Must-see nightlife in Leeward Islands

  • Bankie Banx's Dune Preserve

    Anguilla

    Legendary reggae star Bankie Banx transformed huge piles of driftwood and old boats into what's essentially a giant tree house on the beach. Phenomenal…

  • Johnno’s

    Anguilla

    No shirt and no shoes still gets you service at this funky been-here-forever (since the '80s!) beach shack where Johnno's 'famous rum punch,' piña coladas…

  • Rhum Room

    Anguilla

    Dedicated rum lovers should not skip this sophisticated bar wallowing in clubby coziness thanks to dark wood and heavy chairs draped in brown leather and…

  • Meze

    Anguilla

    Heed the call of the casbah in this Moroccan-themed tent with sultry lighting and cushion-strewn sofas to munch on Mediterranean tapas (US$5 to US$22) and…

  • Tipsy Goat Bar

    Saba

    Part of Tropics Cafe, this lively bar is a fun post-dive or hike hangout. Happy hour (4pm to 6pm) brings two-for-one beers and is best on Fridays. On…

  • Elvis' Beach Bar

    Anguilla

    The beer is ice-cold, the margaritas are strong and the rum punch is laced with amaretto at Elvis' salty beach bar, which also has a feisty menu of…

  • Salt Plage

    St Kitts & Nevis

    This nattily designed beach bar right on tranquil White House Bay is about as cool as things get in St Kitts (check out that distressed corrugated iron)…

  • Ocean Echo

    Anguilla

    Don't be fooled by the casual look – the menu at Ocean Echo is ambitious and laced with international influences. In the daytime, take a break from the…

  • Mr X’s Shiggidy Shack Bar & Grill

    St Kitts & Nevis

    Lanterns on battered picnic tables on the sand put you in instant party mood at this high-energy joint popular with expats and tourists. On bonfire night …

  • Bottom Bean Cafe

    Saba

    This is Saba's only coffeehouse and it's a gem. Pop by for a cuppa or a fresh juice on the tree-shaded terrace or fuel up for the day with a pastry,…

  • Think About It Bar

    Saba

    On weekends, check out the vibes at Byron's funky outdoor bar where strong drinks, DJs and gregarious locals keep the party buzzing until the wee hours.

  • Octagon Bar

    Nevis

    For a big dose of local color, belly up to this outdoor bar on the waterfront, order one of its cheap, simple lunches (dishes EC$8 to EC$18) or join a…

  • Ziggy’s

    St Kitts & Nevis

    The party starts early at this jamming shack and goes until late. It's open all day, starting with breakfast, and there's live music on weekends.