Henry VIII Restaurant and Bar

This Tudor temple attracts pilgrims from all over Bermuda, but is particularly convenient for those staying nearby hotels such as The Reefs or the Fairmont Southampton. Its namesake beheaded his wives but the management would prefer it if Henry’s knives are used for your food. The restaurant’s oak tables and panelling, brass fittings and fixtures help create a period atmosphere. ‘Wenches’ in medieval garb wait on your needs and complete the effect (smart casual is fine for you!).

Begin your feast with a Hampton Court Crepe (thin crepe filled with creamed seafood) or try the Scottish Smoked Salmon (served with chopped onion, capers, chopped egg and creamed horseradish). Carnivorous diners will love entrees such as Steak and Kidney Pie (beef and kidney stewed in Guinness with potatoes, carrots and herb seasoning) while devotees of the sea may wish to try Seafood Newburg (gulf shrimp, sea scallop, mushrooms, snow crab and lobster meat, simmered in a creamy sherry sauce and served with rice). Entertainment while you dine is provided most nights.

The restaurant also hosts one of Bermuda’s most popular Sunday and reasonably priced brunches. The menu features salads, appetisers (smoked salmon, shrimps, peppered mackerel etc.), cold meats, carved meats, hot foods (curry, steak and kidney pie, poached fish, roasted potatoes etc.), desserts and tea or coffee.

Henry VIII also has an extremely popular bar serving a variety of English ales. Nightly entertainment starts around 21.30 and goes on until 01:00. Sunday nights are extremely popular with the expatriates working in the hospitality industry. It’s frequently packed with crowds spilling onto the outdoor terrace.

Reader Reviews and Additional Information

thomas :

My wife and I had a very wonderful dinner experience here. The place was very relaxed and anyone seems to be welcome here. The food was great and the service efficient. We would definitely dine here again on our next visit to Bermuda.

Robert Hall :

Nice place, average food, not a bad atmosphere but I must say, the entertainment was FANTASTIC! This guy Dave Bootle was playing and he could really work a crowd! He had people clapping and singing along all night! There were guest singers coming up on the stage and the most amazing thing of all was Dave never took a break all night long! I think he started around 9:30 and never left the stage (not even for a bathroom break) until 1 o'clock in the morning! Outstanding! I would go back just for the entertainment!
Keep up the good work, Dave! We'll be back!
Thanks!

Allen Freeman :

Recently visited this place after a very long absence of some 9 years. I sincerely wish I hadn't bothered. Food wasn't that great, service was shoddy and the manageress, Jane, seemed more happy to take our money rather than take on board our concerns. It'll be more than 9 years before I visit again. Overall, 3/10,and I'm being generous!

Nathaniel Butterfield :

Sad to see a nice place go so far downhill but when the lemon slice on your plate is dried out and the lime slices in your drink are turning brown it is clear that neither kitchen or bar give a damn anymore.

Linda :

Henery VIII is the best place on the island. A lot of nice people there and the food is outstanding. Not to mention the entertainment; Dave Bootle makes it a really fun evening.

Michael Jones :

Unimpressed. A real let down. Over priced food, waitresses showing no enthusiasm, and entertainment in evening was poor.

Larry :

Henry's real fine dining. Will be back in Sept. Sorry to here about the fire, hope the reno will be quick. My favorite meal, smoked scottish salmon, for starters, and the seafood feast. Hope Dave will be back in action. See ya!

earl :

The restaurant had good atmosphere but wasn't really family and child friendly. It's much more suited towards couples.

gh :

There's a $25 minimum charge per person at dinner at this restaurant, but you'd be pretty hard pressed not to reach this unless you just had a starter. Quite expensive but usually some sort of entertainment in the evening (musician/comedian).