3 Best Bars in Andros, Bimini, and the Berry Islands, Bahamas

This waterside sports bar, restaurant, and tiny marina, patronized by the younger set, is one of the most popular places on-island to party, dance, and grab a cold beer, burger, or island snack. It's open from noon until late. It now sports a snazzy humidor with authentic Cuban cigars. Come nightfall Thursday to Saturday, a fabulous local Bimini band plays live music combining pop, Bahamian hits, reggae, and soca. At midnight, a local DJ takes over and spins until 3 am. If you want to book a room in the boutique hotel upstairs, be mindful of the noise.

Overlooking Nicholls Town Beach, Da Big Shop is as local as it gets. The 300-year-old building used to be Andros's only trading post for sponge harvesters; unfortunately, the building has not aged well, but the interior bar, open daily from noon until late, is a good time. On the weekends it has DJs, and on some holidays, a live band. For lunch or dinner, try Da Big Shop's island dinners, sandwiches, burgers, and pastas. It tends to attract local anglers and North Andros’s younger demographic. You might be the only tourists here.

The overwater bar at Hank's Place Restaurant and Bar is the place to be on Saturday and some Fridays. Sunset is more of a relaxed scene, but come late-night, the music gets louder, people get "happier," and the dancing begins! It's also enjoyed by mostly young workers from the nearby AUTEC U.S. naval base. It's open from 2 pm to 10 pm Tuesday to Friday, and until 3 am on Saturday.