Melissa’s guidebook
Nearby Restaurants
Barbados is known as the gastronomic capital of the Caribbean! And here are a few of the best ones nearby.
Try their Wednesday or Sunday Buffet lunch! Also has great vegetarian options.
Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation. Tell them Melissa sent you!
23 locals recommend
Atlantis Hotel
Try their Wednesday or Sunday Buffet lunch! Also has great vegetarian options.
Be sure to call ahead and make a reservation. Tell them Melissa sent you!
Local and casual with great, Barbadian food. You can also order family style meals - ask for Curtis and tell him that you are staying at Carlos's house.
18 locals recommend
Sand Dunes
Ermy Bourne HighwayLocal and casual with great, Barbadian food. You can also order family style meals - ask for Curtis and tell him that you are staying at Carlos's house.
Great vegan and vegetarian options - a good brunch spot. A little pricier than the other options.
14 locals recommend
ECO Lifestyle & Lodge
Great vegan and vegetarian options - a good brunch spot. A little pricier than the other options.
Round House
Casual and friendly with amazing views of Bathsheba.
Our Favourite Restaurants
With so many to choose from, here are a few of our favourite!
Delicious seafood and ambience. Casual, fine dining at its best. Great for lunch of dinner. Reservations recommended.
70 locals recommend
Fish Pot
Delicious seafood and ambience. Casual, fine dining at its best. Great for lunch of dinner. Reservations recommended.
A must see on the island - with great food to boot! Make sure you make it a stop on your island tour even if it is just for a drink and a wander.
139 locals recommend
Animal Flower Cave
A must see on the island - with great food to boot! Make sure you make it a stop on your island tour even if it is just for a drink and a wander.
If you are craving some Italian, Buzo is the place to go! A little further away on the south coast but worth the drive!
55 locals recommend
Buzo Osteria Italiana
Hastings Main RoadIf you are craving some Italian, Buzo is the place to go! A little further away on the south coast but worth the drive!
Fast food that is full of flavour! If you are looking for a quick stop then Chutney's is a great option. With many locations around the island, you can pop into one for a roti and curry.
Chutney's
Hastings Main RoadFast food that is full of flavour! If you are looking for a quick stop then Chutney's is a great option. With many locations around the island, you can pop into one for a roti and curry.
Fine dining at its best. Tides is one of our favourites because the decor is just stunning and the food is an experience every time. Be sure to make a reservation.
112 locals recommend
The Tides Restaurant | Barbados
Fine dining at its best. Tides is one of our favourites because the decor is just stunning and the food is an experience every time. Be sure to make a reservation.
Our favourite sushi restaurant on the island - traditional rolls and some twists on the classics. Usually busy so be sure to make a reservation.
45 locals recommend
Nishi Restaurant
Second StreetOur favourite sushi restaurant on the island - traditional rolls and some twists on the classics. Usually busy so be sure to make a reservation.
Family Friendly Activities
We have 3 kids and we always want to know the best places to go with kids when we travel so here are our recommendations for Barbados.
A new activity in Barbados - while not a very long ride, a wander through the gardens, a drink on the terrace and a ride on the train make a fun afternoon! Be sure to book your tickets beforehand via their website.
156 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Abbey
A new activity in Barbados - while not a very long ride, a wander through the gardens, a drink on the terrace and a ride on the train make a fun afternoon! Be sure to book your tickets beforehand via their website.
Our choice for a catamaran day cruise with children. There are many to choose from but we find this one the most family friendly.
37 locals recommend
Cool Runnings Catamaran Cruises
Hincks StreetOur choice for a catamaran day cruise with children. There are many to choose from but we find this one the most family friendly.
A fun morning out to see farm animals, collect eggs and feed the animals. Cute restaurant as well. Wear sneakers as there is quite a bit of walking but young children can manage.
15 locals recommend
PEG Farm and Nature Reserve
A fun morning out to see farm animals, collect eggs and feed the animals. Cute restaurant as well. Wear sneakers as there is quite a bit of walking but young children can manage.
Enjoyable for children ages 4 years and older. One of our most beautiful, natural features.
268 locals recommend
Harrison's Cave
Enjoyable for children ages 4 years and older. One of our most beautiful, natural features.
Recommended for children 6 years and older. This safari takes you off the beaten track to discover parts of Barbados that you wouldn't see otherwise. Not recommended if you are pregnant for infants as it can get quite bumpy!
33 locals recommend
Island Safari (B'dos) Ltd
Recommended for children 6 years and older. This safari takes you off the beaten track to discover parts of Barbados that you wouldn't see otherwise. Not recommended if you are pregnant for infants as it can get quite bumpy!
Fast food restaurant but has a new outdoor playground for those afternoons when the kids just need to move and climb!
Chefette Lancaster
Fast food restaurant but has a new outdoor playground for those afternoons when the kids just need to move and climb!
Adult Excursions
More geared towards adults and young adults.
Rum was invented in Barbados and if you want to know how and why then this is the place for you!
37 locals recommend
Mount Gay Visitor Centre
Exmouth GapRum was invented in Barbados and if you want to know how and why then this is the place for you!
The oldest, Jacobian house in the Western Hemisphere which has been restored and a rum distillery with award winning rum. A relaxing, few hours can be spent here.
156 locals recommend
St. Nicholas Abbey
The oldest, Jacobian house in the Western Hemisphere which has been restored and a rum distillery with award winning rum. A relaxing, few hours can be spent here.
If you are interested in history then a visit to the Garrison tunnels and George Washington house are a must. The only place that George Washington visited outside of the continental USA.
30 locals recommend
George Washington House
If you are interested in history then a visit to the Garrison tunnels and George Washington house are a must. The only place that George Washington visited outside of the continental USA.
The Barbados National Trust hosts guided walks every Sunday morning at 6am and again at 3.30pm. The location changes every week so e-mail natrust@caribsurf.com for the schedule.
The Barbados National Trust
Errol Barrow HighwayThe Barbados National Trust hosts guided walks every Sunday morning at 6am and again at 3.30pm. The location changes every week so e-mail natrust@caribsurf.com for the schedule.
Great for all ages but an afternoon strolling these beautiful gardens which are not far from the house are highly recommended!
92 locals recommend
Hunte's Gardens
Highway 3AGreat for all ages but an afternoon strolling these beautiful gardens which are not far from the house are highly recommended!
Beautifully restored, the earliest synagogue still in use in the Americas has a fascinating museum and graveyard.
12 locals recommend
Nidhe Israel Synagogue and Museum
Synagogue LaneBeautifully restored, the earliest synagogue still in use in the Americas has a fascinating museum and graveyard.
Their Wednesday night dinner and show are a fun evening out. Kids are welcome for this portion but the place then turns into a night club so we recommend making an adult evening of it.
84 locals recommend
Harbour Lights Carlisle Bay
Bay StreetTheir Wednesday night dinner and show are a fun evening out. Kids are welcome for this portion but the place then turns into a night club so we recommend making an adult evening of it.
Everyday Conveniences
Here are the closest convenience stores, ATM etc.
Here you will find the closest ATM, Post Office and Police Station.
Eric Holder Jr. Municipal Complex
Here you will find the closest ATM, Post Office and Police Station.
Cleaver's Hill Supermarket Inc.
Cleaver's HillIf you need to grab a 6 pack of beer, a loaf of bread or the basics.
Belleplaine Supermarket
Ermy Bourne HighwayA few more grocery items that Cleaver's Hill.
Rocklyn Service Station
The closest gas station to the house.
The closest medical centre to the house. For emergencies call 511.
25 locals recommend
Sandy Crest Medical Centre
The closest medical centre to the house. For emergencies call 511.
We recommend Dr.Pounder if you wish to see a doctor. She will also do house calls if needed.
Salters Medical Center
Salters Tenantry RoadWe recommend Dr.Pounder if you wish to see a doctor. She will also do house calls if needed.
For your larger grocery shop, we recommend a drive to Massy Warrens or Massy Haggatt Hall.
56 locals recommend
Massy Stores SuperCentre Warrens
For your larger grocery shop, we recommend a drive to Massy Warrens or Massy Haggatt Hall.