About Gertrude's Beach Bar & Restaurant
Gertrude's Beach Bar & Restaurant is a laid‑back Caribbean beach bar and restaurant on White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, in the British Virgin Islands. Established and run for many years by pioneer local businesswoman Gertrude Aloma Callwood, it became one of the first and best‑known establishments on White Bay, serving drinks, casual island fare, and providing beach chairs right on the sand to visiting tourists and boaters. The venue is frequently mentioned in BVI tourism write‑ups as a staple stop for day‑trippers and charter guests.
A charge from “GERTRUDE CALLWOOD DB” is likely related to a purchase made at Gertrude's Beach Bar & Restaurant, such as food, cocktails, beach chair rentals, or associated hospitality services during a visit to White Bay. The descriptor may show the owner’s personal name rather than the trading name, especially if the underlying merchant account was set up in her legal name. Depending on your bank, the “DB” suffix may indicate a debit card purchase. Charges are typically one‑time, same‑day point‑of‑sale transactions rather than ongoing subscriptions.
If you don’t recognize this transaction, first think back to any recent travel to the British Virgin Islands, particularly a visit to Jost Van Dyke or a boat excursion that stopped at White Bay. Check your travel itinerary, bar and restaurant receipts, and photos from that day to confirm the visit. For further clarification, you can contact the establishment via local BVI tourism directories or by reaching out to the charter company or tour operator that organized your trip, as they often have contact details for Gertrude's and other White Bay bars. If you still dispute the charge after verifying, you should raise a transaction dispute with your card issuer, providing dates of travel and any supporting documentation.