Your guide to eating, nightlife and entertainment..

At the high end you will find a surplus of opportunities. For any faster practical eating out matter you may get a slower service but the food will never disappoint. You don't hear it said but Antiguans are very proud of their culinary skills.

Restaurants and Nightlife

Editors picks of Top Restaurants in Antigua

Sheer Rocks

Sheer rocks looks fabulous and you dine at the waters edge ovelooking the west Caribbean sea. At times you crave a top sea food restaurant and this should be on your list.

Roti King

When you want fast healthy food in St Johns (for all you tourists) then the pick is ROTI KING. Delicious. I find not enough places do curry that is in fact a caribbean dish. There are good veggie options too. Unpretentious quality food.

Catherine's Cafe Plage

A lovely setting at the far end of pigeon point beach in English Harbour Catherine's brings more chic to Antigua. It's a nice trend and welcomed by locals and boutique travellers alike.

From international to Caribbean and local Antiguan food the island's restaurants and eateries have you covered.

General categorization of restaurants and bars and general evening entertainment

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Incanto English Harbour

Incanto is a highly rated Italian lounge and restaurant on the waters edge in English Harbour. It's quite new (previously known as Ristorante Paparazzi) and so makes a popular draw. The ratings are high and it's an incomparable location to enjoy lunch or dinner in. You might even just turn up for a drink on the waters edge. Such is the delights of Antigua.

c and c wine bar st johns

Good food and of course wine in a stylish cool part of Antigua's capital. The C and C wine bar is a nice place in the day and evening.

Daytime , Nightlife Restaurants and Bars

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"No matter where you are staying in Antigua you should strike out to find the following places if you like to be trendy. We will also give you the links you need to plugin to the best event guides and nightlife for the island in and out of season."

catherines-cafe-entertainment

Recently reopened after low season refurbishment Catherine's is once again the number one restaurant in English Harbour according to Trip Advisor. The food is French + European with a good variety of seafood.

roti

Of course roti king doesnt have its own webste as it is a small family style business they do have a facebook page see further down.

sunset sheer rocks

Sheer Rocks brings a chic feel with four poster daybeds and plunge pools setting up a whole afternoon of relaxation in style. Snack on tapas or eat from the al a carte menu. You can of course just pop in for a sunset cocktail under bougainvillea pavillions and the Antigua evening cliffside air.

Westpoint Bar Jolly Harbour

A great place to watch the sundown with great service and an expat feel. Evening entertainment depending on the evening is good from a dj night to karaoke and more. The views of the yachts at Jolly Harbour and the alcohol give rise to feelings of pleasure. A great first stop before your Antigua Jolly Harbour Restaurant.

Trappas Logo

Trappas in season is one of the best restaurants to visit if you happen to be in Falmouth or English Harbour area. Outside and inside seating available. International and local cuisine.

Opening from 6-11 evenings.

The Cove Restaurant

The Cove Restaurant located at Blue Waters hotel and resort.

Situated at the popular romantic resort of Blue Waters in the north of Antigua is the Cove. Views of the sunset over dinner coupled with a nice atmosphere make this an interesting restaurant option for those staying in the north in the vacation rentals or the few resorts of Dickenson Bay area.

Type of cuisine: Caribbean, French

Hemmingway's Caribbean Cafe

Hemingways located in St Johns might be your eatery of choice regardless if you arrive by cruise ship. Intenrational and Caribbean cuisine cooked expertly by the in house chef of 11 years !

Opening times : 8:30am till 11pm

Coconut Grove Antigua

NOW CLOSED. REBRANDED AND UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT AS SALT PLAGE

papa zouk restaurant

best antigua recommended

Located in St Johns is the well known and reknowned Papa Zouk Rum Shop. It's much more than a rum shop and has some amazing food. There is no menu instead the patron Bert Kirchner will come to visit and tell you what is on offer.
It only opens 7 til 10 pm and closes sunday.

underdog-bar-restaurant

Under New Management- the following information may be out of date.

Probably the best sports bar in Antigua - maybe the only one really. Certainly the go to bar in the Jolly Harbour area. Rumour has it they are opening up in the mornings to show english premier league football. The food is very good too. You will get to mix with locals and expats alike. Marc the manager certainly knows how to run a good bar with his experience of managing bars all over the world. It's almost a theme for the bar as well with flags adorning the walls and ceiling.

Lobster Night Al Portos

Italian restaurant on the Jolly Harbour waters edge. Specialising in Pizza (2 for 1 tuesday night) and Pasta dishes. I know them for the informal and fun atmosphere and eating lobster on a Sunday night. Try and get a table by the water and stare at the tarpon swimming round - love that.

Castaways Antigua

Now under the name The Popup Beach Bar previously under the name Bo Dog and before that Castaways Beach Bar and Restaurant.

Popup is located on South Beach adjacent to Jolly Harbour. Rated for location and it's authentic Caribbean menu. They have beach volley and depending on the evening themed nights.