Nineteen years on South Friars Bay. Reborn at Cockleshell Bay.
Founded in 2007 on South Friars Bay, The Godfather Beach Bar built its reputation as a home for live Afro-Caribbean music, ice-cold drinks under the palms, and a laid-back, authentically local atmosphere that drew residents, expats, and visitors alike.
When government-led tourism development required bar operators to vacate South Friars Bay in 2026, we had a choice: close, or build again. We chose to build.
Today, The Godfather rises at Cockleshell Bay — one of St. Kitts’ most visited beaches. A larger stretch of sand. More visitor traffic. Dramatic sunsets across The Narrows toward Nevis. And the same commitment to live music, cold drinks, and genuine island hospitality that built our name over nearly two decades.
Founder & Owner
“We didn’t close. We relocated. Everything people loved about this place is coming with us. If anything, we’re building on it.”
— John Francis, Founder & Owner
Cockleshell Bay is one of St. Kitts’ most visited beaches, on the southeastern peninsula: a larger stretch of sand, and dramatic sunsets across The Narrows toward Nevis.
Reopening Saturday, October 24, 2026 at Cockleshell Bay. No entry fee, no dress code, no rush.
