St. George's Restaurants and Dining

(St. George's, Bermuda)



View of restaurant on Somers WharfSt. George's has more for history buffs than gourmands, but tourists spending a night or two here will still find plenty of suitable restaurants.

The dining scene in St. George's isn't nearly as robust as in the city of Hamilton, where most visitors retreat in the evening. However, there are a few fantastic English pubs and similar low-key eateries in the area. Guests of local hotels typically spend their evenings in the White Horse Tavern on King's Square.


Photo of eateries on King's Square

What to Eat, and Where

The most rewarding aspect of dining out in St. George's may well be the sheer variety of cuisines served in local restaurants.

Bermuda's own culinary tradition has been under development since the 1600s, but there's a greater emphasis on Continental and American fare. This is a small place, but its massive cultural scope has paved the way for a dynamic dining scene.

Picture of market in St. George's, BermudaMost of the ingredients featured in St. George's restaurants are flown in from the US, as relatively little produce or livestock is raised here.

The few ingredients that are sourced locally are of exceptional quality, and they include a cornucopia of fresh seafood. Bermuda onions, loquats (an egg-shaped acidic fruit) and a variety of other fruits and vegetables are also grown in small supply, often by the restaurants that serve them.

Photo of Ordnance waterfront, next to the HMS DeliveranceThere are a couple of local dishes that consistently impress tourists. One is 'Hoppin' John', a hearty medley of rice and black-eyed peas. This is widely available and worth ordering at least once. Salted codfish is another trademark Bermudian ingredient that is served in most of St. George's pubs and restaurants.

While there's a much better selection of upmarket restaurants to the west, St. George's can't be beaten when it comes to traditional pubs. The White Horse Tavern on King's Square is a universal favourite, given its premium waterfront location and nostalgic atmosphere. Its eponymous counterpart, the Black Horse Tavern, is across St. George's Harbour on St. David's Island. Other popular dining establishments include the Tavern by the Sea (Somer's Wharf) and Café San Georgio.