Lynn-Marie’s Guidebook
City/town information
Speightstown (located in the parish St.Peter) is one of the 4 main towns in Barbados and the closest one to Mullins (less than a 5 min drive away). It is deeply rooted in historic culture within the architecture of most buildings. It features many amenities like a supermarket, pharmacy, banks), beach bars, restaurants and there is also a boardwalk by the sea.
On the outskirts of Speightstown is the popular Chefette fast food restaurant chain of Barbados.
95 locals recommend
Speightstown
Speightstown (located in the parish St.Peter) is one of the 4 main towns in Barbados and the closest one to Mullins (less than a 5 min drive away). It is deeply rooted in historic culture within the architecture of most buildings. It features many amenities like a supermarket, pharmacy, banks), beach bars, restaurants and there is also a boardwalk by the sea.
On the outskirts of Speightstown is the popular Chefette fast food restaurant chain of Barbados.
The second closest town is called Holetown in the parish St. James, which is a 10-15 min drive away. It is larger than Speightstown and has additional places of interest such as spas, Limegrove Mall, and 2nd street (which has night lounges and restaurants).
Some great restaurants in the area are Nishi (sushi), Tides and Juma's.
95 locals recommend
Holetown
The second closest town is called Holetown in the parish St. James, which is a 10-15 min drive away. It is larger than Speightstown and has additional places of interest such as spas, Limegrove Mall, and 2nd street (which has night lounges and restaurants).
Some great restaurants in the area are Nishi (sushi), Tides and Juma's.
This is our main central town in the parish St.Michael. It is about a 30-40 min drive from Mullins. It still has many historical building remaining in this town. Here is where our Port of Entry is; where many cruise ships dock as visitors spend the day on the island. Bridgetown has duty free shopping and many other local stores, amenities and local food spots.
On a hot day a Sno-Cone or a Fruit Ice is a local treat to try! You see many vendors throughout the streets in Bridgetown.
127 locals recommend
Bridgetown
Broad StreetThis is our main central town in the parish St.Michael. It is about a 30-40 min drive from Mullins. It still has many historical building remaining in this town. Here is where our Port of Entry is; where many cruise ships dock as visitors spend the day on the island. Bridgetown has duty free shopping and many other local stores, amenities and local food spots.
On a hot day a Sno-Cone or a Fruit Ice is a local treat to try! You see many vendors throughout the streets in Bridgetown.
Oistins is located on the South Coast of Barbaods in the parish Christ Church. It's about an hour drive from Mullins. The popular Fish Fry night in Oistins is every Friday, which I recommend for amazing food and fun entertainment.
80 locals recommend
Oistins
Oistins is located on the South Coast of Barbaods in the parish Christ Church. It's about an hour drive from Mullins. The popular Fish Fry night in Oistins is every Friday, which I recommend for amazing food and fun entertainment.
Neighborhoods
A short street with night lounges like Red Door and Jamestown. There are also great restaurants like Nishi and The Mews. 2nd street is in Holetown (10-15 min drive from the house) opposite Limegrove Mall.
13 locals recommend
Second Street
Second StreetA short street with night lounges like Red Door and Jamestown. There are also great restaurants like Nishi and The Mews. 2nd street is in Holetown (10-15 min drive from the house) opposite Limegrove Mall.
St. Lawrence Gap is located in Christ Church - about 45 mins from Mullins. It is popular for its street of restaurants and nightlife.
Some recommended restaurants are: Primo, Cocktail Kitchen, Cafe Sol and Apsara.
Popular nightspots are The Dive, Hal's Bar, McNaughty's and Halo.
72 locals recommend
Saint Lawrence Gap
Saint Lawrence GapSt. Lawrence Gap is located in Christ Church - about 45 mins from Mullins. It is popular for its street of restaurants and nightlife.
Some recommended restaurants are: Primo, Cocktail Kitchen, Cafe Sol and Apsara.
Popular nightspots are The Dive, Hal's Bar, McNaughty's and Halo.
Food scene
Amazing food! I love the pizzas, tuna tartare, cocktails, truffle fries and sea salt ice cream! A 5 minute walk or less from the house on Mullins Beach.
48 locals recommend
Sea Shed Restaurant
Amazing food! I love the pizzas, tuna tartare, cocktails, truffle fries and sea salt ice cream! A 5 minute walk or less from the house on Mullins Beach.
Bombas
Highway 1BWithin walking distance, great views, local food.
Great cafe for breakfast or lunch. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
25 locals recommend
The Orange Street Grocer
Queen's StreetGreat cafe for breakfast or lunch. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
A popular spot among visitors! Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
34 locals recommend
Little Bristol Beach Bar
A popular spot among visitors! Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
Amazing pastries. Must try the coconut slices and jam puffs! The meat rolls are great too. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
7 locals recommend
PRC Bakery
Sand StreetAmazing pastries. Must try the coconut slices and jam puffs! The meat rolls are great too. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
Lovely traditional Barbadian food. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
50 locals recommend
Fishermans Pub
4 Church St Gardens RdLovely traditional Barbadian food. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
A new restaurant I haven't dined at as yet, but it's worth checking out based on the reviews. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
21 locals recommend
Local & Co
Queens StreetA new restaurant I haven't dined at as yet, but it's worth checking out based on the reviews. Located in Speightstown less than a 5 minute drive from the house!
Great food with a beachfront view. You can also lounge on the beach and be served from the restaurant! About a 5-7 min drive from Mullins.
70 locals recommend
Fish Pot
Great food with a beachfront view. You can also lounge on the beach and be served from the restaurant! About a 5-7 min drive from Mullins.
I love the food and cocktails! The fish tacos, lobster Benedict and french toast are my faves. This is on the Eastern side of the island, about a 25 min drive away.
14 locals recommend
ECO Lifestyle & Lodge
I love the food and cocktails! The fish tacos, lobster Benedict and french toast are my faves. This is on the Eastern side of the island, about a 25 min drive away.
A nice chill spot to hang out and grab some food with many food trucks and different types of cuisines. Usually open from Wed - Sun. I recommend the pizza from Bacco, the rice bowls from Bento Box and the kebabs from Souriana Arabic Food.
21 locals recommend
The Worthing Square Food Court
A nice chill spot to hang out and grab some food with many food trucks and different types of cuisines. Usually open from Wed - Sun. I recommend the pizza from Bacco, the rice bowls from Bento Box and the kebabs from Souriana Arabic Food.
Sightseeing
Bathssheba is a long beach with a dramatic coastline of cliffs and jagged rocks. The seas are rough and not meant for swimming. It's a completely different side to the island and worth the explore.
163 locals recommend
Bathsheba
Bathssheba is a long beach with a dramatic coastline of cliffs and jagged rocks. The seas are rough and not meant for swimming. It's a completely different side to the island and worth the explore.
Cherry Tree Hill Reserve
Stunning views of the coastline!
Beaches
Less than a 2 minute walk from the house is this great beach for swimming!
45 locals recommend
Mullins Beach
Less than a 2 minute walk from the house is this great beach for swimming!
Beautiful beach with water activities to do like paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. Located in Holetown a 10-15 min drive away.
38 locals recommend
Folkestone Marine Park
Beautiful beach with water activities to do like paddle boarding, kayaking and snorkeling. Located in Holetown a 10-15 min drive away.
Carlisle Bay
Stunning Long beach in St. Michael. About a 30 min drive away.
A lovely South Coast beach which also has a cliff overlooking the beach where you can picnic. You may also catch yoga classes on the cliff some evenings.
59 locals recommend
Miami Beach, Barbados
A lovely South Coast beach which also has a cliff overlooking the beach where you can picnic. You may also catch yoga classes on the cliff some evenings.
A beach for views and photo taking! You can explore the cliff or take the steps down to the beach. Located far south in the parish St. Philip - about 45 mins to an hour from Mullins.
7 locals recommend
Harrismith
A beach for views and photo taking! You can explore the cliff or take the steps down to the beach. Located far south in the parish St. Philip - about 45 mins to an hour from Mullins.
Activities
Wonderful experience where you snorkel with turtles and see shipwrecks if you choose the lunch cruise!
24 locals recommend
Tiami Catamaran Cruises
Wonderful experience where you snorkel with turtles and see shipwrecks if you choose the lunch cruise!
A lush and beautiful garden, located between Welchman Hall Gully and Flower Forest. You can also take our picnic and spend the afternoon.
92 locals recommend
Hunte's Gardens
Highway 3AA lush and beautiful garden, located between Welchman Hall Gully and Flower Forest. You can also take our picnic and spend the afternoon.
An interactive off-roading experience where you get to tour the island from a different perspective! Lots of fun in groups.
33 locals recommend
Island Safari (B'dos) Ltd
An interactive off-roading experience where you get to tour the island from a different perspective! Lots of fun in groups.
If you are a rum connoisseur then this is the tour for you! It's educational plus you taste the unique flavours of one of our local rums.
29 locals recommend
Mount Gay Rum Distilleries
Exmouth GapIf you are a rum connoisseur then this is the tour for you! It's educational plus you taste the unique flavours of one of our local rums.
This crystallized, limestone cave is characterized by flowing streams, deep pools of crystal clear water and stalactites and stalagmites. Each person wears a helmet and gets a tour of the cave on a moving Tram. It's fun for the whole family.
268 locals recommend
Harrison's Cave
This crystallized, limestone cave is characterized by flowing streams, deep pools of crystal clear water and stalactites and stalagmites. Each person wears a helmet and gets a tour of the cave on a moving Tram. It's fun for the whole family.
Malls
Located in Holetown (10-15 min drive) is Limegrove which houses luxury shops, restaurants and a cinema. If you would like to do some duty free shopping on your trip, I recommend visiting. There are also some locally owned shops and a hair salon.
Recommended Restaurants: Peppenero, Rustic Chef, Buzz Box Cafe
177 locals recommend
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre
Located in Holetown (10-15 min drive) is Limegrove which houses luxury shops, restaurants and a cinema. If you would like to do some duty free shopping on your trip, I recommend visiting. There are also some locally owned shops and a hair salon.
Recommended Restaurants: Peppenero, Rustic Chef, Buzz Box Cafe