We happened to be in Isabel II on a Tuesday, which is apparently the day many shops close. Luckily we wondered into (and stumbled out of) Al's. This is the classic Caribbean every-is-running-from-something kind of bar. Open air with great views of the bay and moored sailboats, very funny bartender (Rich) and many characters. The cooks apron looked like it might not have been cleaned since Hemingway sailed the islands, but the food was great anyway and the beer was very cold.Definitely worth the visit to get some local flavor.
We checked out Al's on a Sunday evening. It was taco night and we got a great deal on tacos - nothing fancy (just as it should be!). The rum punches were great - but they pack a punch! We arrived for sunset, but too cloudy :-( We sat at the bar and had a great time talking with the bartenders and other patrons. Definitely check it out!
We came to see the sunset from the best place to see one in Vieques (as the reviews go). We parked on the street-did not notice a parking lot. The sunset was okay but not a big deal. The deck to view it is very small and lacks any shade so you will sweat if you sit there. Wear shades, a hat & very cool clothes. There is no table service-order every drink & meal from the bartender. She is the only one and works so hard you will have to wait for her. It's a very laid back bar that locals like to meet at (many Americans who moved here). Food was pretty good - had pork sandwich, fries were really good (fresh cut & nice and well done). Painkiller is good but not quite same as that at the infamous Soggy Dollar Bar in Jost Van Dyke (BVI near Tortola). Don't expect a wine selection of any kind. Best bet is beer.
funky local watering hole. great for lunch or Friday night fish fry which was excellent. Local fish with great French fries.Lunch is simple with a great view of the water from the tiny deck
great bar, great drinks, awesome bartenders. The view from the patio is wonderful. Kareoke night was actually really fun.
This place has live music, provides food and drinks. There are many tables for the patrons. It is lively and is supposed to be great at sunsets.
This is a nice place to enjoy a liquid refreshment and watch the sun set after a beautiful day on the beaches. Friday night was open mic night -- good chance to mingle with the locals and the tourists.
Stopped in here a couple times during our week in Vieques as the wife and I were staying in the Bravos de Boston area and this is one of the very few nightlife places in Isabel II.Never ate here but had the chance to sample their Pain Killer and Island Tea drinks a couple times. Honestly, I'm not sure how anyone could drink more than a couple of their Island Teas and still walk out of the bar...very strong and very good.As others have said, a local's (ex-pats) bar that also has tourists, but we found everyone to be friendly. They have karaoke at 9 o'clock on Saturdays but after a full day of travel...and a couple of their drinks in the late afternoon...we couldn't stay there that long!Good place to just relax, unwind.
This is a great lace to watch the sun go down! My wife loved the Painkillers so much we went back the next night
I had read that this was a nice place to go for sunset. Truthfully, you will not see the sun actually set upon the water due to the location of this restaurant and bar (facing North). But, it does have a nice water view and you will get the reflective effect of the sun upon the water; that's why we went back. The drinks were good too, reasonably priced and the servers were friendly!