Any Bars not to be missed in Fort-de-France?

[TTEllis]

Anyone familiar with any bars in downtown Fort-de-France they could recommend. I'm trying to plan another cruise back to this destination, going to try something different than an island tour. Really wanted to go downtown last fall and bar hop but we didn't have time, I'm not missing it this time. Thanks Todd

[PORT ROYAL]

On 8/17/2019 at 3:22 PM, TTEllis said:

Anyone familiar with any bars in downtown Fort-de-France they could recommend. I'm trying to plan another cruise back to this destination, going to try something different than an island tour. Really wanted to go downtown last fall and bar hop but we didn't have time, I'm not missing it this time. Thanks Todd

 

Fort de France

Like Le Cloud, a funky place with a roof terrace, but shuts after lunch.  But still have a soft spot for Lili's beach bar, although not in town, it's a short taxi ride away. It has a great selection of Rhums at all price points, with a bar food standard well above what one would expect for a beach bar.  Very popular with discerning locals, and generous with pours.

[TTEllis]

Thanks for the suggestions PORT ROYAL, Lili's sounds right up my alley. 

[PORT ROYAL]

If of interest to CC people visiting Martinique.

There's a new Drinks store in Fort de France, being The House of Rhums, just a few minutes walk from the cruise terminal.  They also sell Wine and Beer and have daily tastings with nibbles.

https://m.facebook.com/HOUSEOFRHUMS/

 

 

 

[TTEllis]

Sounds wonderful PORT ROYAL thank you for the new info on The House of Rhums, that's a total must see and experience. 

Hope all is well and your staying healthy Todd

[drafterdw]

On 9/4/2019 at 5:27 PM, PORT ROYAL said:

 

Fort de France

Like Le Cloud, a funky place with a roof terrace, but shuts after lunch.  But still have a soft spot for Lili's beach bar, although not in town, it's a short taxi ride away. It has a great selection of Rhums at all price points, with a bar food standard well above what one would expect for a beach bar.  Very popular with discerning locals, and generous with pours.

Do I need Euros? if don't take US how about credit cards

[PORT ROYAL]

1 hour ago, drafterdw said:

Do I need Euros? if don't take US how about credit cards

 

Euros are preferable.  

Bars will take Cards, but they'll fix the rate of exchange in their favour.  

Best to use a First Class Bank in Fort de France for currency transactions.  

Plenty in the town, or buy before you depart your place of residence.  

The ship could serve you a 15% skim.

 

[drafterdw]

On 12/29/2019 at 6:35 PM, PORT ROYAL said:

 

Euros are preferable.  

Bars will take Cards, but they'll fix the rate of exchange in their favour.  

Best to use a First Class Bank in Fort de France for currency transactions.  

Plenty in the town, or buy before you depart your place of residence.  

The ship could serve you a 15% skim.

 

Exchanging at home does not make sense for small amount I will need for this one place. I don't understand how they adjust on a credit card. I have a credit card I have used all over Europe and the exchange is what it is on the date I made the charge....I have had them adjust in their favor with cash which is why I usually use a card.