Southwind
Great Bay, St. Thomas
Bar in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands (US)
Book with PearlWhy go
Southwind works for an easy, casual daytime stop in St. Thomas, especially if convenience and resort polish matter more than a chef-driven or cocktail-destination experience. The case is weaker for late-night plans or travelers who want a venue with documented awards, named signatures, or a clearly defined cuisine angle.
About Southwind
Southwind in St. Thomas is best understood through the practical details that: it is a casual venue, priced at $15 per person, open daily from 7 AM to 2 PM. Those hours make it a daytime option rather than a late-night plan.
Because the confirmed record is limited, keep expectations direct. The details cover the price, hours, dress code, St. Thomas location, but not a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, drinks program, awards history, or detailed service style. Use Southwind when those basics fit your plans.
A casual daytime option
Southwind’s schedule is simple: it opens every day from 7 AM to 2 PM. That makes it easier to place into a morning or early-afternoon itinerary than an evening one. The casual dress code also means there is no need to plan around formal attire.
For a first visit, keep the decision practical. If the $15-per-person price point and daytime hours work for your group, Southwind may be a convenient St. Thomas choice. If you need a more specific dining style, bar program, or special-occasion format, scan Our full St. Thomas restaurants guide first. If the plan is more drink-led, use Our full St. Thomas bars guide before choosing where to go.
Who should choose it
Southwind makes sense for travelers who want a casual St. Thomas stop during its posted daytime hours. It is also a reasonable fit for anyone prioritizing a $15-per-person price and simple planning over a venue with a heavily documented culinary identity.
The tradeoff is specificity. A stronger case can be made for venues when the food, beverage, chef, or awards picture is clearly documented. Here, the confirmed details are limited to price, hours, dress code, location in St. Thomas. For broader trip planning, pair this decision with Our full St. Thomas hotels guide.
If Southwind is not the right fit, compare it with other dining in St. Thomas based on the occasion you want: a casual daytime stop, a more defined meal, or a drinks-led outing. The details make Southwind easiest to evaluate as a simple daytime option rather than a venue to build a full evening around.
Planning details
- Location
- 6900 Great Bay, Nazareth, St Thomas 00802 (lobby)
Venue details
Ambiance
Relaxed and bohemian, with a casual resort atmosphere that feels polished but low-key.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Planning details
Location
6900 Great Bay, Nazareth, St Thomas 00802 (lobby) · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub, Notable alternative
- Gladys' Café, Notable alternative
- Johnny's Beach Bar, Notable alternative
- Clubhouse Bar, Notable alternative
- The Martel Lounge, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Southwind compares in the St. Thomas bar set
Southwind is the practical pick only when the Great Bay location is already part of the plan. St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub is a better fit for readers who want a brewpub-style stop with clearer category expectations, while Gladys' Café is the stronger cross-shop for a more established café-bar feel.
For ambiance-led drinking, Johnny's Beach Bar is the more obvious choice if the evening calls for a beach-bar profile rather than a lobby-adjacent stop. Clubhouse Bar is the safer comparison for a casual, easygoing bar plan, assuming the location works for the night.
If the brief is a more polished lounge experience, compare Southwind with The Martel Lounge before committing. Southwind wins on convenience when nearby; the peers are easier to recommend when the venue itself needs to define the evening.
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Compare Southwind
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Southwind | St. Thomas | No published awards |
| St John Brewers - Tap Room Brewpub | Cruz Bay | No published awards |
| Gladys' Café | Charlotte Amalie | No published awards |
| Johnny’s Beach Bar | Tortola | No published awards |
| Clubhouse Bar | Tortola | No published awards |
| The Martel Lounge | Christiansted | No published awards |
How Southwind St. Thomas compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Southwind?
Go during its posted daytime hours. Southwind is open daily from 7 AM to 2 PM, so it fits morning and early-afternoon plans better than late-night ones.
Is the food good at Southwind?
What is confirmed is that Southwind is in St. Thomas, costs $15 per person, has a casual dress code, is open daily from 7 AM to 2 PM.
Is Southwind good for a date?
It can work for a low-key daytime date if the casual dress code, $15-per-person price, 7 AM to 2 PM hours suit your plans. For a more formal evening date, consider another St. Thomas venue.
Does Southwind have happy hour deals?
The confirmed hours are 7 AM to 2 PM daily, so plan around Southwind as a daytime venue.
Do I need a reservation at Southwind?
The confirmed planning details are the St. Thomas location, $15-per-person price, casual dress code, daily 7 AM to 2 PM hours.
