The island of Antigua is a gourmets delight. Antigua abounds with a host of superb restaurants and cafes offering a wide diversity of cuisines most with classic Caribbean influences. None are better,of course, than Antigua Villages two partner restaurants Hemingsways and Le Bistro. However, we are pleased to list a selection of some of the other excellent places in Antigua to eat. The Owners Club at Antigua Village is developing special relationships with a number of restaurants on this list and as arrangements are formalised we will indicate that a special arrangement exists on the appropriate listing entry. Calabash. Calabash is a brand new restaurant and bar located inside the beautiful Galleon Beach Resort in English Harbour. Aside from its magnificent west-facing sea side location, Calabash boasts some of the best International cuisine in Antigua for both lunches and dinners. True water level sunsets are viewable at Calabash! Come watch the stunning green flashes over cocktails any night of the week. Free taxi service from the English Harbour area or free water taxi service from Nelson's Dockyard - both available with confirmed reservations at Calabash. Open 7 days a week from 11.00am to 11.00pm. Telephone: (268) 562 4906 Distance From Village: 30 minutes by cab. George 'George' is located on Market Street in St. Johnn's. The restaurant has recreated a tradition of having friends come to visit. A place where you can experience traditional Antiguan hospitality and a laid back atmosphere, where you are always welcome to sit a while and enjoy the view of a bustling St John's whilst being served a refreshing drink and sampling genuine West Indian Cuisine. Many of the daily specials have been favourites in Antigua for years, others offer an exciting twist on old standards. For a truly Antiguan experience Saturday is the day to visit 'George' when such Antiguan specialities as Goat Water, Souse, Conch Water, Pepperpot, and Rice Pudding are served. Email: Telephone: (268) 562 4866 Distance From Village: 15 minutes by taxi. Coconut Grove Beach Restaurant: Dickenson Bay The quintessential image set amongst the palms on the waters edge, this excellent open-air restaurant has earned the distinction of being selected as the favourite and most romantic restaurant of Caribbean Travel Life readers; recommended by Times Newspaper UK as every visitors dream of what a Caribbean restaurant should be and star-rated in Fodors Guide. With its rough stone doors and palms growing up through the roof, it is unique in its truly Caribbean ambience. The freshest seafood on the island, with two tanks containing your choice of live lobster. Full bar. Very popular Happy Hour, 3.30 7pm. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations advised. Distance From Village: Adjacent to the village. Club Participant: Yes Le Bistro: Hodges Bay Chosen by the US television channel Discovery to feature in their Best chefs in the world programme, when Le Bistros world class chef, Patrick Gauducheau (from Vendee, Frances gourmet region) and Phillippa Esposito prepared and served superb menus typical of this internationally recognised restaurant. This, the first authentic French restaurant on the island, opened in 1981 and has consistently achieved accolades such as in Gourmet magazine. Serving classic French cuisine, the varied choices include such delicacies as stuffed shrimp with light scallop mousse and saffron sauce, crispy duck with aromatic mango sauce. Seafood dishes including a trio of seafish snapper, dolphin fish, lobster with basil sauce. Also home made pastries. Extensive wine list. Elegant atmosphere, beautiful surroundings and excellent service. Open for dinner only (closed Monday). Distance From Village: Fifteen minutes by car Club Participant: Yes The Beach: Dickenson Bay Exceptional casual yet elegant beachside restaurant open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A wide ranging menu features a delightfully eclectic mix of local dishes (with particular emphasis on fine fish and seafood), wonderful Italian dishes including superb Pizzas and original pastas, a touch of middle eastern cuisine (Couscous, Hummus etc.) and a terrific array of Sushi. Something for everyone. Great service. Lively bar with terrific ambience. Favourite place for locals especially on Friday nights! Distance From Village: Adjacent to the village. Bay House Restaurant: Tradewinds Hotel This informally elegant restaurant and bar is set on the crest of a hill overlooking beautiful Dickenson Bay, enjoying panoramic views and fabulous sunsets from the upper terrace the perfect spot for a sundowner. Romantic dining alfresco, in the extensive open dining area or in the air-conditioned dining room, serving consistently excellent contemporary international and Caribbean flavour cuisine. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner (7am to 11pm). Reservations advised. Distance From Village: Five minutes by cab. Paris Pizza and Steak House: Tradewinds Hill Open since 1981, this long established restaurant and bar, still perfectly run by Pari herself, is situated on the hillside above Dickenson Bay. Delicious pizzas of all varieties are available in the restaurant or for takeaway, plus steaks, baby back ribs and more. The atmosphere is tropical, relaxed and informal. Distance From Village: Five minutes by cab from Antigua Village. Lashings Beach Caf and Inn: Runaway Beach Cricketer Richie Richardson is often seen here, when not playing for the successful Lashings team, Kent, in England. Situated at the far southern end of this spectacular beach, they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with Happy Hour 5 7pm (Friday special After Work Jam Happy Hour 5 9pm). Informal, interesting dining, beach bar and local special atmosphere and live entertainment Friday and Saturday. Open 24 hours and serves food until 2am. Distance From Village: Five minutes by cab. Home: Lower Gambles Set in a typical West Indian house with Caribbean haute cuisine as its speciality. Popular with both local islanders and visitors, this friendly restaurant offers a relaxed and leisurely ambience. The chef / owner uses only the freshest market ingredients for the a la carte menu and daily blackboard specials which include Mahi Mahi with plantain mousse in banana leaf, Chicken curry in pineapple boat and grilled pork tenderloin with tamarind sauce. Dinner Monday to Saturday 6.30 to 11pm; lunch served in the garden setting on Saturday from 12 noon, dinner from 7pm. Closed on Sunday. Distance From Village: Ten minutes by cab. Hemingways Caribbean Caf: St Marys Street, St Johns Located in downtown St. Johns this green and white painted breezy restaurant is upstairs in a typical wooden West Indian house, built around 1829. Breakfast from 8.30am, lunches, dinners, snacks or refreshing drinks are served on the verandah overlooking bustling St. Marys Street and Duty Free Heritage Quay. Enjoy burgers, sandwiches, salads, fresh seafood, extensive range of island dishes, delicious desserts, cocktails, all with a Caribbean flavour, and watch the world go by. Closed on Sundays. Distance From Village: 10 minutes by cab. Commissioner Grill: Between Redcliffe and Heritage Quays, St Johns. A daily selection of West Indian dishes prepared by the well-known, local chef proprietor, Conroy White. Beer on draught; noted for grilled fresh seafood, lobster, steak, chicken, ribs, varied salads, sandwiches, breakfast (including a memorable Antiguan menu with saltfish and avocado) and excellent lunches. Popular with both travellers and local business people alike for its food and ambiance. Open at 10am - dinner until 11pm nightly and most public holidays. Distance From Village: 10 minutes by cab. OGradys Pub: Redcliffe Street, St. Johns Very popular, this bar and restaurant has a balcony overlooking one of the main streets in the town. English home cooked pub grub, all served in a relaxed atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday,...

Alphabetical listing of the services available at Antigua Village and some General Information. Air-Conditioning All rooms are equipped with Air-Conditioning units. Please keep all windows and doors closed whilst your air conditioner is turned on and help us conserve energy by switching the A.C. unit off when leaving your room. Baby sitters The Reception Desk has a list of reliable baby sitters who need to be booked 24 hours in advance. This service is only available through the Village Reception. Banking Facilities Travellers cheques and foreign currency may be exchanged at the Reception Desk but we respectfully remind guests that the Village is not a bank and therefore we can only exchange limited amounts of cash to help you, at rates slightly less advantageous than the banks. In St. Johns there are branches of the following banks: Barclays Bank plc (now First Caribbean Bank), Royal Bank of Canada, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (nor First Caribbean Bank), Antigua Commercial Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Antigua, Antigua Barbuda Investment Bank and Caribbean Banking Corporation. Please ask at Reception for business hours. A number of banks are equipped with ATM machines for out of hours banking and cash dispensing. Bathrobes Embroidered Owners Club cotton bathrobes are provided in each Apartment on the basis of one robe per registered guest. Robes are changed with each change of bed linen. Bathrobes not left in apartments at the end of a stay will be charged at US$ 60 per robe. Robes are available for sale as souvenirs at reception. Bars There are several bars close to the Village; on the south perimeter is our partner bar and restaurant Coconut Grove and on our northern beachfront perimeter The Beach. Look under The Island, Food and Drink for a full listing of restaurants and bars in Antigua. A number of restaurants and bars are associated with The Owners Club, look under click The Village, Owners Club Facilities for details. Beaches Antigua Village is situated on Dickenson Bay with over a mile of white sandy beach. The water there is perfect for all the family, with only the very occasional sea urchin or jelly fish to be even moderately wary of. Dickenson Bay was recently selected by Expedia.com as the fourth best beach in the World and so we are very proud of our fabulous location. Antigua boasts hundreds of superb beaches all of which are public and you are free to use them at your own risk. Look under The Island Leisure and Beaches for a selection of the best. Beach Towels Beach Towels will be provided in each guest room on arrival (one per registered guest). Beach towels may be changed daily at the Housekeeping office, or out of hours at Reception. Beach towels not returned at the end of a stay will be charged at US$ 30 per towel. Beach Vendors The vast majority of the beach vendors you will find on Dickenson Bay are honest and trustworthy and sell products and services that are of good value and high quality. However, to discourage the few who are less reputable there is a Village rule that Beach vendors are not allowed to sell their wares in the Village grounds and we ask you to assist us by not inviting vendors onto the property. Beauty Salons Appointments may be made via Reception with any of the many professional salons in St Johns. Car Rental Reception will gladly help you in obtaining a rental car or jeep. Look under The Island, Leisure and By Land for a listing of Car rental operators and check the Owners Club Facilities for any current offer. An Antiguan Visitors Driving License is necessary and this can usually be obtained from the vehicle rental company. The cost is currently EC$ 50 or US$ 20 and the temporary licence is valid for three months. Licenses can also be obtained from the Antigua and Barbuda Transportation Departments licensing centre near St. Johns. Check out time Check out time is at 11am and we ask you to assist us in our endeavours to have rooms ready for new arrivals by adhering to this time. Should you require a room for changing due to a late departure flight please ask at Reception and we will try to oblige you. Check in time is 4pm. There are bathroom and luggage storage facilities available in the Villages Reception/Lounge. Church Services Our Reception has a full list of all the places of worship for all denominations represented in Antigua. Credit Cards We accept the following major credit and charge cards: Visa, AMEX, and Mastercard. Facilities can be arranged for some others. Personal cheques are not accepted. Credit Facilities Credit facilities may be available on request. Currency Although US Dollars are widely accepted, the official currency of Antigua is the E.C Dollar, or East Caribbean Dollar, known affectionately by many as the Bee Wee Dollar. Our buying rate is EC$2.65 for US$1.00. Our selling rate is EC$2.70 for US $1.00. The exchange rate for other currencies fluctuates and will be posted daily. Doctor We have two doctors on call to the Village. Kindly settle fees directly after the doctor has been in attendance. The Antiguan Government has set fixed rates and all doctors usually follow these rates. Dining Antigua Villages two partner restaurants are Coconut Grove and Le Bistro. For current special arrangements. There are a large number of excellent restaurants and cafes in Antigua. Look under The Island, Food and Drink Click on restaurants for a full listing. Our Village reception staff will be happy to make reservations for you any of our listed selections. Electric Current All rooms are equipped with 110 Voltage 60 cycle. Fax We provide a fax service to guests for a charge. Please enquire at the Front Desk. Our guest fax number is (268) 462 0375 Fishing Fishing trips can be arranged through Reception. Look under Owners Club Facilities for any current special arrangements. First Aid Please contact the Front Desk Florist Bouquets and flowers may be delivered to your apartment within 24 hours of order. Glass-bottom boat There are various boat rides daily from Dickenson Bay. Contact reception for details. Golf Cedar Valley golf course is just 5 minutes away by car. 18 holes, par 69. Clubs, carts and caddies are available. Look under The Village, Owners Club Facilities for current special golfing arrangement. Grocery and Liquor Store This is located opposite the Reception Area at the car park. It is open 7 days a week and can cater for most of your shopping needs. Also, every morning a local fresh fruit and vegetables seller sets up in the car park with first class fresh produce. Island Activities Scuba diving, sailing trips, sea fishing, parasailing, windsurfing, mini-golf and many more activities are available just a stroll away from the Village. Please ask at Reception for full details and look under The Village, Owners Club Facilities for any current special arrangements. Keys For your safety please deposit your key at Reception when leaving the Village. Guests will be charged US$ 10 for each lost room key. Room keys should be taken with you if you plan to return after midnight when Reception closes. Reminder all keys must be returned to Reception before departure. A version of the distinctive Antigua Village key rings may be purchased as souvenirs from reception. Laundry Laundry bags are to be found in your room upon arrival. Place items to be laundered in the bag which your maid will collect and return when laundered. Allow 24 hours for service weekdays and 48 hours weekends and holidays. Lost and Found Please check with the Front Desk for items you may have lost, found or miss-placed. Ext. 4010 or 4017 for the Housekeeper Mail Outgoing mail can be left at the Front Desk for pick up each day at 9am. Incoming mail will be retained at Reception for collection. Stamps may also be purchased from Reception. Maintenance Should you notice any defects in your room or around the grounds we ask you kindly to report these to our Front Desk, and they will be attended to swiftly. Messages Tel...

 Guest rooms have air conditioning
 Baby chairs and cots are provided
 Luggage storage
 Rent-a-car service
 Central situation
 Playground for children
 Clothes dry cleaning
 Credit cards accepted
 Currency exchange service
 Facsimile services
 Access to internet
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Licensed bar
 Accommodation only for members
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Restaurant
 Safe deposit box
 Shop on premises
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Cheques accepted
 Common room with a TV set