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Green Parrot
PUB
(
www.greenparrotbar.com
;
Prince George Wharf) Right on the wharf, this lively tropical-
themed pub ropes in cruise shippers with cheap, tasty sandwiches and enough rum to
drown a pirate. There are two other outposts, one overlooking
Nassau Harbour
west of
the Paradise Island entrance bridge, and another in Paradise Island's Hurricane Hole.
East of Downtown
Hammerhead Bar & Grill
BAR
(E Bay St; noon-late) 'Get hammered at Hammerheads' is the oh-so-subtle motto of
this funky little bar, between the two Paradise Island Bridges. A three-hour Happy 'Hour'
starts at 4pm, and there's live music on weekends. Mixed crowds include locals, Spring
Breakers, yachties.
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Bahama Mama
Sure, it's strictly for the tourist crowd, but this icy, coral-
colored mixture of multiple rums, coffee liqueur, pineapple and lemon juices and
grenadine sure does go down easy.
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Goombay Smash
Invented on Abaco's Green Turtle Cay, this Bahamian clas-
sic is a mix of spiced rum, coconut rum, apricot brandy, pineapple juice and or-
ange juice.
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Sky Juice
The favored tipple at Fish Fries across the islands, this stomach-
burning rocket fuel is gin (sometimes rum), coconut water and nutmeg.
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Daiquiri
These smoothie-like blends of fruit, ice and rum are sold at roadside
stands across the island; kids and teetotalers can ask for a virgin.
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Rum Punch
A sweetened blend of rum and lime juice, watered-down versions
of this punch are frequently the beverage on offer at all-you-can-drink cruises
and buffets.
West of Downtown
Arawak Cay
FISH FRY
( ) Weekends at Arawak Cay mean 'Fish Fry' - an island-wide neighborhood party with
food, music and rockin' reggae and Junkanoo music at the various seafood shacks and dai-
quiri bars. The area can get a bit wild later on, but the early evenings here are lively with
all age groups, and the police do keep an eye on things. See also
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