Guidebook for Gibbes
Food Scene
This is the only Real & Chateaux accredited hotel on the island. The service is efficient, friendly, civilised and discreet. Many members of staff have been there for well over a decade. Try lunch and afternoon tea in particular, but please bear in mind that they may be busy with their own guests at peak times.
Cobblers Cove Hotel
This is the only Real & Chateaux accredited hotel on the island. The service is efficient, friendly, civilised and discreet. Many members of staff have been there for well over a decade. Try lunch and afternoon tea in particular, but please bear in mind that they may be busy with their own guests at peak times.
Yes, it's expensive, but it has one of the most beautiful settings on the coast (not to say the world) and the food is excellent. There is nothing quite like it.
73 locals recommend
The Cliff
Yes, it's expensive, but it has one of the most beautiful settings on the coast (not to say the world) and the food is excellent. There is nothing quite like it.
Fantastic views over the golf course to the sea. Wonderful place for lunch (see listing photographs). Next time I have a wedding reception, it'll be here!
6 locals recommend
Sandy Lane Country Club
Fantastic views over the golf course to the sea. Wonderful place for lunch (see listing photographs). Next time I have a wedding reception, it'll be here!
Fresh fish from Smokie. Interesting range of very fresh fish, though doesn't exactly comply with EU regulations! But, fantastic fresh tuna, dolphin fish (mahi-mahi) snapper, swordfish, flying fish, grouper, kingfish, marlin, etc.
Millie Ifill Fish Market
Fresh fish from Smokie. Interesting range of very fresh fish, though doesn't exactly comply with EU regulations! But, fantastic fresh tuna, dolphin fish (mahi-mahi) snapper, swordfish, flying fish, grouper, kingfish, marlin, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a tin shack set in amongst the fishing boats, serving mainly rum and beer and, 3 nights a week, simple food cooked over a wooden fire. 4 beers are BD$10. There are locals and tourists alike, and somehow or another they manage to have the best sunsets on the island. This is Barbados, and I love it. It proves you can have a great time without spending a fortune, but that's not the main point: it's just....what it's all about.
Braddy's Bar
Highway 1BThis is a tin shack set in amongst the fishing boats, serving mainly rum and beer and, 3 nights a week, simple food cooked over a wooden fire. 4 beers are BD$10. There are locals and tourists alike, and somehow or another they manage to have the best sunsets on the island. This is Barbados, and I love it. It proves you can have a great time without spending a fortune, but that's not the main point: it's just....what it's all about.
Sightseeing
Underground lake, stalactites and stalagmites, and a film about the geology of Barbados. I find it interesting anyway.
268 locals recommend
Harrison's Cave
Underground lake, stalactites and stalagmites, and a film about the geology of Barbados. I find it interesting anyway.
A "great house", formerly a sugar plantation, with a working steam mill and a spectacular rum distillery. They show a very interesting film of Barbados about 100 years ago, and the place gives a feel for the life which was led in the past: https://www.stnicholasabbey.com. Contains stuff which actually works, mixed in with the semi-dilapidated charm of Barbados.
156 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Abbey
A "great house", formerly a sugar plantation, with a working steam mill and a spectacular rum distillery. They show a very interesting film of Barbados about 100 years ago, and the place gives a feel for the life which was led in the past: https://www.stnicholasabbey.com. Contains stuff which actually works, mixed in with the semi-dilapidated charm of Barbados.
Entertainment & Activities
One of those things you must do: catamaran cruises, either swimming with the turtles or at sunset. Great fun for everyone. Food and booze included in the price of the ticket: https://www.coolrunningsbarbados.com
37 locals recommend
Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises
Hincks StreetOne of those things you must do: catamaran cruises, either swimming with the turtles or at sunset. Great fun for everyone. Food and booze included in the price of the ticket: https://www.coolrunningsbarbados.com
Shopping
Well-stocked supermarket, with a lot of Waitrose branded items. Not much you can't get there, although the prices are higher than the UK
116 locals recommend
Massy Stores
Highway 1Well-stocked supermarket, with a lot of Waitrose branded items. Not much you can't get there, although the prices are higher than the UK
Everything Else
The Beach Shack is an ocean front restaurant and bar in Speightstown Barbados, specialising in reasonably priced but beautiful food and a large range of rums. Complimentary beach loungers, umbrellas and wifi are provided for guests
The Beach Shack
Queen's StreetThe Beach Shack is an ocean front restaurant and bar in Speightstown Barbados, specialising in reasonably priced but beautiful food and a large range of rums. Complimentary beach loungers, umbrellas and wifi are provided for guests
Ju Ju's Beach Bar is a very casual spot serving local food and ice cold beverages. Umbrellas and loungers are available for rental and there is free wifi.
30 locals recommend
Ju Ju's
Highway 1BJu Ju's Beach Bar is a very casual spot serving local food and ice cold beverages. Umbrellas and loungers are available for rental and there is free wifi.
Ocean front beach bar and paddle board center located on the West Coast of Barbados
11 locals recommend
111 Beach Club
Ocean front beach bar and paddle board center located on the West Coast of Barbados