Britannia Bar
The Britannia Pub on Pedro Clisante is the expat hangout of choice for Brits, Canadians, and sundry international residents who call Sosúa home. Thursday trivia night is an institution. Friday Ribfest runs all day and delivers. The breakfast is genuinely excellent and costs less than a beach-town breakfast has any right to. Sports coverage is comprehensive, with hockey, football, and rugby all given proper screen time.
What to Expect
A classic expat pub with sports screens, cold beer, a full food menu from breakfast through dinner, weekly trivia and special events, and a crowd of regulars who know each other by name.
Convivial and relaxed. The regular crowd is friendly and inclusive toward new arrivals.
Background pop and rock; live music on occasional nights.
Casual.
Sports viewing, trivia nights, and an honest breakfast. Best for expats and travelers who want a slow day followed by a social evening.
Cash and cards. Phone: 809-571-1959.
Price Range
RD$200-RD$500 per drink; breakfast RD$500-RD$800
Hours
Daily from early morning for breakfast through late evening.
Insider Tip
Thursday trivia hosted by Ryan fills early; get there by 6:30 PM for a table. Friday Ribfest begins at noon. The full breakfast with eggs, meat, fruit, and toast is the best value on Pedro Clisante.
Full Review
The Britannia is a British-style pub transplanted to a Dominican beach town, and it works better than that description suggests. Sports screens cover hockey, football, and rugby with proper commitment. The breakfast menu starts early and delivers a full English at prices that feel like a rounding error. Thursday trivia night, hosted by Ryan, has become an institution that draws regulars and newcomers into the same competitive orbit.
The crowd is predominantly expat: Brits, Canadians, and other English-speaking residents who treat the Britannia as their local. New arrivals are welcomed into conversations quickly, which is a credit to both the regulars and the atmosphere the venue cultivates. Friday Ribfest runs from noon and competes directly with Rocky's BBQ night for the strip's best meat-on-a-weekend-afternoon title. The breakfast, served from early morning, is arguably the best value meal on Pedro Clisante.
In a strip dominated by Latin nightlife venues, the Britannia occupies a specific niche: the expat pub where sports, food, and trivia matter more than dancing. It doesn't try to attract the club crowd, and it's better for it. The regulars know each other by name, which creates warmth that purpose-built tourist bars can't replicate.
Thursday trivia fills early, so arrive by 6:30 PM for a table. Friday Ribfest starts at noon and runs until it sells out. The full breakfast is the Pedro Clisante benchmark and costs less than any comparable meal in the area.
The Neighborhood
On Pedro Clisante, the Britannia serves as the primary gathering point for Sosua's British and Canadian expat communities, offering familiar pub traditions in a Caribbean setting that feels both transplanted and natural.
Getting There
Walking distance from El Batey hotels. Located on the main Pedro Clisante strip. Mototaxis available for the return trip at night.
Where to stay in Sosua
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
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