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Drink in Georgetown (Guyana)
Drink in Georgetown (Guyana)
The most popular national drink is Caribbean-style dark rum. The two national favorites are El Dorado and X-tra Mature which both offer 5, 10, 12 and 25 year varieties. El Dorado also offers a 15 year old variety which has won the "Best Rum in the World" award since 1999. Mix the cheaper ones with Coke or coconut water if you please. All are quality enough to drink neat or by themselves with the 25 year-olds comparing with high-quality scotch.
Banks is the national beer. It comes in a lager and a stout (Milk Stout). Also available are the lighter Carib (Trinidad and Tobago) and darker Mackisson's. Guinness is brewed locally under license and is a bit sweeter than its Irish counterpart, but just as good. Polar (Venezuelan) and Skol (Brazilian) can be found randomly throughout the country. You can also find Heineken and Corona at posher bars in Georgetown.
Non-alcohol: Malta is a popular sweet soda that is worth a try. Drink only bottled water.
There are small rum shops and bars throughout the city, those of note are:
Buddy's NightClub, Sheriff Street. The nightclub downstairs offers popular Caribbean Music (Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Dub, etc.) with a dance floor open late into the night. The upstairs pool hall is a good place to start the evening, sit on the front porch to checkout the incoming clientèle.
Latino Club,Hatfield St. Despite the name, the club offers more Caribbean-style Music (Dancehall, Soca, Reggae, Dub, etc.) than Latin. A nice little patio outside serves good drinks and has ceiling fans to take cool-down breaks from the hot dance floor inside. Take cabs to and from this location at night as the surrounding areas can be a little sketchy.
Windies Bar. A nice little "sports" themed bar that pays homage to Guyana's national sport - Cricket.
Palm Court. Nice outside dancing and sometimes features live Brazilian Music.
Le Grande Penthouse. located in central Georgetown,this bar and lounge is a popular spot for both locals and tourists,and the bar's vibe is still laid back, just like it was almost 40 years ago.
Jerries. A 24 Hour drinking spot that plays a mixture of music (dancehall, soca, reggae) from nightfall until morning, and then begins serving breakfast. A nice little bar with a large outside seating area that is busy most nights of the week. Regular DJ's also play music but fairly centrally located as well in the Lamaha Newmarket block.
Local Rum Shops, Anywhere. 6am. Located anywhere that you would not find a bar or club. its mostly found in rural areas. you can chill out with a beer or the best in local rum; white rum, brown rum, El Dorado five year up to 25 years old sealed and preserved for your taste buds to enjoy. 100. �
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