Beer and beach bars go together like, well, sea and sand. The Nevis Peak Brewery is expanding that symbiotic relationship by offering its customers a range of fresh brewed-on-premises microbrews. A first on the lovely island of Nevis.

OK, so technically Nevis Peak Brewery Pub & Trattoria may not exactly be a beach bar, but it is located on Pinney’s Beach, the island’s bustling (by Nevis standards) social hub. Its dark wood interior gives the place a kind of tropical-alpine feel. Tables are nicely spaced in the covered interior or outside on the deck. The small but well-appointed bar enhances the upscale pub feel. Staff is friendly and attentive.

The owners (Robert and Silvia) obviously have a clear vision of what they want their establishment to be and, with a hospitality and brewing background in Western Canada and their native Austria, have set about it with meticulous attention to detail. One thing is clear, the decision to brew their own beer isn’t some kind of a gimmick. It’s something Nevis Peak takes seriously. As evidenced by the efforts put into importing and installing the custom brewing equipment, dealing with bemused local authorities and, perhaps most importantly, recruiting a world class brewmaster. 

What will you have?

Beer: This is obviously the main event here, with the focus on a range of beers produced in-house. The taps currently feature a couple of lagers, an IPA, a pilsner, a stout and their popular flagship Monkey Mango ale. They have also just introduced a wheat beer. Some familiar bottled beers are also available… but why bother in a place like this?

Rum/Cocktails: There’s a well stocked bar with a more than decent rum selection, and a creative tropical-flavoured cocktail list, including coconut and rum based martinis. 

Food: The menu is an eclectic one, with entrees such as burgers, Jamaican fish wrap, lasagna, Thai curry, donair (a Canadian favourite!) and schnitzel, a salute to the owners’ homeland. There’s also an impressive pizza menu.

Asides

Though they only opened in January 2024, the brewery has been a success, not only serving cold drafts in their bar, but distributing canned versions to establishments across the island. I managed to sample the pilsner, a larger and the wheat beer, as well as trying my wife’s Monkey Mango.

Reflections… 

I’m all in favour of innovations, especially when they are backed up by a focus on quality. I’m also very much in favour of a cold, well-brewed true Pilsner. A nice alternative to the standard Caribbean bottled beer options. Looking forward to sampling more of their products in the future.

IC 2026