After you've had your fill of fun in the sun, it's time to check out an "after dark" scene as vibrant and diverse as the island itself—with entertainment that includes beach bars, pubs, wine bars, sports bars, jazz clubs, reggae clubs, discos, nightclubs, floorshows, Latin parties, karaoke bars, cinemas, live theatre and even the opera!
Please note: Zagat Survey® average costs are listed
in Barbadian currency and the current exchange rate
is approximately BDS$2 : US$1.
Reggae Lounge St. Lawrence Gap Christ Church, Barbados 435-6462
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"Stella got her groove back" with the help of the "cheap drinks, good happy hours and plenty of reggae" on offer at this open-air dance deck in St. Lawrence Gap or so say the wild "young kids" who "pack" it every night; however, buttoned-up types who've "fled" the "unappealing" scene "after 15 minutes" warn "ladies, beware of the men."
Cafe Sol Mexican Grill & Margarita Bar St. Lawrence Gap Christ Church, Barbados 420-7655
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Come inside this "tons-of-fun" Christ Church fiesta with "colourful" Mexican decor, "lively" music and a "friendly vibe" and watch revelers "let loose after a few" "great margaritas"; or "you could just sit out on the balcony" whilst eating nachos and "people-watching" ("anyone going anywhere" in St. Lawrence Gap "needs to pass by this busy corner").
Mojo Worthing Main Rd. Christ Church, Barbados 435-9008
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"Great drinks, great music, great location" yes, everything's just "great" at this "vibrant", "popular hangout" in a two-storey residence in Christ Church; the "cool buzz" extends to "friendly staff" that dole out pub grub and cold brewskis to a heavily "thirtysomething crowd."
McBride's Pub & Cookhouse St. Lawrence Gap Christ Church, Barbados 435-6352
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"After dinner", this Christ Church grub purveyor "has a true pub feel", as folks "frolic" to the tune of "great live music" (weekly theme nights include Latin and reggae), karaoke and DJ beats; though it attracts a range of ages, "over-40s" say it's "probably the best place" in St. Lawrence Gap "to dance and not be called 'auntie' all night"; P.S. there's also "a surprising happy hour" with two-for-one house drinks 11 PM 1 AM nightly.
Roje's Bar & Restaurant Worthing Main Rd. Christ Church, Barbados 426-3596
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"Cosy booths" and "strong", "cheap" cocktails make this "centrally located" Christ Church sports bar "a nice place to hang out" whether or not you're into watching games; equipped with 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.
Harbour Lights Nightclub & Dinner Shows Bay St., Bridgetown St. Michael, Barbados 436-7225
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"Fun-loving" "locals and tourists" "dance in the sand" to a "pumping" "mix of music" at this "open-air beachfront nightclub" in Bridgetown, where on most party nights, "drinks are free" with paid entry (and "strong" too, thanks to "fantastic" staff that make them); on Monday and Wednesday, the evening belongs to an "awesome" dinner show starring an "energetic" cast of fire-eaters, stilt-walkers, acrobats and more.
Club NXS St. Lawrence Gap, Christ Church Christ Church, Barbados 262-4000
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When it comes to nightlife, too much is never enough in St. Lawrence Gap hence the moniker of this new club (read: 'in excess') erected in a building long associated with after-dark revelry; there's no cover to sidle up to the bar in the front courtyard, but a fee is often required to dance inside or rock out to live bands performing on the large back patio, which also woos VIPs with private areas and bottle service.
Boatyard, The Bay St., Bridgetown St. Michael, Barbados 436-2622
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"Hard-drinking crowds" have "fun, fun, fun" "dancing the night away to an excellent selection" of music (via both DJs and live acts) at this "lively" Bridgetown beach bar; even wallflowers admit that "quenching your thirst couldn't be sweeter" here, especially with the "great sunsets" over the "blue Caribbean"; N.B. cover charges sometimes apply.
Lord Willoughby's Tavern Bagatelle St. Thomas, Barbados 421-2121
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"Olde Britain" lives on in the form of this St. Thomas tavern with a "suitable atmosphere": "dim lights, close quarters" and "cool bartenders who know how to get creative with drinks"; it's open 24 hours on weekends, so even "if you've been partying all night somewhere else, you can stumble" here, refuel with a pub-grub breakfast, play pool or darts in the game room or just veg out whilst watching sports on the big screens.
Ship Inn, The St. Lawrence Gap Christ Church, Barbados 420-7447
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Some of the "hottest" local "up-and-coming singers and bands" are "bred" at this "solid" St. Lawrence Gap pub/entertainment venue, which offers "a wide variety of music" courtesy of "talented" musicians and DJs; "drinks cost a bit more", but that matters not to the "locals and tourists" who "always have a great time."
Lexy Piano Bar Second St., Holetown St. James, Barbados 432-5399
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"Just what Barbados needed!" cheer those "addicted" to this relatively new Holetown piano bar's brand of "sophisticated" live entertainment, "great service" and "cocktails made with fresh ingredients" (they're "expensive" but "worth it"); indeed, a "night of fun" is guaranteed, so to the proprietor, a former Broadway singer, they offer a sincere "thanks, Alex."
