Visit This Gustavia Gem :: Le Select
Le Select is a gem in Gustavia that became famous without intending to do so. A bar that is loved by both sailors and tourists alike, this is the place that St Barts villa owner Jimmy Buffet sings about in his ever popular song, "Cheeseburger in Paradise." From the outside, it doesn’t look like it has much appeal; however, saunter in a steamy evening when the sailors are in town for a boatload of fun (no pun intended!)
Holding the title of the oldest bar in town, it sits at the center of town, and is one of the few places in Gustavia that you do not need to make reservations. Grab a burger and a beer and seat yourself. Because of its location and its laid-back atmosphere, this is one of my favorite places to sit and people watch; by the way, between you and me, the Marius Special (double bacon cheeseburger) is delicious!
As the darkness falls, this bar usually rocks out with live music and many tend to gravitate here just to relax and socialize. A lot of fun, Le Select is a Gustavia gem that shouldn’t be missed!
Debbie and I enjoyed a great day at the beaches with our friends from Colorado. We stayed at Scott and Nancy Smiths home in St. Marten’s for a week with Tony and Maureen Scopel and took a boat over to St. Bart’s. We went and had lunch at Le Select and enjoyed it so much, the people watching was great, but the most enjoyable time was spending a couple of hours visting with Marius, what a gracious man. Made our stay with him and his local friends the highlight of our entire week. Marius, we love you and all the history and storys of our beloved Jimmy Buffet, how lucky we are to call you are friend. Ron