Calypso Beach Bar & Restaurant

Calypso has been a fixture of Bakau's Cape Point for decades, popular with expats and visitors alike for a wide menu of seafood, grilled meats and Gambian classics. The shaded terrace overlooks the small lagoon — yes, with resident crocodiles — that gives the place its character. Fish is the thing to order: landed locally and cooked simply, it's the backbone of the daily menu, with vegetarian options for those who want them. Prices are reasonable at around £15 a head for a casual beachfront meal, and live music at weekends turns dinner into more of an evening out. The setting — terrace, lagoon and beach beyond — makes it a good lunch stop after Cape Point's beach or the nearby Kachikally crocodile pool. Easygoing, dependable, and well worth the short trip from Kololi.