It’s Super Bowl weekend, meaning that you need somewhere to watch the big game in the Caribbean. You’ll need a proper sports bar, one with the special qualities required for a game of this magnitude. We’re not talking simply about beach bars, or cocktail bars — sports bars are their own separate category, although there is often some overlap. We’ve done the work for you, putting together our list of the best sports bars in the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to Trinidad. What’s your favourite Caribbean sports bar? Tell us in the comments section.
Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant — Aruba
Champions, located at the Aruba Marriott Resort, sets a high standard for sports bars in the Caribbean, with 29 TV monitors and a lively atmosphere.
Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records — Kingston, Jamaica
Who better to put his name on a sports bar than the world’s fastest man?
Margaritaville — Montego Bay, Jamaica
This is one of the more popular spots on one of the Caribbean’s most hopping streets — the “Hip Strip” in Montego Bay.
Elvis’ Beach Bar — Anguilla
The eponymous Elvis is a sports fanatic, and there’s nowhere better to watch a game in Anguilla than here, watching on a giant screen and sipping rum punch.
Sharkey’s Bait Stand — St Croix
A sports bar that’s next to Schooner Bay Market in the Mount Welcome area in Christiansted, St Croix.
The Owl — Grenada
This laid-back spot at the Flamboyant Hotel & Villas in Grenada always has a lively mix of locals and travelers. Kick back with a few Carib beers and enjoy the game.
Royal Beach Casino — St Kitts Marriott
It’s a bit under the radar, but this sports bar tucked inside the casino at the St Kitts Marriott has excellent service and a plethora of TV monitors.
Cricket Club — Nassau, Bahamas
With the spirit of the old Caribbean, the Cricket Club is a hidden gem and a splendid place to watch a game.
Captain Mulligan’s — Tortola, British Virgin Islands
It’s got a giant-sized outdoor screen and several large indoor TVs, along with some pretty good burgers, too.
All Out – Queen’s Park Cricket Club — Port of Spain
When you watch a game at the All Out bar here, you’re nestled inside one of the historic cricket stadiums of the Caribbean. (And it’s not just for members).
Bert’s Barbados
This is actually the Caribbean cousin of a bar called Berts owned by Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk in Ottawa.
The Attic Sports Bar — Grand Cayman
This bar on at Queens Court Plaza on West Bay Road is a haven for sports lovers in Grand Cayman.
Upperdeck Sports Bar — Kralendijk, Bonaire
Set above the Zeezicht restaurant in Bonaire, Upperdeck has five big high-def screens. It’s the sister bar to the famous Karel’s Beach Bar, just a few seconds downstairs.
Brickhaus Sports Bar and Grill — San Juan, Puerto Rico
This Old San Juan institution is a sports oasis in one of the most beautiful neighbourhoods anywhere in the region.
The Sopranos Piano Bar — Willemstad, Curacao
Located in the Otrabanda neighbourhood of Willemstad, this bar specializes in two things: sports and pizza.
Pete’s Sports Bar — St Maarten
This is part of the wider Pete’s Village complex, and has four giant screens and 15 more flatscreen TVs.
Big Game Bar — Bimini, Bahamas
A very fine bar set in one of the Caribbean’s classic hotels that makes for a great viewing experience.
Danny Buoys — Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
A bustling spot in Providenciales, it’s an Irish-style bar in the heart of the British West Indies.
Jose O’Shays — Cabarete, Dominican Republic
Another homage to Ireland in the Caribbean, Jose O’Shays is the destination for watching sports in Cabarete.
Champions Sports Bar — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Yes, there are two Champions bars on this list, and they’re related. This sports bar at the Renaissance Santo Domingo is a good, old-fashioned sports bar in the heart of the Dominican Republic’s capital.
Double Deuce — Nevis
It’s a restaurant, it’s a beach bar … it’s also the perfect place to watch a game. Owned by an expert chef, the food is very good, too.
Caribbean Saloon — St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Located at American Yacht Harbor in Red Hook, Caribbean Saloon calls itself a steakhouse and a bar. It’s simply a very fun place to be.
Skinny Legs Bar and Grill— St John, US Virgin Islands
At this Coral Bay sports bar, think comfort food, focused on burgers (and it’s right on the sand).
Coconut Joe’s — Grand Cayman
A beach bar set right on one of the Caribbean’s best beaches, but it’s also a truly great place to watch a game.
Garden Studio Sports Lounge & Grill — Port au Prince, Haiti
Relatively new to the Petion-Ville neighbourhood, this lounge and sports bar also features frequent live music.