Unwind at the 10 best beach bars in the Caribbean

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The Caribbean could be called the beach bar capital of the world with countless places to sip the day away. To find the best spot to toast the shore, we asked a panel of experts to nominate 20 beach bars, then asked readers to vote for their favorites. These are the 10 best beach bars in the Caribbean for 2023.

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No. 10: Sunset Beach Bar - Maho Beach, Sint Maarten

Arriving and departing planes soar right overhead at Sunset Bar on Maho Beach in Sint Maarten. Regular live entertainment sets the scene for relaxed cocktails on the beach or a meal of island comfort food favorites.

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No. 9: Tony Macaroni's Conch Experience - Freeport, Bahamas

This thatch-roofed beach bar at Taino Beach in the Bahamas is the island’s go-to destination for Caribbean cocktails and roast conch, lobster and shrimp.

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No. 8: Isles Bay Beach Bar - Garibaldi Hill, Montserrat

Enjoy the cool Montserrat trade winds at this beach hangout. Sit on the veranda decorated with fairy lights and soak up the nature and tranquility while satisfying your food cravings with grilled seafood, burgers, salads, pizza and chicken. Sip a cocktail or choose from the bar’s rum selection, and be sure to save room for the Guinness brownie with ice cream.

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No. 7: Esther's Bar - Grand Anse Beach, Grenada

Known as “the best little bar on the beach – where service is always a pleasure,” and located in the Grand Anse Craft and Spice Market, Esther’s Bar is a go-to place for fabulous cocktails and a sparking, warm atmosphere. Known for their drinks, such as mojitos, rum punch and margaritas, visit and enjoy the fun and lively vibe during your stay in Grenada.

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No. 6: da Conch Shack - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Da Conch Shack, situated on the island of Providenciales, specializes in conch, but other fresh seafood dishes include lobster, snapper and grouper. Non-seafood enthusiasts can chow down on fiery jerk chicken at this delightfully casual beach bar.

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No. 5: Chat 'N' Chill - Stocking Island, Exuma, Bahamas

The name says it all. Chat 'N' Chill prides itself on offering the "ultimate laid-back beach bar experience." Accessible only by boat (or seaplane), it aims to serve as a day camp for boaters – think volleyball on the beach, great food and your toes in the sand while you enjoy a tropical cocktail. 10Best contributor Chelle Walton says they serve "some of the best conch salad ever consumed." 

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No. 4: Hendo's Hideout - Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

Tropical cocktails and fresh seafood await at Hendo's Hideout, a beach bar along White Bay on Jost Van Dyke. Don’t leave without sipping the bar’s signature Delirious Donkey cocktail.

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No. 3: Elvis' Beach Bar - Sandy Ground, Anguilla

Locals mingle with tourists at this toes-in-the-sand watering hole in Sandy Ground, popular for afternoon cocktails and all-night partying. Those who've danced up an appetite can sink their teeth into fish tacos or jumbo wings, known as some of the best on the island.

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No. 2: SunShine Shack - Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla

This beach bar on Rendezvous Bay is known for its rum punch, coconut-infused cocktails and barbecue, fresh from the grill and served with a side of Garvey’s Awesome Sauce. The atmosphere is decidedly casual, with plastic chairs right in the sand.

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No. 1: Soggy Dollar Bar - Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

The Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands is known for creating the Painkiller, a rum cocktail featuring cream of coconut, pineapple, orange juice and fresh grated Grenadian nutmeg.