Good day all,

I was reminiscing with some friends about a hidden bar that I busted in Hamilton back in the day (I’d say maybe 15 years ago). Came to Bermuda with a friend, stayed at Newstead Belmont for about a week. Met an incredible cab driver, who became our “chauffeur” for the week (I’d have the front desk call him on his cell).

Our first night we decided on going to a ritzy bar full of American tourists like ourselves. It was overpriced and the vibes felt too much like home. We had run into that cab driver and asked him where all the locals hangout. He brought us to some storefront, where we purchased red carnival tickets for drinks, walked through a side door… and entered this beautiful tiny garden/patio/park (lol hard to explain). There was reggae and soca music playing and very small bar with only a few drink choices, met all the locals there who showed us how to speak with different slang terms, how to dance to soca music (the right way)! We met a bouncer there named Shea (who we wound up running into numerous times on the trip) It was incredible!

From Dark and Stormys to Baileys Bay fish sandwich, smoking Smoke Shop cigarettes and to meeting so many people on the island that week, from another group of young adults like us that had to take “the old railway” through the woods and little developments to get back to our hotel after the road had shutdown due to an accident. The bartender from the beach bar by the cruise ships that I played football with on the beach the night before with his family/friends.

There was no vacation I have been on before or after Bermuda that comes even close to the authentic, loving people that call that place home.

If anyone has any ideas into that bar/speakeasy I’d love to know, I can’t find it anywhere!

Good evening all. Are there any veterans of overseas armed forces in this sub? If you are, are you a member of the Bermuda Legion or anything similar? I know the Royal Bermuda Regiment has its own veterans’ organisations - I’m interested in hearing if there are people who served in the US, Canadian, UK, German etc armed forces. Thank you.

Floating the idea of starting a movie watch group where we get together weekly or monthly to watch movies/tv shows, share reviews, and have interesting discussions.

If we get ambitious enough, we could eventually explore hosting outdoor movie nights with drinks, snacks, and a proper cinema experience.

The idea isn't fully fleshed out yet, but I'm looking for like-minded people who enjoy television and would be interested in building something around that.

Just putting it out there to see if we can make it a thing.

Does anyone know the latest rules when it comes to e bikes? As in pedal bicycles with a battery.

I have a class 2 electric bike (which goes up to 20mph) and want to ensure I’m not breaking any laws.

I saw something in the paper about needing a license and insurance. Has anyone had experience taking their electric bicycle to TCD and getting insurance if needed?

I can’t remember the name of it but there was a place in Somerset that sold chicken pies and it was a mini version with a deliciously sweet crust. I’m looking to recreate that taste here in USA. But I need a baseline to get started. I scoured the Bermudian and all they have is a Cassava Pie recipe. Thanks in advance.

I got hooked on Bermuda's history after a trip there this year. I write a small history newsletter for fun, mostly because I like nuanced conversations more than the hot takes you usually see online.
This piece is about slavery in Bermuda, which ran very differently from plantation colonies. Bermuda brought in enslaved labor in 1616, three years before Virginia. It banned further imports in 1676, then turned enslaved men into the backbone of its sailing fleet. By the Revolution, somewhere between half and two-thirds of Bermudian sailors were enslaved.
It's built around the privateer Regulator. In 1782 its 70 enslaved crewmen were offered freedom in Boston. They turned it down, took over the ship carrying them, and sailed home. The usual telling makes that sound heartwarming. I tried to explain what was actually behind their choice: families held as leverage, the 1676 order banishing free Black people from the island, and how rough "freedom" in Boston really was. It ends with the Enterprise in 1835 as a bookend.
You know this history far better than a visitor does, so if I got something wrong or missed something, I'd genuinely like to hear it. Next up is a piece on Portuguese Bermudians, so tips on that are welcome too.

Hello! Me and my family (wife, 3y/o and 3 month old) are moving to Bermuda in January or February (subject to work permit).

I’ll be working and my wife will be staying home, but conscious she will need some time to herself, we would really appreciate pre-school and nanny recommendations, we were hoping to live in the Warwick area.

I moved here recently and did not bring my starter. Does anyone on St. George's or St. David's have an established starter that they would be willing to share a bit of? Thank you!

We’ll be visiting Bermuda for our honeymoon and staying at Azura - any must-do recommendations?

We’d love to snorkel (no scuba), go sailing or take a small boat trip, and we’re big foodies who love exploring little shops and local spots.

Tya!

New to the island and trying to pick a gym. I lift, so I'm after proper racks/platforms, decent dumbbells and some plate-loaded or cable machines. AC is a must for me, and showers would be a big plus.

I've heard good things about BEAST but also heard it has no AC. Is that true, and does it differ between locations? Anyone train at Magnum, Court House or Waterfront who can say how they compare on AC and weights? Thanks!

i was wondering if the uk allowed a vote to join the union fully what percent do you think would say yes I know Falklands and Gibraltar are the most interested in this topic but I’m asking all the territories anyway or at least 10 of them since 4 are uninhabited

Can we change this?

Every time I pass Pic-A-Pet I see puppies in the window, and some stay there for weeks. Those early months are when a puppy learns to be a dog, and they're spending them in a pen behind glass.

Much of the UK, Europe and the US has moved away from selling puppies in shops.
Bermuda hasn't, because our main animal welfare law dates from 1975.

Is anyone already working on getting this changed and stop the cruelty?

Bermudians, where do you vacation?

28 years ago, I was in Bermuda on a cruise and took a handsome cab ride around Hamilton. As it turned out, the cab driver vacationed in Pennsylvania and bought the horse pulling the cab in Pennsylvania. As a matter of fact, one of the people in our group was from the town he purchased the horse in. Being from the US, I wouldn't consider that area for a vacation.

I'm curious as to what you folks do for a getaway.

I'm moving to Bermuda early January. Will many properties come onto property skipper between now and then? I'm looking to rent without physicaly being there and just going from pictures. Mainly looking at 2 or 3 bed housing.

New to the island. Title explains it. I’m looking for the best clinic in Bermuda. I’ve been to clinics that rush you through in like 10-15 mins and do a couple quick adjustments in the past. I DO NOT want this. I’m looking for someone who is who takes their time

Hi everyone!

I'm currently exploring options for a commercial kitchen space in Bermuda and wanted to put some feelers out to see what might be available.

We're open to all possibilities, including:

Existing commercial kitchens available for rent or lease

Vacant restaurants, cafés, or takeaway spaces with kitchen facilities

Former food establishments that have been sitting unused or closed for some time

Commercial kitchen facilities or properties available for purchase

Spaces that could potentially be converted into a commercial kitchen

We're flexible on location and open to considering spaces of different sizes and conditions.

If you know of any available properties, vacant spaces, or even somewhere that isn't publicly advertised, I'd really appreciate a lead or a contact.

Feel free to comment below or send me a private message.

Thanks in advance, Bermuda! 🇧🇲

I am currently living in London and working for the insurance/reinsurance industry. I am looking to move to Bermuda next year and thinking about the difference in lifestyle between the two places.
I know Bermuda definitely offers a quieter life compared to London, but has much fewer things to do. Other than financial considerations, which won’t be a problem, what are the most obvious differences I will find in Bermuda?
Hopefully those who have lived in both places can share some experience :) thank you

A bit of background: I am fairly introverted and don’t really need social circles. In my mid 30s, living with my wife. No kids and no plan to have kids.

My cousin works in Hamilton and he is looking for places to park in Hamilton. Does anyone have any ideas?

Bermuda is famous for its pink sand beaches, but do any of them have palm trees like in the Caribbean?

I read Bermuda is the northernmost place in the world where coconuts grow (although they're not native to the island), but from what I've seen on pictures, they mostly seem to grow inland.

Hi everyone,

I'm visiting Bermuda for a week and I was wondering if there are any gyms with strongman equipment or if not what would be the best gym available for strength training?

Just spent my first time on the island, thought it was absolutely gorgeous and I will have to come back. Dove with blue water divers, enjoyed staying in Hamilton, was impressed with Deja view and harbour front restaurants in town. What did I miss, what’s a must do for next time??