planefring1 Posted August 9, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Looking for recommendations for a lunch spot in Bermuda. Something unique to the location. Thanks… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted August 9, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, planefring1 said: Looking for recommendations for a lunch spot in Bermuda. Something unique to the location. Thanks… Here's a great forum for you to ask/research all things Bermuda... https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/118-bermuda/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted August 9, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 9, 2022 I'll second the forum suggestion. I'll tack on a restaurant suggestion - the Frog & Onion Pub, right in the dockyard near the entrance to the National Museum. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billslowsky Posted August 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 9, 2022 26 minutes ago, hallux said: I'll second the forum suggestion. I'll tack on a restaurant suggestion - the Frog & Onion Pub, right in the dockyard near the entrance to the National Museum. Not only convenient but pretty good. And if you buy something, they give you internet for an hour. At least they did the last time I was there. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted August 10, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 10, 2022 3 hours ago, planefring1 said: Looking for recommendations for a lunch spot in Bermuda. Something unique to the location. Thanks… We like the Hog Penny in Hamilton. It has a funky British pub atmosphere. The Swizzle Inn in Bailey's Bay, which is adjacent to Crystal Caves and not far from St. George's is a classic Bermuda pub. As others have mentioned the Frog and Onion in the Royal Naval Dockyard is very popular. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted August 10, 2022 #6 Share Posted August 10, 2022 56 minutes ago, njhorseman said: The Swizzle Inn in Bailey's Bay, which is adjacent to Crystal Caves and not far from St. George's is a classic Bermuda pub. And now you've given me the opening to post this photo of the best fish sandwich I've ever had, the Bailey's Bay, which paired really well with rum swizzle. ☺️ (photo by turtles06) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted August 10, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 10, 2022 19 hours ago, hallux said: I'll second the forum suggestion. I'll tack on a restaurant suggestion - the Frog & Onion Pub, right in the dockyard near the entrance to the National Museum. 19 hours ago, billslowsky said: Not only convenient but pretty good. And if you buy something, they give you internet for an hour. At least they did the last time I was there. Went there a few weeks ago, food was good enough. But beware of their "service charge" which is 18% or something like that. The waiter dropped off the check, mentioned it and said that it goes to the management. Asked another waiter and he said some of it went to management. Either way it's bad for the customer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 10, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, geegee1 said: Went there a few weeks ago, food was good enough. But beware of their "service charge" which is 18% or something like that. The waiter dropped off the check, mentioned it and said that it goes to the management. Asked another waiter and he said some of it went to management. Either way it's bad for the customer A service charge at restaurants is pretty common outside the US instead of tipping like in the US. Wait staff gets paid a living wage instead depending on tips That is the case in Bermuda for most restaurants with a few exceptions. The Swizzle Inn is the only one I recall that does not have a service charge. They are warning you about the service charge because many American tourists don't notice the service charge is on the bill and add a tip. Edited August 10, 2022 by Charles4515 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted August 10, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 10, 2022 19 hours ago, njhorseman said: We like the Hog Penny in Hamilton. It has a funky British pub atmosphere. What are your favorites on their lunch menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted August 10, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 10, 2022 4 minutes ago, Turtles06 said: What are your favorites on their lunch menu? I always start with the fish chowder and then usually have the chicken pot pie. Ellie usually has a salad topped with either chicken or salmon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleverUserNameHere Posted August 11, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 11, 2022 (edited) Wahoos in St Georges! There was also a really nice Italian Bistro across from the Aquarium, I can't remember the name though. I've been to Bermuda three times and been all over the island, you'd never guess it but Bermudians love their Italian food and pizza! Edited August 11, 2022 by CleverUserNameHere 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets123 Posted August 11, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 11, 2022 Besides the Swizzle Inn, where can you get good conch fritters? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 11, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, mets123 said: Besides the Swizzle Inn, where can you get good conch fritters? Wahoo's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 13, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Frog and Onion. But don’t call me incompetent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geegee1 Posted August 15, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 8/10/2022 at 5:12 PM, Charles4515 said: A service charge at restaurants is pretty common outside the US instead of tipping like in the US. Wait staff gets paid a living wage instead depending on tips That is the case in Bermuda for most restaurants with a few exceptions. The Swizzle Inn is the only one I recall that does not have a service charge. They are warning you about the service charge because many American tourists don't notice the service charge is on the bill and add a tip. But then don't say tell the customer that the service charge doesn't go to them (the waitstaff) and make the customer feel guilty for not tipping on top of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted August 15, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2022 10 minutes ago, geegee1 said: But then don't say tell the customer that the service charge doesn't go to them (the waitstaff) and make the customer feel guilty for not tipping on top of it I agree with you. I have never had a waiter in Bermuda point out the service charge that was on the bill. I expect at a place like the Frog and Onion that is frequented mainly by US cruise passengers some don't notice and add a tip out of US tipping habit. They may gotten used to that. Sounds like this waiter was being proactive shady in case you noticed the service charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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