Spending the day in Barbados swimming, shopping, and sightseeing can leave tourists exhausted at night. Families traveling with children are especially prone to exhaustion at night and have no room for fun when twilight sets. From time to time, parents and couples need time to party in the dead of night to experience another side of this Caribbean island and make the trip a bit edgy and adventurous. They need to shake off the exhaustion and get out of their small Barbados hotel, breathe in that tropical air and anticipate the exciting night ahead.
Barbados is no stranger to nightlife. With hordes of celebrities and the upper class of society regularly visiting its shores, the island is ready to party anytime and anywhere.
Couples who want to relax can spend the night dining in the world-class restaurants scattered throughout the island. The tropical island has the advantage of having the freshest seafood and the ripest fruits that restaurants transform into fine cuisines and sinful desserts. The first class restaurants have a collection of champagne, wine and rum for the discerning connoisseur.
Young, hip crowds looking for late-night hangouts can’t be disappointed. This Caribbean island has a number of nightclubs; the party atmosphere is hard to beat.
The ubiquitous sound of calypso music can be heard everywhere on the island. Bands play in cafes and bars while guests can dance to their infectious beat. Reggae and steel pan music are also local favorites; many internationally renowned bands still play venues on the island. If reggae or calypso is not your type of music, there are new local bands making a name for themselves playing alternative music. The little ones will be able to appreciate the music of bands like Diftwood or Roadhouse.
Many international stars love to give concerts in Barbados. Check the Internet to see if they are playing on your scheduled visit.
Barbadian culture is on display at the Harbor Lights nightclub, where dinner shows are regularly scheduled. There are fire eaters, limbo dancers, stilt walkers and traditional Caribbean dancers who liven up the dinners. The Plantation Theater also caters to tourists who want to experience the island’s music and culture through its performances.
Lexy Piano Bar in Holetown on St. James hosts parties and live music most nights. They are open from Tuesday to Sunday. The chef is Japanese so expect a lot of sushi and Japanese style cooking. They serve drinks so minors are not allowed on the premises.
If you feel like singing, there are numerous karaoke bars on the island. Be sure to review your notes and watch your alcohol to avoid embarrassing situations you’ll regret when you’re sober.
In addition to piano bars and dinner theaters, there are sports bars and pool halls for dads and men seeking kindred spirits.
Booking a night of fun completes the island experience. Tourists won’t regret leaving their boring little hotel in Barbados because the party is just getting started.
