Things to do in St George's

Best time to visit St George's

• a note or something on   ✦ an occasion worth the trip

• December to April

  Dry, sunny, high season; the town at its liveliest, Peppercorn Ceremony in April

• May and June

  Warm and ideal shoulder season

• July and August

  Hot; Tobacco Bay at its busiest

• September and October

  Hurricane season; some restaurants cut hours

• November

  Quiet with good value, still pleasant

What's on

• Peppercorn Ceremony April

  The Governor pays a single peppercorn as rent at the Old State House

• Bermuda Day late May

  Island-wide holiday with parade

• St George's Christmas walkabout December

  Festive evening in the old town

Best things to do in St George's

• King's Square

  Free

  The old town's heart: stocks, pillory, Town Hall, and the Town Crier's reenactments.

• St. Peter's Church

  Free

  The oldest Anglican church in the Western Hemisphere, dating to 1612.

• Fort St. Catherine

  $

  The big coastal fort with a museum, cannons, and rampart views over the reefs.

• Unfinished Church

  Free

  Roofless Gothic church on the hill; stone arches open to the sky.

• Tobacco Bay Beach

  Free

  Sheltered town beach with calm water and a beach club; go on no-ship days.

• Tucker House Museum

  $

  18th-century house museum and African Diaspora Heritage Trail stop.

• Old State House

  Free

  Dating to 1619; home of the annual Peppercorn Ceremony each April.

• Lili Bermuda

  $$

  Island perfumery atelier where you can blend a personal fragrance.

Best restaurants in St George's

• Wahoo's Bistro & Patio

  $$$

  The town's best-known restaurant; waterfront patio, book dinner in season.

• White Horse Pub & Restaurant

  $$

  The pub on King's Square; fish chowder and a harbour-view patio for lunch.

• The Wharf

  $$

  Waterfront seafood and sunset; casual and reliable.

• Munchies by the Sea

  $$

  Casual Caribbean and seafood near the water; conch fritters and a cold beer.

• Wong's Golden Dragon

  $$

  The town's Chinese restaurant; a change of pace with takeaway.

• Mama Angie's

  $

  Casual local spot for inexpensive, filling home-style plates at lunch.

• Tobacco Bay Beach Club

  $$

  Beach bar and grill at Tobacco Bay for burgers between swims.

• Sunjammers

  $$

  Small bar and grill in town; a local-feel evening option.

Best coffee in St George's

• Frequency Cafe & Hub

  $

  The town's cafe for coffee, breakfast, and light lunch.

Outdoor things to do in St George's

• Cooper's Island Nature Reserve

  Free

  Boardwalks to empty beaches with the island's clearest water; bring everything.

• Clearwater Beach

  Free

  Calm family beach with shallow water near the airport.

• St. David's Lighthouse

  Free

  1879 lighthouse with views over the east end reefs.

• Gates Fort

  Free

  Small 17th-century fort on Town Cut; free and good for harbour photos.

• Alexandra Battery

  Free

  19th-century battery below the town on the harbour channel.

• Fort George

  Free

  Hilltop fort above town with panoramic views; less visited and free.

Best hotels in St George's

• St. George's Club

  $$$

  Cottage-style resort on Rose Hill; self-catering cottages suit families.

• Aunt Nea's Inn

  $$

  Small historic inn on the water in St George's; intimate and traditional.

• Grotto Bay Beach Resort

  $$$$

  East end full-service resort with its own beach, cave swimming, and dive shop.

• Hamilton Princess & Beach Club

  $$$$

  The Pink Palace; the splurge base for island-wide exploring from Hamilton.

• Royal Palms Hotel

  $$

  Small central Hamilton hotel; good value for a city base.

Is St George's expensive? What a day costs

A day of food, drink, sights and getting around, before the room

What to book ahead

• Lili Bermuda: a few days ahead
• Wahoo's Bistro & Patio: a few days ahead
• Palm Court: a few days ahead
• St. George's Club: weeks ahead
• Aunt Nea's Inn: weeks ahead
• Grotto Bay Beach Resort: weeks ahead
• Hamilton Princess & Beach Club: weeks ahead
• Royal Palms Hotel: weeks ahead

• Wahoo's: book dinner a day ahead in high season
• Lili Bermuda fragrance blending: book ahead in season
• Accommodation for the Peppercorn Ceremony (April): book early

Is St George's safe?

• St George's is quiet and safe; lock scooters and do not leave bags on the beach
• Take care on unlit roads at night walking back from dinner
• Emergency number is 911

St George's travel tips: tourist traps to skip

• Water Street shops keep irregular hours in winter; check before planning a shopping afternoon
• Tobacco Bay is packed when a cruise ship tenders in; go on a no-ship day or before 10am
• One full day covers the town sights well; plan beach or fort time around it

Getting around St George's: public transport and more

• The town is entirely walkable; sights cluster within 15 minutes of King's Square
• Buses connect St George's to Hamilton (45-60 minutes), Fort St Catherine, and St David's
• The seasonal ferry to Hamilton is the fastest and prettiest link west; check the schedule
• Taxis wait at King's Square for Fort St Catherine, Cooper's Island, and Clearwater Beach

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