West Coast Big Energy by Danielle
Neighborhoods
Nearby towns to Nelda's Paradise
Holetown is one of four towns in Barbados and it is located on the west coast of Barbados. Famously known for its luxury lifestyle for the rich and famous, Holetown was the area where the first British landing occurred in 1625. Just a mere 5 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise - turn left at the bottom of Porter's gap and you'll find amazing restaurants and night clubs in 1st and 2nd street, Limegrove Lifestyle and centre, Massy Sunset Crest supermarket, gas station, banks and of course beautiful beaches!
95 locals recommend
Holetown
Holetown is one of four towns in Barbados and it is located on the west coast of Barbados. Famously known for its luxury lifestyle for the rich and famous, Holetown was the area where the first British landing occurred in 1625. Just a mere 5 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise - turn left at the bottom of Porter's gap and you'll find amazing restaurants and night clubs in 1st and 2nd street, Limegrove Lifestyle and centre, Massy Sunset Crest supermarket, gas station, banks and of course beautiful beaches!
The furthest town from the city, located along the north-west coast of Barbados, Speightstown is a quiet town boasting much history and character with buildings and monuments dating as far back as the early settlers in the 1600s (maybe even further). Although it is the quietest of the four towns, with many countryfolk plying their trade, this is a must stop for photoshoots, great restaurants, fishing villages and culture on the island.
The beaches are perfect because it is less busy than the other coasts!
95 locals recommend
Speightstown
The furthest town from the city, located along the north-west coast of Barbados, Speightstown is a quiet town boasting much history and character with buildings and monuments dating as far back as the early settlers in the 1600s (maybe even further). Although it is the quietest of the four towns, with many countryfolk plying their trade, this is a must stop for photoshoots, great restaurants, fishing villages and culture on the island.
The beaches are perfect because it is less busy than the other coasts!
Food scene - Bars, Fine Dining and more
A selection of nearby great spots for fine dining, casual dining and just laid back local great food!
Penthouse dining under the stars! 72 seat alfresco restaurant Located in Limegrove Lifestyle Centre just 6 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise. Operating hours Mon - Sat 6:30 pm - 11:00pm
24 locals recommend
Fusion Rooftop
Penthouse dining under the stars! 72 seat alfresco restaurant Located in Limegrove Lifestyle Centre just 6 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise. Operating hours Mon - Sat 6:30 pm - 11:00pm
Family run pub and meat house restaurant - Bits and bobs, from the farm, from the ocean, salads and pasta and much more. Great place to catch your favorite games too - on the big screen! Located in Trents, St. James
Horny Ram
Highway 1Family run pub and meat house restaurant - Bits and bobs, from the farm, from the ocean, salads and pasta and much more. Great place to catch your favorite games too - on the big screen! Located in Trents, St. James
Casual diner with great grilled food, laid back ambiance at great prices. Dine in or take away. Consistently great food!
46 locals recommend
Just Grillin' Sunset Crest
Highway 1Casual diner with great grilled food, laid back ambiance at great prices. Dine in or take away. Consistently great food!
Fresh french bread and delicious croissants, brioche, burger bun and much more. Just 6 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise
La Baguette, French Bakery
Fresh french bread and delicious croissants, brioche, burger bun and much more. Just 6 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise
With dining out, take out and delivery, this paradise in paradise truly makes you feel like you're in Ibiza. Literally. With swings, palm trees and much seating, their live entertainment paired with their passion for growing their own herbs and foods, makes their cuisine even more authentic! If you're a lover of slow food, laid back music and beach scenes, this the place to be.
40 locals recommend
La Cabane
Batts Rock BeachWith dining out, take out and delivery, this paradise in paradise truly makes you feel like you're in Ibiza. Literally. With swings, palm trees and much seating, their live entertainment paired with their passion for growing their own herbs and foods, makes their cuisine even more authentic! If you're a lover of slow food, laid back music and beach scenes, this the place to be.
Choose your own lobster from their live tank, take in jazz and nice music and of course beach views! Consistent service for years!
15 locals recommend
Lobster Alive
Bay StreetChoose your own lobster from their live tank, take in jazz and nice music and of course beach views! Consistent service for years!
A new farm to table restaurant as well as local spirits and market place.
21 locals recommend
Local & Co
Queens StreetA new farm to table restaurant as well as local spirits and market place.
Great sushi, thai and Caribbean dishes as well as a diverse menu of English and Asian dishes. Located in 2nd Street, Holetown, St. James just a 5 minute drive away from the villa.
45 locals recommend
Nishi Restaurant
Second StreetGreat sushi, thai and Caribbean dishes as well as a diverse menu of English and Asian dishes. Located in 2nd Street, Holetown, St. James just a 5 minute drive away from the villa.
Restaurant with dine in or curbside pick up. Free delivery available. Great selection of wines too.
10 locals recommend
Open Kitchen Cafe & Bistro
Restaurant with dine in or curbside pick up. Free delivery available. Great selection of wines too.
With some of the best live entertainment on Friday nights, superb views of Port St. Charles paired with food from full breakfast, small plates, salads and pizza to vegan and vegetarian options, this is eclectic meets local. Reservations are a must!
8 locals recommend
Pier One Restaurant
With some of the best live entertainment on Friday nights, superb views of Port St. Charles paired with food from full breakfast, small plates, salads and pizza to vegan and vegetarian options, this is eclectic meets local. Reservations are a must!
Built in early 1800's I've been eating here since I was a little girl. Not only is the food consistently good but the service is nice and the views are spectacular. When you are full one could just stare out the windows to the beautiful world renowned 'Soup Bowl' one of the biggest premier surf spots.
Brunch, lunch and dinner available.
Definitely need a good car/jeep to get up those hills but the drive is worth it!
If you enjoy a good walk or hike before eating or after, check out Joe's River Bridge where a new bridge has been built. Perfect for hiking, cycling and walking.
Sometimes there is live music and yoga sessions available.
37 locals recommend
Round House
Built in early 1800's I've been eating here since I was a little girl. Not only is the food consistently good but the service is nice and the views are spectacular. When you are full one could just stare out the windows to the beautiful world renowned 'Soup Bowl' one of the biggest premier surf spots.
Brunch, lunch and dinner available.
Definitely need a good car/jeep to get up those hills but the drive is worth it!
If you enjoy a good walk or hike before eating or after, check out Joe's River Bridge where a new bridge has been built. Perfect for hiking, cycling and walking.
Sometimes there is live music and yoga sessions available.
One of the best indian food restaurants in Barbados. Located in 2nd street Holetown - Murgh Jalfreezi, tandoori wings, curries, rotis and much more! Plenty food for your book in a beautiful setting.
8 locals recommend
Sitar Indian Restaurant
Second StreetOne of the best indian food restaurants in Barbados. Located in 2nd street Holetown - Murgh Jalfreezi, tandoori wings, curries, rotis and much more! Plenty food for your book in a beautiful setting.
Caribbean a la carte dining Friday to Sunday. Curbside pick up available. Located by Mullins beach, St. Peter
48 locals recommend
Sea Shed Restaurant
Caribbean a la carte dining Friday to Sunday. Curbside pick up available. Located by Mullins beach, St. Peter
An eclectic deli bistro serving up farm to table in Speightstown - fresh organic salads, wood-fired pizza, wraps, baguettes, healthy bowls and a selection of homemade cakes and pastries. Enjoy freshly ground coffee, local fresh pressed juices and a good selection of wines
25 locals recommend
The Orange Street Grocer
Queen's StreetAn eclectic deli bistro serving up farm to table in Speightstown - fresh organic salads, wood-fired pizza, wraps, baguettes, healthy bowls and a selection of homemade cakes and pastries. Enjoy freshly ground coffee, local fresh pressed juices and a good selection of wines
Farm to table Barbadian fine dining located in 2nd street Holetown. You must try the pickled shrimp and lobster dish! To die for yummy! Cocktails and live music is great too (Fridays)
39 locals recommend
The Mews
Second StreetFarm to table Barbadian fine dining located in 2nd street Holetown. You must try the pickled shrimp and lobster dish! To die for yummy! Cocktails and live music is great too (Fridays)
One of Barbados' top fine dining restaurants. Art gallery, great cocktail bar in an upscale setting right by the beach. 2020 Traveler's Choice
112 locals recommend
The Tides Restaurant | Barbados
One of Barbados' top fine dining restaurants. Art gallery, great cocktail bar in an upscale setting right by the beach. 2020 Traveler's Choice
Restaurant and great pizza. They deliver as well! Pastas, fishcakes, local menu, great cocktails and much more!
38 locals recommend
Zaccios
Highway 1Restaurant and great pizza. They deliver as well! Pastas, fishcakes, local menu, great cocktails and much more!
Juma's
Queen's StreetAn amazing beach bar north of Mullins. Colorful settings, eclectic music and fresh organic food and of course fresh catch of the day. Moderately priced.
14 locals recommend
Bombas
Highway 1BAn amazing beach bar north of Mullins. Colorful settings, eclectic music and fresh organic food and of course fresh catch of the day. Moderately priced.
The Fish Pot was created over 17 years ago in a part of Barbados that had been all but forgotten (Speightstown). Today, the little oceanfront restaurant, housed in a 17th century fort (Fort Rupert) is considered by many to be one of the leading restaurants in Barbados.
At its essence, fresh, simply prepared food in a casual yet stylish ambiance. The Fish Pot ticks all of these boxes.
70 locals recommend
Fish Pot
The Fish Pot was created over 17 years ago in a part of Barbados that had been all but forgotten (Speightstown). Today, the little oceanfront restaurant, housed in a 17th century fort (Fort Rupert) is considered by many to be one of the leading restaurants in Barbados.
At its essence, fresh, simply prepared food in a casual yet stylish ambiance. The Fish Pot ticks all of these boxes.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Lonestar is known for its setting, celebrity clientele and good music. Drinks and food are on point. A good blend of European and English cuisine.
70 locals recommend
Lone Star Restaurant & Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, Lonestar is known for its setting, celebrity clientele and good music. Drinks and food are on point. A good blend of European and English cuisine.
Enjoy the delicate flavours of Italy while savouring the fresh air and beautiful blue of the Caribbean Sea. QP Bistro offers a full a-la-carte menu featuring Italian cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean flare and decadent desserts. Be sure to visit on Sundays or weekdays for amazing live entertainment with world renowned musicians and singers.
QP Bistro
Enjoy the delicate flavours of Italy while savouring the fresh air and beautiful blue of the Caribbean Sea. QP Bistro offers a full a-la-carte menu featuring Italian cuisine with a hint of Mediterranean flare and decadent desserts. Be sure to visit on Sundays or weekdays for amazing live entertainment with world renowned musicians and singers.
Atlantis Hotel
Great place for food
Shopping
Whether its luxury or local, these are some of the best spots to buy local and international brands!
Indian teamroom and boutique offering ethnic inspired resort wear, accessories, footwear and much more. Located in Limegrove Lifestyle Centre.
House of Jaipur
Indian teamroom and boutique offering ethnic inspired resort wear, accessories, footwear and much more. Located in Limegrove Lifestyle Centre.
Luxury stores and restaurants plus cinema and great bar. Top international brands
177 locals recommend
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre
Luxury stores and restaurants plus cinema and great bar. Top international brands
The Walk at Welches St. Thomas is adjacent to CostULess Warrens, St. Michael. Shopping mall with many restaurants and stores - Subway, Chefette, Wokup Barbados, iMart, Payless, Carters Hardware and General Store, Urban Kitchen, Smart Store just to name a few
8 locals recommend
The Walk at Welches
The Walk at Welches St. Thomas is adjacent to CostULess Warrens, St. Michael. Shopping mall with many restaurants and stores - Subway, Chefette, Wokup Barbados, iMart, Payless, Carters Hardware and General Store, Urban Kitchen, Smart Store just to name a few
Best of Barbados Gift Shop
Locally made items
Sightseeing, Beaches
Rent some chairs and umbrellas at a discounted price from Ricos on the Beach or just bring your own towel and relax. Be sure to tell them you're staying at Nelda's Paradise. Just 7 minutes drive away or 25 minutes walk if you're up for the adventure. Cut outs for vehicles to drive down near the beach. Bar nearby
10 locals recommend
Alleynes Bay
Rent some chairs and umbrellas at a discounted price from Ricos on the Beach or just bring your own towel and relax. Be sure to tell them you're staying at Nelda's Paradise. Just 7 minutes drive away or 25 minutes walk if you're up for the adventure. Cut outs for vehicles to drive down near the beach. Bar nearby
Bath Beach House has perfect day time passes for cocktails, kayaking, lunch, guided hike, snorkelling, stand up paddle board and more!
Bath Beach Facility
Bath Beach House has perfect day time passes for cocktails, kayaking, lunch, guided hike, snorkelling, stand up paddle board and more!
Perfect spot for low tide, great for families, enough stretch for jobs with adequate parking. Located on Mighty Grynner Highway there are bars on the beach and across the street is a new farmers market, vendors, craft, food trucks and more! Check out CM Catering for good food! About 20 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise
14 locals recommend
Brandons Beach
Perfect spot for low tide, great for families, enough stretch for jobs with adequate parking. Located on Mighty Grynner Highway there are bars on the beach and across the street is a new farmers market, vendors, craft, food trucks and more! Check out CM Catering for good food! About 20 minutes drive from Nelda's Paradise
Nearby fish market, and large manufacturing companies. Pile Bay fishing village is nearby and a great karaoke bar from Thursdays to Sundays has alot of locals, good banter and dominoes!
6 locals recommend
Brighton Beach
Nearby fish market, and large manufacturing companies. Pile Bay fishing village is nearby and a great karaoke bar from Thursdays to Sundays has alot of locals, good banter and dominoes!
Also known as Heron Bay, once you come to the bottom of Porters Road, cross the street and walk right on to the beach. Just beautiful, serene and pleasant people
Colony Club Beach
Also known as Heron Bay, once you come to the bottom of Porters Road, cross the street and walk right on to the beach. Just beautiful, serene and pleasant people
Beach restaurant and bar. Open Thursday to Sunday. Perfect for families and they are big on sustainability. Massages on the beach nearby. Sundays live dj and entertainment. Swing sets by the bar, yoga and more! Imagine bamboo sticks, tikis and more!
40 locals recommend
La Cabane
Batts Rock BeachBeach restaurant and bar. Open Thursday to Sunday. Perfect for families and they are big on sustainability. Massages on the beach nearby. Sundays live dj and entertainment. Swing sets by the bar, yoga and more! Imagine bamboo sticks, tikis and more!
Paynes Bay Beach
This is where you may catch a glimpse of alot of the famous stars you vacation in Barbados. Many small tracks and trails lead you to this beach. Part of the beach is managed by Sandy Lane so you may see pink and white loungers. Be sure to ask first (even though all beaches are public)
18 locals recommend
Sandy Lane Beach
This is where you may catch a glimpse of alot of the famous stars you vacation in Barbados. Many small tracks and trails lead you to this beach. Part of the beach is managed by Sandy Lane so you may see pink and white loungers. Be sure to ask first (even though all beaches are public)
Heron Bay
Just down the hill. Nearby watersports, usually low tide at some intervals.
A 2 minute car ride or an 8 minute walk from #7 Mullins Breeze, Mullins Beach is a popular and uncrowded beach. Great for swimming but not so much snorkelling.
45 locals recommend
Mullins Beach
A 2 minute car ride or an 8 minute walk from #7 Mullins Breeze, Mullins Beach is a popular and uncrowded beach. Great for swimming but not so much snorkelling.
Nightlife
Drift
Not ideally west but... One of the most famous party spots/night clubs. Free Friday and Wednesday nights. Vujaday Music festival. About 30 minutes drive away from Nelda's Paradise
84 locals recommend
Harbour Lights Carlisle Bay
Bay StreetNot ideally west but... One of the most famous party spots/night clubs. Free Friday and Wednesday nights. Vujaday Music festival. About 30 minutes drive away from Nelda's Paradise
Second Street
Second StreetA favorite night spot for parties, events, djs, good drinks and a variety of music and themes
7 locals recommend
Jamestown Bar & Grill
A favorite night spot for parties, events, djs, good drinks and a variety of music and themes
A unique club. Air Condition section or outdoors with a large bar, booths available plus more. Every weekend is a vibe at Zouk with special themed nights especially for the ladies!
Zouk Lounge
A unique club. Air Condition section or outdoors with a large bar, booths available plus more. Every weekend is a vibe at Zouk with special themed nights especially for the ladies!
Farmers Market
Every Sunday 9am-2pm enjoy farm to table food, arts and craft, kid friendly areas, pets, produce, fresh bread, home made jams, jellies, ice cream, breakfast, live music (sometimes) - a whole upscale market affair.
Perfect for families and couples. Located at Holders House, Holder's Hill, St. James
8 locals recommend
Holders Hill Farm Market
Every Sunday 9am-2pm enjoy farm to table food, arts and craft, kid friendly areas, pets, produce, fresh bread, home made jams, jellies, ice cream, breakfast, live music (sometimes) - a whole upscale market affair.
Perfect for families and couples. Located at Holders House, Holder's Hill, St. James
Open Saturdays only from 7:00 am, get the best in fresh and local produces, drinks, juices, jams, tarts, food and more. There is also bags, hand crafted art and truly unique products. Best of all, the vendors are super amazing and valuable.
12 locals recommend
Brighton Farmers Market
Open Saturdays only from 7:00 am, get the best in fresh and local produces, drinks, juices, jams, tarts, food and more. There is also bags, hand crafted art and truly unique products. Best of all, the vendors are super amazing and valuable.
A potpourri of local food from world star chef, Chef Creig at CM Catering, bottled cocktails, vegetables, fruits, handmade bags, jewelry and more. Traditional chattel houses. Don't expect fancy. Open every Friday. Big market on Saturdays from 7am
Barven Outdoor Market
A potpourri of local food from world star chef, Chef Creig at CM Catering, bottled cocktails, vegetables, fruits, handmade bags, jewelry and more. Traditional chattel houses. Don't expect fancy. Open every Friday. Big market on Saturdays from 7am
Walkers Reserve has opened up a Market. You can find more local arts, crafts, food, drinks, herbs, natural products plus live entertainment!
Walkers Reserve
Walkers Reserve has opened up a Market. You can find more local arts, crafts, food, drinks, herbs, natural products plus live entertainment!
Adventure
Small marine park with a snorkelling and diving shop on site. Playground for kids, ice cream shop and nearby vendors sell food.
38 locals recommend
Folkestone Marine Park
Small marine park with a snorkelling and diving shop on site. Playground for kids, ice cream shop and nearby vendors sell food.
Monkey Trails Barbados
Be sure to ask for Jacob! Tell him we recommended them
A 43 acre forest overlooking East Coast with bamboo groves, royal palms and fern trees. If you enjoy nature, leisure walks or a little hiking, this is the place to go too. There is also farm to table restaurant Mamu's Cafe which is part of the initiative (Christ Church). Forest bathing and hikes are self guided.
10 locals recommend
Coco Hill Forest
A 43 acre forest overlooking East Coast with bamboo groves, royal palms and fern trees. If you enjoy nature, leisure walks or a little hiking, this is the place to go too. There is also farm to table restaurant Mamu's Cafe which is part of the initiative (Christ Church). Forest bathing and hikes are self guided.