Another Jost Van Dyke Beach Bar Reopens

By: - January 7th, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Another famous beach bar has reopened its doors on Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Irma, the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board announced this week.

Following the reopenings world-famous bars including Foxy’s and the Soggy Dollar Bar, another top destination has relaunched: Ivan’s Stress Free Bar.

The White Bay outpost, led by Ivan Chinnery, is the latest sign of the British Virgin Islands’ recovery.

Right now, the Stress Free Bar is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM.

The kitchen will open for lunch on Jan. 8, with a full moon party planned on Jan. 31.

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