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Dining & Nightlife on Tortola

If you're looking for the most exciting nightlife experience in all of the British Virgin Islands, then Tortola is the right place to be. Hot, sweet and lugubrious good times are common fare on this island destination, practically everywhere you go there is a good time to be had.

In addition, Tortola is a top destination for some of the most savory dining in all of the Caribbean. It's the best among the British Virgin Island - with the most restaurants, hotels, and luxury travelers, even the most exquisite taste buds will be satisfied here.

Tortola Restaurants

Some of the top dining destinations in Tortola include:

The Sugar Mill Restaurant in Apple Bay is one of the most fantastic places to dine. Not only is the delicious Caribbean cuisine absolutely superb, but the location will knock your socks off. Housed in a restored sugar mill, this elegant dining locale features three stories of dining around in rotund ambience with quaint stone walls, amazing local art and indoor tropical flowers. Book a reservation by calling (284) 495-4355 and enjoy exceptional dishes that are both gourmet and creative.

Looking for fine Italian dining while visiting the tropics? Then book a table at the amazing Brandywine Bay Restaurant on Sir Francis Drake Highway. They can be reached by calling (284) 495-2301.

Other fine places to dine include Sky World (284) 494-3567, Callaloo (284) 494-3311, and many others.

Tortola Hot Nightlife

While it may seem obvious that a good time's to be had by all while visiting the tropics, it's important to note the unique characteristics of each destination. In Tortola, it can hardly be said that they skimp on entertainment. Indeed, it's hard not to enjoy yourself here. After all, this prime destination for fun and entertainment at night is one of the best in the entire island.

But how, exactly, do you go about finding the hippest, most happening places to hop to when touring the scene in this warm and breezy nightlife destination?

Tortola really is a Mecca of sorts for the lovers of down home and dirty Afro-Caribbean music delight. While not exactly stricken by poverty, local musicians here have had to be quite resourceful when looking for basic musical equipment. But it's this very same resourcefulness which has actually given rise to some of the most innovative and attractive sounds in the history of music. Just think of the steel drum as a prime example of this: who would have thought that a steel drum could voice the sound of angels?

In order to find the lowdown on the day-to-day action in the Tortola music scene, your best bet would be to pick up one of the local periodicals that lists all of the fine activities, events and musical performances happening throughout the island. One of the best listings is called Limin' Times and can be found in nearly every hotel lobby.

Yet with or without the aide of this periodical, it's a good idea to check out the following venues for some of the best ever Caribbean island entertainment, partying and just plain hanging out:

Bomba's Surfside Shack is a delightful West End location for anyone looking to experience a truly mystical nighttime adventure. The beachfront shack is decorated almost unintentionally with old tires, graffiti, plywood scraps and other casual décor. Despite this modest appearance, it's one of the coolest places to be. Remember to sip the free tea laced with psychedelic mushrooms when you delve into the wild full moon party here. It's really far out. Call them for more info at (284) 495-4148.

For poppy music and wild all-night dance parties, check out the Bat Cave. This fantastic locale for light-hearted fun and excitement is one of the places you really must visit while staying on the island of Tortola.

Looking for an upscale yacht club with low-priced drinks? Then - no joke - Moorings Mariner Inn is a fantastic destination for those who love to gaze out over the marina and speak with soothing voices.

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See you on the Island, John "Big Hat" Walsh