Shake up your nights.

In recent years Jersey nightlife has changed, from the preeminent larger venues that characterised pre-lockdown ‘big’ nights out to a wider selection of more intimate venues that fill fast and pour more slowly. These speak-easy inspired bars provide a perfect, characterful evening if you’re looking for something a bit more than a pub crawl.

The Weighbridge is a good place to start. The dominant Royal Yacht Hotel has a variety of different drinking options available, whether it be outside sipping wine in their large al fresco area, squirrelled away in the Cabin bar (the last remaining part of the original historic building) or dancing the night away in their ‘Drift’ bar, there is something for everyone. Just over the road, The Square offers excellent food options and you can also drink there until 01:00am. Across the cobbles of the Weighbridge, Ce Soir offers cocktails, table service and an in-house DJ with a more club-style atmosphere and upstairs gin bar. In the summer their alfresco area is good for people watching. Just up the road from the Weighbridge square on Hill Street is the expansive Chambers, which underwent a mulimillion pound refurb in 2019 and offers live music; a fusion of pub culture and bar atmosphere.

The Weighbridge

+44(0)1534 720511 theroyalyacht.com

The Square Weighbridge Place

+44(0)1534 858220 thesquare.je

Ce Soir

10 Caledonia Place

The Weighbridge +44(0)1534 610422 cesoirjersey.com

Chambers & (Smoke)

5 Mulcaster St

+44(0)1534 735405

If you fancy your nightlife a little more intimate. Tucked away behind Chambers is The Blind Pig, hidden down a back alley just around the corner (you can also get there through a little hidden door at the back of Chambers itself). One of our original speak-easy bars, it specialises in cocktails in a small but beautifully appointed room. Just a few turns away on Wharf Street, this year sees the addition of The Porter’s Store, which channels a 70s Americana vibe into its cocktail den.

Just one more right turn, on Broad Street, you’ll find Vinifera, worth investigating for an early evening glass of wine from one of the island’s most experienced owner-sommeliers. They also offer a private table in the basement, bookable for groups to take wine with delicious food.

If it’s wine time, you should carry on across town where you’ll find the newly opened The Watchmaker, a chic ‘wine, Champagne and charcutie’ bar. A stone’s throw away down a cobbled backalley is the clandestine Project 52, Once you’ve found the location you need to look for the buzzer and ring for entry. Open 17:00 - 23:00 from Wednesday to Saturday you can expect excellently blended cocktails, craft beers and a superb selection of gins and a nifty wine list too for a cosy affair of an evening.

If you’re looking for some pre-dinner drinks, the roof terrace at The Don is a sophisticated beauty above one of Jersey’s quality restaurants, Samphire. The roof garden provides the perfect oasis away from the hustle and bustle of the high street, where guests can sit and enjoy a drink when the weather is fine and enjoy wine by the glass, or one of their excellent seasonally changing cocktails. If you like the vibe of a premium hotel bar then don’t miss the cool calm of the Bohemia Bar and Roof Terrace at The Club Hotel and Spa on Green Street. The timeless elegance of the bar is matched by a cool calm, great drinks and the chance to be on-hand for dinner at our fabulous Michelin-starred restaurant.

Places to check out

The Blind Pig cesoirjersey.com/ theblindpig/

The Porter’s Store Wharf Street @the_porters_store

Vinifera Broad Street

+44 (0) 1534 868884 vinifera.je

The WatchMaker 43 Halkett Place

+44 (0)1534 720558 thewatchmaker.je

Project 52 Waterloo Lane

+44 (0) 7700 803131 project52.club

The Don Cocktail Bar

7-11 Don Street +44 (0)1534 725100 thedon.je

Shopping in Jersey

Despite its small island charm, Jersey hosts more independent stores and boutiques than your average high street. You’ll find luxury goods and bespoke souvenirs from island brands enabling you to take home a memory of Jersey. Shopping for your favourite brands is even easier with the added benefit of VAT-free prices.

Department Stores And Gift Shopping

If you want it all under one roof, check out Voisins and de Gruchy department stores, the ‘Selfridges’ and ‘Harrods’ of Jersey, both located on the main shopping street of St. Helier; both have been developed in recent years to create a cutting edge environment behind the traditional facades. It’s worth a wander through each.

Jersey’s only covered shopping area, Liberty Wharf, offers an array of boutique stores in one place and a great destination for locally-inspired gifts. If you want to take the taste of Jersey home with you, there’s nowhere better to pick up Genuine Jersey products, hampers and hand selected wines than Maison de Jersey on King Street.

Jewellery

Looking for something that sparkles? A visit to Jersey’s oldest jewellers, Hettich offers 117 years of experience and the same VATfree discounts on their world class brands from Cartier to Rolex and their exclusive diamond collection.

For another Jersey touch, keep it local at Rivoli Jewellers, their ‘Centre Ville’ silver collection is influenced by the castings on buildings, lamp posts and street furniture around King Street and the Central Market in Jersey. This local family run jewellers in the heart of St. Helier also features a large, Swiss style, revolving clock, that chimes playing music as it changes scene every hour to the delights of a gathered crowd.

If you’re seeking beautifully bespoke, Catherine Best makes for a designer day out. Browse their extensive showroom with many Genuine Jersey pieces on offer or watch the master jewellers create a bespoke piece to your own design in the open studio. Offering a completely unique jewellery journey, at Jersey Pearl you can enjoy guided talks or even experience picking your own oyster to discover the gem within. The skilled artisans can then string an incredible range of pieces by hand, made to your own design. Back in St. Helier, treat yourself to a piece of Swarovski jewellery or crystal piece at the STORY by Rivoli store or the unique local pieces at Jersey Gems, featuring locally-designed pearl and gemstone jewellery set with Jersey Granite, Jersey Ormer Shell and other gems sourced around our beautiful island.

Boutiques

Boutique shopping at its best all in strolling distance from one another (ideal for heavy bag laden arms). Visit Manna for high-end quality brands and designs trending a cool air of sophistication.

If you’ve a love for homeware and fashion at its most unique, The Loving Chair Company delivers luxury, colour and imaginative design in droves. There’s also plenty out of town shopping to enjoy. Chi Chi in St. Aubin injects the quaint town with an eclectic dose of worldly trinkets, jewellery, bohemian clothing lines and more. The perfect addition to a day of harbour-side strolling.

Arts And Crafts

If you’re looking for some arts and crafts, wander down the bulwark in St. Aubin to The Harbour Gallery. Exhibiting the work of over 100 local artists and craftworkers you can purchase handmade silver, printed canvases and landmark models as the perfect souvenir. Look out for the Genuine Jersey Mark for authentic island produce. Learn more about it overleaf.

Shopping Map

Jersey’s main shopping area centres around King Street/ Queen Street. We’ve highlighted featured stores to check out.