Kermit's Lounge

Cracked conch and rum punches are the real draw at T1

Kermit’s Lounge at Exuma International (T1) works first as the airport’s main bar/restaurant and only second as a “lounge,” so think food and drinks near check-in rather than a quiet business club with showers. It sits in the small terminal by the airline counters, and many people treat it as their last taste of Bahamian food before boarding.

Access runs through Priority Pass or a paid day pass at the door, but Kermit’s still functions as a public spot, so you’ll see regular bar traffic alongside cardholders. One TripAdvisor review calls it “the perfect, convenient place to wait near the airport” and notes that portion sizes are huge, which lines up with photos of heaped plates of conch and fries.

Opening hours typically track flight banks, with the bar active when departures are running from T1 and quiet once the last flights leave for Nassau, Miami, or Atlanta. Don’t expect 24/7 access or late-night service after the final outbound, and plan to eat here if your hotel on Great Exuma is more than 20–30 minutes away and you’ve already checked out.

Food is standard Bahamian bar fare: cracked conch, fried fish, burgers, wings, and sides piled high on large plates that easily feed one hungry person or two light eaters. Prices sit in typical Out Islands territory, so think roughly US$15–25 for mains and US$6–10 for beers or simple drinks, higher for mixed cocktails with name-brand rum.

The bar runs a full liquor setup with local rums, basic spirits, and bottled beer, and several reviews mention TVs showing sports, which makes it a better match for one last Kalik and a game than for Zoom calls. Seating is basic tables and barstools rather than lounge-style armchairs, and power outlets are limited, so charge devices at your hotel if you need a full battery for the 1–2 hour hop home.

There are no showers, nap rooms, or true quiet zones at Kermit’s, and Wi‑Fi reliability often depends on the airport’s main network for T1 rather than a separate lounge system. Treat this as a sit-down restaurant and bar attached to the terminal, not a place to knock out three hours of focused work before a long-haul connection.

Tip: Arrive at GGT about 2 hours before departure, check in, then grab cracked conch and a drink at Kermit’s before heading through security once your gate for T1 shows “boarding soon.”