Beer at ELH often means a cooler and a barstool
North Eleuthera Airport is tiny, and "Local Bar" surfaces in conversation more as an occasional setup than a fixed, branded operation. Expect something closer to a counter or corner with a few stools rather than a full restaurant, and don’t count on it being open for every American, Delta, or Silver flight bank through the day.
There’s no published menu, no posted hours, and no clear pricing online, which usually signals cold beer, basic spirits, and maybe a premixed rum punch in the $5–$10 range rather than cocktails or food. ELH handles only a handful of departures per hour at best, so drink service tends to follow that rhythm: busier before mid-morning and mid-afternoon flights, quiet or closed in between.
The terminal at ELH has a couple of small rooms and a single security checkpoint, so Local Bar, when it operates, sits post-security within a few minutes’ walk of every gate the airport uses. You’ll still want to grab any real food in town before heading to check-in, because reviews of the airport mention almost nothing beyond basic snacks and do not list any hot meals tied to this bar.
With no reliable reviews, assume plastic cups, limited ice, and a short list of options: domestic or Bahamian beer, maybe a local rum poured with a standard soda from 12 oz cans. Don’t expect tabs or contactless payments; small airports in the Bahamas often lean on cash, so bring smaller Bahamian dollars or US bills under $20 just in case card terminals are offline.
Practical move: eat before you reach North Eleuthera Airport, clear security at least 60 minutes before departure, then check if Local Bar is actually serving before you commit to waiting for a drink.