When I was planning our trip to Anguilla I noticed we would be on island during the August full moon. I did a Google search and read about a funky beach bar called Elvis’s that might have a party. I contacted Elvis and received a nice reply from a man named Brett Fetterolf, one of the owners of the bar. He confirmed the “Lunasea Party” would be on for the full moon. We arrived on Friday after a long day in Marigot. We checked into our condo and hit the beach. Then it was time for dinner. After dinner, we headed over to Elvis’s. Sandy Ground is a historic area where salt mining was important to the island economy. During the day one can see the salt pans in the back. On the sea several bars and restaurants line the shoreline. The bay is dotted with sailboats and dinghys. Elvis’s is at the bar end across from Pumphouse. It’s a fun and funky set up with the bar being a real boat. It’s varnished shiny with ample seating. We took a seat and immediately a tall lanky very handsome man came over and introduced himself as Elvis. I nearly jumped out of my stool in delight to meet this island icon. Truly EVERYONE knows Elvis. Later I learned why. Dressed in Rasta colors, he welcomed us to his humble bar and set us up with some potent rum punches. Between serving customers and talking on his cell he entertained us with his life story. Elvis has worked all over the island including at the famous Cuisinart Resort. He and Brett partnered up to open this bar. They offer food and drink and are open 6 days a week closing on Tue. for rest. There are chairs in the sand as well as a new upper VIP deck we visited later. He serves snacks as well. During the night Elvis gave us an “Elvis” button, a CD of the band that played that night (the name escapes me and the CD is at my other house) as well as several cocktails. As the night progressed we met SO many wonderful people that came over to introduce themselves. At one point I realized I had been sitting for 2 hours and needed to unglue myself from the stool. I asked where the loo was and was given a large cooking spoon with a key attached. It’s funky touches like this that make elvis’s great. The band played a lively set of Caribbean funk until the power went out. Whilst Brett fixed the problem Maggie and I walked down the beach to Johnno’s another spot, to hear I think it was the Musical Brothers play. There was a cover charge and no one was inside but the place was packed on the outside. We danced a bit and then went to the BBQ next door to watch Michael Phelps make gold AGAIN. The place was going berserk during his heat. Clearly Anguilla loves USA gold for Michael. We headed back to hear the band continue a set. By 12:30 we were tired. We had been up since 7 Am and had shopped all day in Marigot (French St. Martin) so were knackered. It was time to drive back. We went back to Elvis’s before we left Anguilla. I truly fell in love with this man. He is the sweetest kindest man. He promised to come visit us in Bonaire but we have not heard from him. That’s ok, I know where to find him. He has a blog and a Facebook so check out Elvis’s. Brett and Elvis will warmly welcome you again and again.
View from Elvis's VIP Lounge
