The Lobster Pot
Lobster Pot & Boat House Bar
A nautical-themed seafood institution in Hamilton opened in 1973, whose fish chowder won the 2025 Best of Bermuda award, and which is especially popular during lobster season.
Opened in 1973 on Bermudiana Road in Hamilton, this restaurant features a nautical theme, complete with the Boat House Bar and an outdoor deck. The signature fish chowder, seasoned with Gosling's Black Seal Rum and sherry peppers, won Best Fish Chowder in the 2025 Best of Bermuda awards. Local spiny lobster and guinea chicks (slipper lobsters) are only available from September to March, while pan-seared local fish with bananas and almonds is served year-round. It is open for lunch and dinner during separate shifts, and reservations are recommended; it is within walking distance of Front Street.
Opening hours
Lunch 11:30–15:00, Dinner 17:30–21:30, Bar open all day (per the restaurant's 2026 posts, days of the week not specified; weekend and Monday hours vary by source, so calling to confirm is recommended)
Nearby sights
- Front Street, Hamilton
- Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity
- Fort Hamilton
- Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute
- Elbow Beach
- Bermuda Botanical Gardens
- Warwick Long Bay
- Horseshoe Bay Beach