
Condé Nast TravelerJul 19, 2026
The Best Things to Do in Barbados, and Where to Stay and Eat While You're There
Including scuba diving, horseback riding, and boat trips to Rihanna's supposed top dining spot.
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- Sandy LaneHotelBarbadosIsland's top dog, pulling in an exclusive clientele.
- Cobblers CoveHotelBarbadosPink pastel main house and breakfast terrace dotted with young.
- Blue Monkey Hotel & Beach ClubHotelBarbadosFresh and vibrant stay with a hint of rock and roll.
- AmaraRestaurantBarbadosBarbados's first Lebanese restaurant with exceptional flavor.
- Coral Reef ClubHotelBarbadosOwned by O'Hara family since mid-1950s; still entertains guests.
- The SandpiperHotelBarbadosSmaller, more intimate affair appealing to families and couples.
- Limegrove Shopping CenterSightBarbadosA 10-minute walk from The Sandpiper hotel.
- O2 Beach Club & SpaHotelBarbadosUnpretentious, all-inclusive, perfect for families.
- Breezy DaysPlaceBarbadosOffer private catamaran excursions with a private chef.
- Reefers & WreckersPlaceSpeightstown, BarbadosDive shop led by island legend Phillip Mahy.
- Garrison SavannahParkBarbadosHistoric stables where thoroughbred racehorses are kept.
- Ocean Echo StablesPlaceBarbadosOffer intimate, guided trips on former polo horses.
- Hunte's GardensGardenBarbadosVision of horticulturist Anthony Hunte, grown out of a sinkhole.
- Rum & Food FestivalFestivalBarbadosAnnual event showcasing gastronomic and distilling talent.
- Cocktail KitchenRestaurantSt. Lawrence Gap, BarbadosEasy, cool atmosphere with high-quality takes on Bajan classics.
- La CabaneBarSt. James, BarbadosSolid spot with local menu, excellent staff, on the sand.
- Dis Ole HouseRestaurantBarbadosServes simple, tasty Bajan dishes in chilled surroundings.
- EcoLodgeRestaurantBarbadosWellness-inspired open-air restaurant utilizing farm-to-table practices.
- The CliffRestaurantBarbadosGastronomic grande dame with tables on cliff edge.
- Oistins Fish FryMarketOistins, BarbadosWeekly event with dozens of stalls serving fresh seafood.
- Browne's BeachSightBarbadosLocation for fish cakes and flying-fish cutters from trestle tables.
- ZR busesPlaceBarbadosGovernment-run buses that scuttle the island regularly.
- Premium Chauffeur ServicesPlaceBarbadosService for private chauffeur situations; ask for Karon.























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