Bringing with it some serious city slickness, this mysterious cushion-doored wonder you may have spotted in Camana Bay is unlike any place on the island. You'll come for the novelty of something 'new', but you'll return for the unimaginably inventive cocktails.
Beyond the elegant doors, you'll be ushered into a glamourous, dimly-lit lounge where cocktail making is considered an art form. Of course, we expect nothing less from the masterful owners of Agua, which just so happens to be, as the name suggests, Next Door.
Intimately based in one room, the red velvet booths washed with gold, ooze a 1950's Italian elegance, with walls adorned with glowing whisky bottles and everywhere you look — improbable attention to detail.
Bar masters Cory Scruggs and Matt Fitzgerald's innovative menu is made up of carefully paired, classic flavorings that pay homage to Cayman's traditions. Matching Gin with Fino Sherry, Red Peppercorn, and Dandelion Root, the ‘Fixer Upper’ is a must-try, or if you lean towards the lightweight side, sip away at a classic minty Mojito.
If you didn't get with the program and dine at Agua before nipping next door, Tuna Tartare or a shareable Charcuterie Board is just a taste of what you have to look forward to on the bar food menu. Lapped up by a sophisticated crowd who complement the chic surroundings, it’s usually busy so be sure to book ahead. Arrive inquisitive and up for anything as the bartenders prod you to push your drinking limitations and try something new.
With smooth, jazzy background music and the gentle hum of chatter, this Prohibition era-inspired bar strikes the perfect balance between a happening spot and a cosy place to catch-up. In other words, whether you’re after the artisanal cocktails, elegant bar bites or the unbridled thrill of experiencing something new, Next Door won’t disappoint.
