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What to order
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Pizza
Mentioned multiple times as the best pizza on the island, with a thin crunchy crust, loaded with deliciously seasoned meat (especially the meat lovers pizza), made in actual pizza ovens producing consistently perfect results. Large pizzas are big enough to easily share.
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Monkey La La
Specifically noted as a unique offering that the restaurant is the only one on the island to have, and highly recommended by a reviewer who was craving it.
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Soft Tacos
Praised as terrific and a must-try, with one reviewer noting the deep-fried flour tacos as especially addictive.
Details
About Skid Row Bar & Grill
Skid Row Bar & Grill is a sports bar and bar & grill in Utila, Bay Islands. Reviewers consistently describe it as a dive bar with a relaxed, lively atmosphere, free pool, and bar games, plus a mix of locals, expats, and tourists. The food is especially known for pizza, including large thin-crust pies and pizza by the slice, along with items like fried pickles, soft tacos, and deep-fried flour tacos. Many reviews also mention cold beer, fair prices, and friendly staff.
Amenities
Service options
- Takeout
Highlights
- Bar games
- Sports
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Hard liquor
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked
What is Skid Row Bar & Grill known for?
It is best known for pizza, especially the large island-famous pies that reviewers say are thin, crunchy, and made in pizza ovens. People also mention cold beer, free pool, and the classic dive bar atmosphere in the heart of Utila.
What dishes are most recommended at Skid Row Bar & Grill?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the meat lovers pizza, the soft tacos, and the deep-fried flour tacos, with fried pickles also called out. Pizza by the slice is mentioned too, and one review says a large pizza can easily feed two people, which makes it a good value for sharing.
What is the atmosphere like at Skid Row Bar & Grill?
The vibe is laid-back, lively, and very much a dive bar, with lots of space, pool, darts, and a crowd that includes expats, locals, and tourists. It sounds best for groups and friends rather than dates or family outings, especially at night when the bar feels most active.
Is Skid Row Bar & Grill good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers consistently describe the beer and food as cheap, affordable, or fairly priced, and one notes that food is relatively cheap for Utila. The menu value stands out most with cold beer, daily specials, and a large pizza that can feed two people.
When is the best time to visit Skid Row Bar & Grill?
One reviewer specifically recommends going on Wednesday for pizza specials, which suggests that is a strong value night. Others say the bar is best at night, when the crowd is livelier and the pool table, drinks, and late-night atmosphere are at their peak.
