If there’s one thing the people of Saint-Barthélemy know how to do, it’s party. Whether you’re in a private villa or a beach club, the champagne is flowing and the music is loud. Saint-Barthélemy (known as St. Barth) is a popular tourist destination for travelers looking to enjoy the Caribbean lifestyle. With world-class restaurants, bars and entertainment venues like Nikki Beach and The Pearl Beach, there are plenty of options for tourists looking for a good time! Whether you’re looking to dine at Nikki Beach or Ti St Barts or simply enjoy a drink with friends at Baz Bar, this list has it all!
There’s no shortage of trendy bars and nightclubs in Saint-Barthélemy. Whether you’re looking for a cocktail bar with a magnificent view of the sunset, or you want to dress up and dance the night away in a swanky nightclub, it’s easy to find a place to have a good time on this charming Caribbean island.
Most visitors consider a sunset aperitif followed by a Creole dinner under the stars to be nighttime adventure enough. But you’ll find places to dance the night away and party the night away, both in Gustavia and by the sea. Lounge and live music scenes have exploded on the island, enlivening what were once quiet evenings.
Ti St. Barth, an institution
It’s perhaps the most popular spot on the island, with an ambience that can sometimes be reminiscent of the Moulin Rouge. While you enjoy your dinner, dancers serenade you in a wild burlesque show. The shows can be a little racy and are not recommended for children, but they are not shocking.
Just call the place “Le Ti” and everyone will know what you’re talking about. For years, Le Ti St. Barth has been a meeting place for famous artists and passionate party-goers. It is due to reopen at the end of 2021. Here, queen of the night Carole Gruson offers creative recipes with live dancers in her Caribbean tavern. Ti St Barts is famous for letting customers borrow pirate costumes and funky wigs to party in disguise and dance wildly on the tables.
Dining at Ti St Barts is a glamorous experience. From the moment you enter, staff are attentive to your every need, and strolling performers offer tasty bites to customers while they enjoy their cocktails. For dinner, choose from an assortment of dishes such as Lobster Bisque with lobster ravioli or Filet Mignon au Poivre.
Once the dinner show is over and the plates cleared, guests and performers dance the night away on the tables and throughout the restaurant, which takes on a more intimate, dimly lit atmosphere. Check the Ti Bar schedule once you’re in town to see if any of the themed evenings take place during your stay, as they are legendary.
Nikki Beach, ideal for partying during your trip to Saint-Barthélémy
If you’re looking for a beach club where you can party with your feet in the sand, head straight to Nikki Beach. Located in the Bay of St. John, this world-renowned club (with locations all over the world) is a place to sunbathe by day and party by night. It’s a popular spot, so book early.
Even in the off-season, the local branch of the jet-setting beach club empire, Nikki Beach, hosts superb Sunday theme nights. We could define Nikki Beach in these words: a simplistic beauty with its all-white deckchairs, chic sails and teepees, which are the trademark of Nikki clubs. It has now become the playground of the world’s most famous celebrities.
Weekend ideas to enjoy the festivities in Saint-Barthélemy: Le Baz Bar or Bête a Z’Ailes
Gustavia’s Baz Bar is both a sushi restaurant and a nightclub. Live music, including jazz, soul and blues, make this harbor-side bar an eclectic place with a very varied clientele. You’ll see everything from models to sailors. Le Bête à Z’Ailes on Gustavia harbor is a sushi bar and live music club, where an eclectic assortment of bands enjoy playing together well into the night, all accompanied by excellent fusion cuisine.
The First Floor, the best way to travel Saint Barts (be sure to check the island’s holiday calendar)
Also in Gustavia, the First Floor (which is actually on the second floor) is the place to party until dawn. It’s owned by the same woman who owns Le Ti. The First Floor is a nightclub playing upbeat music to which a hip crowd dances the night away.
Le Bagatelle, apostle of good music made in New York City
The Bagatelle, imported from New York, attracts party-goers with its French cuisine, resident DJs and exciting scene. The Saint-Barthélemy establishment of this New York-based chain has succeeded in creating its own identity. Bagatelle is one of the trendiest restaurants that has been transformed into a nightly cocktail bar. Imagine a restaurant on Gustavia’s harbor where customers stay after dinner for one last cocktail, and one more, and end up ordering bottles of champagne and dancing on the tables.
A must-see on your trip to Saint-Barthélemy in the West Indies: the Select
One of Gustavia’s most popular meeting places is Le Select on Rue de la France. This 50-year-old institution is named after the owner’s grandfather, who was once famous in the Montparnasse district of Paris. Islanders love this classic bar with its friendly atmosphere. It’s a real shanty, but most customers gather at the tables in the open-air garden, nicknamed “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” in homage to Jimmy Buffett. A game of dominoes may be in progress as you enter the establishment. You never know who might come here – Mick Jagger perhaps? The restaurant is closed on Sundays.
Do Brazil, a festive atmosphere guaranteed in Saint-Barth
Former French tennis star and singer/songwriter Yannick Noah is one of the owners of Do Brazil, located on Shell Beach. This bar and café is an ideal place to meet up after a swim in Shell Beach’s sublime waters. It offers Franco-Thai cuisine and a selection of Franco-Brazilian dishes.
