East End Holiday Guide
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Celebrate<br />
Christmas<br />
in the<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>End</strong><br />
St. George's, Bermuda<br />
November & December 2016<br />
destinationstgeorges.com/christmas
some pictures in this guide have been<br />
provided by Bernews and Royal Gazette
Special Festive Events<br />
Thanksgiving<br />
Thursday, November 24<br />
Thanksgiving Dinner, 6pm onwards.<br />
Skip all the cooking! Make your reservations today and enjoy a classic Thanksgiving<br />
Dinner with your family and friends. Griffin's at St. George's Club and Wahoo's<br />
Bistro on Water Street are both offering Thanksgiving dinner specials alongside<br />
their a la carte menus.<br />
Lighting of the Towne and the<br />
Opening of St. George Skates<br />
Saturday, November 26<br />
Somers Garden<br />
Our 2016 <strong>Holiday</strong> Season highlight is St. George Skates! An ice skating rink will open<br />
at Somers Gardens on 26 November with special feature performances by former<br />
Olympic skaters Tiffany Scott and Philip Dulebohn at 2 pm, 5 pm, and 7.30 pm. (The<br />
rink opens to the public on 27 November. sgs.planningfactory.bm)<br />
King Square, 6.30 to 8.30 pm<br />
The Mayor & Councillors of the Town of St. George invite the public to join in as they<br />
switch on the lights to usher in the festive season! Enjoy choir performances from<br />
<strong>East</strong> <strong>End</strong> churches and schools. Walk around and see the stores decorated for the<br />
annual St. George's Rotary and Bermuda Economic Development Corporation<br />
Window Decorating Competition! This Saturday also marks the beginning of our late<br />
night shopping season every Saturday night, stores are open til 8!<br />
Carter House Christmas<br />
Sunday, November 27<br />
Carter House, St. David’s, 4pm to 7pm<br />
The Carter House Family Christmas evening will see Carter House and the Settlers'<br />
Dwelling dressed in period Christmas décor with local St David’s fare and<br />
entertainment. Don't miss the visit from Father Christmas who'll have a sack of gifts<br />
for the children in tow!<br />
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Bermuda National Trust<br />
Christmas Walkabout<br />
Friday, December 2<br />
Town of St. George, 6pm to 9pm<br />
One of Bermuda's most celebrated Christmas Events, the Christmas Walkabout takes<br />
you into the decorated historic homes of the Olde Towne. Special shopping deals, live<br />
music and festive performances round out this ‘can’tmiss’ event! Consider staying in<br />
towne for the weekend see page 10 for hotel rates and specials.<br />
Santa Comes to Towne!<br />
Saturday, December 10<br />
King Square, 6 – 10pm<br />
The Corporation of St. George’s hosts this fun, family friendly night to<br />
celebrate the Christmas Season, with performances from local dance groups,<br />
a kiddie zone with bouncy castles, and of course a special visit from Santa<br />
Claus himself!<br />
And Don't Forget...<br />
Late Night Shopping!<br />
Late Night Shopping til 8pm EVERY Saturday night until Christmas!<br />
Enjoy instore treats, meet store owners, explore unique gifts,<br />
and buy special presents for the folks on your list.<br />
New Year's Eve<br />
Saturday, December 31<br />
King Square, 8pm 1am<br />
The Corporation of St. George’s will once again host a New Year’s Eve<br />
Celebration on King’s Square featuring live, local entertainment. And the<br />
highlight at midnight fireworks and the onion dropping to mark the arrival of<br />
2017! Food and drink will be on sale. To dine in one of our restaurants, make<br />
your dinner reservations now! See page 9.<br />
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Somers Garden. 27 November1 January. sgs.planningfactory.com<br />
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Worship & Celebrations<br />
Christmas Eve<br />
Sunday, December 25<br />
Candlelight Service at St. Peter's Church, York Street: 9.00pm<br />
All are welcome to join St. Peter's traditional service of lessons and carol singing<br />
with Their Majesties Choristers.<br />
Christmas Day<br />
Sunday, December 25<br />
Morning Service at Richard Allen AME Church, Queen Street: 9am10pm<br />
Join the Richard Allen AME Family for a special Christmas Day Service.<br />
New Year's Eve,<br />
Saturday, December 31<br />
Celebrate the New Year with Richard Allen AME Church, Queen Street<br />
Elegant dinner with entertainment: 6.3010pm ($60)<br />
followed by these events that are free and open the public<br />
Post Dinner Service: 10.30midnight<br />
After Service Celebration of the New Year: 121.30am<br />
New Year's Day,<br />
Sunday, January 1<br />
Morning Service at Richard Allen AME Church, Queen Street: 11am12pm<br />
Celebrate the New Year with a special service at the Richard Allen AME Church.<br />
Ethiopian Christmas Service<br />
Friday, January 6<br />
Divine Liturgical Service at Ethiopian Orthodox Church,<br />
Old Military Road: 9pmmidnight<br />
Bring in the blessings of the new day with a special Ethiopian Christmas Service.<br />
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Eat!<br />
Make your reservations today for special events in the towne, including the Bermuda<br />
National Trust Walkabout, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve!<br />
Griffin's Restaurant<br />
www.stgeorgesclub.bm<br />
piero@stgeorgesclub.com<br />
441.297.4235.<br />
Tempest Bistro<br />
www.tempest.bm<br />
tempestbistro@link.bm<br />
441.297.0861<br />
Wahoo’s Bistro and Patio<br />
www.wahoos.bm<br />
wahoos@logic.bm<br />
441.297.1307<br />
The Wharf (formerly Tavern by the Sea)<br />
www.thewharf.bm<br />
info@thewharf.bm<br />
441.297.3305<br />
White Horse Pub and Restaurant<br />
www.whitehorsebermuda.com<br />
info@whitehorsebermuda.com<br />
441.297.1838<br />
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Stay!<br />
Stay with us in the Olde Towne and experience the amazing<br />
events, shopping and dining right at your front door!<br />
Aunt Nea's Inn<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> Season rates $150250/night<br />
Continental breakfast included<br />
Special Christmas Walkabout Package<br />
Champagne on Christmas Eve<br />
www.auntneasinn.com<br />
441.296.2868<br />
Grotto Bay Beach Resort<br />
November rates start at $256/night<br />
Earlymid December rates start at $226/night<br />
New Year's Eve rates start at $256/night<br />
Transport provided for BNT Xmas Walkabout and New Year's Eve<br />
www.grottobay.com<br />
441.293.8333<br />
The St. George's Club<br />
Thanksgiving thru Christmas: 1BR $150.00 & 2 BR $200 night<br />
New Years Eve Rates: 1 BR $199.00 / 2 BR $249 per night<br />
Restaurant open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day<br />
Live music on Saturday nights<br />
www.stgeorgesclub.bm<br />
441.297.1200<br />
There are also several vacation rental options.<br />
Visit these websites to search for properties in the <strong>East</strong> <strong>End</strong>.<br />
justaddbermuda.com<br />
airbnb.com<br />
bermudarentals.com<br />
vrbo.com<br />
whiteroofbnb.com<br />
Rates listed above do not include taxes, gratuities and other fees.<br />
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We look forward<br />
to welcoming you!
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