Zero reviews, real bar: that’s Bar 22 Express
Bar 22 Express sits airside after security at CUR and shows up on airport maps but hardly ever in trip reports, which usually means a quick counter and a few barstools, not a long-layover destination. Expect a basic airport bar setup: taps, bottles, maybe a short snack list, with prices roughly in the midrange $$ bracket compared with other Curaçao International options.
Post-security placement means Bar 22 Express works for last-minute drinks before boarding, so you’re not dealing with landside crowds or extra screening time. You clear security once at Hato International, then this bar is in the departure zone, so you stay within walking distance of most gates. Figure you can sit down, order, and still be at your gate in under 10 minutes in this compact terminal.
The menu headline is craft beer, which is noted as the signature draw and sets it apart from the generic liquor carts near some CUR gates. Expect a small lineup rather than a huge tap wall, likely a handful of regional or imported labels priced above standard domestic lagers. Mixed drinks and wine probably round out the offerings at similar $$ pricing, but nothing in the research points to serious cocktails or food being the focus.
There are no consistent traveler reviews, no Reddit threads, and no FlyerTalk chatter naming a standout dish or warning about slow service, so you’re going in mostly blind. That silence usually translates to serviceable drinks, short dwell times, and little in the way of ambiance. Figure this is a “one beer before boarding” stop, not a long drinking session or sports-bar hang.
Tip: buy your craft beer here after security rather than landside; staying airside at CUR saves you at least one extra bag check and keeps you within a few minutes’ walk of your departure gate.
Craft Beer