St George’s Parish is Bermuda’s easternmost district. It encompasses the historic town of St George, the rich enclave of Tucker’s Town, St David’s Island, and the airport.
Attractions and Activities
The parish is home to a wealth of attractions, many of them connected to the area’s rich history:
- Alexandra Battery – fort
- Bermuda National Trust Museum – includes an exhibition exploring Bermuda’s role in the American Civil War
- Bermuda Perfumery – perfume exhibition and sales, on Queen Street in the centre of the Town of St George
- Bermudian Heritage Museum – explores the history of black Bermudians, located at the intersection of Water Street and York Street in the Town of St George
- Carter House – 17th century stone house, good example of early Bermudian architecture
- Clearwater Beach – beach and park on St David’s Island
- Deliverance – replica of the Deliverance
- Fort St Catherine – impressive fort and museum
- Mid Ocean Club – exclusive golf club
- Nonsuch Island – nature reserve (restricted access)
- Old Rectory – great example of early Bermudian architecture
- Old State House – the oldest building in Bermuda, site of the annual Peppercorn Ceremony
- St George’s Golf Club – closed July 2008
- St George’s Historical Society Museum – museum exploring early Bermudian life, on Featherbed Alley in the Town of St George
- St Peter’s Church – historic church
- Tobacco Bay – great beach for snorkelling
- Tucker’s Point Golf Club – golf course
- Tucker House Museum – explores life in old Bermuda
- Unfinished Church – exactly as it says on the tin
- World Heritage Centre – 19th century building restored by the St George’s Foundation, houses several exhibits, located at Penno’s Wharf in the Town of St George
Restaurants and Bars
The list was last updated on Friday 29th of November 2019.
| Name | Address | Cuisine | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbeard's Hideout | 5 Coot Pond Road St George's Parish | Seafood, Pub | $$ | Beach bar overlooking Achilles Bay. Close to Fort St Catherine and Tobacco Bay. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Griffin's Restaurant | St George's Club St George's Parish | Pub, American, Italian | $$$ | Casual restaurant at the St George’s Club. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Sul Verde | Rosewood Bermuda Hamilton Parish | Italian | $$ | Italian restaurant at Rosewood Bermuda. Located in the clubhouse of Tucker’s Point Golf Club. Terrace offers views of Castle Harbour and the golf course. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Tempest Bistro | 22 Water Street St George, St George's Parish | French | $$$ | Offers French home-style food. Located in the old Carriage House Museum. Run by the same team as Mad Hatters. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Temptations | 31 York Street St George, St George's Parish | Cafe | $ | Local cafe offering breakfast, sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Reasonable prices. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| The Wharf | 14 Water Street St George, St George's Parish | Seafood, International, Japanese | $$ | Waterfront restaurant with beautiful views of St George’s Harbour. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| Wahoo's | 36 Water Street St George, St George's Parish | Seafood | $$ | Waterside seafood restaurant in the historic town of St George. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
| White Horse | 8 Kings Square St George, St George's Parish | Pub | $$ | Waterside pub in the historic town of St George. [Facebook] [Trip Advisor] |
Transport – Ferries, Buses
On weekdays throughout the year a ferry service operates between the Town of St George and Hamilton. It caters to workers travelling to the capital and leaves at 7.40 am, arriving in Hamilton at 8.20 am. The return ferry departs from Hamilton at 5.20 pm, arriving at the Town of St George at 6 pm.
Between mid-April and mid-November a ferry aimed at visitors, sails several times each weekday between Hamilton, Royal Naval Dockyard, and the Town of St George.
Buses 1, 3, 10, and 11 run between Hamilton and the Town of St George. Each route is different but all stop at LF Wade International Airport (airline passengers note suitcases and large items of luggage not allowed on buses).
Bus 6 transports passengers between the Town of St George and St David’s.
