ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (APRIL 2, 2026) – The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) is delighted to announce BarNone Restaurant as the recipient of the ‘People’s Choice Award’ during Restaurant Week 2025, celebrating its exceptional culinary offerings, outstanding service, and dedication to providing an unforgettable dining experience.
Restaurant Week, held annually across Antigua and Barbuda during Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month in May, showcases the country’s vibrant culinary scene, inviting locals and visitors alike to indulge in a variety of exquisite dishes at participating restaurants. The People’s Choice Award, determined entirely by public votes, recognizes the restaurant that most captured the hearts and palates of diners.
BarNone Restaurant stood out amongst a competitive lineup of restaurants for its innovative menu, fresh local ingredients, and warm hospitality. Diners praised the establishment for its unique blend of Caribbean flavours with contemporary cuisine, creating a memorable gastronomic experience that embodies the spirit of Antigua and Barbuda, based on feedback from the people’s choice award survey.
“On behalf of the BarNone family, we accept this People’s Choice Award with sincere humility and gratitude. Being recognized by the very people we serve means everything to us.
We thank the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and every guest who supported and voted for us. BarNone, being the newest participant in Restaurant Week, this honor is truly special. We remain committed to serving with passion, authenticity, and heart. Thank you for believing in us, Without Exception!” said William Stanley Minors, General Manager of BarNone.
Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month Lead Shermain Jeremy said, “BarNone Restaurant exemplifies the excellence and creativity that define Antigua and Barbuda’s culinary landscape. We congratulate the team on this well-deserved recognition and encourage everyone to experience their award-winning offerings firsthand during Restaurant Week 2026.”
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority continues to support and promote the destination’s food culture as a cornerstone of its tourism offerings, highlighting culinary experiences as a key attraction for travelers seeking both adventure and taste.
For more information on Restaurant Week 2026, participating restaurants, and future events, visit www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com
ABOUT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Antigua (pronounced An-tee’ga) and Barbuda (Bar-byew’da) is located in the heart of the Caribbean Sea. The twin-island paradise offers visitors two uniquely distinct experiences, ideal temperatures year-round, a rich history, vibrant culture, exhilarating excursions, award-winning resorts, mouth-watering cuisine and 365 stunning pink and white-sand beaches – one for every day of the year. The largest of the English-speaking Leeward Islands, Antigua comprises 108-square miles with rich history and spectacular topography that provides a variety of popular sightseeing opportunities. Nelson’s Dockyard, the only continuously working Georgian era dockyard in the world, and a listed UNESCO World Heritage site, is perhaps the most renowned landmark. Antigua’s tourism events calendar includes the Antigua Racing Cup, Antigua Sailing Week, Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta, Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month, the annual Antigua Carnival; known as the Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival and Antigua and Barbuda Art Week. Barbuda, Antigua’s smaller sister island, is the ultimate celebrity hideaway. The island lies 27 miles north-east of Antigua and is just a 15-minute plane ride away. Barbuda is known for its untouched 11-mile stretch of pink sand beach and as the home of the largest Frigate Bird Sanctuary in the Western Hemisphere.
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