Where to go after dark in St Barthelemy
With plenty of restaurants, bars and events to keep you entertained during your stay, it is no wonder that St Barts has gained such a reputation over the years for its vibrant socialising hubs.
Whether you’re in the mood for a casual beer by the beach or a fine dining experience in the capital, a relaxed bit of live music or an exciting party atmosphere, there’s always a place in St Barts to ensure you have just the best time.
So dive in and explore the eclectic cuisine and bar scene on offer - and being such a popular hangout with the rich and famous, who knows which celebrity you’ll be sipping your cocktails or fine French wines next to!
BARS
Le Select: If mingling with the locals is what you’re after, head to the Select in Gustavia, a popular spot after working hours where you can also regularly enjoy live music acts.
Bêtes à Z’ailes (BAZ) Bar: Live music, sushi and a great atmosphere are found at this waterfront beach shack-style bar in Gustavia.
Pink Parrot: Located within the compound of the Tom Beach Hotel in St-Jean, this small bar offers massage services and watersports equipment rentals, as well as keeping you refreshed with its variety of drinks and cocktails.
Bartoloméo: An elegant lounge atmosphere for this bar located in Grand Cul de Sac. Its adjacent restaurant offers fine Mediterranean cuisine options with an added touch of Caribbean flavours.
Bar de L’Oubli: A relaxed atmosphere with a cocktail, wine and champagne menu that won’t break the bank, as well as affordable snack options.
Rock Bar: Part of the famous Eden Rock Hotel, this hype bar is where you can enjoy the creations of some of St Barts’ best mixologists and DJs, as well as some of the island’s finest tapas-style dining.
L’Éclipse: For a feel of the authentic St Barts nightlife, head to this club in Gustavia and party with the locals to the beats of zouk and salsa.
RESTAURANTS
Le Gaiac: For a fine dining experience, head to this French and Creole fusion gourmet restaurant located within the compound of Hôtel Le Toiny, at Anse Le Toiny.
O’Corail: In Grand Cul de Sac, this relaxed restaurant offers breakfast and lunch options as well as a refreshing cocktail menu to keep you going during your day at the beach.
La Plage: Located in St-Jean, within the compound of the Tom Beach Hotel this restaurant offers fine dining options of Creole and French fusion with added scenic views of the bay.
Bagatelles: Found on the Gustavia harbour, this fine bistro is renowned for its great location and vibrant atmosphere.
Casa Flamands: Fine Mediterranean cuisine with scenic views of the sea at this restaurant located in Gustavia. A great spot to sip a cocktail whilst watching the sun go down.
La Cabane de L’Isle: To combine the pleasure of a fine lunch with that unbeatable holiday feeling of digging your toes in the sand, head to this restaurant in Flamands Bay.
La Case de L’Isle: French dining with a Caribbean touch by Brittany-born chef Yann Vinsot, providing refreshing and fine lunch and dinner options with an extensive wine menu and picturesque sea views in Flamands Bay.
Chez Rolande: Located in Flamands, this relaxed restaurant is a great spot to explore the local culinary traditions and get to taste some of the island’s staples such as lobster accras, colombos, and traditional coconut sorbet.
Chez Yvon: A small family-run restaurant in Anse des Cayes serving a variety of traditional Creole dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.
François Plantation: Delicious Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine are enjoyed in stylish colonial-meet-Provence settings, at the heart of an old plantation overlooking Flamands Bay in Colombier.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
IIf you find yourself in the mood for a trip to the movies on a Saturday night, you’re in luck! Whilst there is no picture house as such on the island, locals and visitors alike gather on most Saturdays at the AJOE tennis court in Lorient to watch a recent film (often dubbed in French) projected on one of the venue’s large white walls - making the whole cinema experience even more interesting!
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