2. Dune Preserve Beach Bar, Anguilla
The Dune Preserve Beach Bar is situated at Rendezvous Bay on the southwestern tip of Anguilla. This little slice of paradise actually was voted the number one beach bar in the world by CNN in 2012. Dune Preserve is run by reggae musician extraordinaire, Bankie Banx, who provides background beats on occasion when his friends stop by. The bar itself is made simply of dune deck, wrecked racing boats and seashells. Try the signature Duneshine or Dune Rum Punch and you’re sure to have a “jammin” time.
1. The Soggy Dollar Beach Bar, British Virgin Islands
The Soggy Dollar Beach Bar, nestled at White Bay, sits on the west coast of John Van Dyke in the BVI. As the name suggests, expect to get your money wet as swimming from shore is the only way to reach the bar. No docks here! The Soggy Dollar is home to the Original Painkiller, a dangerous concoction of dark rum, coconut cream, fresh pineapple and orange juices with a hint of nutmeg. The bar itself is quite simple – a few wooden bar stools, round tables made of tree trunks, and hanging flags of visitors past are all that are needed to complete the setting that truly lets you unwind. Try your hand at the Ring Game which supposedly originated in the times of Blackbeard. Winner gets a free shot of rum!
