Rum Shops
Find the best spots to experience authentic Bajan rum and culture over good conversation, music, and cheap drinks.
Here's a list of some of the most popular and iconic rum shops in Barbados:
West Coast
Banks Beer Stand & Sports Bar
- This lively rum shop in Holetown has been around since the 1950s. Relax with a cool Banks beer and freshly grilled mahi-mahi while watching sports on the TVs. Great spot to mix with locals and feel the community vibe.
Hours: Open daily, generally 10am - midnight
Phone: +1 246 432 2731
Boatyard Bar
- Classically simple dockside rum shop overlooking the water in Bridgetown. features casual outdoor tables perfect for watching the sunset. Located right on the beach in Bridgetown, this open-air rum shop has an island vibe with palm trees and nautical decor. Relax with a rum punch while digging your feet in the sand. They often have live music.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - midnight
Phone: +1 246 426 8881
Website: www.theboatyard.com
Duke Rum Shack
- Casual colorful shack of a rum shop in Speightstown, right on the waterfront. Chill spot to chat with locals over mauby drinks and authentic Bajan snacks like pudding and souse.
Hole in the Wall Bar
- Long-running rum shop situated literally in a hole in the wall on the beach in Holetown. Watch the sunset while sipping rum punch cocktails with your toes in the sand.
John Moore Bar
- Long-running rum shop situated across from the beach in Speightstown. Good value drinks and classic Bajan food. Situated across from the beach in Speightstown, this laidback rum shop serves cold beer and has picnic tables outside perfect for sunset watching. The friendly owner Michael often sings for patrons.
South Coast
Affie Banana Rum Shop
- Tropical rum shop along Worthing Beach serving fruity rum punch mixes. Lively spot with music. This tropical rum shop is often filled with tourists sipping on fruity banana and rum infusions. The decor and music create a lively, festive vibe.
Buster's Rum Shop & Bar
- Another famous rum shop located on the south coast in Good Business. Great for cold Banks beer and chatting with locals. This iconic rum shop in St. Lawrence Gap is known for its colorful murals and delicious rum punch. There's often live music at night. A great place to mix with locals and tourists alike.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9am - 9pm
Phone: +1 246 418 1677
Caesar's Rum Bar & Restaurant
- Colourful local rum shop along St. Lawrence Gap offering rum punch cocktails and good prices. Caesar's is a lively open-air rum shop decorated like ancient Rome. Enjoy flavorful rum cocktails and traditional Bajan dishes like pudding and souse.
Hours: Open daily, 11am - 1am
Phone: +1 246 271 5026
Roland's Bar
- Authentic Bajan neighbourhood rum shop in Bridgetown East frequented by locals, serving homemade rum punch. This long-running neighborhood rum shop serves expertly blended rum punch recipes passed down for generations. Chat up Roland himself about local politics and culture.
Hours: Monday - Saturday, 10am - 10pm
Phone: +1 246 231 7086
Pelican Village Rum Shop
- In the heart of Bridgetown, this village-style courtyard rum shop features several huts each specializing in different local rums. Live music most nights.
East Coast
Consett Bay Rum Shop
- This breezy rum shop sits right on beautiful Consett Bay beach, with picturesque views of the water. It's a popular stop for freshly caught seafood, cold Banks beers, and fruity rum punch cocktails. The chill, laidback atmosphere makes it a great place to lime and chat with locals.
Fowl Coop Rum Shop
- Neighbourhood rum shop in a vintage chattel house known for its Friday Fish Fries where you can mingle with locals while enjoying fried fish, macaroni pie, and rum punch.
Marty's Hideaway Rum Shop
- Nestled amongst tropical foliage in the seaside village of Bathsheba, this quirky rum shop is decorated with colorful murals and eccentric artwork. Marty's serves homemade rum infusions in funky flavors like passionfruit and soursop. There's often live music at night.
Moon Town Rum Shop
- This no-frills community rum shop in Bathsheba village is a slice of old Barbados. Stop by for spicy Bajan fish cakes, dominoes with the locals, and expertly mixed rum punches. The owner "Captain" has been running it for decades.
Round House Rum Shop
- On a hilltop overlooking the ocean, this round-shaped rum shop serves fantastic views with your rum cocktails and Banks beers. Located near Bathsheba, it's a great spot to watch the surfers.
North/Northwest
Animal Flower Cave Bar
- Rustic seaside rum shop known as the northernmost rum shop in Barbados, right next to the Animal Flower Cave attraction. This seaside rum shop sits perched on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean right next to the famous Animal Flower Cave attraction. Enjoy views of breaking waves while sipping rum punch or mauby on the outdoor deck.
Bubba's Popular Spot Bar
- Rum shop housed in an iconic blue chattel house surrounded by lush vegetation in Six Men's. Relax with locals enjoying dominoes, beer, and classic rum cocktails.
Duke Rum Shack
- Overlooking the waterfront in historic Speightstown, this colorful shack pours out cold Banks beers and homemade rum infusions. Chat with the friendly owner Duke as he grills up flying fish and chicken wings.
Maycocks Rum Shop
- Near the north coast in Saint Lucy, this old-school rum shop serves up strong rum punch concoctions favored by locals. Bright pink paint gives it a tropical feel.
Moonshine Bar
- Skylit bar at the Little Arches Boutique Hotel near Bathsheba serving artisanal rums and upscale Bajan cuisine. Breathtaking views of the rugged east coast.
Those iconic Barbadian rum shops offer visitors a taste of the island's culture over cheap drinks in casual, often colourful and lively settings. They're places to soak in the laidback atmosphere Barbados is loved for.
Rum shops are generally open daily during peak afternoon and evening hours, catering to locals and thirsty tourists alike! I hope this information on these rum shops is helpful. Let me know if you need any other specifics.
Please check individual websites for the most up-to-date operating hours and menu information. Enjoy!
Restaurants
Unlocking the flavor with this list of places to eat that will tantalize your taste buds as you share the savory delights of Barbadian cuisine.
Here's some of the popular and top-rated restaurants located in various area of Barbados:
Café Sol
Casual Mexican restaurant and a staple of St. Lawrence nightlife, known for fajitas, mango chili tacos, cocktails.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11am - midnight
Phone: +1 246-435-9531
Website: www.cafesolbarbados.com
Champers Restaurant
Fine dining at one of the best restaurants in Barbados with gourmet Caribbean flavors.
Lunch Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: 12 noon–3pm
Dinner Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Phone: +1 246-434-3463
Website: www.champersbarbados.com
Cuz's Fish Stand
More casual takeaway-style spot for flying fish, cutter sandwiches, and cold drinks. Popular with locals.
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 11am - 7pm
Phone: +1 246-426-0704
Chiado Bar and Restaurant
Portuguese, Brazilian, and Italian fare at this airy restaurant in a historic building.
Dinner Hours: Monday–Saturday: 5:30pm - 10pm
Phone: +1 246 435 7823
Website: www.chiadorestaurantbarbados.com
Dover Beach Bar and Grill
Beachfront restaurant offering Bajan buffet on Fridays, known for its "jump up" music.
Lunch Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 12pm-3pm
Dinner Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 6pm-10pm
Phone: +1 246-428-9750
Mama Mia Italian Restaurant
Authentic Italian cuisine in an intimate trattoria setting, handmade pastas are highlights.
Dinner Hours: Monday–Saturday: 6pm-10pm
Phone: +1 246 271 5300
Website: www.mamamiaitalianbarbados.com
Nelis Pit Bar B Q
Casual open-air bar known for slow roasted meats and lively happy hour scene.
Hours: Tuesday–Sunday: midday until late
Phone: +1 246 271 5507
Prima Bar
Italian grill & bar with lively atmosphere, great for pizza, pasta, or sunset cocktail hour.
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 11am - midnight
Phone: +1 246-435-8505
Website: www.primabarbarbados.com
Olives Restaurant
Mediterranean flavors such as hummus, baba ghanoush, kebabs in a cozy dining room.
Lunch Hours: Tuesday–Sunday from 12pm to 3pm
Dinner Hours: Every evening from 6:30pm to 10pm
Phone: + 1 246 435 3563
Website: www.olivesbarbados.com
Zen at the Crane
Upscale Asian fusion cuisine served at the Crane Resort with tropical views.
Dinner Hours: Monday – Sunday: 6pm–10pm
Phone: +1 246-423-6220
Website: www.thecrane.com/dining
So whether you're looking for fine Caribbean dining or budget-friendly grab-and-go, the St. Lawrence Gap offers a wide selection of eateries to enjoy alongside the area's famous nightlife. Please call and check for the hours of operation as it may be subject to change, especially during peak tourist season.
I hope this list of contact details and websites proves useful in planning your dining experience in the lively St. Lawrence Gap area of Barbados. Please check individual restaurant websites for the most up-to-date operating hours and menu information. Enjoy!
Bar Life
Find the best bars to experience across the island that will you be able to make memorable moments.
Here is a list of popular bars located in the lively St. Lawrence Gap area of Barbados:
- Bush Bar
Phone: +1 246-435-6232
- Sunbury Sports Bar
Phone: +1 246-435-7909
- Cafe Sol
Phone: +1 246-435-9531
Website: www.cafesolbarbados.com
- Prima Bar
Phone: +1 246-435-8505
Website: www.primabarbarbados.com
- Cafe Luna
Phone: +1 246-431-0583
- Duty Free Bar
Phone: +1 246-418-1677
- Umi Bar
Phone: +1 246-271-7368
- Claudia's Bar
Phone: +1 246-435-2835
- Treasure Beach Bar
Phone: +1 246-271-8356
- Mean Fiddler Bar
Phone: +1 246-435-3333
- Halcyon Bar
- Pat's Place Bar
- Addis Bar
- Ragamuffins Bar
- Harbor Light Bar
Phone: +1 246-435-9531
- Coconutz Bar
Phone: +1 246-228-6603
- Abid's Bar
Phone: +1 246-266-7245
- Beach Bar
Phone: +1 246-435-9531
- Beach House Bar & Grill
- L'Attitude Beach Bar
- Beachside Bar
- Dover Beach Bar
- Barry's Bar
- Vista Bar
Phone: +1 246-228-6720
- Beach View Bar
Phone +1 246-420-7597
- The Golden Anchor Sports Bar
Phone: +1 246-231 9452
- Rudeboyz Beach Bar
The bars run the gamut from chill, laidback rum shops to open-air beach bars perfect for sunset viewing to lively sports bars with games on TVs to popular nightlife hotspots with dancing and entertainment. The St. Lawrence Gap is known for its concentration of watering holes open late into the night. Patrons can easily walk between the different bars sampling drinks and soaking in the festive atmosphere.
Please check individual websites for the most up-to-date operating hours and menu information. Enjoy!
Nightlife
It all begins with an idea.
Here is a list of the most popular nightclubs located in various areas of Barbados:
Club Xtreme
Hours: 10pm - 4am
Phone: +1 246-419-1658
Harbour Lights
Hours: 10pm - 4am
Phone: +1 246-436-7225
Liquid
Hours: 11pm - 4am
Phone: +1 246-435-5455
Website: www.liquidbarbados.com
Kickin' Bar and Restaurant
Hours: Monday - Saturday 5pm to midnight
Phone: +1 246-435-2849
Coconutz Nightclub
Hours: 11pm - 5am
Phone: +1 246 428 1677
Website: www.coconutzbarbados.com
Priva Ultra Lounge
Babas Bar
Test Kitchen Bar and Nightclub
Tabulo Ultra Lounge
Hours: Mon-Sun 10pm - 3am
Phone: +1 246-439-8686
Culture Nightclub
Dub Club
Soca Paradise Nightclub
Hours: Tue - Sat 9:30pm - 4am
Phone: +1 246-538-0493
Halo Lounge
Hours: Monday - Sunday: 5pm - 2am
Phone: +1 246-228-5553
Smirnoff Dance Hall
Hours: 12am - 3am
Phone: +1 246-265-4727
These trendy nightclubs, lounges, and dance halls offer lively late-night entertainment, dancing, music, and drinks in the heart of St. Lawrence Gap. The clubs attract both tourists and locals, and feature DJs spinning soca, reggae, pop, hip hop, dancehall, and other popular club beats to keep the party going late into the night. Guests like to bar hop between the different venues, comparing drink specials and soaking in each spot's unique vibe and music. The Gap is known across the island as the place to dance, drink, and enjoy the nightlife scene while in Barbados.
Please check individual websites for the most up-to-date operating hours and menu information. Enjoy!