Guidebook for The Pool House Southampton
Parks & Nature
The old Railway Trail is steps away from Pool House front door. You can walk or ride a bicycle (rentals available) all the way to the Royal Naval Dockyard, stopping at beautiful scenic spots along the way, or for miles towards the East on the railway trail, crossing the main road only occasionally.
Railway Trail
Railway TrailThe old Railway Trail is steps away from Pool House front door. You can walk or ride a bicycle (rentals available) all the way to the Royal Naval Dockyard, stopping at beautiful scenic spots along the way, or for miles towards the East on the railway trail, crossing the main road only occasionally.
It's beautiful - great for gardening enthusiasts and bird watchers. The sensory garden is amazing. Great for a picnic after you visit the Masterworks Museum, which is one of our national treasures!!
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Bermuda Botanical Gardens
169 South RdIt's beautiful - great for gardening enthusiasts and bird watchers. The sensory garden is amazing. Great for a picnic after you visit the Masterworks Museum, which is one of our national treasures!!
Arts & Culture
Art Galleries, shopping, pubs, restaurants, Snorkel Park, Mini Golf, and the Bermuda Maritime Museum (must see Graham Foster's mural of Bermuda History there, and plan to spend at least a couple of hours at the Museum), Dolphin Show and more, all at Dockyard. And getting there can be an adventure. This is a day trip from Pool House. Moped or bicycle there, or take a bus. If you moped or bike, you can explore small roads, byways in Somerset along the way.... Definitely good for one day of your holiday!
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Royal Naval Dockyard
Art Galleries, shopping, pubs, restaurants, Snorkel Park, Mini Golf, and the Bermuda Maritime Museum (must see Graham Foster's mural of Bermuda History there, and plan to spend at least a couple of hours at the Museum), Dolphin Show and more, all at Dockyard. And getting there can be an adventure. This is a day trip from Pool House. Moped or bicycle there, or take a bus. If you moped or bike, you can explore small roads, byways in Somerset along the way.... Definitely good for one day of your holiday!
Wonderful treasures at this art gallery. Masterworks has an impressive collection of Bermuda art created by artists all over the world for generations, including Homer... and others. Not to be missed if you are an art enthusiast!
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The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
183 South RdWonderful treasures at this art gallery. Masterworks has an impressive collection of Bermuda art created by artists all over the world for generations, including Homer... and others. Not to be missed if you are an art enthusiast!
Wonderful art gallery at Dockyard, next to Frog and Onion Pub and opposite Bermuda National Museum (where you can find an amazing mural of Bermuda's history, the dolphins and more)
Bermuda Arts Centre
4 Freeport RdWonderful art gallery at Dockyard, next to Frog and Onion Pub and opposite Bermuda National Museum (where you can find an amazing mural of Bermuda's history, the dolphins and more)
Not to be missed! Our history, past and present, an incredible mural by local artist Graham Foster, and the Dolphin experience. Royal Naval Dockyard - by bus or ferry.
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Museu nacional de Bermuda
1 The KeepNot to be missed! Our history, past and present, an incredible mural by local artist Graham Foster, and the Dolphin experience. Royal Naval Dockyard - by bus or ferry.
Getting Around
Oleander Cycles is located in several places, and you can arrange your moped rental on line in advance. Or call them. Then when you arrive, they will come pick you up, take you to their rental location, give you your riding lesson, make sure you're OK, and send you on your way.... If you are not a mo ped person, the bus and public transportation system is excellent, and there are also excellent and friendly taxi drivers. We always recommend the bus during the day, and taxis after dark... and sometimes on weekends, as bus service is not as frequent on weekends and holidays. Three and five-day public transportation passes are available at the Bus Terminal in Hamilton, and the Ferry Terminal in Hamilton.
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Oleander Cycles - Royal Naval Dockyard
9 Camber RdOleander Cycles is located in several places, and you can arrange your moped rental on line in advance. Or call them. Then when you arrive, they will come pick you up, take you to their rental location, give you your riding lesson, make sure you're OK, and send you on your way.... If you are not a mo ped person, the bus and public transportation system is excellent, and there are also excellent and friendly taxi drivers. We always recommend the bus during the day, and taxis after dark... and sometimes on weekends, as bus service is not as frequent on weekends and holidays. Three and five-day public transportation passes are available at the Bus Terminal in Hamilton, and the Ferry Terminal in Hamilton.
Current Vehicles
Electric cars for rent.
Local motion Ltd
18 Happy Valley RdElectric car rentals.
Rugged Rentals Bermuda
9 Penno's WharfJeep type electric vehicles with room for golf clubs, groceries etc
Get your moped or electric car here, because it's a short walk/ride to the Oleander Cycles at The Reefs. They have the front/back cars, or side by side models (more comfy)...
Oleander Cycles - Reefs Hotel
2 Tribe Rd No 3Get your moped or electric car here, because it's a short walk/ride to the Oleander Cycles at The Reefs. They have the front/back cars, or side by side models (more comfy)...
You can get your bus ticket booklets, or just tickets, which work on bus or ferry at the Bus or Ferry Terminal in Hamilton, or at any post office. Schedules also available there and/or on line.
Hamilton Central Bus Terminal
Washington StreetYou can get your bus ticket booklets, or just tickets, which work on bus or ferry at the Bus or Ferry Terminal in Hamilton, or at any post office. Schedules also available there and/or on line.
Sightseeing
The views are incredible! You can walk to the Lighthouse from Pool House (there's a restaurant there called The Dining Room, so if you time it right, you can stop in there for lunch after you visit the Lighthouse, or before, or dinner....). You should also definitely see beautiful and famous Horseshoe Bay, the old towne of St. George -- that is another entire day trip. You can take either the bus the whole way, or bus to Hamilton, then take the "fast ferry" which runs during the summer, to St. George's. Must see the Heritage Wharf Museum there. Lots of different shops and good restaurants there.
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Gibb's Hill Lighthouse
Saint Anne's RoadThe views are incredible! You can walk to the Lighthouse from Pool House (there's a restaurant there called The Dining Room, so if you time it right, you can stop in there for lunch after you visit the Lighthouse, or before, or dinner....). You should also definitely see beautiful and famous Horseshoe Bay, the old towne of St. George -- that is another entire day trip. You can take either the bus the whole way, or bus to Hamilton, then take the "fast ferry" which runs during the summer, to St. George's. Must see the Heritage Wharf Museum there. Lots of different shops and good restaurants there.
Historic old towne of St. George. Heritage Wharf, fabulous and different shops, great restaurants, famous small alleys and roads. The oldest part of Bermuda, gorgeous Harbour.... bus to Hamilton, then fast ferry (during summer season). Take a whole day to visit St. George's.
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St. George's Parish
Historic old towne of St. George. Heritage Wharf, fabulous and different shops, great restaurants, famous small alleys and roads. The oldest part of Bermuda, gorgeous Harbour.... bus to Hamilton, then fast ferry (during summer season). Take a whole day to visit St. George's.
Lots of history, great art galleries, and information about the City of Hamilton (tours too). Central in Hamilton, and right next to the bus terminal, where you can buy your bus/transportation passes. The Town Crier, Ed Christopher, also does walking tours of Hamilton - check at City Hall for the schedule.
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Hamilton City Hall & Arts Centre
Lots of history, great art galleries, and information about the City of Hamilton (tours too). Central in Hamilton, and right next to the bus terminal, where you can buy your bus/transportation passes. The Town Crier, Ed Christopher, also does walking tours of Hamilton - check at City Hall for the schedule.
Everybody stops here for a burger or a swizzle on the way to or from Dockyard! Meet lots of friendly locals and enjoy the scenery.
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The New Woodys Sports Bar & Restaurant
Everybody stops here for a burger or a swizzle on the way to or from Dockyard! Meet lots of friendly locals and enjoy the scenery.
St. George's has lots to see - charming alleyways, beautiful waterfront, lovely restaurants, shops, yacht harbour and more.
St. George Town Hall
Water StreetSt. George's has lots to see - charming alleyways, beautiful waterfront, lovely restaurants, shops, yacht harbour and more.
Kristin White's bicycle and / or walking tours from here.
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Long Story Short. (formerly The Book Cellar)
Kristin White's bicycle and / or walking tours from here.
Food Scene
Small restaurant with amazing food in Hamilton. Must make reservations.
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Mad Hatters
22 Richmond RdSmall restaurant with amazing food in Hamilton. Must make reservations.
Fabulous dining - opposite Hamilton Princess. Michelin Star. Ask for a table on the porch if possible. Breakfast, lunch or dinner there is wonderful. $$$$. Located in iconic and charming Rosedon Hotel...
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Huckleberry Restaurant
61 Pitts Bay RdFabulous dining - opposite Hamilton Princess. Michelin Star. Ask for a table on the porch if possible. Breakfast, lunch or dinner there is wonderful. $$$$. Located in iconic and charming Rosedon Hotel...
Dine at the bar, a table inside or out. In nearby Warwick parish at the old Belmont Hills hotel. Views of Harbour, sunset. Great lobster sushi when in season!! $$$$ (we usually share a main).
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Blu Bar and Grill
25 Belmont Hills DriveDine at the bar, a table inside or out. In nearby Warwick parish at the old Belmont Hills hotel. Views of Harbour, sunset. Great lobster sushi when in season!! $$$$ (we usually share a main).
Walk to the Wok Express - just up the hill from the bus stop. About five minutes from The Pool House. Best shrimp tempura! And many other take-out dishes.
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Wok Express
180 Middle RdWalk to the Wok Express - just up the hill from the bus stop. About five minutes from The Pool House. Best shrimp tempura! And many other take-out dishes.
Closest grocery store. 10-15 minute walk from The Pool House. Pizza House, Mr. Chicken, The Tuck Shop, Ice Cream Store and Island Cuisine Restaurant (good local diner) all in same complex.
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Heron Bay Marketplace
Riddell's Bay RoadClosest grocery store. 10-15 minute walk from The Pool House. Pizza House, Mr. Chicken, The Tuck Shop, Ice Cream Store and Island Cuisine Restaurant (good local diner) all in same complex.
On South Road above Horseshoe Bay Beach. Great pizza and everything else is good too. 15-20 minute walk from Pool House, 5 minute moped or electric car ride. Take out too.
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Gulfstream
117 South RdOn South Road above Horseshoe Bay Beach. Great pizza and everything else is good too. 15-20 minute walk from Pool House, 5 minute moped or electric car ride. Take out too.
Walk to Henry's from The Pool House. Pub style food - good Bermuda fish chowder. Lunch or dinner. Where Lighthouse Road meets South Road.
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Henry VIII Restaurant, Sushi Bar & Pub
69 South RdWalk to Henry's from The Pool House. Pub style food - good Bermuda fish chowder. Lunch or dinner. Where Lighthouse Road meets South Road.
Coconuts is the Reefs Hotel's beach restaurant. Lovely for sunset dinner. Weekly beach barbeque with live music during summer months. Check with the hotel. Reservations essential! You can walk (15-20 mins) there.
Coconuts
Coconuts is the Reefs Hotel's beach restaurant. Lovely for sunset dinner. Weekly beach barbeque with live music during summer months. Check with the hotel. Reservations essential! You can walk (15-20 mins) there.
Excellent seafood. Fine dining at Newstead, overlooking Hamilton Harbour, sunset views. Lunch or dinner. $$$$
Aurora
Excellent seafood. Fine dining at Newstead, overlooking Hamilton Harbour, sunset views. Lunch or dinner. $$$$
Casual restaurant at Belmont Hills Golf Course. Probably best value in Bermuda! Good food, lovely views, local following!
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Divots Bar Grill
Casual restaurant at Belmont Hills Golf Course. Probably best value in Bermuda! Good food, lovely views, local following!
Just up the hill, a short walk from The Pool House. Lots of TVs. Great views. Good bar food - ribs, chicken wings, pizza, burgers, brisket and more (great nachos!!). At the Turtle Hill Golf course. Open for lunch and dinner, Thursday through Sunday, dinner only on Wednesday.
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Boundary Sports Bar & Grille
101 South Shore RoadJust up the hill, a short walk from The Pool House. Lots of TVs. Great views. Good bar food - ribs, chicken wings, pizza, burgers, brisket and more (great nachos!!). At the Turtle Hill Golf course. Open for lunch and dinner, Thursday through Sunday, dinner only on Wednesday.
Drinks & Nightlife
A variety of dining options in Bermuda, and after dinner pubs and bars with live bands or dj's. Ask the locals! Everyone will have a favourite. Pickled Onion, Hogpenny, The Beach, Cafe Cairo. At the larger hotels (not in Hamilton) like The Reefs (nearby in Southampton), Fairmont Southampton (Jasmine Lounge - walk there from Pool House, or take Fairmont's own bus from Middle Road up to the Hotel -- there is usually live entertainment several evenings a week during the summer months.
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Hamilton
A variety of dining options in Bermuda, and after dinner pubs and bars with live bands or dj's. Ask the locals! Everyone will have a favourite. Pickled Onion, Hogpenny, The Beach, Cafe Cairo. At the larger hotels (not in Hamilton) like The Reefs (nearby in Southampton), Fairmont Southampton (Jasmine Lounge - walk there from Pool House, or take Fairmont's own bus from Middle Road up to the Hotel -- there is usually live entertainment several evenings a week during the summer months.
Aurora
Excellent seafood, fabulous view overlooking Hamilton Harbour, sunset