Since I moved to Belize over 5 years ago, there have been rumors that one of San Pedro's most popular beach bars was going to move or shut down. The leased prime property where they are situated is just too good. Condominiums or a hotel were bound to come.

A few days ago a giant sign went up on the lot. It's a bit depressing. What is better than a simple wooden palapa bar with cheap drinks, great bartenders and a steady group of regulars (it's pretty much the Belizean equivalent of "Cheers") directly on the beach? Not much.

Here is the sign. (I don't see BC's in this drawing.)

The sign is almost as big as the bar.

The only solace I can take is that the proposed condominiums are priced very high (starting at $599k) and this project could take a WHILE to get going.

But from what I hear, the owner is scouting out new properties (moving northward.) Wouldn't it be nice if she could take the whole building with her? I can only imagine that when she does move, there is going to be one HUGE blow-out farewell party. We should probably all start preparing for that one.

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She CAN take the whole bar with her.

Nothing will happen....the bar will remain......the market is flat and there is no equity to do construction.............unless of course.....she is still living in the fantastic world.

Thought there was a 3 Story max height for buildings in town core?

That went out of the window a few years ago

The owner has some prime beach land further up the coast too.

The owner isn't evil, in fact the owner has leased this prime beach land to BC's for 14 years.

The land could have been sold hundreds of times over during those years.

BC's was built there with the understanding that is was a temporary site.

BC's has been at 2 other locations before this one. Maybe some people just don't realize the full history.

I imagine if Charlene is up to it then BC's might rise again in a new location some time soon.

Thanks Amanda so right.

Ok, if Charlene doesn't relocate, SP will need a pretty big homeless shelter:)

I'll believe it when I see it, but hopefully if they move, BCs will still be BCs! It is my favorite beach bar of any place in the world. I have laughed my butt off in that place!

Ask Charlene how much she pays for her lease. If she's willing to tell you, you will be absolutely stunned by the answer.

trying to be a good doobee, but I have to agree with all comments, this a travesty. so sad...

Luvinlife ????? Is this the real Luvinlife ?

LOL- yes it is E. Off grounding for now

Why is it anyone's business how much someone pays for a lease..unless you are planning on assuming it...why would anyone ask that question?

I'm guessing Hon was referring to her opinion on whether or not the owner of the leased parcel is 'evil', or not, depending upon the agreed upon rental rate of the premises. But then, again, I could be mistaken.

You are exactly right. The owners are a hardworking Belizean family who have lived on Ambergris Caye for many generations. They have been planning this project for years with Charlene's full knowledge of what was eventually going to happen.

And I think folks might be shocked to how much we all pay for leases in this town.

Now it's time to lobby Charlene to reopen elsewhere when the time comes......

If Charlene doesnt reopen somewhere, I will never set foot in SP again, well maybe..............

I guess it's inevitable that BC's will go the way of Coconut's beach bar and the old Palapa Bar, but it's still going to be sad if and when it actually happens. There's nothing like returning to the old bars after being gone for 11 months and having the bartender set your drink in front of you without having to ask "what'll it be."

The building was put together so as to be easy to take apart and relocate when the time came. It would appear the time is getting near.

When BC's moved to this location there was concern as to whether the spot would work out successfully ...... whether the patrons could manage a change of location. I think the success of BC's illustrates the theory "Build it and they will come".
Best of fortune to Charlene - my guess is that she's got a bunch of offers.

Realised it was the case out of town and wasn't being misheivous, for a change, but I didn't realise this had changed in Town Core. Perhaps I should open my eyes a bit as maybe the Mayors new (stalled) project is four stories too?!?!?!

That project hasn't stalled. I was stuck in traffic over the weekend, twice, while materials were delivered to that construction site.

Coconut's beach bar is now reopened under the name Sea Horse Lounge, and Margie is back doing a fantastic job running the bar!

I was refering to the little square Beach Bar that was just to the South of the present bar. It was run by Margie and Ada years ago. They were the first bartenders we got to know. Still good friends today.

And before that it was BC's!

Somebody had some smarts!!

HUH ???

LaurieMar, I agree. I don't like this kind of change. We should all be packed in there every day just in case!

I remember B C's when it was at Mata Rocks.

I remember Nero playing the fiddle!

I have been down to SP enough times now to know that places may change names and/or locations, but the great people remain!!

It would be nice to tear down the old Hammock House and put the entire BC's bar there. Hey, a guy can dream...:)

Wrong side of the bridge....creates a $10 cover charge

Thats a good idea tho.

Quality always cost more Jesse!
Plus its closer for me!

Good Luck with that!

Geez I miss the Hammock. Jammin' and great wraps.

Jesse, you will only have to worry if Canucks goes North:)

krehfish, the best night on the island ever in recent years was a Sunday, February 13th (I think), 2005 at the Hammock House.
Skinny and the boys were jamming, Wonder Woman was slinging the booze and the upstairs was packed with skydivers and other visitors. The sun was going down slowly, giving off a warm, brilliant and colorful sunset.
Some of the guys had jumped into Belize City for a demo onto the soccer field for the final game. The BDF flew them back out and they circled the bar and a bunch of them got out at about 3,000 feet and swooped in behind the bar.
The crowd went wild, the band played louder (including a pretty drunk jumper on bass guitar), the drinks got stronger and somehow we all made it back to the Sunbreeze by way of Daniel Nunez's boat unscathed, except for a bit of liver and brain damage:)

Some nights on the island are just magical...:)I miss that bar.

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Some Hammock House photos of that night.

OK, why can't we put BC's there? Amanda, how do we buy the lot?:)

Reaper: it was a 4th of July nite. Who was the Journey tribute band guy that did parasailing? Nice guy-looked like Seve Ballisteros. Anyway, he and Skinny and that jammin' drummer-lady from CA(or at least her school teacher sister was from CA) plus others-geez.

His name is Tony

Ever seen an Otter cry?

Now where is that picture?????

so sad. I love BC's. There is just something about the breeze that flows through there....and of course the usual suspects that park their arses all day!

Now where will I go when I'm waiting on my Tropic Flight! Whoooa is me I guess!

Any updates on BC's? We are getting ready to plan our next trip down, i just put in for the month February off at work, and wanted to see if our favorite bar was going to still be around.