Charissa's Antigua Guidebook
Food scene
Bodog Curry House
Great for comforting and authentic Indian cuisine nearby
A wonderful island inspired teahouse nestled in Antigua's rainforest, Fig Tree drive. Great spot for light lunch, cocktails, and of course, tea.
Antigua Vintage Tea House
Fig Tree DriveA wonderful island inspired teahouse nestled in Antigua's rainforest, Fig Tree drive. Great spot for light lunch, cocktails, and of course, tea.
If you have time before an evening flight, visit Cecilia's for a delicious farewell meal.
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Cecilia's
Texaco Dock RoadIf you have time before an evening flight, visit Cecilia's for a delicious farewell meal.
Another great local destination, close to the airport, for your pre flight meal.
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Garden Grill
Another great local destination, close to the airport, for your pre flight meal.
Pop up Beach Bar
Ti Lolo
Dockyard DriveFrench bistro in English Harbour
Petal's Cafe
Local Antiguan cuisine in the heart of Jolly Harbour!
French and Caribbean cuisine in the most charming beachside setting
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Casa Roots - Beach - Food & Drinks
French and Caribbean cuisine in the most charming beachside setting
Great spot for lunch, happy hour or dinner and a short drive away from Jolly Harbour
Wild Tamarind Beach Club
Great spot for lunch, happy hour or dinner and a short drive away from Jolly Harbour
Aunty Cavell's Restaurant
Local food that's near to Jolly Harbour!
Italian restaurant in Jolly Harbour
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Basilico Italian Restautant | Antigua
Italian restaurant in Jolly Harbour
Local cuisine at beautifully appointed beach-side café
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OJ's Beach Bar and Restaurant
Local cuisine at beautifully appointed beach-side café
Local beach bar and restaurant near to Jolly Harbour
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Ffryes Beach Bar/ Dennis Restaurant
Local beach bar and restaurant near to Jolly Harbour
Papa Zouk
Dickenson Bay StreetGreat local food and island vibe in St. John's
The Fox House Bar & Restaurant
Caribbean cuisine near Jolly Harbour
Great local lunch spot if shopping and touring around St. John's
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Cutie's
Great local lunch spot if shopping and touring around St. John's
Gina's Cook Shop
Great local food near Jolly Harbour
Beaches and activities
Turner's Beach
Saint John's StreetOne of our favorite beaches
Exciting zipline adventure in Antigua's rainforest
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Antigua Rain Forest Canopy Tour
Fig Tree DriveExciting zipline adventure in Antigua's rainforest
This gallery provides a fabulous opportunity to purchase original artwork directly from a variety of Caribbean artists
Fig Tree Studio Art Gallery
Fig Tree DriveThis gallery provides a fabulous opportunity to purchase original artwork directly from a variety of Caribbean artists
A wonderful getaway where you're transported to a small off-shore island by boat or kayak. There's a full service beach bar with food and reservations can be made for tables or cabanas. The bar is run by Hodges Bay Club and you don't have to be a guest there to book a day trip. Bookings can be made on their website: www (dot)hodgesbay(dot)com/pricklypear/
Prickly Pear, Antigua y Barbuda
A wonderful getaway where you're transported to a small off-shore island by boat or kayak. There's a full service beach bar with food and reservations can be made for tables or cabanas. The bar is run by Hodges Bay Club and you don't have to be a guest there to book a day trip. Bookings can be made on their website: www (dot)hodgesbay(dot)com/pricklypear/
Private island tour home to the indigenous Aldabra Tortoises, macaws, Lesser Antillean Iguana and more.
Laviscount Island
Private island tour home to the indigenous Aldabra Tortoises, macaws, Lesser Antillean Iguana and more.
Stingray City Antigua
Swim with stingrays!
Sightseeing
Betty's Hope
Former sugar plantation, now a museum
Quaint shopping and dining district with local souvenir shops and restaurants. Don't miss Zemi's art gallery and Cutie's for a nice, local lunch
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Redcliffe Quay
Redcliffe StreetQuaint shopping and dining district with local souvenir shops and restaurants. Don't miss Zemi's art gallery and Cutie's for a nice, local lunch
Neighborhoods
Natural harbour in the southern part of the island, English Harbour is a popular destination with locals and visitors alike, including those in the yachting community. There are great restaurants, historical sightseeing opportunities with Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua's national park, and much more. If you have time, make the trek up to Shirley's Heights for some of the most fantastic views and photo opps on the island
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English Harbour
Natural harbour in the southern part of the island, English Harbour is a popular destination with locals and visitors alike, including those in the yachting community. There are great restaurants, historical sightseeing opportunities with Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua's national park, and much more. If you have time, make the trek up to Shirley's Heights for some of the most fantastic views and photo opps on the island
Shopping
The Cork & Basket
Specialty cuvée wines, spirits and gourmet food emporium
Zemi Art Gallery
Redcliffe StreetArt gallery in St. John's with beautiful, local pieces
Services
Antigua Medical Centre - Jolly Harbour
For any urgent care needs
Epicurean is the closest supermarket. Across the street, there are usually two local vendors who sell some of the freshest local produce. We strongly recommend buying produce from them!
Epicurean Fine
Epicurean is the closest supermarket. Across the street, there are usually two local vendors who sell some of the freshest local produce. We strongly recommend buying produce from them!
Some of the best local tours by boat! Owned and operated by Antiguans, Barefoot is a great option for boat tours, island circumnavigation tours, day trips to Barbuda/lunch at Nobu, and fishing and snorkeling trips. Contact Yensa on What's App (message us for her number) for bookings.
Barefoot Antigua
Some of the best local tours by boat! Owned and operated by Antiguans, Barefoot is a great option for boat tours, island circumnavigation tours, day trips to Barbuda/lunch at Nobu, and fishing and snorkeling trips. Contact Yensa on What's App (message us for her number) for bookings.
Fantastic opportunity to learn how to cook Caribbean cuisine from a locally celebrated chef.
Nicole's Table - Caribbean Cooking Classes
Fantastic opportunity to learn how to cook Caribbean cuisine from a locally celebrated chef.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Cómo moverse
Car or golf cart rentals are recommended.
If you want to get around the island, and would prefer to drive, we recommend Big's car rental bigscarrental(dot)com. Thrifty is also a decent option with a desk at the airport.
If you plan to stay within the Jolly Harbour community, you may rent a golf cart to get around from Jolly Cart Rentals located at Jolly Harbour business center.
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North Finger Beach
Jolly Harbour's North Finger beach is a secluded spot not too far from the villa. It's a stunning beach that's not very frequented and only accessible if staying at Jolly Harbour. It's a 2 minute drive/10 minute walk: as you leave the villa turn left and at the fork a few feet away keep left. Follow the road for about 900 meters (3000 ft) as it curves first to the left, then to the right and finally to the left again. At the last curve you will see a canal on the right, turn on to the little access road next to the canal and a few feet away you can get to the beach.
Cómo moverse
Taxi Service
We recommend renting a car to get around Antigua as it's more convenient and economical. If you prefer to use a taxi service you can contact Barry Taxi & Tours www(dot)barrytaxi(dot)com
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Local Hikes
In Jolly Harbour you are close to some of the best hiking trails that the island has to offer. Footsteps Rainforest Island Tours hikingantigua(dot)com and Happy Heights antiguahiking(dot)com are two of the best local companies for hikes. Opt for a hike to either Mermaid Gardens or Pigeon Beach to Nelson's Dockyard.