Delirious
A member of the islands cocktail club this open air bar serves contemporary european food and bites for lunch and dinner.  This ranges from deli sandwiches to main dishes including fish and ribs.  Very popular with the expats on the island this bar hasa DJ most evenings playing a variety of pop, rock, dance and R&B.  Local beers start at $6 eastern caribbean dollars and the abr is open Monday - Thursday 11pm - 1am and Saturdays 5pm - 2:30am.  Call (758) 451 - 3354 for more information on events and special promotions.

Happy Day Bar
Located at the entrance to the Rodney Bay Marina this bar is very popular with locals and Yachties.  The bar forms the focal point with seating plotted around it including picnic tables and umbrella covered tables and chairs.  During the day the music is easy listening and during the evening there is a live DJ playing a variety of caribbean rhythms, hip hop and R&B.  Fat Willys BBQ opens in the evening serving chicken and pork meals from $15 and $20 eastern caribbean respectively.  Local beers are $9 eastern caribbean dollars but with your free one this works out at $4.50 eastern caribbean per beer.  Recommended for an afternoon chill out or an evening starter.

Fire Grill
A member of the cocktail club this restaurant and bar comes highly recommended excellent food and service at great value for money.  The atmosphere is fantastic with live bands performing international hits alongside their own albums.  Every friday there are free sample bar bites and wine tasting from 5:30pm - 7:30pm and every Sunday 2 for 1 on cocktails from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  The most popular drinks are Margaritas and Mogeta's mojito.  This guy takes a passion in his mojito's and it is reflected in the popularity of the drink. Open everyday from 10am - 1am (or when your ready to go home) and serving lunch from midday

Rehab
Although in the heart of the tourist district this open air bar attracts a quieter crowd.  Located on the Rodney Bay strip you can see and hear it all without being in it all. 

Tequilla Joe's
One of the newest restaurant and bars on the island it has a great decor and building.  They break out the mechanical bull every Thursday and Sunday and there is a live band every other night of the week.  Open from 8am serving a full english breakfast.  Beers start at $6 eastern caribbean dollars and it is a great place to catch all your international sports on the bigscreen, play pool or hire out a room for a private get together that overlooks Rodney Bay. 

Upper Level
Open only on Fridays and Saturdays this nightclub plays a variety of international and local music.  Local events and promtions are held here so speak to the staff and find out whats on.  They serve BBQ meals i the evenings from $5 - $10 eastern caribbean dollars.  Local beers start at $5 eastern caribbean dollars

Fish Friday
Fish Friday take place in the village of Anse La Raye. It is very similar to the gros islet street party but focuses primarily on seafood. Its location is along one of the beautiful beaches of the island and there is a variety of local music to enjoy. There are large varieties of food and drinks and it is a great place to chill out before the night begins. We strongly recommend going there with a group as it adds to the experience and ambiance. It is a small village so the experience is a very local one. The event starts about 08:30pm and runs until midnight.

Tips

You can drive there but the roads have quite a few hairpin bends on the way. Parking is not readily available and depending on where you park it can be quite a walk to and from the beach. The area is not very well lit so stay with the crowd and do not stray off the beaten track as in any country be aware of pick pockets and opportunists. Toilet facilities are limited to bars and restaurants and a queue can develop quickly. Bring some cash with you as almost nowhere in this are accepts cards. It is better to use the local currency as you get a better price and value for your money.

Gros Islet Street Party

The Gros Islet street party is one of the hottest events on the weekly calendar. Taking place every Friday in the heart of the town is an explosion of food, music and fun. Speakers are set up across one of the main intersections and the streets leading in to the centre are lined by proprietors serving an array of fresh local food. You can get octopus, freshly caught fish, clams and other such delicacies. BE CAREFUL of the Bois Bande otherwise known as spice rum. It is a locally made aphrodisiac and has some powerful effects for both male and female drinkers who brave its effects. One shot usually does the trick as testified by many locals and visitors. The event kicks off about 9:00pm and can go well in to the morning. Most people use this as a warm up point for starting off their night and then move on to other bars and clubs about 11:00pm

Tips
It is an open door event and although it is policed be aware as in any country about pick pockets and opportunists. Stick to the main road where the event is held and only buy goods from proprietors with stalls. Not a suitable place to bring children under the age of 12. Do not bring large back packs as it makes moving through the crowd very difficult. Bring cash with you as very few if any places accept cards but make sure it is the local currency as you will get a better price than using the US dollar or British Pound. You can drive there but we strongly recommend taking a taxi as parking is limited and a bit of a walk from the actual event and also you can enjoy your drinks. When you get a taxi arrange a time to have them pick you up as getting a taxi from the event can take quite a lot of time and there are a lot of unlicensed drivers waiting for a fare to overcharge. This will also give you an opportunity to negotiate a better price with the driver.

Carnival

This is one of the year’s biggest events in the Caribbean and takes place within the first two weeks of July. The Carnival is an expression of art through visual and vocal interpretation. It is a chance for everyone to “let go” and people become free of their inhibitions. It has been described as a collective exhaling of the entire island. The event starts off with the battle of the tents in which various artists from different tents compete for the title of soca monarch. During the course of this part of the event you have the steel band competitions the junior soca monarch competition and hundreds of carnival beach, boat and band parties through out the island.

The main event starts off from the Monday morning of the final two days and is known as Jouvert. This is where you get the mud mass where people parade through the streets throwing mud at each other and dancing until the sun comes up. It is then off home for a quick change in to your costume and rendezvous with your respective band. Here the party really begins with most bands offering free drinks to its members. The trucks start up and the music begins to play. The artists start to sing and the band begins to move in its procession with its occupants dancing the day away in their beautiful costumes. Each band passes in front of a panel of judges parading its costumes and participants. The first day ends about 8pm and it is off to the clubs and bars to practice for the following day by dancing the night away. The Tuesday is the final day where the judges will make their final decision as to who is the winning band. For more information on St. Lucia carnival or to join a band email us  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jazz Festival
The jazz festival takes place annually in the first week of May. It is one of the most popular festivals in the world attracting major international artists. The event lasts approximately two weeks culminating with the final show at Pigeon Island. During the course of the events smaller shows are given at hotels and other venues. In the capital free concerts are held everyday around lunchtime known as JAZZ in the Square. Pigeon Island Park is located to the north of the island and the final show is a family event and crowds gather in front of the main stage gradually filling the gently sloping hillside. Food and drinks are available and there is always an after party featuring special guests. Former artist include Luther Vandross, Mary J Blige, Santana and many others. For more information on the Jazz festival visit www.stlucia.org