She admits to being almost 30, though the boys who pack Tia Maria’s are aged across the spectrum and turn up from all over the island for the strong drinks, good company and perhaps a game of pool. Tuesday night karaoke. Happy hour every day until 8pm includes US$1 Medalla and US$2.50 rum drinks.
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