It's your reason for being here, so where
you can find food, fun and relaxation, is of prime importance and we hope
you're not going to be disappointed, wherever you go in the BVI. However
some of the key spots are right here in the east end of Tortola.
Check out these beaches, Josiah's Bay,
Elizabeth Beach (Lambert Bay)
and Long Bay Beef
Island, as picturesque as you will find
anywhere in the Caribbean.
Josiah's Bay
is a seasonal beach, perhaps not always suitable for swimming ,wading and
snorkelling during the peak tourist months of December to March, but it does
offer the surfers a great opportunity to sharpen their skills during these
months. The beach bar has a limited supply of surf boards to rent for those
who want to give it a try. However to just park yourself on the beach and
take in the sun and relax with a good book and a cool drink from the
Grapetree Beach Bar or from your own cooler,
well! what else can you ask for, while your freinds and fellow workers fight
the cold winter back home? During the other 8 months the Atlantic swells
subside and give the bathers a chance to test the warm ocean waters,here at
Josiah's Bay.
Naomi and her equally friendly staff at the
Grapetree Beach Bar are there to serve up some tempting local morsels
for those hungry tummies and mix up some exotic drinks to quench the
thirstiest palates. Ask Naomi about preparing you a custom dinner under
starlight for those romantic moments that you have been anticipating for so
long.
Elizabeth Beach or
the beach at Lambert Bay is what you dream of , with its profusion of palms
waving gently over the turquoise blue water and white beach sands, that you
have seen in so many films and glossy brochures. Again the waves can be very
rough during the winter months but the sea calms considerably during the
other seasons. Lambert Bay Resort Restaurant is there to serve you drinks ,
lunch or dinner.
Long Bay, Beef Island is a more
sheltered and protected beach and normally is more friendly to the swimmer
and snorkeller , the year round. A very interesting snorkel trail is marked
out at the west end of the beach. This beach offer a great deal of privacy
during the weekdays but sometime is quite crowded on Sundays or on statutary
holidays when the local groups serve up picnics to families.
Discriminating diners will have a heyday at the growing number of
eating establishments in the east end of Tortola.
The Tamarind Club serves 3 meals a day, seven days a week and "WOW!" what
a feast of fine food. They offer a continuously changing dinner menu from
day to day, making this class restaurant, a favourite, not only to the
island visitors ,but to year round residents as well. While you wait for
lunch to be served or after lunch, take a cool dip in the magnificent
Tamarind Club Pool, and
even have refreshments at the swim-up bar. The
Tamarind Club will be closed for August and September 2005.
The Eclipse
awaits your arrival with an equally fabulous restaurant, located at Penn,s
Landing on Fat Hog's Bay. The Eclipse is
also becoming a favourite for the year round residents and island visitors
alike.
The newest "kid on the block" is Fat Hog Bob's
situated on the shore of Maya Cove. This well -designed establishment caters
to the hungry with "pig-out" portions of ribs, lobster and a variety of
finger foods and regular fare. As you enter you will see the smiling
well-fed patrons wobble out. It's a must for all visitors to these islands.
Marina Cay is the island featured
in Robb White's book and later film "Two on an Isle". This small island
hosts a Pusser's store and restaurant and small hotel. You can ride over
free on Pusser's launch from the government dock at Trellis Bay, at various
times throughout the day. It's a great place to spend a day and a favourite
for snorkellers.
The Last Resort
hosts a restaurant and is owned and operated by Jessica Snell and
offers "LIVE" entertainment. Her father Tony, a hilarious comic, still
entertains occasionally, after the dinner buffet. This establishment sits on
a tiny island, Bellamy Cay, in Trellis Bay just off the airport runway and
you will be ferried over there in the Last Resort's private boat.
Harbour View Restaurant, another "new kid on the block", having opened
in June, 2000 is making the East End extremely competitive as to what is the
best fare. Chef Dorothea brings her gourmet talents to the fore in this
beautiful new facility at the Wheatley Marina, home base in the BVI for
Tradewinds Charters
De Loose Mongoose situated on the
shore of Trellis Bay, Beef Island is another favourite place for land and
sea visitors. Lots of friendly people for happy hour! During high season
there is usually live entertainment on Sunday evenings.
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