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Nassau, Bahamas

Bon Vivants

Price≈$17
Dress CodeSmart Casual
ServiceUpscale Casual
NoiseConversational
CapacitySmall
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Bon Vivants is a French term given to those who truly enjoy the heady pleasures of life, so therefore makes a very fitting moniker for this debonair Nassau drinkery. After opening its doors in 2019, the vintage-vibed space soon positioned itself at the vanguard of the region's drinking landscape through a strong focus on mixology, quality ingredients and historical inspiration. The bar itself is often referred to (most frequently by the bar's founders themselves) as the first true craft cocktail bar in The Bahamas, with the drinks menu and décor to back it up under the watchful eye of managing director and co-founder Kyle Jones.Inside, the space is awash with eye-catching patterns, vibrant colours and gold-accented vintage touches, from the tropical-printed wallpaper to the palm-frond lamps. But it's in the glass (flamingo or tiki-shaped) where the real magic happens. Come during the day for espresso-based drinks, light bites or a cup of the bar's signature hot chocolate made with fresh Bootleg Chocolate ganache. Visit in the evening to work your way through a cocktail list that draws inspiration from Bahamian culture as well as the adventurous lifestyle of writer Ernest...

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Bon Vivants bar in Nassau, Bahamas
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Bon Vivants is a French term given to those who truly enjoy the heady pleasures of life, so therefore makes a very fitting moniker for this debonair Nassau drinkery. After opening its doors in 2019, the vintage-vibed space soon positioned itself at the vanguard of the region's drinking landscape through a strong focus on mixology, quality ingredients and historical inspiration. The bar itself is often referred to (most frequently by the bar's founders themselves) as the first true craft cocktail bar in The Bahamas, with the drinks menu and décor to back it up under the watchful eye of managing director and co-founder Kyle Jones.Inside, the space is awash with eye-catching patterns, vibrant colours and gold-accented vintage touches, from the tropical-printed wallpaper to the palm-frond lamps.

But it's in the glass (flamingo or tiki-shaped) where the real magic happens. Come during the day for espresso-based drinks, light bites or a cup of the bar's signature hot chocolate made with fresh Bootleg Chocolate ganache. Visit in the evening to work your way through a cocktail list that draws inspiration from Bahamian culture as well as the adventurous lifestyle of writer Ernest...

Signature Pours
Mrs BrightsideThe Guv’Nah
At a Glance
Vibe
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Intimate
  • Trendy
  • Classic
Best For
  • After Work
  • Date Night
  • Casual Hangout
  • Special Occasion
  • Group Outing
Experience
  • Standalone
  • Design Destination
  • Historic Building
Format
  • Seated Bar
  • Lounge Seating
Drink Program
  • Classic Cocktails
  • Craft Cocktails
  • Low Abv
  • Zero Proof
  • Punch
  • Rum
  • Gin
  • Whiskey
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Noise LevelConversational
CapacitySmall
Service StyleUpscale Casual

A chic, vibrant, and elegant space that shifts from calm café energy by day to a speakeasy-style cocktail bar at night, with a polished upmarket feel.

Signature Pours
Mrs BrightsideThe Guv’Nah