Russell’s

Antigua


In the reconstructed officers' quarters of Fort James, one of Antigua's main citadels, bluff-top Russell’s offers drinks and sea-to-table fish with awesome ocean views from its wide verandas. Sunsets can be achingly beautiful and there's live music on some nights, usually Fridays. The menu changes daily depending on the catch; the snapper is rightly famous.


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