Five Islands Village, St. John’s, Antigua, PO Box 305, Antigua and Barbuda
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Dine & Drink
Taste the Vibe
Beachfront Dining, Island Spirits, and Candlelit Caribbean Evenings
Savor all-inclusive dining across open-air beachfront restaurants, a casual grill, coffee shop, and five bars and lounges. Begin with fresh coffee or breakfast by the water, pause for burgers at Barefoot Grill, enjoy afternoon tea at Sea Grape, then linger over Euro-Caribbean dinners in Gauguin’s beachside cabanas or refined evenings at Ismay’s, where reservations and a surcharge apply.
Caribbean Restaurant
Gauguin Restaurant
A romantic Caribbean restaurant at Galley Bay Resort & Spa serving Caribbean-style breakfast and Euro-Caribbean lunch and dinner in private beachside cabanas. Gauguin Restaurant is perfect for couples seeking candlelit seaside dining, with an intimate, unhurried feel and dinner reservations required.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
European Restaurant
Ismay's Restaurant
An elegant European restaurant at Galley Bay Resort & Spa offering refined beachfront dining beneath an open-air timber-framed roof near Shell Bay. Ismay’s Restaurant suits romantic dinners and special evenings, with candlelight, crisp white linens and a polished, intimate feel.
- Serves: Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
American Grill Restaurant
Barefoot Grill
A casual beachfront grill restaurant at Galley Bay Resort & Spa offering light American grill fare, from homemade burgers and kebabs to quesadillas made with resort-grown produce. Barefoot Grill is perfect for easy lunches near your sun lounger, with a relaxed, toes-in-the-sand feel.
- Serves: Lunch & Snacks
- Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Rum Cocktail Bar
Rum Shack
An intimate rum cocktail bar at Galley Bay Resort & Spa offering Caribbean rum tasting evenings and island spirits. Rum Shack is perfect for guests who enjoy discovering local pours after dark, with a relaxed, spirited feel in the resort’s bar lineup.
- Serves: Rum Tastings & Cocktails
- Hours vary — see concierge
Caribbean Fusion Restaurant
Sea Grape Restaurant
An open-air beachfront restaurant at Galley Bay Resort & Spa serving international breakfast and lunch, afternoon tea, and Caribbean fusion cuisine by the water. Sea Grape Restaurant suits easy all-day dining and lively evenings, with weekly Caribbean barbecue, steel drums and nightly entertainment.
- Serves: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Hours vary — see concierge
Cafe
Coffee Shop
A casual cafe at Galley Bay Resort & Spa offering pastries, fresh-brewed coffee, juice and tea from morning into the evening. Coffee Shop is perfect for an easy pick-me-up between beach time and resort activities, with a relaxed feel and no reservations needed.
- Serves: Pastries & Coffee
- Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Poolside Bar
Tee Pee Bar
An iconic poolside bar at Galley Bay Resort & Spa mixing cocktails beneath its conical roof, including a signature frozen blend of rum, grenadine, coconut cream and banana. Tee Pee Bar suits easy daytime drinks and lively evenings, with a sociable resort feel.
- Serves: Signature Cocktails & Hors D'oeuvres
- Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Seaside Bar
Gauguin Bar
An intimate seaside bar at Galley Bay Resort & Spa offering a rustic, romantic setting tucked within Gauguin Restaurant. Gauguin Bar is perfect for unhurried drinks by the water, with a quiet, tucked-away feel from midday into the evening.
- Serves: Handcrafted Cocktails
- Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Garden Bar
Ismay's Bar
A secluded garden bar at Galley Bay Resort & Spa offering aperitifs and nightcaps amid lush tropical greenery beside Ismay’s Restaurant. Ismay’s Bar is perfect for a quiet drink on select evenings, with an intimate, tucked-away feel.
- Serves: Aperitifs & Nightcaps
- Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., select evenings
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DINE & DRINKS FAQs
How many restaurants and bars are there at Galley Bay Resort & Spa?
Galley Bay Resort & Spa features a collection of dining venues that include Gauguin Restaurant, Ismay’s Restaurant, Sea Grape Restaurant, Barefoot Grill, the Coffee Shop and the Rum Shack, alongside five bars and lounges such as the Tee Pee Bar, Gauguin Bar and Ismay’s Bar. With this many venues, guests at Galley Bay Resort & Spa are never far from their next meal or a freshly crafted cocktail.
Is dining included in the all-inclusive plan at Galley Bay Resort & Spa?
Yes, Galley Bay Resort & Spa operates as an all-inclusive, adults-only beachfront resort, and dining at venues like Sea Grape Restaurant, Barefoot Grill, the Coffee Shop and Gauguin Restaurant is included in the plan. A couple of specialty venues carry an additional per-person surcharge, which is detailed in the resort’s own dining policies.
Do any restaurants at Galley Bay Resort & Spa require reservations?
At Galley Bay Resort & Spa, reservations are formally required only at Gauguin Restaurant and Ismay’s Restaurant. Ismay’s also carries a dinner-only surcharge per person plus taxes, while the resort’s other dining venues, including Sea Grape Restaurant, Barefoot Grill and the Coffee Shop, welcome walk-ins without a reservation.
What is the dress code for dinner at Galley Bay Resort & Spa?
Evening dining at Galley Bay Resort & Spa follows an Elegant Casual dress code. After 6:30 p.m., men are asked to wear collared shirts and long trousers, while shorts, flip-flops, tennis shoes, t-shirts and tank tops are not permitted. Daytime dining is more relaxed, though covered, dry bathing suits and footwear are required at Galley Bay Resort & Spa’s beachfront restaurants.
Is Galley Bay Resort & Spa suitable for families with children?
No. Galley Bay Resort & Spa is an adults-only resort, and children under the age of 18 are not permitted in order to maintain its tranquil, romantic atmosphere. This applies across the entire property, including all restaurants and bars, so every dining venue at Galley Bay Resort & Spa is designed exclusively for adult guests.
What is Sea Grape Restaurant at Galley Bay Resort & Spa known for?
Sea Grape Restaurant is the main open-air beachfront restaurant at Galley Bay Resort & Spa, serving an international buffet alongside a la carte breakfast and lunch, plus award-winning Caribbean fusion cuisine in the evening. Guests can also enjoy a weekly Caribbean barbecue with live steel drum music and daily afternoon tea served between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
What makes Gauguin Restaurant a standout dining venue at Galley Bay Resort & Spa?
Gauguin Restaurant offers Caribbean-style breakfasts and Euro-Caribbean lunch and dinner served in private beachside cabanas, making it one of the most requested tables at Galley Bay Resort & Spa. Dinner reservations are required, and the venue follows a Casually Elegant dress code in the evening, including long trousers for gentlemen during peak season.
What can guests expect from Ismay's Restaurant at Galley Bay Resort & Spa?
Ismay’s Restaurant & Bar is Galley Bay Resort & Spa’s most refined dining experience, set beneath an open-air timber-framed roof along the beachfront with candlelight and crisp white linens. Named after the resort’s longest-serving employee, Ismay’s offers European-led cuisine on select evenings and requires a reservation along with a per-person surcharge.
What casual dining and drink options are available at Galley Bay Resort & Spa?
For laid-back meals, Galley Bay Resort & Spa offers the Barefoot Grill, a beachfront grill serving burgers and light fare made with resort-grown produce, and the Coffee Shop, open daily for pastries, fresh-brewed coffee and tea. For drinks, the iconic Tee Pee Bar by the pool and the Rum Shack, known for its Caribbean rum tastings, are popular gathering spots.
Does Galley Bay Resort & Spa offer vegetarian or vegan dining options?
Yes, Galley Bay Resort & Spa provides vegetarian and vegan menu options across its restaurants, including a dedicated vegetarian breakfast selection. Many dishes also draw on produce from the resort’s own vegetable garden, reflecting Galley Bay Resort & Spa’s farm-to-table approach to Caribbean and continental cuisine.