Location: Bridgetown
Top Things to do in Bridgetown
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Bridgetown, Saint Michael Parish
Shopping is plentiful in Bridgetown. The capital of Barbados offers duty-free shopping at cruise ship terminals and upscale boutiques on Broad Street. Additional activities include yachting, fishing, viewing cricket matches and the nightlife on Baxter's Road. For history, visit the Barbados Museum, National Heroes Square (formerly Trafalgar Square) and the oldest Jewish synagogue in the western hemisphere, as well as the house where George Washington stayed and the church he attended.
Restaurants in Bridgetown
1. Carlisle Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,629 reviews
This bay is best known for its calm, sheltered waters, perfect for swimming and scuba diving.
Reviewed By Gavinlawrence79
Visited a few times now, the most incredible beach with the most fantastic snorkelling, forget the organised trips and just swim out to see the turtles in their own environment, very little tide to think about and crystal clear water. We were lucky enough to see a Stingray out there too this year, amazing.
2. Rum Factory and Heritage Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Old-fashioned sugar refinery: archaic machinery, folk art fairs, a sculpture garden and fields of sugarcane create a unique atmosphere sure to please the most jaded tourists.
Reviewed By alysonn935 - London, United Kingdom
We took a group tour of the Foursquare distillery in Barbados. Great fun, tour and tasting with excellent knowledgeable guide. Would recommend for visitors to Barbados
3. Brighton Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By Skydiva2800 - Miami, United States
I love this beach the water is so warm and the little beach cafe food is amazing. Everytime I visit Barbados I make sure to go to this beach.
4. Batts Rock Beach
5. Arty's Play Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Arty's Play Park is an exciting new play facility for families. The park has two zip lines, climbing frames, jumping tents, under 3 yrs play area, covered play section, birthday party tent, family friendly bar& restaurant and much more. Located in the ArtSplash Centre opposite the scenic South Coast boardwalk, we are open Friday 12:00pm-7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm.
6. Pebbles Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By Km5506 - Sandhurst, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach, used by the locals especially at the weekend with the added plus of Cuz’s fish shack selling the best fish cutters in the entrance to the car park.
7. Browne's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 224 reviews
Reviewed By explorcation - Florida, United States
Browne's Beach was our last stop on our beach day while visiting the island on a cruise. We rented a car and visited 8 different beaches on the island. We visited later in the day before returning to the cruise ship and it was not busy at all. There were some loungers to rent but we wanted to swim and set up our beach blanket instead. The water was calm, clear and great for swimming and snorkeling. We found a few turtles pretty quickly. There is also a shipwreck nearby but we didn't end up checking it out. This was our favorite beach for swimming and snorkeling during our visit. If you are planning a beach day and want to see video footage of this area check out our YouTube Channel Explorcation. Our Barbados Beach day includes footage from eight different beaches on the island.
8. Queen's Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 82 reviews
A pleasant park near the center of the city of Bridgetown.
Reviewed By jeffinerelvis - Abingdon, United Kingdom
We visited the park to see the ancient Boabab tree. There are only 2 boababs in the Carribbean and they are both in Barbados. This is the bigger of the two. It is mind-blowingly enormous and awe inspiring to stand next to a 1000 yr old tree.
9. The Careenage
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 111 reviews
A scenic inlet into the center of Bridgetown, lined with boats.
Reviewed By bdon257 - Morpeth, United Kingdom
This riverside marina is right in the centre of town near the bridge. The Waterside pub is a nearby bar/restaurant but there are several others too. Lots of car parks close by too with historic wharves and some well restored buildings, some converted for bars and restaurants.
