LIFESTYLE: PVS Sky Bar & Grill: A Little Hideaway Overlooking The City

While he does host private events at the PVS Sky Bar & Grill, Vijay Sadarangani, the owner of this little gem of a hideaway in the heart Montego Bay, does not encourage outside promoters to consider his venue for their parties.  The reason is that in a few short months the bar has developed a unique charm as a quiet spot for close friends to get together for good conversations and laid back social intercourse.  He doesn't want to spoil that.

Twilight view of the Mobay coastline from the PVS Sky Bar & Grill

At first glance, it's not hard to understand why the bar is doing so well as a hangout spot.  It sits atop Queens Drive overlooking the coastline, the international airport and the azure Caribbean Sea.  It's an area that was always a famous "look-out point" for tourists and visitors to the city.  The only thing missing was a place to sit down, take it all in and enjoy it with a few drinks and a tasty dish.  That all changed a few months ago.

The PVS Sky Bar & Grill sits atop the roof of Mr. Sadarangani's gift shop which caters to the tourist market selling souvenirs, clothes and a host of other items.  Upon taking the location for the shop he immediately saw the potential for a restaurant and bar on the rooftop.  When he opened it, he was approached by several promoters about holding parties and events there, but instead of aiming big he felt it would be to his advantage to aim small.

Friends gather for Karaoke on a Friday night

Hard economic times have seen Montegonians shying away from parties with cover charges and events that charge premium prices for drinks.  Many have opted to get together at each other's homes instead resulting in a surge of private dinners and house parties replacing many "pay parties" and nightclub events.

PVS Sky Bar & Grill offers the type of intimate ambiance people in the city have been gravitating towards, complimenting it with reasonable food and drink prices and the amazing panorama of the city's coastline.  "It's a little something extra," Sadarangani explains. "Something worthwhile to pull people from the comfort of their homes without putting a burden on their wallets."

Jerk Chicken Sushi - the latest exotic addition to the menu

Working professionals of all ages have adopted it the bar as an after-work destination.  A Karaoke night on Fridays has added a little touch of spice.  Small groups of friends who want to spend some quality time together free of loud music and big crowds have become regular guests.  This is what Vijay Sadarangani saw as aiming small instead of aiming big, and it has worked.

The cuisine at PVS Sky Bar & Grill includes a variety of local and international dishes.  One interesting new item is the Jerk Chicken Sushi which proved to be a popular addition especially on the Sushi and Tapas Night held every Saturday.  It's worth a trip to this venue to try the food and take in the ambiance.  If a little rest and relaxation is what you need, this is the spot.