So the sun has set in Barbados but it’s not time to close the door and listen to the crickets chirping. After dark, the island is still a hive of activity. Family friendly dinner floor shows, romantic dinners, fish fry’s, bar hopping, clubs and moonlight walks on the cool beaches await you.

Indeed many locations are open in the late hours of the day, from cozy nooks to hip happening spots for the night owl in each of us. Bajans like to dress up, so to avoid being turned back steer clear of slippers and shorts at night. Club & dinner wear is typically elegantly casual so don’t forget to pack that little black dress for the night on the town.

If you are looking for an island hot spot then Oistins or St. Lawrence Gap are places that simply cannot be missed. Both located in the parish of Christ Church, these two spots are local favourites: one casual and the other a “dressier” setting. St Lawrence Gap aka “The Gap” has several party stops including  The Cove ( Formerly Reggae Lounge), Old Jamm Inn and Sharkeys Open Air Bar ( Formerly the Suga Ultra Lounge), it’s  also home to several restaurants and Bars, hotels and arcades, some shopping  and of course the picturesque Dover Beach.  For a more casual place, Oistins is the spot to be. The massive open air Fish Fry takes place in one of the islands first towns and this popular weekend event is a perfect combination of food, music & entertainment.