Best restaurants in Antigua
Booking an all inclusive holiday in Antigua is a great way to experience the local cuisine without the hassle of leaving your hotel in search of new places to go, but for those of you who like the freedom of trying somewhere different for your evening meals each night, there is a good selection of eateries located in pretty settings around the island. A lot of the best restaurants in Antigua can be found up in the northern area of St John’s.
If you fancy trying a local delicacy, keep an eye out on the menu for the national dish of Fungee, which is cornmeal and okra pudding, served with pepperpot stew.
It is worth bearing in mind that some restaurants in the south of the island are only open between the months of November and April.
Caribbean dishes
Roti is a popular wholemeal bread, you have to try and there’s no better place for a taster than at family-run Roti King in St John’s. The restaurant is a firm favourite for its authentic food, chilled ambiance and top service.
Go French
For some mouth-watering French dishes head over to Le Bistro in St John’s. The restaurant boasts fantastic food in an idyllic location with friendly service.
Looking for a lively atmosphere?
Trappas Bar and Restaurant is positioned on the strip down in English Harbour. The international menu is varied from Thai curry to cheeseburgers, so there is always plenty to choose from at this vibrant restaurant, ideal for a fun night out.
A taste of Italy
NLa Bussola, off Marina Bay road in St John’s serves up a lovely Italian menu including a wide range of pizzas and pastas. Overlooking the beach, the restaurant is perfect for a relaxed meal with the waves lapping gently in the background.
Best bars in Antigua
As night time beckons on tropical shores of Antigua there is always something going on, from intimate comfy bars, where all you can sit back and relax in peace to bustling beach bars and nightclubs that keep partying well after the sun goes down. Get ready, it’s time to enjoy evenings of legendary Antiguan hospitality at many of the best bars in Antigua.
Mainbrace Pub, English Harbour
This traditional English pub set in Nelson’s Dockyard National Park has live music and karaoke, with seating outside in the courtyard as well for cool evenings. If you love nothing better than nights of cold refreshing drinks, a game or two of darts and good old fish and chips, you will be quick to discover why this is considered by many as one of the best bars in Antigua.
The Mad Mongoose, Falmouth Harbour
A haven for all those party people out there looking to make more from Antigua’s nightlife. There is a vibrant atmosphere with top tunes that will have you up dancing, pool tables and a wide range of drinks on offer, in fact their motto is “If you can think it up we can make it!” all vital ingredients to mix up a fun night out.
C&C Wine Bar, St John’s
Wine lovers will love this refined little bar tucked away in downtown St John’s. The atmosphere is laid back and friendly, perfect for holiday evenings chilling out with a nice bottle of South African wine. Although their main tipple is a selection of wines, spirits are also available.
Bumpkins, Falmouth
After a long day soaking up hot sunshine, cool down by grabbing an ice cold beer or cocktail at beach bar Bumpkins. Overlooking golden sands, this small and friendly bar displays true Caribbean ambiance at its best.
With such a vibrant nightlife, holidays in Antigua are more than just than just an escape to the beach.
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