Dimple's Bar & Lounge
The Bottom's all-in-one hangout for BBQ, drinks, and easy Saban vibes
Why Go
On an island where nightlife is more about running into your neighbors than lining up behind velvet ropes, Dimple's is the closest thing The Bottom has to a proper night out — a bar, lounge, and grill rolled into one that pulls in locals, students, and the occasional wide-eyed diver looking for a cold drink and a plate of something hot off the barbecue.
The Experience
Dimple's sits right in the heart of The Bottom, Saba's tiny capital tucked into a volcanic bowl below Mt. Scenery. Step inside and it feels less like a bar you're visiting and more like a living room the whole village happens to share — mismatched lounge seating, a well-worn bar top, music that swings from soca and reggae to whatever the crowd is feeling, and the smell of grill smoke drifting from the kitchen. Weeknights lean quiet and conversational, while weekends turn into the closest thing this side of the island has to a party, with med-school students and locals mingling until the lights come up. Don't come expecting a polished cocktail program or a mixology moment; come for the fact that a stranger will strike up a conversation before your first drink is gone.
What to Try
Order the barbecue — it's the menu's headline act and the reason regulars keep coming back, usually a mix of grilled chicken, ribs, or whatever the kitchen has fired up that night, served with rice, peas, and plantain. Pair it with a cold Carib or Heineken (the island's default beers) or a rum punch if you want to lean into the Caribbean of it all. If a party or karaoke-style night is on, stick around: Dimple's is one of the few spots in The Bottom where the evening actually stretches past 10 p.m.
Insider Tip
Nights on Saba are unpredictable — Dimple's really comes alive when there's an event, a birthday, or a med-school crowd in town, and can feel sleepy on a random Tuesday. Ask around at your cottage or at the harbor earlier in the day whether "anything's happening at Dimple's" tonight; locals always know, and showing up on the right night is the difference between a quiet beer and a proper Saban lime.
The Practical Stuff
Located in the center of The Bottom (JQG2+P4W), a short walk from the main square and easily reachable by taxi from Windwardside (about a 10–15 minute drive along The Road). Cash in US dollars is king on Saba, though some places take cards — bring bills just in case. Hours are informal and skew later on weekends; call ahead (roughly +599 416-2268) if you want to confirm the kitchen is open. Dress is casual island — a t-shirt and shorts are perfectly fine.
Pair It With
- Amonhana Guide — Grab a relaxed dinner at this nearby restaurant in The Bottom before heading to Dimple's for after-dinner drinks and whatever crowd rolls in.
- Angelina's Saba By OwAiChie — Start the evening with Angelina's home-style Saban cooking, then walk over to Dimple's to keep the night going with a beer and some music.
- Barney's Ground Guide — Burn off the BBQ the next morning with a hike or activity at this nearby outdoor spot — a very Saban way to balance out a late night.
