Location: English Harbour
Top Things to do in English Harbour
The 6 Best Free Things to do in English Harbour, Antigua
English Harbour is a natural harbour and settlement on the island of Antigua, in the extreme south of the island. The settlement takes its name from the nearby harbour in which the Royal Navy established its base of operations for the area during the eighteenth century. Its population is 759 (2001 Census).
Restaurants in English Harbour
1. 2SIX8 Craft Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Antigua's first and only Micro brewery. We have beer on taps as well as bottles. Only bar on the island with draft beer. Check out our Facebook page for our seasonal beer. All ales are made in house.
Reviewed By JulieMcAlly - Gilbert, United States
Thank God for 2SIX8!!! Antigua was in desperate need of good beer and 2Six8 has saved them from a fate of suffering from inferior beer syndrome (IBS). IBS (in this case) is where you’re stuck on an island and there is nothing but small, plain lager beers to drink. Thank you 2Six8 for saving us all! Great beer and wonderful staff. Nikki was kind and entertaining, and Hops the dog was adorable and fun loving. Our favorites were the Goat Farm pale ale and Frig It amber. When we arrived they had just run out of canned beer since they had sponsored a large event the previous day, so what did they do to rectify this? They canned more beer for us and we picked it up the next day. Fantastic!
2. Monk's Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Also known as Fort George, this fort was built in 1689 to defend the British settlers against invasions from the French and the Arawak indians.
Reviewed By alexandrina55 - St. John's, Caribbean
An early morning hike up this hill provided exercise, a picturesque view and great opportunity to see a historical site. The st. George Fort as it is also called gives one a glimpse into bygone slavery days.
3. Pigeon Point Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 392 reviews
Reviewed By rochellem65 - Hampshire, United Kingdom
Pigeon Beach English Harbour is one of the most beautiful beaches in Antigua, clear sea, soft sand, play area for kids & facilities. Topped off with the best restaurant in Antigua at one end called Catherine's and a humble relaxed beach bar at the other end called Bumpkin's. Just turn up and enjoy this beautiful location and spend the day blissfully tuned into pure relation????100% recommend!
4. Galleon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By RiderofTrees - New York City, United States
Turtles, nurse shark, lots of fish and a sunken ship that’s easy to get to and only 15’ deep. Best snorkeling on the island. And highly recommend. I also highly recommend hiking up to see the pillars. One of my favorite parts of the visit. It’s not difficult , but also not easy...but so worth it. Add Mary’s height, and it’s worth a day. We drove (driving in Antigua is a whole ‘mother story!) and parked on the road by the beach. It was a very easy walk. We went on a Thursday just passed high season so there was barely anyone there, but the one bar was also close. Make sure you pack water and snacks just in case! Also, there are no public restrooms
5. Zenergy Boutique
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By becky_rva - Richmond, United States
Great selection, lots of options for tropical clothing and souvenirs. Friendly owner gave us some good tops for what beaches to go to.
6. Fort Berkeley
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By saronic - Zurich, Switzerland
Fort Berkeley sits on a promontory of the Middle Ground peninsula between English Harbour/Freeman's Bay and the Falmouth Harbour protecting the entrance to the first bay. To get there it is a pleasant walk of 10 minutes from Nelson Dockyard with views across to Galleon Beach. On the site there are the remains of a Powder Magazine, of a Guard House, as well as a bastion with a cannon from 1805 (as is written on it). Very recommended is a continuation of the walk from here towards Pigeon Point Beach on the mile-long Middle Ground Trail. It leads past some more military ruins and through an interesting dry vegetation. In between there is a steep climb and descent, for which ropes have been installed. Good footwear is recommended, although I did it without problem with good hiking sandals. At the other end of the trail one arrives at Pigeon Point Beach, a great place for a swim.
