Late summer and early autumn (August through October) are the quietest months of the year in Governor’s Harbour. Many local restaurants and businesses take the opportunity to close for annual vacations or operate on reduced hours. If you’re one of the adventurous travellers who enjoys having beautiful pink sand beaches almost entirely to yourself, this guide will help you plan your stay by listing the seasonal opening and closing dates for restaurants, grocery stores, cafés, and other essential services in Governor’s Harbour.
Please note: During the summer months, businesses may occasionally need to close at short notice due to weather conditions, we recommend checking their Google Maps listing, social media pages, or calling ahead to confirm current hours before visiting.
Seasonal status: 🟢 Open regular hours | 🟡 Open with limited hours | 🔴 Seasonal closure
🍽️ Restaurants
🟢 Squires Village Coffee and Gift Shop – Open for the season. Tel: 242 812-0682
Open Mon – Fri 8.30am – 3pm, Sat 8.30am – 1pm.
Closed on Sundays and on Saturday 15 August.
🟢 1648 An Island Restaurant – Open for the season. Tel 242 332 3777
🟢 Cupid’s Bites on the Cay – Open for the season. Tel 242 824 2483
🟢 La Bougainvillea – Open for the season. Tel 242 813 7436
🔴 Bacchus Fine Foods – Closed from 14 August. Reopens mid November. Tel 242 332 3111
🔴 Tippy’s Restaurant – Closed from mid August. Reopens mid November. Tel 242 332 3331
🔴 The Buccaneer Club – Closed from 1 September. Reopens mid November. Tel 242 332 2000
🐟 Fish Fry Friday
🔴 Last Friday, 28 August 2026. Opening again Friday 27 November 2026.
🛒 Grocery Stores
🟢 Eleuthera Markets – open regular hours.
🟢 Eleuthera Supply – open regular hours.
🔴 Island Farm – Closed from 1 September. Reopens mid November.
🍺 Liquor Stores
🟢 Bristol Wine and Spirits – open regular hours. 242 601 9305
🟢 Jimmy’s Liquor Store – open regular hours. 242 335 2101
🟢 700 Wines & Spirits – open regular hours.
Last updated: 24 July 2026. This information is provided to the best of our knowledge. Opening dates and hours may change. If you’re planning to dine at a particular restaurant, we recommend calling ahead to confirm current hours.
