Casual, Beach-ey Feel Bars & Restaurants with Music
What was the hottest tropical destination in the world missing? A bar dedicated to throwing pool parties of course! New to the scene in November 2023 and minutes from Grace Bay resorts, head to the Abandoned Bar for a unique poolside experience. Open from Thursday to Sunday, enjoy DJs daily, thoughtfully created beach snacks, beautiful handcrafted cocktails, a fun happy hour, and of course, the pool! Whether you want to enjoy some lazy poolside lounging during the day or a more upbeat vibe at night, the Abandoned Bar is a new hot spot worth exploring!
Casual, beachfront restaurant in Five Cays – come during the day for beautiful views over the bay or come on the weekend for live music in the evening. Unique outdoor seating with tables around trees and some picnic tables are even placed in the water if you want to get your feet wet. Go for a long stroll out in the sand at low tide. Come here before or after a day at Sapodilla or Taylor Bay.
Relaxed beach / pool bar by day offering casual beachside dining at night. A great place to kick back and enjoy a drink or sit down for a decent meal as the sun sets without having to fuss about reservations or what you are wearing. Features chilled out live music 3 times a week - check out Elroy Simmons on Mondays, Gordon Lightbourne on Wednesdays, and Dwayne Thomas on Friday evenings.
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Leading the charge on the live music scene on the island, Castaways has musicians playing every night of the week. Throw in a truly tropical vibe, a daily happy hour, some yummy food, no need for reservations, and the most central location in Grace Bay, and you see why this place might quickly become your home over your holiday week. Grab a drink from the boat bar (yes it is an actual boat) or sit down for a lovely meal, you’ll find people laughing and dancing here every night of the week. Walking distance from Grace Bay hotels.
Feet in the sand, picnic tables under palm trees, turquoise water steps away, friendly staff, the conch man, and even a ring toss game - there is perhaps not a better beach bar on the island to simply let time pass. Kick back with a few (strong) rum punches and enjoy live music Sat or Sun afternoon - or for an entirely different feel, go for their well known Wed night party, featuring the We Funk Junkanoo band, a fire dancer, and a DJ.
Overlooking Grace Bay Beach, by evening the Deck is more an outdoor beachside restaurant overlooking a beach than a beach bar serving casual food. With live music three nights a week (in season), a great option for a lovely dinner for those where spending as much of your TCI holiday with a view of Grace Bay Beach is your top priority.
Perhaps what Provo felt like years ago, Froggie’s is about as close to a beach shack as you can come these days. Far away from the activity of Grace Bay, escape to Blue Hills - past the Conch Shack - and enjoy local food, cold beers, and on some Saturday mornings - Davonte Missick or another local musician playing some tunes.
A casual dinner vibe, generally with more lively energy than you will find at other restaurants, plus sunset views from their pier-like patio seating. A night at Hemingways will vary based on the crowd but with live music on Tuesdays with the vocals of Julian Garland and Fridays with the renowned guitar skills of Quinton Dean don't be surprised if you find yourself up to dance for a song or two as the evening carries on.
A floating tiki bar in the middle of the ocean about 15 minutes away from Provo – accessible only by water taxi, jet ski, or boat. Idyllic spot, great vibes, quality food, and a full bar (albeit pricey drinks). Chill experience most of the week, DJ + crowded party on Sunday. Lots of celebrity sightings. In the words of DJ Khaled, ‘I wanna go where Drake goes’
Get here on Saturday or Sunday afternoon and enjoy the reggae island vibes of Stanley Roots from 1-4pm. On the bay beach in Five Cays choose to sit on the expansive deck or if it is high tide, this is where you get to sit on a picnic table with your toes in turquoise water. With a great and reasonably priced menu of your island favorites including some damn fresh seafood, buckets of beer and good drinks, take a break from Grace Bay beach and come here for a wonderful, lazy lunch.
With arguably the island's best happy hour - with half off drinks every day from 5-7pm and some of the friendliest bartenders around - you will always find a good crowd here of tourists, expats, and locals a like. Set next to the pool at RWI, you will feel equally at home if you show up salty after a day at the beach or for a drink dressed for your dinner reservation after. Don't miss live music from 6-9 on Sundays (Apple Astwood).
Going to Rickie's is practically like saying you are headed to the beach. Shoes are optional and you can enjoy the ocean view from the tables or grab some cold beers and takeout and set up on the beach (beach chairs for hire too!). One of the few places on the beach run by locals - enjoy the laid back, truly island feel. Nothing moves that fast and that is the point. Check out some of the local vendors at the Cultural Market and enjoy the varying local musicians that pass through some afternoons and evenings.
Kick back on the beach after a snorkeling session in Coral Gardens or catch an epic sunset most nights, Somewhere Cafe lights up at night with live music three nights a week with Julian Garland, Barbara Johnson, and the Seabreeze Band as regulars.