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Sunsetbeachbar #288969
09/24/2022 08:25 AM
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Is it true sunset beach bar has closed πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288970
09/24/2022 08:35 AM
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Not that I'm aware of. Where did you hear this?

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288971
09/24/2022 08:36 AM
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Curious as to why you think it is closed...

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288978
09/24/2022 11:38 AM
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kinda hard to close a GOLD mine

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288979
09/24/2022 11:49 AM
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If you are referring to the one on Maho it is open.

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288982
09/24/2022 12:04 PM
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The restaurant at GCBC may be closed for holiday? Similar name.

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288986
09/24/2022 02:08 PM
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Sunset Cafe?

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288987
09/24/2022 02:11 PM
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The webcam is working, so I assume that Sunset Beach Bar is open.

Sunset Cafe is at GCBC and I think they were closing for a few days for annual vacation, but I think it is either back open, or open again soon.


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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288989
09/24/2022 02:25 PM
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As of the day we left, Sunday, Sunset Cafe at GCBC closes at 4:00 PM, but is open for breakfast and lunch. I believe the bar is pen until 8.

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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #288993
09/24/2022 04:50 PM
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You may be thinking of Driftwood boat bar at the other end of Maho Beach.
It has been closed since Fiona went past.
They had some damage even though they took down the roof tarp and boarded up the bar. They are affecting repairs and will reopen.

Drphilsxm

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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Dr Phil SXM] #288995
09/24/2022 05:19 PM
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OK, thanks for the info.


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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Dr Phil SXM] #288997
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Nothing better than "eyes on" updates. Thanks Dr Phil SXM

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Dr Phil SXM] #288998
09/24/2022 06:44 PM
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Exactly my thoughts. On Driftwood vs Sunset. Read Driftwood closed…… view sunset webcam 2 x a day πŸ‘

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Dr Phil SXM] #289002
09/25/2022 07:41 AM
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Good to know they were proactive!! We love that lil place!!! Hands down IMHO, best beach bar on the island!

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Sand Gravity, got to love it!
Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289004
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I appreciate it if someone can put up website for sunset beach bar thank you

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289005
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Originally Posted by Richie
I appreciate it if someone can put up website for sunset beach bar thank you

LINK


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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289026
09/25/2022 02:06 PM
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Doesn’t seem to be working for me anybody else

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289027
09/25/2022 02:56 PM
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Web site works for me but not the web cam.

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289028
09/25/2022 03:05 PM
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Web cam not working for me also. It will come back, sooner or later.

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Whale Tail] #289041
09/26/2022 08:11 AM
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Still out of order @ 8:10am

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: jollymonsrv] #289042
09/26/2022 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jollymonsrv
Still out of order @ 8:10am


Yes it is. Still waiting

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: jollymonsrv] #289061
09/26/2022 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jollymonsrv
Still out of order @ 8:10am

Working as of 16:19 EDT - and beach is about 50/50 rocks/sand.

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: CYOWDave] #289063
09/26/2022 04:26 PM
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Yup....decent amount of sand returned

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: boucharda] #289065
09/26/2022 04:32 PM
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I noticed that as well. Before, rocks were exposed all the way to Driftwood. Now, beach is coming back. Funny how that works.

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289068
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Sept 20 to Sept 26. 6 days. Maho Beach.
Storms with a strong south swell take the sand.
After the storms, the usual swell returns with the sand

😎
Drphilsxm.

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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Dr Phil SXM] #289073
09/26/2022 05:59 PM
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Amen. Cam came back on early afternoon today πŸ‘

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289211
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Just a quick update on the Driftwood Boat Bar on the west end of Maho Beach, they are back to business as usual this weekend serving their rum punches and pizza πŸ•πŸ•

Drphilsxm

Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Dr Phil SXM] #289212
10/02/2022 07:59 PM
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Thanks for the update.


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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Dr Phil SXM] #289217
10/03/2022 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Phil SXM
Just a quick update on the Driftwood Boat Bar on the west end of Maho Beach, they are back to business as usual this weekend serving their rum punches and pizza πŸ•πŸ•

Drphilsxm


Excellent news! It’s our first stop.

Soon come wink


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Re: Sunsetbeachbar [Re: Richie] #289218
10/03/2022 04:29 PM
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I always defer to SSBB but I will definitely put it on my to go list for January


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