Pelican Bar
Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food, Groups, Solo Travellers
- Address
- Caribbean Sea NW of Town Center
- Phone
- 354-4218
- Price
- mains US$5-15
- Hours
- morning-sunset
Lonely Planet review for Pelican Bar
Built on a submerged sandbar 1km out to sea, this thatch-roofedeatery on stilts provides Jamaica’s – and perhaps the planet’s – most enjoyable spot for a drink. Getting there is half the fun: hire a local boat captain (you can book passage from Jake’s for US$30). The clientele is a mix of enchanted travelers and repeat-business fishermen who while away the hours playing dominoes, talking on their cell phones, checking the cricket scores or exchanging pleasantries with the self-satisfied owner. In between Red Stripes, or perhaps before your meal of lobster, shrimp or fish, feel free to slip into the salubrious waters for a dip.
Traveller reviews for Pelican Bar (1)
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Pelican Bar - Worth the visit
lesliekaybach recommends this,
It may be a hike to get to but it's 100% worth it if you like to find interesting things to do.
It's definitely off the beaten path!!!
You take a bus/cab to a beach area - doesn't seem public and it's a bit odd so don't be alarmed.
A small boat takes you into the sea where, Ta Da, there happens to be a shack in the middle of the water on a sandbar. It's a tiny dot from the shore line so you are no sure what you are seeing until you get close. We had lunch there and drinks and swam around for a bit. It's not for the unadventerous or those that don't like small boats....but if you are up for it GO!!!! I think it's best for a group as it's a lot of fun that way but go solo if you must.Good for: Romance, atmosphere, food, Groups, Solo Travellers, service
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