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🏛️ Ambience & Location

The Mainbrace Restaurant & Pub is located inside the Copper and Lumber Store Historic Inn at Nelson’s Dockyard, English Harbour, Saint Paul Parish, Antigua. The venue blends Georgian architecture with Caribbean charm, offering indoor dining in a stone-walled courtyard and outdoor seating overlooking the marina. Guests dine beside historic beams and candlelit tables, with views of Fort Berkeley and some of the Caribbean’s most luxurious yachts. The atmosphere is romantic, cozy, and steeped in heritage—ideal for couples, yacht visitors, and cultural tourists.

🍽️ Menu & Dietary Options

The Mainbrace Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, with an eclectic blend of Caribbean and international cuisine. Signature dishes include:

🦞 Lobster Lunch (available daily, especially popular on Fridays)
🥗 Grilled Chicken Salad with Balsamic Honey Glaze
🍔 Copper and Lumber Burger
🐟 Catch of the Day with Seasonal Sides
🍰 House-Made Desserts (rotating selection)

Vegetarian options are available, though limited. The adjacent Mainbrace Pub offers quick bites and drinks for guests exploring the Dockyard or returning from nearby trails. The pub’s Georgian architecture and relaxed vibe make it a popular stop for cold beers, rum punch, and casual snacks.

Distinct from the daily restaurant and pub service, the Copper and Lumber Store Hotel hosts a weekly event called Seafood Friday, held every Friday evening starting at 6:00pm. This torch-lit courtyard event features grilled lobster, fresh fish, and festive drinks, and was named one of the top five fish fries in the Caribbean by USA Today. While the Mainbrace Restaurant provides the culinary backbone, Seafood Friday is a hotel-hosted experience with expanded seating, music, and a celebratory atmosphere.