St. John is an ideal year-round Caribbean destination, featuring sandy white beaches, crystal clear waters, and that much sought-after island time. When planning your trip, you might take note of all the beaches, historic attractions, and potential tours and hikes to enjoy. However, there is also a great St. John nightlife to extend your fun into the evening. Whether you’re looking for karaoke or a cozy nook to enjoy a few drinks and laughs with friends, there is a little bit of everything. The island offers a great range of St. John nightlife, along with a culinary scene that pairs nicely with those brews. Discover St. John nightlife during your stay

For information on St. John’s nightlife, restaurants, attractions, and more, scroll down through the menu on the left side in our Visitor Guide. We offer the inside scoop on which beaches to visit, eco tours to explore, and spas to relax. Then, browse our homes and see which rental is right for you and your ideal vacation experience!

We Have Some Amazing Bars

When getting ready to experience St. John nightlife, you will have plenty of great bars to choose from. From beach bars right on the sand to wine bars for lounging in the center of town, partying is paramount on St. John. Cruz Bay is a favorite location for going out at the end of a beach day. You will discover great St. John nightlife at The Tap Room, along with fresh beer on tap and hand-crafted root beer, which can be blended with dark rum. Cruz Bay Landing is a great location to enjoy an island cocktail while playing shuffleboard or watching people stroll the park in the center of Cruz Bay. The Beach Bar also marks the spot for some great St. John nightlife. St. John USVI bars wouldn’t be complete without this favorite scene.

Island Time is All the Time

One of the best parts about St. John nightlife is that it lasts the entire day! You don’t have to go out in the evening to discover a party scene on the island. You can be lounging on the beach in the middle of the day and walk over to a bar for a frozen daiquiri. “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” is one of our favorite mottos. We want you to unwind and have a stress-free vacation on the beautiful paradise that is St. John. You deserve it!

Caribbean Drinks Are the Best

St. John nightlife would not be complete without delicious island cocktails, beers, and wines to enjoy along with your evening out. The famous Bushwacker cocktail is just one of the many delicious island beverages. You will also discover some delicious tropical rum drinks, fruit daiquiris, and Virgin Island-brewed beers! Let the island flavors take over your taste buds, and learn to appreciate these delicious Caribbean drinks during your vacation.

After a Night Enjoying St. John’s Nightlife, Retire to Your Private Vacation Home

CimmaronStJohn offers a variety of private vacation homes around the island. Whether you’re in St. John on a honeymoon or anniversary with your loved one or on a friend-cation, our private homes make great retreats. They are the perfect places to return to after a fun night out on the town. From a full kitchen to prepare a late night snack to comfortable bedrooms and refreshing showers, our homes have all you need and more. Our luxurious amenities, from private pools to outdoor verandas, will make your St. John getaway an unforgettable experience!

When you arrive on beautiful St. John, you’re officially on island time! That means you have to leave all your stresses and worries behind and engage in the lifestyle of paradise. Lounging on the beach for a sunny morning nap, sipping a delicious cocktail during lunch, and relaxing with the ocean view at your private CimmaronStJohn vacation home are just a few ways to start your vacation off right. One of the best ways to truly enter island time and vacation mode is by visiting some St. John bars. There is nothing like a scrumptious tropical drink to let your worries fade away. There are so many great places to grab a drink here on the island. Our full list would be quite long. However, we’re narrowed it down to just 3 of the best St. John bars that are closest to the ferry dock where you arrive.  We recommend a healthy daily dose of Painkillers, Bushwackers, or Daiquiris to truly experience Caribbean life! Remember “Drive Left – Drink Right!”

Find out more about all of the wonderful St. John bars and restaurants near your CimmaronStJohn vacation home when you download the CimmaronStJohn Mobile App on your Apple or Android device. It’s full of the best recommendations for things to see and do to truly get you on island time, and it’s free!

The Beach Bar

Start off your Caribbean vacation with a trip to The Beach Bar. With spectacular waterfront views and some delicious appetizers, entrees, and drinks, this is one place you need to visit! Watch as the crystal clear waves lap the white sandy beach while you sip on some tantalizing cocktails. Enjoy classic bar fare, such as nachos, buffalo chicken wings, and a beach burger. Pair with a frozen or unfrozen drink or a beer. The cocktail selection includes a famous Bushwacker, Coconut Mojito, Mango Colada, Dark and Stormy, and Painkiller. The beer list includes some Virgin Islands blends along with Corona, Red Stripe, Bud Light, and more. There is also often some great live music at The Beach Bar to have you feeling lively and excited for your island adventures.

Woody’s Seafood Saloon

In Cruz Bay, you will discover Woody’s Seafood Saloon. This hip choice of St. John bars includes a world-famous happy hour everyday from 3-6pm. During happy hour, you can get $1 Coors Light, $3 well drinks, and $1 off other drinks! Woody’s wonderful cocktails include some truly delicious flavors that will have you in the island spirit in no time. The Banana & Bailey’s Colada, Blue Motorcycle, Massive Margarita, Lime Daiquiri, Bahama Mama, or Surfer on Acid will do the trick. Pair your delicious drinks with some great seafood plates. Three varieties of platters include grilled or blackened fish, conch fritters, shrimp, scallops, and crab pasta salad. For lunch, try the tilapia or Mahi sandwich for a refreshing meal along with a side of curly fries.

Joe’s Rum Hut

Joe’s Rum Hut is another iconic selection of St. John bars. Not only is this a wonderful bar on the island but one of the best beach bars in America according to the latest poll. Here, you will find the perfect lunchtime and late afternoon selection of salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and burgers to satiate your appetite following a day on the beach. You will also discover a great variety of handmade frozen cocktails. Try the Island Girl, Lime in de Coconut, Rum Punch, Orange Freeze, or Cruz Bay Mule. Whatever you decide, you are sure to encounter a much-needed refreshment and some relaxation.

Stay With CimmaronStJohn and Enjoy These Great St. Johns Bars

At our CimmaronStJohn vacation homes, we offer luxurious accommodations and amenities to make sure that your stay on the island is the best it can be. Enjoy our great concierge service to help point you in the right direction for your tours and attraction visits. Be sure to select the perfect vacation property to suit your needs! Whether you’re embarking on a romantic getaway or family vacation, we have the perfect place for you right here on beautiful St. John!

When visiting the Caribbean, leave all your worries behind! You deserve a stress-free vacation in one of the most beautiful places in the world. The moment you step off the ferry on St. John, you’re on island time. This means lounging on the beach in the glorious sunshine, sleeping until noon in your comfortable bed, or drinking whenever as long as it’s “five-o’clock somewhere!” Whatever it takes for you to leave your troubles back home, we are here to help! Our CimmaronStJohn vacation homes feature luxurious accommodations, a responsive concierge service, and some magnificent views that will take your breath away. We also know some great St. John bars that will serve you delicious cocktails and help you unwind. Sit, back, relax, and escape to St. John!

Find out more about all of the ways to relax when you read our detailed list of things to do in St. John. It’s full of the best recommendations for things to see and do, from St. John bars and restaurants to boat charters and spas!

5 of the Best St. John Bars

The Beach Bar

One favorite option of St. John bars is The Beach Bar! This great watering hole and venue features delicious food and drinks, musical guests, and even its own gift shop for souvenirs to bring back home. You will find an upgraded version of your average pub grub here, such as fresco tacos, a turkey bacon melt, pasta salad, and crab dip with tortilla chips. French fries, chips and salsa, and beach burgers are also in no short supply. Pair your plate with a frozen drink, like the famous Bushwacker, a Coconut Mojito, a Mango Colada, or a Cherry Limeade Slush. Live music will go along great with your mouthwatering food and drinks!

The Tap Room

For a more laid-back atmosphere, try The Tap Room brewpub with locally made craft beer and artisan sodas from St. John Brewers. The pub has been rebuilt and expanded following the fire that destroyed the interior several months ago. This is a great place to grab lunch and a cold beer after a sun-soaked morning at the beach or destination for some live music and island nightlife. Of St. John bars, The Tap Room is a local favorite with island-brewed Tropical Mango and Island Hoppin’ IPA beers and Root Beer on tap. Combine your beverage with a great appetizer, salad, sandwich, or wrap!

Skipper’s Brit Pub

Head to Skipper’s Brit Pub , the newest St. John bar and an exciting new alternative.  Relax with a view of the boats in Coral Harbor and enjoy the selection of finest local brews and rums found in the Caribbean along with your selection from the great menu of British Pub fare with a Caribbean twist. The menu includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Pub favorite entrees include Steak & Mushroom Guinness Pie, Bangers-n-Mash, and Spicy Vegan Potato Curry.

Woody’s Seafood Saloon

The hub of Cruz Bay nightlife gathers at Woody’s Seafood Saloon, one of the most popular St. John bars for partying and having a great time. The vintage signage and tastebud-tingling Caribbean drink menu are two fun factors. Try the Blue Motorcycle with rum and blue curacao or the Masswe Margarita on the rocks. A Strawberry Shortcake with vodka, Bailey’s, and berries makes the cut, along with the Surfer on Acid with Jagermeister, Malibu, and pineapple juice. Follow up your drink specials at Woody’s on St. John with some excellent seafood platters. These feature a mix-match variety of grilled or blackened fish, conch fritters, shrimp, scallops, and a bed of crab pasta salad.

Joe’s Rum Hut

Voted not only one of the best St. John bars but best beach bars in America, Joe’s Rum Hut in St. John is a must during your island stay. Located on Cruz Bay in Wharfside Village, this bar is known for its famous Mojitos with fresh mint and fresh-squeezed limes. They are also known for some truly delicious coladas, daiquiris, margaritas, and quite the selection of rums. This ideal place for happy hour on St. John also features a great menu, with appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and homemade pizzas. Start off by sharing some Mahi Mahi bites or conch fritters. Then, try the grilled eggplant wrap, gyro, or a Caribbean lobster pizza!

Stay With CimmaronStJohn

You won’t regret your decision to stay in a CimmaronStJohn vacation villa! We offer wonderful amenities and island luxuries that will be sure to put your mind at ease. Amenities include a blender in your vacation home to create your own island libations to sip while enjoying private ocean views! Let our concierge service help plan your vacation and worry about all the details for you. We know the best places to visit on the island to get the most out of your time! Then, once you’re ready to settle in at the end of the night, return to your private Caribbean vacation home for cool beach breezes, comfortable beds, and a place that will feel like your home away from home. Book your trip to paradise today!