Nightlife

Harbour Lights
An open-air beachfront club that offers a distinct Caribbean atmosphere. Both locals and visitors alike are attracted to Harbour Lights with its special theme nights that include Beach Parties and Drink Free nights. Exciting dinner shows are held on various nights and feature ice cold tropical drinks, barefoot dancing on the soft sand, and some of the island’s best local entertainment. All ages are welcome from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays providing a fun-filled night the whole family can enjoy. After 10:30 p.m. Harbour Lights heats up as a local DJ spins the soundtrack for a wild night of exotic drinks and care free dancing. The cover charge varies depending on the nigh of the week and usually includes a free drink on Saturdays.

Oistins Fish Fry
Oistins is one of Barbados’ most popular destinations because of the frequent fish frys that are held every Friday and Saturday nights. Hundreds of locals and visitors come to Oistins to enjoy some great local seafood and cuisine such as fried and grilled fish, fish cakes, sweet potato, macaroni pie and coleslaw. Calypso and reggae music fills the air adding to the fun-filled nights that can always be found at Oistins. The Flying Fish is a national dish of Barbados and is a must try along with a variety of other local favorites that include grouper and mahi-mahi.

McBride’s Pub
McBride's, one of the newest additions to the popular south coast St. Lawrence Gap, boasts a refreshing authenticity that is unique in the island. One of the few true pubs found in Barbados, McBrides is Irish through and through with genuine memorabilia such as stained glass, photos of old Dublin and liquor barrels. Not to mention the nightly live Irish music. Its extensive menu tempts you to sample the best of all kinds of homemade foods, from snacks to hearty meals. Or, stop in for a drink on the open air patio. Either way, McBride's is a truly novel experience.

The Boatyard/ Taboo
The Boatyard/ Taboo by day offers a variety of water sports, snorkeling, beach volleyball, kayaking and much more. When the sun goes down the Boatyard becomes one of Barbados’ top nightlife destinations. With live entertainment, beach parties and a variety of theme nights the Boatyard offers fun and excitement for everyone. Fat Tuesday’s feature free drinks and a live band, Sunset Wednesdays brings some of Barbados’ top DJ’s and Yardfest Saturday’s offers theme parties with free drinks, live entertainment, the island’s top DJ’s and a evening filled with non-stop excitement.

Cafe Sol Mexican
Café Sol is a Mexican grill and margarita bar located on the St. Lawrence Gap and is open seven days a week. Find all your favorite Mexican dishes such as nachos, tacos, burritos and tostada’s accompanied by a long list of margaritas. Guests will also find a nice selection of International dishes such as burgers and chicken wings. Desserts at Café Sol include fresh cheesecake, hot apple pie, mouth-watering sundaes as well as a wide variety of International coffees. Live music on weekends adds to the comfortable and friendly atmosphere that Café Sol is known for.

Attractions

Island Safari
Our Adventure Safari tour is a non-stop-fun expedition that will take you to the Eastern and Northeastern side of Barbados. Relax as our entertaining drivers skillfully navigate you on and off road to many of Barbados' least-seen but most magnificent locations!!

Cool Runnings Catamaran
Experience one of the most pleasurable days of your vacation...
This unique charter company specializes in personalized cruises, ensuring the utmost in comfort, service and enjoyment. These elegant, custom built catamarans sail with a limited number of passengers, to guarantee a superb day of sailing in an uncrowded atmosphere.

El Tigre Catamaran
Designed and built by one of the World’s top Catamaran Designers, our 60 foot catamaran will excite the sailor with her exhilarating performance while soothing the timid with her stability and comfort. She is well known throughout the Caribbean for her high speeds and recognized by many throughout the World who have visited and sailed on her time and time again either in St. Maarten or here in Barbados. For your comfort we sail with limited numbers on all cruises. The Captain and crew are professional and dedicated to making our trip the most memorable day of your vacation.

Malibu Rum Beach Club
Lying to the north of Bridgetown, this manufacturer of white rum has been going strong since 1897. The distillery is known for producing a very popular island drink, coconut rum. To make this tour even more enticing, the center is constructed on an idyllic stretch of white-sand beach set against a backdrop of sea-grape and almond trees. Also on-site is a beachside grill where lunch and rum punches are served. The price of the tour includes a rum drink and the use of a beach chair. In contrast to the sunny beach, the distillery is dark with a lot of old equipment, including a century-old copper-pot still.

Tiami Catamaran
P icture yourself relaxing on the deck of one of our magnificent catamarans, warm sunshine, sparkling on a crystal-clear Caribbean sea and smiling faces offering cool refreshing drinks as you glide past beautiful palm-fringed beaches. Boasted to be one of the best vacation experiences Barbados has to offer is to be found on our of Tall Ship Cruises five luxurious, spacious, custom-built vessels in the Tiami Catamaran fleet, ranging in size from 57' to 70' in length. All activities including snorkeling and the turtle encounter are subject to sea and weather conditions

Andromeda Botanic Gardens
Owned by the National Trust, this breathtaking, beautifully laid out tropical garden in St. Joseph overlooking the East Coast is like a walk through Eden, with 600 species of plants spread over a six acre oasis of calm, a must see for nature lovers.

Atlantis Submarines
An alternative to scuba diving that lets you explore a whole new world underwater without getting wet. This 65 ft long submarine offers beautiful views as it descends to depths up to 150 ft. Originating in Bridgetown, the tours are hosted by an awesome crew.

Banks Brewery Tour
Barbados’ only beer maker offers tours at its plant just outside Bridgetown where a dedicated staff offers a behind the scenes look at how the beloved Bajan brand is brewed. Afterwards visitors can enjoy sampling the suds in an on site chattel house style pub.

Barbados Museum
Housed in a former St. Michael military prison complex south of Bridgetown, this interesting, informative museum offers a thumbnail overview of Bajan history allowing visitors to step into another age via artifacts ranging from furniture, photos and maps to biological specimens and artwork.

Barbados Wildlife Reserve
An exciting close up experience with turtles, beautiful birds, green monkeys can be had at this wonderful open style zoo in St. Andrew.

Earthworks Pottery
A vast array of beautiful pottery makes it easy to pick up a remembrance of Barbados at this St. Thomas studio. You can watch the artists work and also enjoy great views of the South Coast from its breezy location.

Flower Forest
Wear you walking shoes and take your camera. This tranquil 15 acre retreat in St. Joseph boasts beautiful gardens, plus vistas of the East Coast and Mt. Hillaby, Barbados’ tallest peak,

Folkestone Marine Reserve and Museum
Snorkeling right off the beach is the draw at this government operated marine reserve just north of Holetown; changing facilities, plenty of shade trees for those who are interested in exploring what lies beneath the sea,

Gun Hill Signal Station
Located in the parish of St. George, this signal station provides a magnificent and captivating view of the entire island. It is the finest of a series of signal stations built in 1818. These stations sighted ships approaching Barbados and signaled to each other in warning of approaching vessels.

Harbour Master
Both young and old will enjoy the entertaining party cruises held on Wednesdays at 11am and Thursdays at 7pm aboard this 100ft lon steamboat style ship. Great performers, very good food and excellent views and dancing under the stars add up to a lot of fun for all.

Harrison's Cave
Stunning stalactites, stalagmites and other formations await inside this tranquil underground wonderland in St. Thomas. A tram ride manned by knowledgeable guides, takes you through intriguing caverns that tower up to 100 ft overhead.

Island Safari
Rated tops for appeal among island attractions this exhilarating yet educational excursion in four wheel drive Land Rovers to places coaches and cars can not go. Funny and knowledgeable staff keep passengers laughing.

Jolly Roger Pirate Cruises
A huge scarlet sail billows above this pirate ship, the ultimate party boat with a helpful, friendly crew that kidnaps patrons for plank walking, rope swinging and rum punch on the high seas. There is a tasty Bajan buffet which adds to this enjoyable experience.

Mount Gay Rum Visitor Centre
An excellent way to learn the history of Barbados and rum is by visiting this St. Michael center designed like an old Bajan home, where staff lead interesting tours followed by samples of the rum.

Orchid World
Set on a 6 acre farm surrounded by sugar cane fields in the St. George countryside, this attraction offers over 20,000 eye popping orchids.

Silver Moon Cruises
You feel like you have the boat to yourself aboard these pristine, chic yet comfortable South African made luxury catamarans. These cruises promise a fabulous day afloat, excellent food and an amusing, knowledgeable crew.

St. James Parish Church
All visitors should see this beautiful coral stone Victorian treasure above Holetown, where a scenic West Coast perch with picturesque landscaping creates a wonderful place to worship. The structures warm inviting aura and mix of modern and period stained glass give it an old but still fresh appeal.

St. John Parish Church
This 170 year old Gothic style church in St. John could be in the Cotswolds were it not for the gorgeous panoramas afforded by this blissfully serene Cliffside setting. There is history everywhere, from the floor paved with ancient tablets to the adjacent cemetery, where you can study the headstones dote island notables.

St. Nicholas Abbey
350 years of history and tradition, St. Nicholas Abbey is one of Barbados' most historic landmarks.  This Jacobean Mansion was built in 1658, a mere 30 years after the first settlement of the island.  It is one of only three exisitng in Western Hemisphere.  The plantation and its buildings have remainded much as they were for the previous three centuries, thus preserving a wealth of history and tradition. The residence is open to the public daily, including the various outbuilding which support a cottage industry in sugar; the hand bottling of unique blends of Rum, Sugar and Molasses, This 1890 steam mill will occasionally be avaiable for viewing, and visitors can also enjoy a light lunch on the terrace cafe.

Sunbury Plantation House
For a glimpse back in time at a real life plantation home, visit this 300 year old, well maintained plantation house in St. Philip. Its Victorian era appliances and implements, handmade furnishings and horse drawn buggies, some of the island’s first teak and mahogany trees were planted on the grounds and an enjoyable tea service is offered in the gardens.