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A reason to travel to Jamaica: Pelican Bar
25.07.2024 - 14:45 / lonelyplanet.com
Jul 24, 2024 • 3 min read
At dusk, Pelican Bar can seem like a mirage jutting out of the sea. The thatched roofs and wooden stilts create a shadowy figure that one should be fleeing, not eagerly sailing towards in a motorized boat as the sun sets.
But that’s the allure of this place. The dream child of local fisherman Floyd Forbes has become one of Jamaica's most popular bars, attracting both local and international visitors. The wood paneling around the bar is adorned with flags, national scarves or hats, and automobile license plates.
Located about a mile off the coast of Treasure Beach on a sandbar, the only way to get to Pelican Bar is by boat. Hire a local fisherman (around US$50) to make the approximately 25-minute boat ride from Treasure Beach (travel times change based on starting locations) to the makeshift establishment.
This isn't a place for specialty cocktails or white-table service; heck, there isn't even a real bathroom. This is bare bones at its finest. Order a Red Stripe (cash only), some ultra-fresh seafood or fried chicken (made to order), play a game of dominoes or purchase a small souvenir from the local craftsman's stall.
One bit of modernity, however, is the solar-power panels affixed to the top of the roof – a gift from Red Stripe.
Originally built so Floyd’s fishermen friends could grab cold brews when out on the ocean, Pelican Bar now considers anyone who visits a friend. Sway to the reggae blasting through the sound speakers, find a comfy spot and just have a good time.
Despite the global attention Floyd's bar has received over the years, this remains a local watering hole. Jamaicans from as far away as Ocho Rios (over three hours away from Treasure Beach) have made the pilgrimage to this spot.
In 2004, Hurricane Ivan destroyed the structure, and the community donated materials and helped Floyd rebuild. You’ll likely bump into him relaxing at the bar of his dreams. His warm smile and white beard with chunky locs are hard to miss and he doesn’t mind sharing stories about the bar and his life.
If you're staying at a resort on the other side of the island, work with your hotel to plan a visit to the bar. You won't be the only one asking!
If you don't want to eat at Floyd's, Treasure Beach is filled with small shacks, restaurants and beachside bars that serve fresh seafood.
A few of the top places to go, courtesy of the Lonely Planet Jamaica guidebook, include Smurf’s Cafe for ackee and saltfish (the national dish); Kim’s Place for some jerk chicken and Mellow Yellow for a blend of Jamaican and Italian flavors.
Jake’s is a delightful hotel on Treasure Beach that offers basic rooms, oceanfront bungalows, cottages and villas. The vibe here is to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect
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