Mad Dog

Virgin Gorda


Expatriates and tourists alike gather at this airy little pavilion set among the rocks where the road ends at the Baths. They can’t resist the toasted sandwiches – the turkey and bacon wins particular plaudits – to help take the edge off the killer, secret-recipe piña coladas.


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