Bugaloe Beach Bar
Bugaloe extends out over the water on a pier at the De Palm Pier near the Marriott on Palm Beach. The open-air construction means you're literally sitting over the Caribbean. Live music plays most evenings, ranging from local bands covering reggae and calypso to acoustic sets. The bar specializes in tropical cocktails and frozen drinks.
What to Expect
Sit over the water, drink rum, watch the sunset, and listen to live music. It's simple and it's exactly what a Caribbean beach bar should be.
Tropical, breezy, and laid-back.
Live reggae, calypso, soca, rock covers, and acoustic sets
Beach casual. Swimsuits and sandals are fine.
Sunset drinks, couples, and anyone who wants the classic Caribbean beach bar experience.
Cards and cash (USD) accepted.
Price Range
Beer $5-7 USD, cocktails $9-14 USD, frozen drinks $10-14 USD, no cover
Already in USD. Beer ~4-6 EUR, cocktails ~8-12 EUR
Hours
Daily 11:00-01:00
Insider Tip
Arrive by 5:30 PM for a sunset table. The frozen Bushwacker is the house specialty. Tuesday and Thursday nights typically have the best live bands.
Full Review
Bugaloe gets the beach bar formula right. The pier location puts you over the water, and on a calm evening the turquoise Caribbean beneath your feet is worth the drink prices.
Live music elevates the experience above typical hotel beach bars. Reggae and calypso fit the environment naturally. On the best nights, a strong band, a good rum punch, and a Caribbean sunset combine into one of those travel moments that justifies the trip.
The drink menu leans tropical and frozen. The Bushwacker (a frozen blend of rum, Kahlua, and coconut) is the signature and it's dangerously easy to drink.
The main drawback is timing. Sunset draws a crowd, and tables fill by 5:30 PM. After 9 PM, the crowd thins and the bar takes on a quieter, more local character.
The Neighborhood
On the De Palm Pier near the Marriott on Palm Beach. Walking distance from all the major resort hotels.
Getting There
Walk toward the water from the Marriott Resort or any nearby hotel on Palm Beach. The pier extends into the sea.
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