Guidebook for Dover
Food Scene
Friday nights are the best nights for Oistins. It is a fish market that has evolved into a social gathering of tourists and locals, filled with music and food. You can go to Oistins any night or day and find a good fresh meal (especially fish) at one of the many vendors. Check out the fish cakes at Legendary Fish Cakes, a local favorite. Along with the food vendors, there are craft vendors towards the back near the ocean. Enjoy some of the freshest fish you've ever eaten at the oceanside.
301 locals recommend
Oistins
Friday nights are the best nights for Oistins. It is a fish market that has evolved into a social gathering of tourists and locals, filled with music and food. You can go to Oistins any night or day and find a good fresh meal (especially fish) at one of the many vendors. Check out the fish cakes at Legendary Fish Cakes, a local favorite. Along with the food vendors, there are craft vendors towards the back near the ocean. Enjoy some of the freshest fish you've ever eaten at the oceanside.
Pronto is at the top of the block 2 houses away. It serves food and drinks all day until late.
8 locals recommend
Pronto food & drink
Saint Lawrence GapPronto is at the top of the block 2 houses away. It serves food and drinks all day until late.
A great place for food and drinks on the corner of the block. 2 houses away from the house.
8 locals recommend
Pronto food & drink
Saint Lawrence GapA great place for food and drinks on the corner of the block. 2 houses away from the house.
A great place for food and drinks at the top of the block. 2 houses away from the house.
8 locals recommend
Pronto food & drink
Saint Lawrence GapA great place for food and drinks at the top of the block. 2 houses away from the house.
Parks & Nature
Dover Beach is right on the other side of the large condo building on St Lawrence Gap. Walk to the right at the end of the block. The main Dover Beach entrance is on the other side of Time Out
40 locals recommend
Dover Beach
Dover Beach is right on the other side of the large condo building on St Lawrence Gap. Walk to the right at the end of the block. The main Dover Beach entrance is on the other side of Time Out
Essentials
Dover market has everything you forgot to bring. It will cost a bit more than the grocery store but it is close and convenient. They have a hot food counter which is good for a good quick hot meal if you get there before supply runs out. They cook once a day.
10 locals recommend
The Dover Market
Dover market has everything you forgot to bring. It will cost a bit more than the grocery store but it is close and convenient. They have a hot food counter which is good for a good quick hot meal if you get there before supply runs out. They cook once a day.
if you walk into the Time Out parking lot, the first shop along the ground floor is Trev's minimart. They do not have long hours but during the main part of the day you can get ice, cold drinks, snacks and essentials just feet from the house. Time out also has a taxi stand and a restaurant serving all meals and playing international sports events.
Time Out Hotel
Saint Lawrence Gapif you walk into the Time Out parking lot, the first shop along the ground floor is Trev's minimart. They do not have long hours but during the main part of the day you can get ice, cold drinks, snacks and essentials just feet from the house. Time out also has a taxi stand and a restaurant serving all meals and playing international sports events.
Getting Around
Easiest car rental is from Express on the corner. They give a discount for paying in US cash and have the most reasonable rates I've found in the area. You can make arrangements to return your car at the airport so you can drive yourself there on your departure day. They also provide driver's licenses and full insurance coverage. If your group is small I recommend the small air conditioned cars. They're best for getting around Barbados' small streets and tight parking.
Express Rent A Car
Easiest car rental is from Express on the corner. They give a discount for paying in US cash and have the most reasonable rates I've found in the area. You can make arrangements to return your car at the airport so you can drive yourself there on your departure day. They also provide driver's licenses and full insurance coverage. If your group is small I recommend the small air conditioned cars. They're best for getting around Barbados' small streets and tight parking.
Shopping
There is a shopping mall close by. It has a food court, Fed Ex, cellular phone company, health food store, hardware store, clothing stores, department stores and a movie theater. It is a good alternative to going to Bridgetown
93 locals recommend
Sheraton Mall
There is a shopping mall close by. It has a food court, Fed Ex, cellular phone company, health food store, hardware store, clothing stores, department stores and a movie theater. It is a good alternative to going to Bridgetown
Entertainment & Activities
The Boatyard is near town and has a daytime beach club. Guests pay an entry fee that they get back in food and drinks. Club has beach chairs and umbrellas, a rope swing, a trampoline and inflated iceberg for climbing in the ocean. You can also make arrangements for water activities like scuba diving and jetskiing. You can perhaps check out town in the morning and then end up here for lunch and afternoon relaxation. Call ahead to see if a cruise ship is expected. When ships are in, this place is crowded and a little more of a party.
52 locals recommend
The Boatyard Club
The Boatyard is near town and has a daytime beach club. Guests pay an entry fee that they get back in food and drinks. Club has beach chairs and umbrellas, a rope swing, a trampoline and inflated iceberg for climbing in the ocean. You can also make arrangements for water activities like scuba diving and jetskiing. You can perhaps check out town in the morning and then end up here for lunch and afternoon relaxation. Call ahead to see if a cruise ship is expected. When ships are in, this place is crowded and a little more of a party.
wonderful place to spend the day. $50 BDS entrance fee gets you $40 in food and drinks, and a chair and umbrella on one of the most beautiful beaches in Barbados. Restaurant, bar and beach activities are available. Take a 90 min snorkel trip for only $20 more US dollars and swim with the turtles.
19 locals recommend
Copacabana Beach Club
Bay Streetwonderful place to spend the day. $50 BDS entrance fee gets you $40 in food and drinks, and a chair and umbrella on one of the most beautiful beaches in Barbados. Restaurant, bar and beach activities are available. Take a 90 min snorkel trip for only $20 more US dollars and swim with the turtles.
Sightseeing
North Point presents a totally different view of Barbados from it's northern most point. The ocean meets the cliffs and create some of the most stunning views. You can go down into the caves and see the animal flowers (like venus fly traps that react when touched), and the cave formations and pools. bring water shoes or something similar. The cave can be slippery. Walk around the entire point as views on one side are different than the other. There is now a restaurant and sun deck at North Point so plan to make the trek and spend some time.
35 locals recommend
North Point
North Point presents a totally different view of Barbados from it's northern most point. The ocean meets the cliffs and create some of the most stunning views. You can go down into the caves and see the animal flowers (like venus fly traps that react when touched), and the cave formations and pools. bring water shoes or something similar. The cave can be slippery. Walk around the entire point as views on one side are different than the other. There is now a restaurant and sun deck at North Point so plan to make the trek and spend some time.