David's Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Some trendy/fun spots for a sip of local rum!
Very simple "rum shop" with one of the nicest views on the island. You can get super cheap drinks with a true local atmosphere - just don't go looking for anything fancy!
19 locals recommend
John Moore Bar
Highway 1BVery simple "rum shop" with one of the nicest views on the island. You can get super cheap drinks with a true local atmosphere - just don't go looking for anything fancy!
Thunder Bay Beach Bar
Local relaxed atmosphere
Food Scene
One of the nicest restaurants on the coast - superb atmosphere and the food is even better. We recommend making a reservation ASAP!
70 locals recommend
Lone Star Restaurant & Hotel
One of the nicest restaurants on the coast - superb atmosphere and the food is even better. We recommend making a reservation ASAP!
Fresh local ingredients done really well. Great food and great vibe at this hidden gem on the East coast. Make sure to book in advance as they don't open every day and space is limited!
14 locals recommend
ECO Lifestyle & Lodge
Fresh local ingredients done really well. Great food and great vibe at this hidden gem on the East coast. Make sure to book in advance as they don't open every day and space is limited!
Fishermans Pub
4 Church St Gardens RdGreat local food - cold beers!
Local & Co
Queens StreetGreat food, good atmosphere, fine dining done island style!
good food, good vibes - a bit on the pricey side but great for sundowners and fancy bites!
48 locals recommend
Sea Shed Restaurant
good food, good vibes - a bit on the pricey side but great for sundowners and fancy bites!
Fresh fish on the grill! Jefferson (one of the nicest guys you will ever meet) fires up the grill on Friday and Saturday nights. The grilled fish is great and the drinks are cold. Fun times!
Carlton Variety Bar & Grille
Fresh fish on the grill! Jefferson (one of the nicest guys you will ever meet) fires up the grill on Friday and Saturday nights. The grilled fish is great and the drinks are cold. Fun times!
High end dining, delicious food - beautiful views. It's pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.
112 locals recommend
The Tides Restaurant | Barbados
High end dining, delicious food - beautiful views. It's pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.
Sightseeing
St. Nicholas Abbey
Nice views, nice restaurant - there is playground for the kids. My kids thoroughly enjoyed exploring the caves!
139 locals recommend
Animal Flower Cave
Nice views, nice restaurant - there is playground for the kids. My kids thoroughly enjoyed exploring the caves!
Shopping
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre
Essentials
Massy Stores
Highway 1pickUP is basically Uber for Barbados.
All drivers are licensed taxi drivers. You can see a fare estimate before you ride, rates are standardized, you can track and message your driver and you can choose to pay via cash or credit card.
You can find it on the App Store or Play Store by searching "pickUP Barbados"
pickUP Barbados
pickUP is basically Uber for Barbados.
All drivers are licensed taxi drivers. You can see a fare estimate before you ride, rates are standardized, you can track and message your driver and you can choose to pay via cash or credit card.
You can find it on the App Store or Play Store by searching "pickUP Barbados"
Traveler advice
Getting around
Download the pickUP Barbados App on your phone!
pickUP is like Uber but it connects you with registered taxi drivers in Barbados. You can find the app on apple or android devices by searching "pickUP Barbados"
Getting around
Car Rentals
You can rent a car here: https://gorentacarreservation.mfs.gg/i1Ojexc