William Thornton

British Virgin Islands


The original Willy T's was destroyed in Hurricane Irma. Version 2.0 of this floating bar is bigger and cleaner, though just as rowdy. Conch fritters and barbecue ribs are merely side dishes for all the booze. Body shots are de rigueur, and many a patron has been known to jump off the deck nude after a few too many.

It's moored at Great Harbour, Peter Island.


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