Blanchard's Beach Shack

Anguilla


Along a flowery garden path, this charismatic barefoot beach bar is an island budget favorite. Wriggle your toes in the sand while devouring satisfying snacks from tacos, burgers and salads to sandwiches, bowls and hot dogs, all made to order with local, organic produce. Only compostible plates, cups and cutlery are used.

Rum punch aside, the bar serves sangria, piňa coladas and mojitos, as well as fresh fruit smoothies and ice-cold milkshakes. There's also a small kids' menu. Blanchard's restaurant next door serves grown-up dinners (small plates US$7 to US$18, mains US$36 to US$62) amid romantic ambience after 6:30pm.


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