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Bomba's Surfside Shack

Cane Garden Bay, Tortola
284 495 4148
Ranked #1 of 6 nightlife in Tortola
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Bar/ Clubs
Activities: Nightlife, Drinking
Description: Check out this surfside bar and restaurant for its famous Bomba Punch, which packs quite a whallop, and the so-called "herbal" tea.
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Tennessee
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We were in Tortola for the Full Moon. We decided to walk to Bomba's from our hotel. This place is a typical shack: 2x4s, tin and sand floors all decorated with spray paint and old panties. We are down for a good time but have no desire to trip out on any punch. We showed up about 11pm stayed for... More

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Boca Raton, Florida
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012
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If you are looking for upscale and fancy, look somewhere else. But if you want to have fun, dance in the sand, sip on a Bomba punch or drink mushroom tea under a full moon, Bomba Shack is the place to go! A conglomeration of corrugated metal, drift wood, ladies panties and discarded junk, this party place has lots of... More

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St. Thomas
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The Bomba Shack. Yet another BVI bar known for it’s patron’s bad decisions. If you drive by Bomba’s during the day you see some hastily put together shacks on both sides of the road. They used wood and scavenged bits and pieces to put together a precarious few buildings. In one word? Unimpressive. If you look a little closer, you... More

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St. Croix
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2011

Last Full Moon Party of 2011! The music was good, dancing was great "Except mine" all you can drink for $50! Good food available. Partied to the wee hours of the morning. Was a very safe and enjoyable party. More

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Philadelphia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011
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This is a party that has to be seen. Almost impossible to describe in words, just how much fun it is. Definitely, if you get the chance to attend of of the Full Moon parties, do it. Just be sure to take a camera along, to snap a lot of photos of the action, otherwise, you probably won't remember what... More

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brooklyn, ny
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011

Let me start by saying that we always plan our Tortola trips around the full moon party at the Bomba Shack. This party just gets better every time. The place itself is as my husband describes it "shackier than one would imagine" and the bathrooms (a mere toilet in the sand that seems to not have been flushed since the... More

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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2011
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I spent 6/15/11 at the BOMBA shack for the full moon party! What a trip!!! It was a blast and I highly suggest you try to make it on the full moon party.. The shroom tea is just ok but if your there try the BOMBA punch with shrooms inside .. Now that's a drink!!! They are legal there and... More

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Tucson, AZ
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72 reviews 72 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2010

Even if you aren't there on full moon night, go, it's a Tortola classic. The mushroom tea and Bomba Punch are great, and the beers are always ice cold! Take the time to check out the decor, as well as the great view of the surfers and Jost. More

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Orlando, FL
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2009

If you dig the island surf life, like to party, and are craving good, strong rum drinks...go to Bomba's. We always spend the days surfing out front of the shack, earning the many frosty beers and Bomba Punches that start at sunset. This place has great views from the shack and spectacular views from the water. Tried the BBQ once... More

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Avondale Estates, Georgia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
62 helpful votes 62 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2009
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Don't go if you're easily offended. If you're not, definitely go and have a drink. More

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