Barbados Nightlife... More on St. Lawrence Gap, Baxters Road & Oistins
The Barbados nightlife scene has something for everyone.
You know the feeling you’re having the vacation of your life, there are sights to see, warm dazzling waters to swim in and the most perfect sun-filled days you can imagine...
When suddenly the daylight hours are gone and you feel as though your day has just begun... Well you better believe it your day has just begun. Such is the vibrant nature of Barbados nightlife.
Rum shops, nightclubs, sports bars, beach bars, dinner shows, street barbeques and the opera all combine to create a diverse night time entertainment package you’ll love.
Here are some of the places that are guaranteed to offer an exciting fun-filled nighttime experience to suit every taste...
We couldn’t discuss Barbados nightlife with out taking a look at Baxter’s Road . This vibrant street referred to as the street that never sleeps is located approximately 10 minutes north of the historic city of Bridgetown.
During the daytime Baxters Road is a bustling street as crowds of people go about their daily chores... But as night falls Baxters road is transformed with the aroma of fish and chips.
Both locals and visitors love this street... it is the place to go at any hour of the night to get something to eat or simply to hangout in one of the bars.
But Baxter’s Road is not just about bars and liming. It is about delicious fare cook on the traditional coal-pot. This style of preparing food has made this street world famous for its fish fry’s.
Nightlife in St. Lawrence Gap is legendary... more popularly known, as “The Gap” this narrow street is the party strip of Barbados. Situated in southern Barbados its close proximity to some of the more popular South coast hotels, make the "Gap" a hit with visitors and locals alike.
You’ll have a blast as you club hop along the main street. Music blares from the popular clubs like The Ship Inn and The Reggae Lounge. As house DJs and live bands play a top class mix of Reggae, Hip Hop, R and B, Funk, Soft Rock and Calypso in total non-stop action...
A mix of locals and tourist help to create a party atmosphere that is hard to beat... But it is not just the music and the latest dance moves that make The Gap the place to be at sunset.
This party till you drop street is also renowned for the best in local and international cuisine. As a cluster of restaurants located along the strip from fine dinning to casual eateries offer a high quality dinning experience.
With so much happening it is little wonder that St. Lawrence Gap has been the most popular nightspot on the island for partygoers for the past 25 years.
The Oistins Fish Fry is definitely the place you would rather be on Friday night. Over the last few years the Oistins lime has become one of the more popular traditions in Barbados nightlife.
Oistins is a small fishing village located approximately 5 minutes drive south of St. Lawrence Gap. During the afternoon Oistins is a bustling fishing village with fishermen bringing in their catch...
But as the sun set this fishing town is transform into a street party with a vibrant party atmosphere. Where hundreds of locals and tourist hangout along the street as food vendors set up their stalls...
You’ll be enticed to take part in this Friday night party as the winning combination of pulsating rhythms and the mouth-watering aroma of grilled and fried fish fill the air.
You are bound to enjoy nightlife in Barbados as you mingle with the locals while enjoying some mouth-watering local fare.
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Boatyard Barbados
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Harbour Lights Barbados
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