Sitting at the Soggy Dollar Bar in White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands

Just a 15 minute boat ride from Cruz Bay, St. John… White Bay on Jost Van Dyke is renowned for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches and plentiful beach bars to relax the day away! Hendo’s Hideout, Gertrudes, One Love, Coco Locos and more! Today though, we’ll be focusing on the World Famous Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands.

History of the Soggy Dollar Bar Name

Long ago, sailors would anchor offshore and have to swim their way to shore in order to indulge in the many adult libations offered at the sleepy beach bar… hence the name “Soggy Dollar.” Nowadays, it’s one of the most popular day trip destinations in the BVI and most charter boats are able to back close in to the beach so that your dollars won’t get soggy at all. Don’t worry, they take credit cards too!

Classic Caribbean Cocktails and Food

Famed for its’ creative Caribbean concoction of orange juice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, dark rum and fresh nutmeg, drinking a “Painkiller” at the Soggy Dollar Bar is sure to cure you of any temporary ailments while sitting with your toes in the sand. And will certainly go down in history as one of the best tropical drinks of all time along with the Dark ’n Stormy, Pina Colada, Mudslide and Daiquiri.

Feeling hungry after a couple of cocktails, try their authentic Chicken Roti. A delicious “down-island” specialty of seasoned curry chicken, potatoes and chick peas wrapped in a homemade “skin.” If you ask us, it’s one of the best Roti’s in the British Virgin Islands!

Enjoy a classic Caribbean cocktail known as the Painkiller while lounging on the beach at White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands.

Caribbean Vibes at the Soggy Dollar Bar

And if drinking isn’t your thing, the Soggy Dollar Bar offers an ambiance and vibe that keeps people coming back year after year. Palm trees, powdery white sand and the most beautiful turquoise water you’ve ever seen. Sit back, relax in one of their many beach chairs. Play a game of ring toss. Listen to the mellow tunes coming from Soggy Dollar Radio and watch the boats sail by…

The best thing about Soggy Dollar… they are open ALL YEAR ROUND! So whether you’re visiting during the off-season, high-season or any time in-between. You can count on one of the best beach bars in the Caribbean always being part of your British Virgin Islands charter boat experience!