10 Great Spots for Summer Happy Hour in Bermuda
With great drinks and gorgeous gathering spots, Bermuda’s happy hours help us transition from day to night, and from work week to weekend. As the sun starts to go down, make your way to these outdoor establishments, each with its own view and vibe.
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Happy hour in Bermuda consists of outside settings, photogenic scenery, refreshing cocktails, and evening laughter and chatter. There are plenty of places to wind down and kick-start your evening, but here are 10 happy hour spots where you can count on delicious cocktails and sunset views.
1. MARINA NIGHTS AT 1609
THE VIEW: Enjoy wide-open views of Hamilton Harbour and the soothing soundtrack of waves lapping against the docks at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club in Central Bermuda.
THE VIBE: The carefully crafted cocktail menu here is stocked with Bermuda classics such as the Rum Swizzle and Dark ‘n Stormy®. But you could also try the Bermuda Old Fashioned: Gosling’s Family Reserve Rum, Maker’s Mark bourbon, peach bitters and orange peel. Perfection.
2. BONE FISH BAR & GRILL
THE VIEW: Take in a sweeping panorama of the historic Royal Naval Dockyard and majestic cruise ships at this West End happy hour spot.
THE VIBE: Get comfortable on the Bone Fish Bar & Grill's open-air patio and order the Fishizzle, their version of the classic Bermuda Rum Swizzle – only bigger. On Fridays, mellow out to Randy Lambert’s Spanish guitar.
3. ST. REGIS BERMUDA
THE VIEW: Perched on the island’s East End, the St. Regis Bar overlooks historic Gates Bay, where the first English settlers wrecked the Sea Venture in the 1600s.
THE VIBE: The resort is legendary for luxury, but the bar’s dress code is casual and the vibe is celebratory. Expect exceptional craft cocktails – the savory Gates Bay Mary is a favorite.
4. SEA BREEZE AT LIDO COMPLEX
THE VIEW: Enjoy the Bermuda special – pink sands, blue sky and turquoise water – Sea Breeze is the outside section of the Lido Complex sitting right above Elbow Beach perfect for watching the waves roll in.
THE VIBE: Every Friday night, The Silver City Band featuring Kassie Caines and Jesse Seymour plays live music. Enjoy sushi and tapas along with great cocktails.
5. HARRY’S
THE VIEW: Harry's is the perfect place to gaze out over the harbour and Pembroke waterfront.
THE VIBE: The restaurant/bar’s namesake, Harry Cox, was a famed Bermuda deep-sea diver. But he also was known for his special rum blend, which is made to Harry’s precise original specifications here. Ask the bartender for Harry’s signature cocktail.
Photo credit: Harry's at the Waterfront
6. NEWSTEAD BELMONT HILLS
THE VIEW: Enjoy spectacular sunsets from Newstead Belmont Hills’ spacious pool terrace, overlooking Hamilton Harbour in Central Bermuda.
THE VIBE: On Summer Friday evenings, unwind in style with specialty cocktails and delicious food. Leave your wheels in Hamilton and take the complimentary water shuttle, running every half hour to and from the dock adjacent to the Hamilton Ferry Terminal.
7. ÜBERVIDA FRIDAY MINI CRUISE
The View: Cruise through Paradise Lakes and along the island’s calm shoreline during this 90-minute floating happy hour. Pastel-coloured Bermudian homes show lovely reflections on the water as the sun sets.
The Vibe: This party catamaran features DJs and a cash/credit bar. The boat departs Dock #1 on Front Street at 6 - 7.30 pm and 8 - 9.30 pm.
8. SUNKEN HARBOR AT CAMBRIDGE BEACHES
THE VIEW: Tucked away on the West End, this stylish bar features views of serene, boat-sprinkled Mangrove Bay.
THE VIBE: At the tastefully tropical Sunken Harbor Club, enjoy a cocktail menu full of island classics and interesting twists, plus elevated bar snacks. The thoughtfully curated menu arranges drinks by strength, progressing from “In the Shallows” (easy drinking cocktails) to “The Abyss” (the strongest libations).
9. PINK BEACH CLUB AT THE LOREN
THE VIEW: On Bermuda’s East End, this upscale restaurant and bar offers incredible ocean views as far as the eye can see.
THE VIBE: The breezy, open-air Pink Beach Club is surrounded by a terrace where you can sip drinks right alongside the ocean. Enjoy an island-inspired cocktail made with the freshest ingredients as you admire the seascape and the hotel’s sleek, modern vibes.
10. BLUE WATERS ANGLERS CLUB
THE VIEW: The club's large patio is located on the edge of Hamilton Inner Harbour, a quiet area with calm waters and views of Paget just across the channel.
THE VIBE: A grass-roots bar and restaurant known locally for its Friday Fish Fry. The venue is open for members, locals, and visitors to enjoy the patio, the doubles up as a dock for visiting boats.
