Lighthouse Bar
Lighthouse Bar sits at the southern tip of West End, where the road curves and the village gives way to open water. The bar is open-air, built on a concrete platform with a thatched roof and surrounded by water on three sides. Views stretch across Half Moon Bay and toward West Bay in the distance. A small dance floor occupies the center, and it actually gets used on Friday and Saturday nights when the DJ switches from ambient reggae to danceable sets. Capacity runs about 70 people. The bar itself is a simple rectangle with stools on three sides. Drinks are straightforward: beer, rum, and basic cocktails. The crowd arrives late, usually after 10 PM, having spent the earlier hours at Sundowners or Blue Bahia. Lighthouse is where the night ends on Roatan, sometimes with dancing, sometimes with a group of new friends sharing a bottle of rum at a table by the water.
What to Expect
Walk past the last dive shops and restaurants on the West End strip, and the road opens up to a waterfront platform with a thatched roof. The bar glows under string lights. Water laps at the platform's edges. Early in the evening, it's quiet and scenic. After 10 PM on weekends, the DJ sets kick in, the dance floor fills, and it becomes the closest thing to a proper nightlife venue in West End.
Starts mellow and scenic, builds to an open-air dance party by midnight on weekends. The water surrounding the bar on three sides gives it a floating feeling that gets better as the night progresses.
Early evening: reggae, chill electronic, Caribbean ambient. After 10 PM: danceable reggaeton, dancehall, soca, and house. The DJ reads the crowd and adjusts
Beach casual. The same outfit you wore to the other bars works here. Nobody changes for Lighthouse
Night owls and dancers who want to extend the evening past the other bars' natural endpoints. The only late-night option in West End with a dance floor
Cash only. Lempiras and US dollars both accepted. No cards
Price Range
Beer 70-100 HNL, cocktails 150-250 HNL, shots 80-120 HNL
Beer ~$3-4 / ~2.50-3.60 EUR. Cocktails ~$6-10 / ~5.40-9 EUR. Shots ~$3.50-5 / ~3-4.30 EUR
Hours
Daily 5 PM to 2 AM (Fri-Sat). Other nights close earlier depending on crowd
Insider Tip
This is a late-night spot; arriving before 10 PM means an empty bar. The DJ starts playing danceable music around 11 PM on weekends. The tables closest to the water's edge have the best views but get mosquito attention after sunset. Bring repellent.
Full Review
Lighthouse Bar is where West End's evening converges. After sunset beers at Sundowners and live music at Blue Bahia, the crowd that's still going filters down to this open-air spot at the tip of the village. It's not a club. It's barely a bar by big-city standards. But at midnight on a Saturday, with a DJ playing dancehall over the Caribbean and fifty people dancing under string lights with water on three sides, Lighthouse delivers something that clubs with ten times the budget can't touch.
The physical setup is simple. A concrete platform, a thatched roof, a bar, some tables, and a dance floor that's really just an open space in the middle. The surrounding water reflects the lights and creates a shimmering backdrop. On clear nights, the stars compete with the string lights for attention. The DJ booth is modest: a laptop, a mixer, and speakers that are adequate for the space.
Early evening (5-9 PM) is for sunsets and quiet drinks. The crowd is thin, the music is ambient, and the waterfront tables provide a peaceful setting that borders on romantic. This phase draws couples and people who prefer calm over chaos.
The shift happens around 10 PM on weekends. The DJ's selections get heavier, the volume climbs, and people start arriving from other bars. By 11 PM, the dance floor has a core group, and by midnight, it's a proper Caribbean dance party. Reggaeton, dancehall, soca, and house rotate through the set. The crowd is international: Hondurans, Americans, Europeans, and whoever else washed up on the island that week.
Drinks are basic and that's fine. Cold beer, rum-and-Coke, and simple cocktails keep things moving. The bartenders aren't mixologists; they're drink-pourers who work fast when the crowd builds. Prices are standard for West End.
The mosquitoes are worth mentioning. The waterfront location is beautiful but attracts bugs after sunset. Bring repellent or accept the bites as the price of admission.
The Neighborhood
At the southern tip of West End, past the main strip of dive shops and restaurants. Blue Bahia is a short walk north. The water taxi dock to West Bay is nearby for those heading back to resort accommodations.
Getting There
Walk to the southern end of the West End strip. Lighthouse is at the point where the road ends and the water takes over. About a 10-minute walk from the main West End entrance. On foot is the standard way to arrive; the road down here is too narrow for comfortable taxi drop-offs.
Other Venues in West End
Sundowners Bar
West End's most popular sunset and evening bar, right on the water. Cold beer, rum drinks, and a mixed crowd of divers and backpackers fill the wooden deck nightly.
Blue Bahia Beach Bar
Beach bar with live music nights and a relaxed atmosphere. Known for strong cocktails, a welcoming vibe, and views across the reef from the waterfront deck.
Baja Bar
Casual bar on the West End strip known for its strong margaritas and Tex-Mex food. Pool table, sports on TV, and a crowd that mixes long-term residents with tourists.
Twisted Toucan
Live music venue hosting local and visiting bands on weekends. Reggae, rock, and Caribbean genres. The closest thing to a proper music venue on the island.