Tobago / Beach bars

By James Henderson

There are just a few typical Caribbean beach bars in Tobago. Many of the loveliest beaches have either a hotel, where you will find a hotel bar, or they are local beaches, in which case there might be a Tobagonian parlour nearby. We suggest you try one of the following:

Bago's Bar, Pigeon Point Road - Simple bar just across from the waterfront at the start of the Pigeon Point Road. Attractive with trelliswork under a tin roof and fairy lights in the evenings. Just away from the activity of Crown Point. Popular with the young.

Buccaneers Beach Bar & Grill, Stonehaven Bay - A rustic wooden deck set right above the beach. Serves lunch and dinner. Occasional live music. Margarita Madness happy hour 6-7pm.

Canoe Bay, Coves Estate, Lowlands - Calm, shallow water and sunshades, so good for families with small children. Small snack bar and changing facilities. Admission TT$15, children under 12 years of age half price (under 5 free).

Cascreole, Castara - Popular, beachfront bar and restaurant serving a selection of local dishes. Pool table and live music Friday evenings.

Heavenly Bay, near Castara - A simple hut on an extremely pretty beach next to Castara. Classic Caribbean. Local juices, good music local chat and island food (you get what’s cooking). Excellent hangout.

Marlin Bar, Club Pigeon Point - Very popular spot for lingering during the day. Closes after sundown, when the last stragglers drift off.

No Problem Bar, Bacolet Bay - Bar on a pretty palm-backed cove beneath the Blue Haven Hotel, just east of Scarborough.

Surfer’s Restaurant & Bar, Mt Irvine Beach Facilities - A functional looking building set on the seafront within purpose-built beach facilities, serving local and international food. Friday night BBQ with live steel band.

The beach facilities at Speyside have recently been restored. They are set in a garden with gazebos on the fairly rocky beach. There is also a public beach bar in Charlotteville, which sees a mix of locals and visitors, an easy place to while away an afternoon.