Guidebook for Mullins

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Guidebook for Mullins

Food Scene

The best coffee on the island.........Ocean front beach bar and paddle board center located on the West Coast of Barbados
11 locals recommend
111 Beach Club
11 locals recommend
The best coffee on the island.........Ocean front beach bar and paddle board center located on the West Coast of Barbados
find this lovely, tucked away restaurant at St James called Cariba. It’s like visiting a friend’s house, homely and humble , and the chef Glen trained at Sandy Lane and cooks an amazing shrimp curry. Set in a former chattel house, and off from the main highway coast road in St. James its a well kept secret place with fabulous Caribbean fare with Asian flavours and good value for the island prices; the "cosy" lime-green-filled space – which features a fully enclosed veranda means you have some interaction with the chef
7 locals recommend
Cariba
7 locals recommend
find this lovely, tucked away restaurant at St James called Cariba. It’s like visiting a friend’s house, homely and humble , and the chef Glen trained at Sandy Lane and cooks an amazing shrimp curry. Set in a former chattel house, and off from the main highway coast road in St. James its a well kept secret place with fabulous Caribbean fare with Asian flavours and good value for the island prices; the "cosy" lime-green-filled space – which features a fully enclosed veranda means you have some interaction with the chef
Popular amongst local divers looking for a place to re-energise after a morning spent in the sea, Cuz’s Fish Shack in Bridgetown is an excellent choice for lunch. This low-cost casual shack stands out from the crowd thanks to its bright colours and fish sandwiches which are said to be the best in Barbados. For a very reasonable price you can enjoy a freshly prepared piece of fried fish, topped with crispy salad, a fried egg and smooth cheese, all tucked into a fluffy white bun.
24 locals recommend
Cuzz's Fish Stand
24 locals recommend
Popular amongst local divers looking for a place to re-energise after a morning spent in the sea, Cuz’s Fish Shack in Bridgetown is an excellent choice for lunch. This low-cost casual shack stands out from the crowd thanks to its bright colours and fish sandwiches which are said to be the best in Barbados. For a very reasonable price you can enjoy a freshly prepared piece of fried fish, topped with crispy salad, a fried egg and smooth cheese, all tucked into a fluffy white bun.
Travel south from Bridgetown and you’ll find yourself face-to-face with Brown Sugar, a restaurant which is famous for its decadent all-you-can-eat planter’s buffet lunch. This four-course unlimited meal is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, with an incredible selection of Bajan dishes presented elaborately on a table for diners to enjoy. The perfect fusion of casual and elegant dining, Brown Sugar is decorated in a fitting tropical theme, with fern-filled patios, exotic flora, cascading waterfa
15 locals recommend
Brown Sugar Restaurant
Bay Street
15 locals recommend
Travel south from Bridgetown and you’ll find yourself face-to-face with Brown Sugar, a restaurant which is famous for its decadent all-you-can-eat planter’s buffet lunch. This four-course unlimited meal is a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach, with an incredible selection of Bajan dishes presented elaborately on a table for diners to enjoy. The perfect fusion of casual and elegant dining, Brown Sugar is decorated in a fitting tropical theme, with fern-filled patios, exotic flora, cascading waterfa
As the name suggests, The Cliff is found perched on top of a small cliff overlooking the shimmering Caribbean waters, with each candlelit table awarding diners with stunning sea views. Situated in a quiet area of St James, this restaurant is quite expensive, but it’s worth splashing out for a special occasion or an ultra-romantic evening. Due to the immense popularity and sparkling reputation of The Cliff, reservations days or even weeks in advance are highly recommended.
73 locals recommend
The Cliff
73 locals recommend
As the name suggests, The Cliff is found perched on top of a small cliff overlooking the shimmering Caribbean waters, with each candlelit table awarding diners with stunning sea views. Situated in a quiet area of St James, this restaurant is quite expensive, but it’s worth splashing out for a special occasion or an ultra-romantic evening. Due to the immense popularity and sparkling reputation of The Cliff, reservations days or even weeks in advance are highly recommended.
The award-winning Nishi Bistro & Sushi Restaurant in Holetown offers diners an exquisite fusion of Asian and Caribbean cuisine.
45 locals recommend
Nishi Restaurant
Second Street
45 locals recommend
The award-winning Nishi Bistro & Sushi Restaurant in Holetown offers diners an exquisite fusion of Asian and Caribbean cuisine.
Daphne’s is one of Barbados’ most highly acclaimed restaurants, situated on the West Coast in Payne’s Bay. Here diners can enjoy a mixture of island seafood and classic Italian dishes, each of which as a contemporary touch bringing it straight into the 21st century, all in sophisticated surroundings overlooking the glistening ocean.
27 locals recommend
Daphne's
27 locals recommend
Daphne’s is one of Barbados’ most highly acclaimed restaurants, situated on the West Coast in Payne’s Bay. Here diners can enjoy a mixture of island seafood and classic Italian dishes, each of which as a contemporary touch bringing it straight into the 21st century, all in sophisticated surroundings overlooking the glistening ocean.
Regarded by many as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Barbados, Tides Restaurant is located at the water’s edge in a prestigious coastal area of Holetown. There are four different dining areas to choose from, each with its own ambience and character. The tree house is an outdoor dining area ideal for casual meals, whereas the red tile section is also open, but it imbues a more sophisticated atmosphere and features fantastic sea views. The garden gazebo is the most popular dining area, where you can enjoy your meal surrounded by lush flora, as well as fantastic ocean vistas.
112 locals recommend
The Tides Restaurant | Barbados
112 locals recommend
Regarded by many as one of the best fine dining restaurants in Barbados, Tides Restaurant is located at the water’s edge in a prestigious coastal area of Holetown. There are four different dining areas to choose from, each with its own ambience and character. The tree house is an outdoor dining area ideal for casual meals, whereas the red tile section is also open, but it imbues a more sophisticated atmosphere and features fantastic sea views. The garden gazebo is the most popular dining area, where you can enjoy your meal surrounded by lush flora, as well as fantastic ocean vistas.
The perfect choice for dining on the island. Very modern, vibrant and a cool hangout for locals. If you're feeling a little too uncomfortable to be seen in a nightclub, it's absolutely perfect. It offers that hip environment, but with a more chilled vibe.
47 locals recommend
Cin Cin By The Sea
Prospect Road
47 locals recommend
The perfect choice for dining on the island. Very modern, vibrant and a cool hangout for locals. If you're feeling a little too uncomfortable to be seen in a nightclub, it's absolutely perfect. It offers that hip environment, but with a more chilled vibe.
Established since 1972,the former Pisces Restaurant boasts a privileged oceanfront location in a bustling area of St Lawrence Gap. Popular with locals and tourists alike, this eatery is known for its friendly service and charming ambience which should not be missed. The establishment itself is decorated with tropical indoor gardens which, when combined with the authentic flavours of the food, creates a real sense of Barbados.
26 locals recommend
Primo
Saint Lawrence Gap
26 locals recommend
Established since 1972,the former Pisces Restaurant boasts a privileged oceanfront location in a bustling area of St Lawrence Gap. Popular with locals and tourists alike, this eatery is known for its friendly service and charming ambience which should not be missed. The establishment itself is decorated with tropical indoor gardens which, when combined with the authentic flavours of the food, creates a real sense of Barbados.
Formerly known as Waterside The recently-opened Beach One combines all the right ingredients needed to become a favourite amongst discerning diners – an unbeatable location, outstanding food and excellent service. Found along the seafront in the vibrant St Lawrence Gap, this restaurant is home to a multi award-winning head chef who is supported by a dedicated team. The chef and his team work closely together to create the elegant fusion of flavours in each and every dish that Waterside was known
Beachone
Saint Lawrence Gap
Formerly known as Waterside The recently-opened Beach One combines all the right ingredients needed to become a favourite amongst discerning diners – an unbeatable location, outstanding food and excellent service. Found along the seafront in the vibrant St Lawrence Gap, this restaurant is home to a multi award-winning head chef who is supported by a dedicated team. The chef and his team work closely together to create the elegant fusion of flavours in each and every dish that Waterside was known
Luxury places to eat in Barbados rarely come with the rustic, down-to-earth charm you find at Little Good Harbour, but the owners, Andrew and Patricia, have somehow managed to accompany boutique style with a welcome as warm as the weather. Once a 17th-century fort (known, somewhat underwhelming, as Fort Rupert), the hotel's main building is home to the Fish Pot, a restaurant that has been making waves across the international gastro-scene, thanks to its wonderful way with seafood. From its private wooden terrace on the beach, you can still see traditional boatbuilders working on their vessels in the shadow of the palm trees.
Little Good Harbour
Luxury places to eat in Barbados rarely come with the rustic, down-to-earth charm you find at Little Good Harbour, but the owners, Andrew and Patricia, have somehow managed to accompany boutique style with a welcome as warm as the weather. Once a 17th-century fort (known, somewhat underwhelming, as Fort Rupert), the hotel's main building is home to the Fish Pot, a restaurant that has been making waves across the international gastro-scene, thanks to its wonderful way with seafood. From its private wooden terrace on the beach, you can still see traditional boatbuilders working on their vessels in the shadow of the palm trees.
This boutique Bajan beach hotel's past incarnation, a 1950s garage, informs its modern-day aesthetic in a big way: rooms named after cars, retro furnishings, staff clad in boiler suits - all coloured in the hotel's smart signature white and blue. Once the main garage, the restaurant is now a permanently buzzing Barbados institution. Lined with gilt mirrors and touched with retro flashes, with rows of cool white ceiling fans, it serves skilful cuisine with a Caribbean twang. Part of the Lone Star restaurant, the bar is a mirror-lined mahogany countertop, frequently propped up by champagne-sipping pre-prandial A-listers
70 locals recommend
Lone Star Restaurant & Hotel
70 locals recommend
This boutique Bajan beach hotel's past incarnation, a 1950s garage, informs its modern-day aesthetic in a big way: rooms named after cars, retro furnishings, staff clad in boiler suits - all coloured in the hotel's smart signature white and blue. Once the main garage, the restaurant is now a permanently buzzing Barbados institution. Lined with gilt mirrors and touched with retro flashes, with rows of cool white ceiling fans, it serves skilful cuisine with a Caribbean twang. Part of the Lone Star restaurant, the bar is a mirror-lined mahogany countertop, frequently propped up by champagne-sipping pre-prandial A-listers
Art Taylor, the owner of Lobster Alive, has a small single engine Cherokee aircraft which he flies to the holding tank on Bequia Island. He returns to Barbados with the lobsters dry, just in time, to thier big distribution tank at the restaurant. In season the tank often has 2000 to 3000 pounds of Live Lobster in it – quite a sight to see! The restaurant initially began as a wholesale distributor for the island’s hotels and restaurants. Cooked takeaway service was added; along with a friendly free beer while you wait. Shortly after that the health inspector demanded we go the whole way or “wholesale only”.
15 locals recommend
Lobster Alive
Bay Street
15 locals recommend
Art Taylor, the owner of Lobster Alive, has a small single engine Cherokee aircraft which he flies to the holding tank on Bequia Island. He returns to Barbados with the lobsters dry, just in time, to thier big distribution tank at the restaurant. In season the tank often has 2000 to 3000 pounds of Live Lobster in it – quite a sight to see! The restaurant initially began as a wholesale distributor for the island’s hotels and restaurants. Cooked takeaway service was added; along with a friendly free beer while you wait. Shortly after that the health inspector demanded we go the whole way or “wholesale only”.

Entertainment & Activities

its an institution on the island every friday night
301 locals recommend
Oistins
301 locals recommend
its an institution on the island every friday night
an institution for golfers worldwide
22 locals recommend
Sandy Lane Hotel
22 locals recommend
an institution for golfers worldwide
if you are on the island then this is essential, and you'll dance with Rihanna !!
Crop Over Music
if you are on the island then this is essential, and you'll dance with Rihanna !!
If 4X4s aren’t your thing, try a different kind of off-roading at one of the horse riding centres on Barbados. It’s a good experience for both couples and families and offers a chance to trek up into the hills and through the beautiful interior landscape of the island, such as at the Flower Forest or other areas of outstanding natural beauty. Your expert tour guide will help you choose the right horse for your experience level and age. Once you are settled into your horse, you can move out to the coast and cool down riding through the surf on the beach in a safe environment.Moonlight rides and picnics for all the family, as well as getting picked up if you don't fancy the ride back,
9 locals recommend
Ocean Echo Stables
9 locals recommend
If 4X4s aren’t your thing, try a different kind of off-roading at one of the horse riding centres on Barbados. It’s a good experience for both couples and families and offers a chance to trek up into the hills and through the beautiful interior landscape of the island, such as at the Flower Forest or other areas of outstanding natural beauty. Your expert tour guide will help you choose the right horse for your experience level and age. Once you are settled into your horse, you can move out to the coast and cool down riding through the surf on the beach in a safe environment.Moonlight rides and picnics for all the family, as well as getting picked up if you don't fancy the ride back,
Off Road Fury Barbados offers the Ultimate Off Road Go Kart Experience for both children and adults. 4 wheeler Buggy's and Atv's
Off Road Fury Barbados
Windsor Rd
Off Road Fury Barbados offers the Ultimate Off Road Go Kart Experience for both children and adults. 4 wheeler Buggy's and Atv's
Try the Atlantis Submarine, a must-do underwater voyage that lets you experience Barbados' marine life and coral reefs as you have never seen them before. You will capture the beauty of a sunken shipwreck at depths of 115 to 150 feet, and capture the beauty of exotic fish, all from the view ports and air-conditioned comfort of the submarine. It's a magical and unforgettable family adventure.
39 locals recommend
Atlantis Submarines Barbados
39 locals recommend
Try the Atlantis Submarine, a must-do underwater voyage that lets you experience Barbados' marine life and coral reefs as you have never seen them before. You will capture the beauty of a sunken shipwreck at depths of 115 to 150 feet, and capture the beauty of exotic fish, all from the view ports and air-conditioned comfort of the submarine. It's a magical and unforgettable family adventure.
Barbados boasts some amazing kids’ clubs that offer a range of activities to keep both young and older children entertained during their holiday, allowing mum and dad to enjoy theirs as well. Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels operates The Flying Fish Kids’ Club, which is open from 9 am to p.m., and is focused on children aged three to 12-years-old. It offers a broad range of indoor and outdoor games such as beach cricket, table tennis, themed parties, movie nights and karaoke. Bougainvillea Beach Resort includes child-friendly activities that include; water sports, a games room with a huge 57” TV for movies and games and Adventure land Playroom, which is ideal for children under 12-years-old.
Turtle Beach By Elegant Hotels
Barbados boasts some amazing kids’ clubs that offer a range of activities to keep both young and older children entertained during their holiday, allowing mum and dad to enjoy theirs as well. Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels operates The Flying Fish Kids’ Club, which is open from 9 am to p.m., and is focused on children aged three to 12-years-old. It offers a broad range of indoor and outdoor games such as beach cricket, table tennis, themed parties, movie nights and karaoke. Bougainvillea Beach Resort includes child-friendly activities that include; water sports, a games room with a huge 57” TV for movies and games and Adventure land Playroom, which is ideal for children under 12-years-old.

Shopping

lots of great boutiques and shops and cafes
95 locals recommend
Holetown
95 locals recommend
lots of great boutiques and shops and cafes
duty free without the airport-just need your flight number
30 locals recommend
Cave Shepherd Sunset Crest Shopping Mall
30 locals recommend
duty free without the airport-just need your flight number

Essentials

try to buy anything that is not imported and branded from the UK or the US as its far cheaper that way - and take ID when using credit cards at the checkout
116 locals recommend
Massy Stores
Highway 1
116 locals recommend
try to buy anything that is not imported and branded from the UK or the US as its far cheaper that way - and take ID when using credit cards at the checkout
we have compiled lots of extra information at a site we have to help our guests which is here...........www.onebattaleysmews.com
Battaleys Mews Resort
we have compiled lots of extra information at a site we have to help our guests which is here...........www.onebattaleysmews.com

Getting Around

mention One Battaleys Mews and my name to get a discount. they will also bring the car to the house which is easier than filling forms at the airport. let us know before you arrive and we wil help to organise everything
Bajan Car Rentals
mention One Battaleys Mews and my name to get a discount. they will also bring the car to the house which is easier than filling forms at the airport. let us know before you arrive and we wil help to organise everything

Arts & Culture

get some background to the island
104 locals recommend
Barbados Museum & Historical Society
Dalkeith Road
104 locals recommend
get some background to the island
see where the rum punch gets its punch and see the history of the island too
17 locals recommend
The Mount Gay Rum Tour & Gift Shop
17 locals recommend
see where the rum punch gets its punch and see the history of the island too