Eat · Darboussier & Mémorial ACTe

Rum bars and terraces at the marinaBars et terrasses du port de plaisance

Late-afternoon ti-punch and light plates at the waterfront bars near the memorial: a 45–60 minute sunset stop; book the ride home.

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Key facts

Per person: €10–30 (≈ US$12–35); Rum bar
Hours: unknown; see note below
Walk in: 16:30–20:00; easiest window
Seating: chairs
Card: some places; carry cash
Getting there: Waterfront terraces beside the memorial and marina (check current venues); 3 min walk

Go now?

Open?

Desk estimate: late afternoon to about 21:00; confirm each venueDesk estimate: late afternoon to about 9:00 PM; confirm each venue

Busy this hour

Estimate by hour below

Easiest walk-in

16:30–20:00

Reservations

Walk-in, no reservation

Paying

Bring cash

Per person

€10–30 (≈ US$12–35)2026 estimate · check

DirectionsWhat to order ↓

Ti-punch
Sunset terrace
Book the ride home
Order: Ti-punch and a light plate
Table seating
Walk-in window: 16:30–20:00
Queue risk: before 16:00
Bring cash

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Plan

When you can walk in, what to order, how to pay

Walk-in windows

16:30–20:00: highbefore 16:00: riskyafter 21:00: risky

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

A few waterfront bars and terraces; the scene changes (check).

When to go, hour by hour

desk estimate · not live

Quietest listed hour: 16:00 (quiet).

16:00quietlittle or no wait
17:00lightlittle or no wait
18:00busya short wait is possible
19:00heavyexpect a line
20:00busya short wait is possible
21:00lightlittle or no wait

Desk estimate of crowd on a weekday; weekends and holidays run one level higher. Not live data. No line length is on file, so waits are in words.

How to order here

The order of play at the counter or table, what to say, how much to order and how to pay.

1Choose a terrace with a view of the marina.
2Ask for the drink menu and the price.
3Ask the bar to call a taxi.

No shared language? Tap dishes in the order builder below and show the waiter the full-screen list in the local script. For a printed menu, translate a photo of it.

What to say

In English	Say or show	Sounds like
How much is this?	C'est combien?	say kom-byan
Chilli on the side, please	Le piment à part, s'il vous plaît	luh pee-mon ah par seel voo play
No pork, please	Sans porc, s'il vous plaît	son por seel voo play
Hello (day)	Bonjour	bon-zhoor
Hello, Creole	Bonjou	bon-zhoo
Thank you	Merci	mehr-see

Extras, condiments and what costs extra

Ask about chilli: say 'le piment à part' to keep it on the side.

Paying and tipping

Rounding up is enough: far less than the 15–20% you would leave in the US.

Check the drink prices before ordering a round.
Cards and cash (check).
Tipping: Service is included; a euro or two for good service is welcome.

At the table

Do not drive after drinking.
Lunch is a proper meal, often 12:00–14:00; service can be slow, and the bill is requested, not brought.Lunch is a proper meal, often 12:00 PM–2:00 PM; service can be slow, and the bill is requested, not brought.
Eat where the turnover is fast and the food is hot.
Book Creole restaurants the evening before; lunch is the main meal and small kitchens close afterward.

Menu and prices

2026 estimate

Ti-punch (rum, lime, cane syrup)Ti-punchStrong; sip it, ask for a light one.€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)order
Local rum, tasting glass (rhum agricole)RhumAsk for a Guadeloupe distillery; check the strength.€5–12 (≈ US$6–14)if hungry
Planteur (rum punch)PlanteurA sweeter fruit punch.€6–9 (≈ US$7–11)if hungry
Accras or a light plateBar snacks.€6–14 (≈ US$7–17)if hungry
Beer (Corsaire or Carib)BièreLocal beer.€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)if hungry

2026 estimate, per portion; ask the price before you order.

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2 people

Ti-punch (rum, lime, cane syrup)order
Ti-punch
€5–9 (≈ US$6–11)
0
Local rum, tasting glass (rhum agricole)
Rhum
€5–12 (≈ US$6–14)
0
Planteur (rum punch)
Planteur
€6–9 (≈ US$7–11)
0
Accras or a light plate
€6–14 (≈ US$7–17)
0
Beer (Corsaire or Carib)
Bière
€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
0

Food and drink

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Menu prices are 2026 estimates (check the board or menu on the day).

Split the bill 2 ways

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Rounding up is enough: far less than the 15–20% you would leave in the US. Local custom: Service included; round up. Tipping calculator

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Price and paying

Typical spend: €10–30 (≈ US$12–35) per person

Paying

Cashyes

Accepted.

Cardsome stalls

Most terraces.

IC cardno

Not used.

QR walletno

Not common (check).

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

Vegetarianask
Bar snacks are limited.
Show: Je suis végétarien(ne).
Veganno
Very limited.
Halalask
Soft drinks and juices; check the food.
Show: Je ne bois pas d'alcool.
Gluten-freeask
Limited.
Nut allergyask
Ask.
Allergynot on file
Show the word in French.
Show: J'ai une allergie à ___.

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Who it suits, booking, closures

okSolo — Fine for a sunset drink.

cautionKids — A bar setting; juice available.

okStroller — Level terraces.

okGroups of 5+ — Terraces suit groups; book.

okWheelchair — Level access at most.

How to book: Book a table for sunset on weekends; ask the bar to call your taxi.
How far ahead: The same day
No-show / cancel fee: Call if late.
Dress code: Casual.

When	Status	Note
Sundays and Mondays	check before you go	Many venues are shut.
After 21:00After 9:00 PM	check before you go	Most close early.

On the ground

Hygiene and comfort

Seating: Chairs at tables
Kids: A bar setting; better for adults
Access: step-free: yes · Level terraces

Hygiene

Choose busy terraces; ask for bottled water.
Do not drink to excess in the heat.

Facts

Reservations: Not taken — Walk-in.
Capabilities: food
Getting there: Waterfront terraces beside the memorial and marina (check current venues) · ~3 min walk

Cons

Few places open late; check hours and book the ride home.
Prices are higher on the waterfront.
Poor lighting on the walk back; do not walk after dark.

Ordering helpDish glossary · Price check2 parts

Dish glossary

On the menu	What it is	Order it how
Ti-punch	Rum, lime and cane syrup.	Say "un ti-punch".
Rhum agricole	Rum distilled from cane juice.	Ask for a Guadeloupe brand.
Planteur	Rum and fruit juice punch.	Say "un planteur".

Price check

2026 estimate

locals pay: Ti-punch is €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) in bars (2026 estimate).
tourist price: Waterfront terraces are pricier.
rule: Check the drink prices before ordering a round.

Deep dive

Questions, nearby food and sources

Questions and answers

answered by Voykit editors · dated

Is it safe to walk back?

Take a booked taxi; the waterfront is quiet and poorly lit.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

What should I order?

A ti-punch or a planteur; ask for a light one.

Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk

Answers come from Voykit editors, not from other travellers.

Nearby alternatives

walk minutes · estimate

If it is closed or the line is too long

Go to Bokit stands, about 11 min on foot (straight line × 1.3); no reservation needed.

Places without an authored walk are ranked by straight-line distance × 1.3 at 5 km/h3 mph.

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Nearby

Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.

Used as a seated rest node in Pointe-à-Pitre in 4 days.

Sources

secondaryWikivoyage — Pointe-à-Pitre