Many British Virgin Islands businesses close for BVI hurricane season. These are some closings for 2025 and expected re-opening dates.
Matt and Britney Weidert

Matt Weidert

Bars & Restaurants Closed for 2025 BVI Hurricane Season

Many popular British Virgin Island establishments close for BVI hurricane season as many yacht charter crews wait out potential weather disruptions. It also serves as a welcomed break for some employees. The BVI hurricane season, where tourism slows down, peaks in August and September.

Most businesses will be back open by middle to late October, as the greatest threat of hurricane season in the BVIs has passed.

Here's a list of some bars and restaurants that will be closed for the 2023 BVI hurricane season. We also include a list of those not planning to close. The Yacht Warriors will continue to update this list as we hear back from more businesses.

Businesses not planning to close

  • B-Line
  • Scrub Island
  • Downstairs Leverick Bay
  • Anegada Reef Hotel
Soggy Dollar Bar and Hendo
Soggy Dollar Bar and Hendo's Hideout

BVI closure and re-opening dates

Jost Van Dyke

  • Soggy Dollar Bar: closed August 29th; re-opening October 4th
  • Hendo's Hideout: TBC
  • Ivan's Stress Free Bar:  TBC
  • Foxy's: TBC
  • Foxy's Taboo: closed August 1st;  re-opening TBC
Saba Rock and the BEYC
Saba Rock and the BEYC

North Sound & Virgin Gorda

  • Saba Rock: TBC
  • Bitter End Yacht Club: Closed August 1, re-opening TBC
  • Nova at Oil Nut Bay: TBC
  • Upstairs Leverick Bay : TBC
  • CocoMaya Virgin Gorda: August is closed Sunday and Monday, and September is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday only
  • Little Dix  Bay: TBC

Tortola

  • Brandywine Estate: TBC 
  • Quito's: TBC
  • Indigo Beach House (always closed on Mondays): TBC
Cooper Island
Cooper Island

Other BVI Islands

  • Cooper Island Beach Club: closed August 4th; re-opening TBC
  • Pirate's Bight at Norman Island: TBC
  • Wonky Dog: TBC
  • Lobster Trap: TBC
  • Anegada Beach Club: TBC
  • TIPSY: closed July 22nd, re-opening October 15th

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