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Calypso bar & restaurant

Bar

One of the Best Places To Visits in Serrekunda


Address

Bakau, Gambia

Website

calypso-beach-bar.business.site

Contact

+220 992 0201

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (207 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: crocodiles (15) staff (14) service (14) nice (14) good (13) beautiful (12) pool (11) Great (10) Gambia (10) monkeys (10)
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  • 5/5 Sylvia L. 1 year ago on Google • 97 reviews
    Great place to visit if you want to see a bit of nature whilst having lunch. Food is very good and the atmosphere is very tranquil
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alicja U. 1 year ago on Google
    A wonderful place with delicious food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Geertje B. 7 months ago on Google • 350 reviews
    Always happy to be here close to nature in a beautiful setting with bantabas. Prices are reasonable too. Nice and polite staff.

  • 1/5 Sajaad K. 4 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    1. Food is hit and miss. I ordered a Cheese and Ham Panini, and twenty minutes later they told me they had no ham. Overpriced and small portions, like all of Gambia. 2. Bottle water make sure it's closed. The manager or owner that served me gave me an open bottle, pretending to open it in front of me, it was tap water. 3. Crocodiles your lucky if you see any. 4. Generally okay but to many flies, ask for a mosquito coil so you can eat in peace.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren 2 months ago on Google • 29 reviews New
    We came around 3pm and relaxed in the garden with some cocktails. The gardens are located by a crocodile pond with lots of birds, lizards and wildlife . The sitting space was very relaxing with big thatched umbrellas shading the tables. Staff were polite and attentive. At 4pm staff fed the crocodiles which was very interesting to watch. We then had food. I had the hallomi and vegetable wrap with chips and my partner had the calypso burger. Both were happy with our meals. The place does get quite bad for mosquitos/insects as the evening goes on but staff did bring out mosquito repellant and I suppose this can be expected given the beautiful environment to enjoy. For this reason I'd probably visit during the day if visiting again (which I absolutely would).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nira C. 1 year ago on Google • 27 reviews
    A hidden paradise in Cape point area where you can find friendly and professional staff, good food, and serene surroundings. Well thought design that blend well with the nature. Sunday afternoon live music is fantastic, too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter K. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very quiet place a beautiful garden with a terrace in a baobab tree We have been here with Sam tours Gambia (Original) Zeer rustige plek een helle mooie tuin met een terras in een baobab boom We zijn hier met Sam tours Gambia geweest
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marcella F C. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the ambience, the surrounding are wonderful, peaceful and well done , herons round the pool though I missed the Kingfishers this time so will be back. Good service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Patricia Ramos P. 1 year ago on Google
    Super nice place! Most beautiful place Ive found so far in Banjul area. You can enjoy the birds, enormous baobas, reptiles... it feels like an oasis!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Graham 2 years ago on Google
    This place has got worse for it's food. I decided to have spaghetti bolognese. It was not proper spaghetti, it was those wiggly Chinese noodles found in Gambian shops 15 - 20 Dalasi a pack. The meat / sauce had the taste of cheep tomatoe ketchup!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great quiet place to stay for a lunch, have a swim, and observe monkeys, crocodiles and monitor lizards.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kuukkeli 6 years ago on Google
    Really cozy place. There is a treehouse where you can go and there is a small lake where there is about 10 crocodiles and there is a good view for them too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Graham H. 5 months ago on Google • 185 reviews
    We went later on in the afternoon for a Wonjo juice. Very freshing. Sat by the lake for an hour or so watching the birds. Spotted a monitor lizard in the rocks by the pool. Very enjoyable.

  • 4/5 Lamin O. B. 7 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    A really amazing place, the treetop is my favorite place in all the restaurants in the country. It’s like it’s from a childhood novel, so fancy. The food was nice and the staff were friendly. Yo! The place has a pool with crocodiles in it.

  • 2/5 Paida P. 4 years ago on Google • 127 reviews
    Lovely place very relaxing. The food was a bit of a let down. Ordered a panini and got a dry overpriced toastie sandwich.

  • 5/5 Mandy B. 1 year ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Beautiful place to have a drink and eat lunch. The food is exceptional 😋 👌

  • 5/5 Zubair K. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    This has to be one of the best meals I have had for a long long long time:- SERVICE- amazing, Chef is an absolute legend (32 years service). Servers / front of house staff - professional, attentive and considerate. FOOD - Beef skewers cooked to perfection, Prawns delicious and leaves one wanting more. SETTING - what can I say, we were dining by a Crocodile pool. Thoroughly recommended you won't be disappointed.

  • 5/5 John S. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Brilliant setting .The food is lovely served by very nice waiters. Most chilled afternoon you will have in The Gambia. Crocodiles and Wild birds so nice to watch.

  • 1/5 fatma k. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    A a Gambian and repeated customer at this establishment this has to be the worst and most rasict encounter ever at any restaurant in the country. The service was very slow, food was horrible and when we asked for a manager to express our displeasure as constructive feedback, the rude manager refused to come talk to us despite the fact that two waiters were sent to call for him.

  • 4/5 Jelmer 5 years ago on Google
    Relaxt place, nice for chilling, beer for a decent price. Food is a bit over priced compared to other restaurants. But nice atmosphere. There are a few small crocodiles and a few monkeys. Furthermore you can chill either in the sun or in the shade

  • 4/5 Dennis M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, quiet and views. Birds and crocodiles monkeys in the wild. (Original) Leuk, rust en uitzicht. Krokodillen vogels en aapjes in het wild.

  • 5/5 Nicola M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great setting...beautiful food!

  • 4/5 Rosa S. 5 years ago on Google
    Good food and nice place

  • 5/5 Daren b. 5 years ago on Google
    Great value for money, tasty food and a croc pool, what more do u want

  • 5/5 TimBrowne B. 5 years ago on Google
    What a quiet space, juat lovely

  • 5/5 Marie S. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved it here

  • 5/5 wim H. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice drinks

  • 5/5 Marek P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The unique atmosphere of a close contact with nature with refreshing drinks and snacks. (Original) Niepowtarzalna atmosfera bliskiego kontaktu z przyrodą przy orzeźwiających napojach i przekąskach.

  • 5/5 Lotta L. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely 🌞

  • 3/5 Purrfect Crazy Cat L. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely, beautiful place. Really worth visiting. Sadly the food are overpriced. The sandwiches are dry bread and costs way too much. But also had lovely shrimps at a fair price.

  • 1/5 Vicky M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a wonderful place to enjoy the beach, eat delicious food served by fantastic staff always smiling and happy to help ..... MY 1 STAR IS FOR THE SILLY AND INCONVENIENT RULE OF HAVING TO LEAVE THE SUN LOUNGERS BY 5 PM !!?? THIS IS GOVERNED BY MANAGEMENT WHO WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO SPEAK TO AND THE STAFF WOULD BE IN TROUBLE IF WE WERE ALLOWED TO STAY ???? HAVING JUST FINISHED A HUGE MEAL AND DRINKS WE WERE TOLD WE HAD 5 MINUTES TO LEAVE THE BEACH BEDS AS MATTRESSES NEEDED TO BE PUT AWAY ?? THE SUN IS STILL SHINING AND HAD HOPED TO ENJOY A COFFEE AND LIQUEUR BEFORE GOING HOME !? BAD 👎 MANAGMENT IDEA ...PLEASE REVIEW THIS TREATMENT AND I WILL EDIT MY POST !?

  • 5/5 Clare R. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    I don’t usually leave reviews but just had to here. The food was probably one of the best I have ever had. We shared garlic prawns and beef kebabs. The staff are professional and friendly. The place is beautiful, overlooks a crocodile pond, with numerous baobab trees and bird species.

  • 5/5 Terezia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful peaceful outside sitting area❤️

  • 5/5 Gary W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for good food and to chill out for the afternoon and if your lucky a crocodile or 2 might take a dip in the pool beside you ,,

  • 4/5 BRUNO M. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden place to forcibly see and enjoy as must when around cape point in Gambia, crocodiles 🐊 could be seen from your spot in the place , monkeys all over the place gives it another charm...

  • 3/5 Yahnia C. 2 years ago on Google
    Personally didn't really like their food. No accommodation was made for that I just wasted my money. However hospitality staff was great environment unusual interesting. Surrounded by nature monkeys crocodiles birds etc beautiful trees and plants. Would recommend but be very careful about what you order especially if you have an American pallet some of the meats do not taste the same. Overall the place was clean beautifully situated near the ocean prices are a little high for Gambia however you may find it to your liking.

  • 3/5 Michael W. 1 year ago on Google
    Very pleasant place for a Sunday lunch, although the waiter did get the order wrong. Lovely and peaceful until the dreary band started up ruining the atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Naturally E. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food & great scenery. Thanks Ann!

  • 4/5 Petri S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Hardly any salesman 👍👍 (Original) Lungt inga försäljare 👍👍

  • 5/5 Sabine E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great bar with free living crocodiles and monkeys (Original) Tolle Bar mit frei lebenden Krokodilen und Affen

  • 5/5 Petra van der D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very relaxing (Original) Heel rust gevend

  • 4/5 Vanessa H. 4 years ago on Google
    Good customer service and a nice quiet place to chill out. The fruit sellers nearby are funny as heck to watch and the hotels nearby are not intrusive. Could do with being a little less expensive for food but nice for a weekly treat if you want one.

  • 4/5 Liesel81 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and good live music. Love the way the property was built around the trees and integrates them in the design. Good drinks too

  • 5/5 Bagha S. 3 years ago on Google
    The environment is really nice and unique, as you sit among nature and next to a pond full of wildlife. The food has been really good each time we've eaten here.

  • 5/5 Andy S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, great service. Lovely place to relax and watch crocodiles and other wildlife. We saw two crocodiles, a Monitor Lizard passed us and a whole family of monkeys! Nice tree house area and gardens etc.

  • 5/5 Christopher E. 5 years ago on Google
    A little oasis of paradise in what is basically a very run down area. Excellent food and service. Real attention to detail.

  • 3/5 Ada boy G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super pretty and quiet for a vacation. (Original) Super jolie et tranquille pour des vacances.

  • 4/5 Julie G. 5 years ago on Google
    Chill out time, excellent

  • 4/5 Johann K. 5 years ago on Google
    Calypso Beach bar is a great place to let it all hang out. Breathtaking silence and a beautiful animal world.

  • 5/5 Momodou S. 5 years ago on Google
    A delightful restaurant on the mouth of the River Gambia. The menu is very extensive and so small and large parties are guaranteed a wonderful time looking out to the Atlantic Ocean whilst enjoying delectable meal. Right in front of the restaurant is natural lagoon with fish, Herons, number of other birds and yes real live crocodiles That is far better than watching an aquarium even though I love aquariums

  • 5/5 B D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great views over the small lake. Crocodile feeding time is a must. Had lunch and the food was really good.

  • 5/5 Alastair L. 5 years ago on Google
    This is one of the best choices in The Gambia. The food is very high quality with quality ingredients. The staff are friendly and attentive and the setting is really spectacular. There is a beautiful tree house to enjoy a drink or scenic gazebo tables for a private meal. The monkeys and crocodile pool provide additional enjoyment and add to the authentic feel. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Brian T. 6 years ago on Google
    Always good service. Most helpful staff. Fatastic for relaxing and watching birdlife right by your table.

  • 3/5 Stuart D. 4 years ago on Google
    Over-rated. Over-priced. Variable service. But on the plus side, we saw lots of beautiful birds while eating our meals: pied kingfishers, kites, ibis, heron, huge terns etc. Nice spot, but I feel sorry for those poor wee crocodiles stuck in that artificial pond. I assume they just kill them when they get too big.

  • 5/5 melske68 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great beach bars at 500m from sun beach hotel & resort ... They have a pool with crocodiles 🐊🐊🐊 and a garden with monkeys ... 🐒🐒🐒 (Original) Geweldige strandbars op 500mt van sun beach hotel & resort ... Ze hebben er een pool met krokodillen 🐊🐊🐊 en een tuin met aapjes ... 🐒🐒🐒

  • 4/5 Richard E. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice relaxing place, good food

  • 5/5 Hayley G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, amazing relaxing environment and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Theresa W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food good staff wonderful.

  • 5/5 Gijsbert von W. 4 years ago on Google
    Super! Lovely! Not expensive

  • 3/5 patrick p. 4 years ago on Google
    Crocodiles

  • 4/5 CRISTINA R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A free place to have a good time ... beach, food, drink, tranquility !!! It's not local but important for a Kitkat with so much smile coast !!!!! 😂😂😂 (Original) Un lloc xulo per passar una bona estona...platja, menjar, beure, tranquilitat!!! És poc local però important per fer un Kitkat amb tant smile coast!!!!!😂😂😂

  • 5/5 A. H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Delicious food, clean toilet, nice place (Original) Lecker Essen, saubere Toilette, nice Place

  • 5/5 Peter A. 4 years ago on Google
    Peaceful with great service and lovely menu

  • 5/5 uwe m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super awesome food view service and service cleanest restaurant we have visited (Original) Super super super Essen Aussicht Bedienung und Service sauberste Restaurant was wir hier besucht haben

  • 5/5 Wayne B. 4 years ago on Google
    Well worth a visit food very good service excellent and monkeys come down to see you so bring bananas to feed them

  • 5/5 Marcel C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful location and there is a crocodile pool (Original) Prachtige locatie en er is een krokodillenpoel bij

  • 5/5 David K. 4 years ago on Google
    Best food in gambia

  • 5/5 Ramon H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best restaurant in The Gambia. Super good service, great food and a nice place. It lies on a crocodile pole. So definitely go have lunch here. (Original) Beste restaurant van Gambia. Super goede service, heerlijk eten een een mooie plek. Het ligt aan een krokodillen pool. Ga dus zeker een keer lunchen hier.

  • 4/5 Wim van K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very relaxed restaurant with beautiful views (Original) Heel relaxt restaurant met prachtig uitzicht

  • 5/5 jo p. 4 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place, little touches like mosquito burners and cloth place mats, we went for our last night of holiday evening meal and it was fab, staff very smart and attentive, definitely try the king prawns or calypso streak, see you next January.

  • 4/5 Harry H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice spot, right on the water and easy to see some crocodiles. Attentive waiters, tasty fish, cold beer. Bit pricey, otherwise great


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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