Restaurants and Nightlife on Union Island

Union Island is still recovering after Hurricane Beryl, and restaurant, bar, and nightlife options can change quickly. Use this guide as a clean starting point, then ask us what is currently open before arrival.

Union Island has relaxed Caribbean food, beach lunches, marina-side dinners, sunset drinks, and small local evenings rather than a large nightlife scene. This page keeps restaurants, bars, and nightlife separate so guests can plan days and evenings more easily.

Lobster should not be served from May 15 to August 31. During those months, choose fish, grilled food, pizza, or local plates instead.

Restaurants on Union Island

For guests staying on Union Island, the easiest food options are usually around Clifton, Big Sand, and Chatham Bay. Opening days can change, so confirm before arranging transfers or planning a special evening.

Sparrow's Beach Club

Sparrow’s Beach Club is the main Big Sand beach lunch option, known for the white sand setting, relaxed drinks, grilled fish, seafood, and an easy swim before or after lunch.

Bougainvilla Restaurant and Bar on Union Island

Bougainvilla Restaurant & Bar

Bougainvilla is a comfortable Clifton option for pizza, evening drinks, and food by the marina area. It is one of the easier central places for visitors to find.

Caribbean fish, rice and peas local food plate

Just Right Restaurant

Just Right is a local food stop for simple plates, good prices, lunch, dinner, and an informal Union Island atmosphere. Ask locally for current opening times.

Fried fish with rice and salad local Caribbean food plate

Chantackair Sherise Restaurant

Chantackair Sherise Restaurant is a useful local food stop near the kite center. Guests can ask what is possible if other places are closed or if they want a simple local meal.

Tenuta Chatham Bay Restaurant

Tenuta Chatham Bay’s Calabash Restaurant is the more polished Chatham Bay option, with a beach setting, poolside bar, pizzeria, and sunset views over the bay.

Joy's BBQ

Joy’s BBQ is a simple local favorite for grilled food and an easy island evening. Check which nights Joy is cooking before planning around it.

Bars on Union Island

Union Island bars are informal. The best plan is usually to ask what is open that week, then choose a sunset drink, a beach bar, or an easy Clifton evening.

Happy Island

Happy Island is the famous bar built on a conch-shell base in the lagoon near Clifton. It is best for a memorable drink and sunset when transfers and conditions are suitable.

Beach and kite bars

Beach and kite bars are good for a casual drink after a windy day. Availability changes with the season, events, and recovery work, so confirm current options before arrival.

Clifton drinks

Clifton is the easiest place to ask about casual drinks, local food, and small bars because most visitor services are close together and walkable from town.

Nightlife, BBQ evenings and island events

Nightlife on Union Island is small, casual, and event-driven. It is more about local music, BBQ evenings, sunset drinks, and asking what is happening that week than following a fixed club schedule.

Full Moon Parties are currently on standby and are not running as a regular event. If they return, we will update guests with current details before arrival.

Friday and Saturday evenings are usually the best times to ask about BBQ, casual food, and music. We recommend confirming the current situation locally before making plans.

Ask what is open during your stay

Restaurant and nightlife information can change quickly while the island rebuilds. If you are booking a kitesurfing, wing foiling, or villa stay with us, ask for the current food, bar, and evening options for your dates.

Ask About Current Options