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The Cricketeer's Pub became our go to place for pre-dinner drinks when we were staying at Sandals. The Pub is a casual place done up to look like an authentic English Pub. They serve food here as well as drinks with some typical Pub fare such as Fish & Chips and Cottage Pie.
The Pub here is rather popular due to it being one of the only two airconditioned indoor bars on the property. We usually found ourselves here at their opening at 5pm for some pre-dinner drinks and later in the eveing for a late night snack or drink before heading back to our suite. We had some fun times here especially during Tropical Storm Raphael which kept the lights blinking on and off...I thought it was funny.
Drinks here are rather good and they can whip up just about anything you ask for. Food is pretty good; in particular their steak, cottage pie, nachos, chicken wings and Apple Crumble.
Dress Code: Casual but no wet bathingsuits
Updated Nov 5, 2012
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The Crystal Lounge was located right in the heart of the Caribbean Village at the Grande Antigua Resort. The majority of the restaurants are in this vicinity; so we often found ourselves here for some pre-and post dinner drinks.
The Lounge is open air with ceiling fans above. There are several large comfy couches and chairs to lounge on and relax. We had our "favorite" couch to sit back and relax while enjoying our drinks.
Updated Nov 5, 2012
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The Sun Downer Bar is located in the Caribbean section of the Sandals Grande Resort. The bar is right off the beach with high bar tables and chairs along the beach line as well as some tables further past the bar. We frequented this bar during the day for our frosty tropical drinks and in the evening for some night time cocktails and champagne before dinner.
Posted above the bar is their tropical drink menu with the specials of the resort. They also served the local beers, wine, champagne, mixed drinks and shots. They had a self serve soda fountain along side the bar as well as a dispenser of the local lemonade and rum punch. Even if the drink is not on the menu board they know how to make it happily for you.
We tried several of the speciality drinks here; the Dirty Banana, No Worries, Antigua Sunrise and the BBC. I have to say my favorites are still their Miami Vice, Rum Runners, Rum Punch and Champagne.
Updated Nov 5, 2012
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I have put this as a 'nightlife tip' because although we went very early evening, I imagine the place would be buzzing the later the day gets!
Hemingway's is housed in a very distinctive green & white wooden building. Climb the flight of wooden stairs & take a seat on the veranda overlooking Heritage Quay, a very realxing place to while away some time.
What a great find - with an hour to spare before boarding our cruise ship, we stopped for a cocktail at this cafe. Loads to choose from, but we tried the Hemingway's Special & the Rum Punch (well you have to really!) We didn't have any food here - the ship's buffet was calling us - lol!! Maybe we should have, it looked & smelled fabulous!
Don't expect to be up to much after a Hemingway's cocktail with no food! Pretty potent stuff for sure!! Great value & friendly service too. Luckily not too far too stagger back to the ship......
Dress Code: Very casual!
Updated May 24, 2009
Address: Lower St. Mary's St
Liquid is a new nightclub in Antigua located upstairs the Grand Princess Casino which is supposed to be very popular. Also, Rush has moved from Jolly Harbour to Dickenson Bay. Lashings closed and is now under new management called, "Bikini's" at Runaway Bay
Dress Code: Elegant Casual
Written Nov 23, 2004
Address: Jolly Harbour/Dickenson Bay/Runaway Bay respective
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We picked up a local lady who was hitchhiking and gave her a ride to her home. She was so warm and friendly and told us about Shirley Heights - where a local band plays and there is a food and a GREAT party (I think it was on Thursday nights..)
Luckily, it WAS Thursday and later we picked up her and her daughter and brought them to Shirley Heights and had the time of our life!! There was a steel drum band and everyone was dancing....the food was wonderful and it was a GREAT atmosphere for all ages!
Dress Code: Very casual
Updated Oct 24, 2002
Address: Shirley Heights
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Kings Casino is one of many but probably the largest and the best. They have live music and the drink prices are relatively modest (I guess it's to attract cutomers).
Dress Code: Smart casual would be best (no shorts, sandals, t-shirts)
Written Aug 26, 2002
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This was a great way to spend a Saturday night seeing as there isn't much activity by way of discos in Antigua. There was music, dancing, dinner (great macaroni cheese pie) and 140 proof rum punch!!
Dress Code: Pretty hip, every one looked good and were wearing the lastest fashions.Check out my pic, that's me on my way to the Jolly Roger.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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OK... no one will let you leave Antigua without seeing SHIRLEY HEIGHTS! Whether you enjoy it or not.... Beautiful sunset...cocktails... and fun!!!
....My Entry picture Is a shot of nice reggae band with tourists and locals alike having fun!!!! -you can visit 15-30 other V-T sites for the nice sunset picture(which is... unbelievable!!)... this I liked too, but don't miss out.
Dress Code: Didn't see any complaints, but be a 'bit' respectable, I would skip ratty clothes, just be semi-neat.
Written Aug 25, 2002
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Lashings. Beach bar a few miles from St John's.
Laid back atmosphere with a nice mix of tourists and locals. Mean sunset. The bar is open 24/7, the kitchen closes around midnight (go for the Small Chicken Nachos).
Written Aug 24, 2002
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