Things To Do: Barbados Guidebook
Food scene
LA CABANE is "a paradise location that you can visualize in your Caribbean dreams". Great food and amazing cocktails! This restaurant is perfectly located on the west coast and offers a delicious menu cooked mediterranean style, all fresh local organic ingredients!
40 locals recommend
La Cabane
Batts Rock Beach LA CABANE is "a paradise location that you can visualize in your Caribbean dreams". Great food and amazing cocktails! This restaurant is perfectly located on the west coast and offers a delicious menu cooked mediterranean style, all fresh local organic ingredients!
Sea Shed is another slice of paradise! Day or night, sea shed comes alive with a laissez-faire beach vibe. Serving up an extensive menu of delicious food, cocktails and the best espresso martinis!
48 locals recommend
Sea Shed Restaurant
Sea Shed is another slice of paradise! Day or night, sea shed comes alive with a laissez-faire beach vibe. Serving up an extensive menu of delicious food, cocktails and the best espresso martinis!
Fish pot has a very relaxed oceanfront restaurant. Perfect spot for fresh, simply prepared food in a casual yet stylish ambiance.
70 locals recommend
Fish Pot
Fish pot has a very relaxed oceanfront restaurant. Perfect spot for fresh, simply prepared food in a casual yet stylish ambiance.
CALA ROCA is a new local favorite restaurant in Barbados with exquisite views of the sea, perfect to capture a sunset and serves a modern international menu with a hint of Spanish!
6 locals recommend
Cala Roca
Prospect RoadCALA ROCA is a new local favorite restaurant in Barbados with exquisite views of the sea, perfect to capture a sunset and serves a modern international menu with a hint of Spanish!
Sightseeing
Daily tours and tastings at the distillery! Barbados is the birthplace of Mount Gay Rum which was founded in 1702
17 locals recommend
The Mount Gay Rum Tour & Gift Shop
Daily tours and tastings at the distillery! Barbados is the birthplace of Mount Gay Rum which was founded in 1702
Perfect way to tour the island on land and have a fun adventure with friends, family or a group! Check out amazing views of the island
33 locals recommend
Island Safari (B'dos) Ltd
Perfect way to tour the island on land and have a fun adventure with friends, family or a group! Check out amazing views of the island
One of Barbados' amazing wonders- Harrisons Cave! Family-friendly ride along tours exploring the oldest caves in Barbados. This tour is very informative and fun, thoroughly enjoyed the stalagmites and stalactites!
268 locals recommend
Harrison's Cave
One of Barbados' amazing wonders- Harrisons Cave! Family-friendly ride along tours exploring the oldest caves in Barbados. This tour is very informative and fun, thoroughly enjoyed the stalagmites and stalactites!
Enjoy a fun day at sea in the submarine with Atlantis. This tour will take you underwater to spend time observing the beautiful marine life
39 locals recommend
Atlantis Submarines Barbados
Enjoy a fun day at sea in the submarine with Atlantis. This tour will take you underwater to spend time observing the beautiful marine life
Beach scene
One-stop shop beach bar and fun watersports for you and your family to enjoy or relax on the beach with a Banks beer!
Rascals Beach Bar, Restaurant and Waterpark
Brandon'sOne-stop shop beach bar and fun watersports for you and your family to enjoy or relax on the beach with a Banks beer!
Perfect way to ride the coast of the island by sea. A catamaran is a local favorite, especially on the weekends or bank holidays! Enjoy a day cruise swimming with turtles, food, drinks, music and a fun day on the water with friends, family or a group! or enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise. Either way it's a must do!
24 locals recommend
Tiami Catamaran Cruises
Perfect way to ride the coast of the island by sea. A catamaran is a local favorite, especially on the weekends or bank holidays! Enjoy a day cruise swimming with turtles, food, drinks, music and a fun day on the water with friends, family or a group! or enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise. Either way it's a must do!
The Boatyard is your leisure hub with parasols, snorkel tours & volleyball, spend the day at the beach with this sea-view for lunch and cocktails. Since I was a child I frequented the boatyard with my friends and it's still a local favorite for a fun or relaxed day at the beach!
52 locals recommend
The Boatyard Club
The Boatyard is your leisure hub with parasols, snorkel tours & volleyball, spend the day at the beach with this sea-view for lunch and cocktails. Since I was a child I frequented the boatyard with my friends and it's still a local favorite for a fun or relaxed day at the beach!
Nightlife
Head over to 2nd street, St. James where you'll find a few lounges like Red Door for some fun night life vibes and drinks! Typically frequented by celebrities visiting the island!
49 locals recommend
Red Door Lounge
Head over to 2nd street, St. James where you'll find a few lounges like Red Door for some fun night life vibes and drinks! Typically frequented by celebrities visiting the island!
Located in Limegrove, Suit Free is Barbados' newest rooftop lounge with good vibes, music and drinks! Definitely a local favorite for a night out
Suit Free
Located in Limegrove, Suit Free is Barbados' newest rooftop lounge with good vibes, music and drinks! Definitely a local favorite for a night out
Day or night this beach bar has much to offer! Spend the day relaxing on the beach with food and drinks, or enjoy the entertaining Caribbean Dinner Show to party the night away! After dinner hours this beach bar turns into a night club. A favorite nightlife spot for locals and tourists all year round!
84 locals recommend
Harbour Lights Carlisle Bay
Bay StreetDay or night this beach bar has much to offer! Spend the day relaxing on the beach with food and drinks, or enjoy the entertaining Caribbean Dinner Show to party the night away! After dinner hours this beach bar turns into a night club. A favorite nightlife spot for locals and tourists all year round!
City/town information
Visit Bridgetown where you will find Duty-free Shopping at Cave Shepherd shopping center, Sunglass Hut, visit Art Galleries, soak up the country's History and Culture, walk along the boardwalk, check out the Bars and Restaurants
127 locals recommend
Bridgetown
Broad StreetVisit Bridgetown where you will find Duty-free Shopping at Cave Shepherd shopping center, Sunglass Hut, visit Art Galleries, soak up the country's History and Culture, walk along the boardwalk, check out the Bars and Restaurants
Neighborhoods
This Parish is located on the West Coast of the Island. Visit Limegrove Lifestyle center for luxury shopping, watch a movie at the theatre, or enjoy the nightlife and head to Limebar for drinks or grab a lovely dinner at Fusion Rooftop
Saint James
This Parish is located on the West Coast of the Island. Visit Limegrove Lifestyle center for luxury shopping, watch a movie at the theatre, or enjoy the nightlife and head to Limebar for drinks or grab a lovely dinner at Fusion Rooftop
City advice
Customs and culture
Camouflage is prohibited from being worn in Barbados
If you are spotted wearing camouflage in Barbados you could be faced with charges.
What to pack
Sunscreen and a Refillable Waterbottle!
Protect your skin and stay hydrated! Barbados has a beautiful sea breeze to cool the island, but some days it can be very hot!
Getting around
You need a visitor’s permit to drive in Barbados.
Need to rent a car? You can obtain a permit upon presentation of a valid driver’s license at: most car rental agencies, the Barbados Licensing Authority office, or you should carry an international driving permit.
Customs and culture
Traffic drives on the left
In the event of an accident, call the police and do not move the vehicle.