Dutch Blonde – Beach Bar & Pancake House in Philipsburg
Best Beach Bars in St. Maarten 2026 – We Are SXM – Tourist Info Center
“Located on the lively Boardwalk, this Beach Bar brings a playful vibe with craft beers, tasty bites, and their famous Dutch pancakes right by the Caribbean Sea.”
This fresh-air beach bar is more of a beer garden, with its greenery and pops of Dutch orange. Poised on the second level of an iconic windmill, the breeze and views of Great Bay will take your breath away.
Be sure to stay and watch the sunsets. Enjoy refreshments and fabulous food from the upper deck or right on the beach chairs. Try their own locally brewed beers, such as the first award-winning beer brewed in Sint Maarten, the “Dutch Blonde”, or extraordinary cocktails such as the “Naughty Blonde”.
Their kitchen is the only one in SXM serving authentic Dutch pancakes, poffertjes, and waffles—a must-try for visitors to the Dutch West Indies.
Delicious burgers, nachos, sandwiches, and their bestselling tacos round off the menu.
This informal beer garden has a swing for photos, four locally brewed beers to try, and games to make for a memorable night. For groups, it also offers the first escape rooms in the Caribbean. You can choose from 4 different escape rooms and see if you can make your way out. All of the above make this one of the best open-air drinking venues and event centers on the boardwalk.
Check out their Friday night Karaoke night or join a Wednesday afternoon volleyball session in front of the bar.
Read more about the local beers from Caribbean Brewing Company, or visit them for a brewery tour.
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Group events for business or leisure:
With 4 fun escape rooms, a large bar, and a kitchen, this is the perfect spot for a company event, bachelor party, or get-together with a group of friends.
Wine & Cheese Tour
Savor the perfect pairing with their Wine & Cheese Experience—ideal for corporate events, large groups, and team-building moments. Guests enjoy a curated selection of fine wines and artisanal cheeses in a relaxed, social setting designed to bring people together through flavor, conversation, and discovery. A delicious way to connect, unwind, and experience SXM in style. 🥂
You can make a reservation or inquire about prices and dates by emailing tours@dutchblondeexperiences.com / call at +1 (721) 543-3314.
Dutch Blonde Beach Bar | Philipsburg, SXM, easy overview:
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This bar always gives you a welcoming feel with the always smiling jasper and the team.
And with Abi and Sunil around to share stories about the beer brewery you have lots of passion around. My favorite of the beers is the San Martin and the Pirates IPA, but definitely also try the others. Ooh, and if you visit plan to visit once during the day for some amazing pancakes and come back for their Friday night karoake, you can thank me later ;)
What a fun place this is, Jasper, Abi, and the girls are very friendly and the vibe in the bar is just great!
A superb place to meet and greet with lots of the locals. We had tried the burger and the chicken sandwich, both were a great buy. Furthermore, the beers are tasty and the Jenga created some extra fun!
Can definitely recommend this place.
I absolutely loved the atmosphere of this restaurant! We had a great view of the beach. Fantastic views, great vibes, and tasty beverages- both beer and mixed drinks were refreshing. Definitely would go back.
A wonderful place with wonderful people, very neat cleaning everywhere, impeccable service, and greenery! Make sure to watch the sunset and enjoy their own brewed beers. What a great place to enjoy on a beach. I highly recommend it. It is an ideal place to spend your holiday!