua.com/nelsons-dockyard/
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/bJxq8LyTu4KsSptA7
Undoubtedly, THE most scenic view of Antigua and Barbuda. You will immediately notice it as the iconic representation of the twin island state, overlooking English Harbour as well as Falmouth Harbour.
Every Sunday between 4pm and 10pm, drinks, barbequeue, and local music (often steeldrum bands) gather a huge crowd to party.
There is a trail you can hike, taking 46minutes, and spanning 135 meters height difference, according to Alltrails.com (https://www.alltrails.com/de/trail/antigua/saint-paul/shirley-heights-lookout-trail ). Of course, your milage may vary ...
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/BDmx62M8NwzXFAHe7
Homepage: https://shirleyheightslookout.com/
101 locals recommend
Shirley Heights
Undoubtedly, THE most scenic view of Antigua and Barbuda. You will immediately notice it as the iconic representation of the twin island state, overlooking English Harbour as well as Falmouth Harbour.
Every Sunday between 4pm and 10pm, drinks, barbequeue, and local music (often steeldrum bands) gather a huge crowd to party.
There is a trail you can hike, taking 46minutes, and spanning 135 meters height difference, according to Alltrails.com (https://www.alltrails.com/de/trail/antigua/saint-paul/shirley-heights-lookout-trail ). Of course, your milage may vary ...
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/BDmx62M8NwzXFAHe7
Homepage: https://shirleyheightslookout.com/
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Watch out for the Manchineel tree
Watch out for this poisonous tree, and read
https://www.antiguanice.com/v2/client.php?id=325&cat=37
and
https://antiguanewsroom.com/this-unassuming-tree-is-the-most-deadly-in-the-world/
to be able to identify it.
Do not hide under it while it's raining: Bether get wet, than be poisoned by it's white sap.
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Coconuts have gravity, too!
Remeber that once in a while, coconuts fall down from the palm trees, which can cause heavy injuries, if they hit you.
So while the palms spend some shade, make shure to not stay directly in the area where the coconuts may fall down, for an extended period of time.