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About Barbados
Barbados is an island paradise with the British influence running right through it. Only 166 sq miles so quick to get around the South, East and West coasts. Grand colonial era hotels, fine dining restaurants, lively bars.
Barbados boasts a wide array of activities, and the greatest percentage of return visitors of any island in the Caribbean. The island is fairly welcoming of gay visitors, but gay venues remain elusive. In addition to good surfing, windsurfing, and wreck diving, Barbados offers some nightlife, including jazz bars and discos where you will occasionally see gay people comfortably enjoying themselves.
So there are no gay venues listed for Barbados, just the best of what is available.
Barbados Hotels
Sandy Lane Hotel and Golf Club
The undisputed Daddy of accommodation on the island. A celebrity-laden roll-call saw Tiger Woods and his wife marry here. Four on-site restaurants offer the finest hotel dining on Barbados. Expect the VIP treatment from start to finish – and sky-high prices to match.
Sandy laneSt. James
Tel No: +1 246 444 2000
Coral Reef Club
Mid-sized boutique offering that’s still under British ownership. Features the main building and an assortment of cottages and villas all with a colonial flavour. Luxurious with service to match plus a chilled atmosphere. Expect quiet and charming not lively and happening.
PortersSt. James
Tel No: +1 246 422 2372
The Sandpiper
One of the most exclusive discreet small hotels on the island. A tastefully understated hotel with a relaxed atmosphere to match. Not the biggest – but that’s part of its charm. A small secluded and friendly option.
HoletownSt. James
Tel No: +1 246 422 2251
Little Arches
Privately owned boutique hotel that’s one of Barbados’ most distinctive properties. Located just steps from the island’s landmark Miami Beach. One of the smallest options – there are only 12 rooms here. Urbane modern and cosmopolitan in look and feel.
Enterprise Coast RoadChrist Church
Tel No: +1 246 420 4689
The Crane
Handsome and traditional hotel built in 1887. Located on a cliffside above Crane Beach – recently voted one of the top 10 beaches in the World. Features a famous swimming pool with views over the cliff. Popular with the younger traveller – mainly for the pool and the beach.
St. PhilipTel No: +1 246 423 6220
The House
Exclusive all-suite boutique hotel in St James. The layout is chic and contemporary yet still manages to be intimate and elegant. Attractive setting too – Paynes Bay in St James on the west coast of the island. Polished and understated excellence.
Paynes BaySt James
Tel No: +1 246 432 5525
Barbados Bars / Club
Olives Bar and Bistro
St James bar that’s a trendy local nightspot. The upstairs lounge has all the hallmarks of a hip hangout. Expect potted plants, wood floors, cozy seating and a relaxed atmosphere. The downstairs restaurant has a reputation for great food.
2nd StreetSt James
Tel No: +1 246 432 2112
McBride’s Pub & Cookhouse
Irish-themed pub in St. Lawrence Gap. Food menu has all the Irish, British favourites you’d expect. Can get lively in here; outdoor terrace is a quieter option. Also features live music nightly.
St. Lawrence GapChrist Church
Tel No: +1 246 435 6352
Lord Willoughby’s Tavern
Highly-popular bar that’s open 24 hours a day. All the solid pub entertainment is here – a menu of typical pub grub, games, a pool table and arcade games. Casual, informal and pretty boozy at weekends. The perfect stop if you’re on a pub crawl.
BagatelleSt. Thomas
Tel No: +1 246 421 2121
The Boatyard
One of the most popular night venues in Bridgetown. In a good spot for plenty of other eating and drinking options nearby. Sharkey’s bar is just part of this entertainment complex. This can be a real party place at night.
Bay StreetBridgetown
Tel No: +1 246 436 2622
Lexy Piano Bar
Popular and trendy St James nightspot. Good West Coast alternative if you’re wanting to drink late. Fun, informal and lively bar-club. Open ’til 2am.
Second StHoletown
St. JamesTel No: +1 246 32 399
Bubba’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
Christ Church Sports Bar is everything is should be. Shows all the main sporting events on three 10-foot video screens and 12 other TVs. A completely unpretentious pub/restaurant on two levels. A good South Coast option if that’s where you’re partying.
Rockley Main RoadChrist Church
Tel No: +1 246 435 6217
Barbados Restaurants
The Tides
Upmarket West Coast option with a good reputation. Seafood is the thing here – contemporary Continental French and Caribbean. This place is a popular stop for visiting celebs. Expensive but bloody good.
Balmore HouseHoletown
St. JamesTel No: +1 246 432 8356
L’Azure
One of three in-house restaurants at The Crane Resort. Award-winning restaurant serving-up classic and Caribbean dishes. Highly-elegant and boasting some of the very best views on the island. It’s a dining experience here – and the prices agree.
Crane ResortSt. Philip
Tel No: +1 246 423 6220
Mango’s by the Sea
Laid-back and upmarket Speightstown restaurant bar. Great location with views out over the water. Not too seafood-dominated in here – steaks and ribs are on the menu. High prices for this high-end dining.
West End # 2Queen Street
SpeightstownTel No: +1 246 422 0704
The Cliff
Situated on top of a coral cliff overlooking the Caribbean Sea. An impressive open-air restaurant with the food to match the scenery. Upmarket and draws the occasional celeb. Very pricey – but you’ll see why.
DerricksSt. James
Tel No: +1 246 432 1922
Daphne’s
Barbados sibling of the trendy London restaurant. Trendy Italian dining in this sleek contemporary spot. Menu is genuine and high-end. Bloody expensive but remains a popular place for visitors.
Payne's BaySt. James
Tel No: +1 246 432 2731
Cafe Sol
Vibrant Mexican Grill and Margarita Bar. Popular spot for locals and tourists alike – 0pen seven days a week. Festive, noisy and an unpretentious option. Keep an eye out for two happy hours each night.
St. Lawrence GapChrist Church
Tel No: +1 246 435 9531
Barbados Arts, Culture and Leisure
Coach House Restaurant & Bar
Live music venue most nights of the week. Plenty going on in this place as well as the music – quiz nights big-screen sports poo. lHas an English pub atmosphere and a menu to go with it. Lively, busy and inexpensive.
Hwy 1Payne's Bay
Tel No: +1 246 432 1163
Barbados Golf Club
Challenging and scenic 18-hole course. 6805 yards and par-72 off the back tees. A public course but good enough to be a European Tour-approved venue. Good facilities including a restaurant in the clubhouse.
DurantsChrist Church
Tel No: +1 246 428 8463
Garrison Savannah
The racetrack in Barbados that’s been the home of horse racing since the colonial days. Open to all with no spectator charges outwith the main buildings. Three seasons of racing a year – January -April; May- August / October – December. The most prestigious meeting on the calendar is the Sandy Lane Gold Cup in [...]
BridgetownTel No: +1 246 426 3980
D’Fast Lime
The only’casino’ in Barbados (at the time of writing). Pretty small with only 25 slot machines. Can get pretty busy at times – with locals and tourists – as there’s no other choice! Open 24 hours a day.
Hastings Main RoadChrist Church
Tel No: +1 246 435 9839
Jazz Club Frog & Gecko
Jazz club within the basic Yellow Bird Hotel. St. Lawrence Gap location – there are so many options in this strip. Live Jazz, Blues and open everyday. One of only two jazz clubs on the island.
St. Lawrence GapChrist Church
Tel No: +1 246 435 3801
Jolly Roger Pirate Cruises
Well-known ‘Pirate Cruise’ around the island. One of a number of cruises available from Tall Ships. Jolly Roger is the liveliest one – four hours of fun. Expect to be well-fed and watered on the cruise.
Tall ShipsThe Shallow Draught
BridgetownTel No: +1 246 430 0900