3 Best Bars in Barbados

When the sun goes down, Bajans "lime"—which can mean anything from getting together for a drink and casual chat to enjoying a full-blown "jump-up" or street party. Most resorts have nightly entertainment in season, and nightclubs often have live bands for listening and dancing. The busiest bars and dance clubs rage until 3 am. On Saturday nights, some clubs—especially those with live music—charge a cover of $20 or more. Many bars and nightspots feature happy hours.

Barbados supports the rum industry with more than 1,600 "rum shops," simple bars where (mostly) men congregate to discuss the world or life in general, drink rum, and eat a cutter (sandwich). In more sophisticated establishments, you can find upscale rum cocktails made with the island's renowned Mount Gay and Cockspur brands—and no shortage of Barbados's own Banks Beer.

Bubba's Sports Bar

During the day, this is a family-friendly restaurant. At night, merrymakers and sports lovers find live action on three 10-foot video screens and nearly two-dozen TVs, along with bar food and local Banks beer on tap.

The Dive

This new and increasingly popular party spot boasts of being the “home of the three-for-one rum.” Overlooking St. Lawrence Bay, The Dive comes alive with a mixture of live band performances and DJ music on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights (there's a $10 cover on Friday and Saturday). You can choose to party on the upper deck or the lower level, where they have one of the biggest fish tanks on the island. 

St. Lawrence Gap, Barbados
246-622--2025
Nightlife Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.--Tues.

West Bar

Restaurant by day, trendy outdoor bar in the Limegrove Lifestyle Centre courtyard by night, this is a good place to meet friends for a drink and chill. Expect good vibes, good dancing, and a good party atmosphere on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 10 pm.

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