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New kind of ambience as ‘Da Spot’ opens

According to Steve E. Parillon, Da Spot brings a different kind of ambience to the night life and restaurant scene of Tortola. Photo: VINO
Club Opium and Sports Bar is part of the scenery at Da Spot. Photo: VINO
Club Opium and Sports Bar is part of the scenery at Da Spot. Photo: VINO
Part of the lounge area of Club Opium. Photo: VINO
Part of the lounge area of Club Opium. Photo: VINO
The club has two dance floors separated by tiers. Photo: VINO
The club has two dance floors separated by tiers. Photo: VINO
Part of the club's well stocked bar. Photo: VINO
Part of the club's well stocked bar. Photo: VINO
The piano deck area of Da Spot. Photo: VINO
The piano deck area of Da Spot. Photo: VINO
The grill area that will soon be serving up grilled fish and grilled lobsters among other things. Photo: VINO
The grill area that will soon be serving up grilled fish and grilled lobsters among other things. Photo: VINO
The Palm Grooving Restaurant at Da Spot. Photo: VINO
The Palm Grooving Restaurant at Da Spot. Photo: VINO
Parillon said he has partnered with three other locals in putting together the business venture. Photo: VINO/File
Parillon said he has partnered with three other locals in putting together the business venture. Photo: VINO/File
A section of the spacious and secure parking area provided at Da Spot. Photo: VINO
A section of the spacious and secure parking area provided at Da Spot. Photo: VINO
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – A new multi-purpose entertainment establishment has been opened at the former location of Bat Cave.

Da Spot now consists of Club Opium and Sports Bar; Palm Groovin’ restaurant, which has a new and improved menu, the hideaway deck at the back and also the Piano Road Deck which looks out over the harbour.

Popular sports personality Steve E. Parillon combined with three local partners to put together the newly revamped establishment and he described it as "a one-stop all you can eat joint" filled with entertainment.

“What we have done is we have created a club, and sports bar… also you can dine in one of the classiest restaurants and you have the roadside deck available for dining,” he disclosed.

According to Parillon, the establishment brings a different kind of ambience to the night life and restaurant scene of Tortola with the opening. He said even though the club may not be entirely out of Road Town, it is not in the mix of Road Town.

He commented on the spacious and secure parking available and a wide variety of menus.

The restaurant also offers the best local food available for both lunch and dinner, according to Parillon. This is in addition to a grill on the deck that provides patrons with the opportunity to get grilled fish and grilled lobsters to fill their appetites in a candlelight setting in the harbour of Road Town.

Asked what prompted the collaboration, Parillon said, “One thing that we realised is that, if you’re look into the restaurant industry and the club industry, basically Tortola has been dying for a nightclub…’”

He stated that there weren’t any good nightclubs around and the group felt that they wanted to offer a nice, air-conditioned nightclub with a ‘real’ nightclub feeling. He said the club offered two dance floors as well and a space provided for lounging.

“We want to bring back this night life and we just want to show the BVI that young BVIslanders can also run businesses,” he said. Parillon added that this is just what the politicians have been asking for as well.

He stated that quite a few modifications have been done in an effort to give patrons the ideal place and atmosphere that they could come out to enjoy themselves.

All spaces are available for rental for parties, weddings, banquets, etc and Parillon can be reached 544-0480 for any bookings.

33 Responses to “New kind of ambience as ‘Da Spot’ opens”

  • Hour Glass (15/06/2013, 10:33) Like (31) Dislike (143) Reply
    Let us see how long will this last...Start the count-down
    • @ Hour Glass (15/06/2013, 11:00) Like (41) Dislike (3) Reply
      Once it’s a local you all so dam jealous...if others last why the hell this cannot last...Come out and support another local business boss
    • Tim (15/06/2013, 15:49) Like (24) Dislike (1) Reply
      Hour Glass, you seem to be a very jealous and bitter person. Why can't you wish the best for the persons involved in such a terrific move? Guys I wish you well.
  • . (15/06/2013, 10:36) Like (8) Dislike (129) Reply
    With all those thugs hanging out there, FIGHT GONE.
  • JACK BE STILL (15/06/2013, 10:43) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    all the best guys watch out for the jealious haters
  • Yep (15/06/2013, 11:00) Like (22) Dislike (0) Reply
    And the hating already begins!!! Tola 4 ya!
  • big ups (15/06/2013, 11:22) Like (26) Dislike (107) Reply
    I went there last night and I love it!!!!
  • pat (15/06/2013, 13:56) Like (11) Dislike (22) Reply
    wonder how the neighbours feel about outdoor piano spot? was there a meeting to see how they feel about late night music or is there an agreement for not to long and loud. these are practical questions in a residential area.
  • My girl (15/06/2013, 14:07) Like (12) Dislike (15) Reply
    Bet them didn't get planning for the deck............Jus go ahead and build it. Don't need no planning permits coz from here...........
    • @ Jack (16/06/2013, 09:07) Like (0) Dislike (8) Reply
      When the whites doing the same thing all over the place not a man say ah ting...they have installed docks all over the place without permission…SOME OF YOU HATE YOUR SELF
  • notes (15/06/2013, 16:04) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    congrats gentlemen! if u grilling steaks, I'm coming for sure
  • long look me come from (15/06/2013, 16:44) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    You got my support all the way!
  • realist new york (15/06/2013, 17:13) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is great!! Cant wait to taste a nice grilled lobster when i come home.. Cant believe there so many dislikes!!! Oh well cant waste major time thinking on minor ppl.. kudos to u Steve!! It will b a great success!! D.
  • Jersey girl (15/06/2013, 17:27) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very nice spot and atmosphere!!! The design is very well put together!! This is going to be a fun very established spot for Tortola!!! The Owners should be very proud!!! And the fun begins!!!!
  • shark (15/06/2013, 19:38) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    STEVE IS THERE GOING TO BE A DRESS CODE AND AGE LIMIT.ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE THE SAME ENVIRONMENTS AS OUTSIDE OF THE LA GRANDE CAFF E ON A FRIDAY NIGHT PLAYERS AND JUGGLERS
  • BVI Keep Calm (15/06/2013, 23:52) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well according to parents, Hoop-It-Up has Its failures surrounding it.....the Gym with him & karl was a failure...but sure praying this is a winner...caus hmmmm mm
  • Migoman (16/06/2013, 01:08) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Its not a matter of hate ppl. There have been atleast 3-4 leasers in the past 5 years at that one place and its not the best place to choose if your considering saving on ''rent'' (owner of that place is really demanding so to speak). So its true, lets see how long these here will last.
    • west well (16/06/2013, 14:09) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I am not going to be distracted because that is what they want..all the best guys you will do well once the food and service is top rated
  • wise up (16/06/2013, 07:48) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    great venture; simply make sure you have good security & keep the place nice and clean(have good standards) VI for VI Landers!!!!!!!
  • Hmm (16/06/2013, 11:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Silent parnters?
  • Congratualtions! (16/06/2013, 14:58) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Parillon, congratulations to you and your business partners!! Don't mind the simple minded haters who are not willing to take the entrepreneural risk! Just pure envy and jealousy in this BVI! Stay focused, learn to adapt and you will succeed!!
  • dam it (17/06/2013, 00:21) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Most of you who haterz goin be in there the most lol its so funny
  • 21 n over (17/06/2013, 02:42) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    21 n over get it rite
  • only tola (17/06/2013, 13:34) Like (3) Dislike (2) Reply
    WHY DID BVI PASS A NAME FOR A PLACE "OPIUM"???????? DOES THE GOVERNMENT DO RESEARCH THESE DAYS BEFORE ALLOWING IT? 'OPIUM' COMES FROM THE OPIUM POPPY THAT MAKES HEROIN. HMMMMMMMMMM.
    • Lord Snowdown (17/06/2013, 15:30) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      That's the same thing I was thinking, the name just isn't right, what message are they sending?? But hey, that's just my feeling.

      I wish them all the best.
  • support (17/06/2013, 22:51) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Getting B V Ilsanders to work together and support each other is like herding cats. We all find the reasons why something cannot be done. It seems we all want in the BVI to be perfect before we can step in and lend a hand, if the BVI was perfect it would not need assistance...support the brothers that is my message
  • live let live (18/06/2013, 02:52) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Why "Only Tola" so it can't be that the guys name the club"Opium" because Opium can be used as a medicine to numb the pain or an anestalgic,why is it you are very pesimistic about the owners choice of the Club name...hmmmm,Coke had the Coca leaf extract in it and them put it big and bold on the can so tell do u drink "Coke" or your kids??!!!
  • Ah Luv it (18/06/2013, 16:12) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Please keep the school children out of it. Let it be an adult club and have the children club on special nites during the summer.


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