Entertainment in Barbados starts with Nightlife in St.Lawrence Gap! A stroll through The Gap reveals a number of nightclubs, catering to all musical tastes.
Don't miss The Whistling Frog's party nights - there is a street party, Karaoke and live bands to entertain you. Time Out at the Gap is where many Jazz entertainers choose to stay and to play and you will find some of the best names in Jazz playing right here.
Reggae Lounge - this open-air nightclub offers the opportunity to dance the night away under the stars, surrounded by natural, tropical vegetation. The club offers a wide range of music, from reggae and calypso to mellow music and Rhythm and Blues.
The Ship Inn, proclaimed as "The Original Pub" has a DJ several nights of the week, along with live bands.
While waiting for the music to heat up, nightclubbers can sample the local fare of food vendors that assemble in the Gap!
Mojo
Worthing Main Rd.
Christ Church, Barbados
435-9008
"It's the bar your high school friends would've opened if they hadn't gone to college" say fans of this renovated old two-storey house in Christ Church where a young, jeans-and-T-shirt crowd holds court on the front porch; though it's "not much to look at" (unless you like photos of '60s-era rockers) and strikes some as "a bit too cramped", the cheap drinks, "friendly service" and American rock music make it, "as we say in Barbados, a really cool lime."
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Lucky Horseshoe Saloon & Steakhouse
Warrens
St. Michael, Barbados
425-5825
A "cool" Wild West–themed atmosphere prevails at these 24-hour saloons in St. Michael and Christ Church that lasso partiers who like to "kick back with friends" while taking on one-armed bandits and taking in music videos on myriad monitors; if some cite "too much noise" and "inattentive" service that's something of a gamble, late-nighters consider the always-open policy a "huge plus."
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Bubba's Sport Bar & Restaurant
Rockley Main Rd.
Christ Church, Barbados
435-6217
Reputedly the island's first – and some say "best" – true sports bar, this bi-level, decade-old Christ Churcher gives fans "plenty to watch" on 15 video screens, making it possible to "catch the score from any angle"; a "casual, friendly" atmosphere, "wide choice" of decent food and "timely" service make it a "cool place" for fanatics and families alike.
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Pravda Lounge
St. Lawrence Gap
Christ Church, Barbados
420-7617
This "suave, sexy" St. Lawrence Gap lounge with "stunning" white-on-beige decor and "cosy" sofa seating attracts a "chic" clientele that basks in its aura of "sophisticated bohemia"; "amazing" libations and "tasty" tapas add to the draw, as do "funky soul" rhythms from a "great sound system", but a few feel the "relaxed" vibe is compromised by a no-shorts dress code and the occasional flash of "attitude."
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Boatyard, The
Bay St., Bridgetown
St. Michael, Barbados
436-2622
A "cool beachfront location and hot girls" make this "jamming" Bridgetown "party place" overlooking Carlisle Bay a popular place to "kick back"; its "great open-air" design allows room for dancing to DJ-driven reggae, dub, dance hall, calypso and frequent live acts, but note that the "spring-breaky" crowd can make things "hectic" and you may encounter "tight security" (metal detectors, pat-downs) and a cover charge at the door.
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Bert's
Rockley
Christ Church, Barbados
435-7924
"Canadian connections guaranteed" at this sports-mad "Barbados tradition" in Christ Church where the bar scene is beamed live via satellite to Ontario during Ottawa Senators hockey games; "excellent" service, "good" pizza and "great daiquiris" all score points, making it a "great lime almost any night of the week", and if you tire of the action at the bar you can "have a break" on the alfresco deck.
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Reggae Lounge
St. Lawrence Gap
Christ Church, Barbados
435-6462
"Dance the night away" at this "friendly", open-air "local hangout" on the main drag in St. Lawrence Gap where DJs spin (very loud) reggae, dance hall and hip-hop for a mostly Bajan crowd; its somewhat "grungy" atmosphere (think Rasta-colored walls, multitiered decks, chain-link fencing) may prompt stylists to suggest it "needs a good decorator", but budget-watchers don't need decor when they can "get tipsy for less than U.S. $10"; N.B. bands perform most Saturday nights.
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Ship Inn, The
St. Lawrence Gap
Christ Church, Barbados
420-7447
21 18 18 $ 14
A "lively, friendly" vibe prevails at this "rocking" St. Lawrence Gap institution with a "publike atmosphere" and "good live bands" five nights a week; drawing an even split of tourists and locals, it's "great for mix-'n'-mingle singles" (even if some find drinks on the "higher priced" side), and the adjacent courtyard lends an "open-air feel" when the party spills outside; P.S. "fantastic on Thursday nights!"
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Harbour Lights Nightclub & Dinner Shows
Bay St., Bridgetown
St. Michael, Barbados
436-7225
"Party under the stars" with your "feet in the sand" at this "happening" old Bridgetown beach house, voted the island's Most Popular nightspot thanks to its "super energy", "extremely friendly" staff and "great mix" of "kicking" music; though the crowd "can be young" and the "basic decor" "could use a makeover", most agree that "Lites" is "one of the best" around; N.B. on Monday and Wednesday there's a "must-see" dinner show at 7:30 PM.
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Café Jungles Tree House
Sargeant's Village
Christ Church, Barbados
437-1127
"Younger folks who love to lime" venture into this St. Lawrence Gap theme bar where "creative" tropical drinks and "wild" on-the-bar dancers can lead to a case of "jungle fever"; "friendly", "efficient" bartenders and "great" DJs help keep the crowd in "ready-to-party" mode, as does Saturday's "not to be missed" 'Coyote Ugly' night; N.B. there's a small, deforested version of the original at the Sheraton Centre mall.
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Mews, The
Second St., Holetown
St. James, Barbados
432-1122
"Everyone spills into the street" when the action gets going at this upscale Holetown restaurant/bar with a "New Orleans feel"; scene-watchers swear it's "the place to be on the West Coast after 10 PM" thanks to "gregarious" bartenders and "great atmosphere", "especially on Fridays" when there's live music and "you can mingle with just about anyone (ask Minnie Driver)."
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Lord Willoughby's Tavern
Bagatelle
St. Thomas, Barbados
421-2121
"There's something for everyone" at this multiroom English sports pub hidden inside a Caribbean-style building in St. Thomas' Bagatelle compound, where pool tables, slot machines, TVs, video games, live music and karaoke keep things hopping 24/7/365; fans like the "cool", air-conditioned atmosphere , "good sound system" and moderately priced drinks, and if all the Britannia bric-a-brac and electronic hubbub make it "a little busy" for some, they readily concede "you most definitely cannot be bored here."
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Olive's Bar & Bistro
Second St., Holetown
St. James, Barbados
432-2112
This "cool little" bistro bar situated upstairs in a "comfortable" old Bajan house in Holetown exudes a "very colonial"–style ambience with high ceilings, exposed rafters, coral-stone walls and a street-front balcony; "lovely" staff serve up pricey drinks – in addition to a bar menu of starters, soups and salads – to a "lively crowd" that sometimes includes "owners of other restaurants", which attests to its appeal; N.B. there's occasional live music in season.
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Lucky Horseshoe Saloon & Steakhouse
Worthing Main Rd.
Christ Church, Barbados
435-5825
18 19 15 $ 13
A "cool" Wild West–themed atmosphere prevails at these 24-hour saloons in St. Michael and Christ Church that lasso partiers who like to "kick back with friends" while taking on one-armed bandits and taking in music videos on myriad monitors; if some cite "too much noise" and "inattentive" service that's something of a gamble, late-nighters consider the always-open policy a "huge plus."
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Cafe Sol Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar
St. Lawrence Gap
Christ Church, Barbados
435-9531
22 19 17 $ 11
Sombrero-studded, bright yellow-and-purple decor and "amazing margaritas" rimmed with "Bajan sugar instead of salt" make this "buzzing" St. Lawrence Gap casa a "great place to get your Mexican groove on"; a patio that's "perfect" for "strategic people-watching" is a plus ("if you can get a seat") and low prices help "make up for" a crowd that can be "too touristy" ("felt like I was in Chicago") and servers with a "mañana mentality."
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McBride's Pub & Cookhouse
St. Lawrence Gap
Christ Church, Barbados
435-6352
Nightcrawlers say there's "always something different" – from salsa to reggae to hip-hop – at this "versatile" St. Lawrence Gap nightclub where a "good mix of locals and tourists" crams inside (and out) for "great entertainment" including "fantastic" bands and karaoke; "typical pub" sums up the decor and it can "take a while to get served" by the "always-busy" bartenders, but cheap drinks and a late-night happy hour keep it hopping.
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Players Sports Bar
Worthing Main Rd.
Christ Church, Barbados
426-3596
"Cosy booths" and "strong", "cheap" cocktails make this "centrally located" Christ Church sports bar newcomer "a nice place to hang out and have a drink" whether or not you're into watching games; equipped with the usual array of TVs inside and on the street-front verandah, it's fairly "typical" for the genre, but its on-site slot machines and 24/7 hours of operation help it stand out from the crowd.
