Saint Peter, Barbados Travel Guide: Things to Do, Where to Eat, & More
Saint Peter, Barbados, is located on the Northwestern coast of Barbados. This region is known for its soft-sand beaches, clear blue waters, and quaint coastal towns perfect for staying if you are looking for a laid-back, local experience. It’s a tourist hotspot for good reason. You can find activities in Saint Peter ranging from aesthetic beach clubs to chartering a yacht, to beach shacks, and historical attractions. This article details some of the top attractions, best places to eat, and where to stay in Saint Peter, Barbados.
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When to Visit Barbados
Barbados has 2 seasons - wet and dry. The wet season is typically June-November and has the highest chance of a hurricane. Don’t let that deter you from this season, though! Hurricanes usually do not land in Barbados, and rainy days are often just a rain shower passing through. Locals stressed to us that the wet season has no wind, though. This means high summer temperatures + humidity and little to no wind. It’s important to stay hydrated!
The dry season is typically December-May, and also the most popular time of year for tourism. I visited for a month in April-May 2025, and the weather was fantastic. This time of year has consistent wind that helps make the heat more tolerable. The trade-off for good weather is higher costs and more crowds.
If you are looking for an area with good beaches, quiet neighborhoods, but built up enough for tourism, where you have everything you need around you, I highly recommend staying in Saint Peter. I stayed in Mullins, Saint Peter, for 2 weeks and enjoyed the posh restaurants, calm beaches, and laid-back feel. Speighstown is another great option! The west coast of Barbados is notoriously more expensive to stay in, but Saint Peter can be visited on a day trip from anywhere on the island!
How to Get to Saint Peter
Barbados’ international airport, Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), is located in the southeast part of the island. Access to Saint Peter from the airport is relatively easy, considering you can get anywhere on the island within an hour or less, depending on traffic.
I recommend getting a rental car from the airport or a taxi to drive you to your destination in Saint Peter (or anywhere on the island). Taxis are available upon arrival at the airport at the taxi kiosk desks or through the rideshare app, pickUP Barbados. Taxis can often also be scheduled ahead of time with the host of the place you are staying, so they are there to pick you up when you land.
The best way to get around Saint Peter is by rental car, taxi, or on foot.
Rental Car - A rental car gives you the most freedom to explore the island.
Taxi - The rideshare app pickUP Barbados works well enough in this region of Barbados! Sometimes it takes a while for the app to find you a driver, and when it does, you often need to wait around 10 minutes for them to get to you. The later in the evening, the more difficult to find a ride. Just be patient and plan! Alternatively, you can flag down taxis on the road.
Walking - The coastal towns of Mullins and Speightstown in Saint Peter are walkable!
You can also refer to Roam2Rio to see how to get from one place to the next via the Barbados bus system.
Above: Mullins Grove Hotel
Where to Stay in Saint Peter
The best coastal towns to stay in during your trip to Saint Peter are Mullins and Spreightstown.
Here are just a few well-rated, beautiful places to stay in Saint Peter, Barbados that can be booked through Booking.com:
Mullins Grove | This is where we stayed for 2 weeks! Highly recommend! Beautiful condos with staff, pool, and just a 3-minute walk to Mullins Beach and eateries.
Port St Charles Marina Condo | Located in Port St Charles marina, this accommodation offers 1, 2, & 3 bedroom condos with marina views, a restaurant on site, a fitness center, and is a 4-minute walk to Heywoods Beach.
Shimmer’s stunning, stylish, West Coast Villa | Large 3-bedroom private villa in Mullins with all the amenities you could need for a comfortable stay for your travel group of 6 or less.
Carib Edge | Beachfront apartment in Speightstown with sea views and immediate beach access. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, and beaches.
Little Good Harbour | Located in Northern Saint Peter, close to Saint Lucy, this crossover between a villa and a hotel offers in-room dining, garden-view rooms, staff, and proximity to the beach in a quiet part of town.
Miri-Joy Apartments | Affordable, simple, under $100/night apartments with a balcony, fully equipped kitchen, air-conditioning, and close to the beach.
Colleton Great House | Classic luxury, beautiful views, and grandeur for a reasonable price in west-coast Barbados.
Barbados is a tourist nation. Most Barbadians have a hand in the tourism industry in some way, whether that is owning a restaurant, shop, being a taxi driver, tour operator, or an Airbnb host!
Check out available Airbnb’s in the Saint Peter, Barbados parish here
Where to Eat in Saint Peter
St Peter has a beautiful mix of no-frills, locally owned restaurants and bars, and posh seaside dining. Some have breathtaking sea views, some are hidden down a quiet street in town. Either way, you can find a good Bajan or international meal here. (Always check the restaurant website or social media for days and hours of operation). Here are some must-visit places to eat and drink in Saint Peter, Barbados.
The Caboose
The best place in Saint Peter to eat the traditional Bajan sandwich, the flying fish cutter. The Caboose is located on the beach in Speightstown, serving only a few menu items out of a beached boat. Go on a Sunday for lunch and the best chance of live music and a packed mix of locals and tourists enjoying good food, drinks, and vibes.
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Grandene’s Bar & Bistro
A laid-back Barbadian specializing in local cuisine. Some of the best in the area! Grandene’s Bar & Bistro is the place to go to try Barbadian dishes such as macaroni pie, rice and peas, and lamb stew.
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Sea Shed
My most visited restaurant in Saint Peter! Sea Shed is an open-air, beachfront Caribbean-Mediterranean restaurant with beach beds for rent during the day. I recommend getting a reservation for dining and/or the beach beds. They are always busy! Great place to catch the sunset.
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Fish Pot
Fresh seafood dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Fish Pot sits seaside, offering great views while you dine on locally sourced seafood paired with wine or handcrafted cocktails.
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Local & Co
As the name suggests, a restaurant dedicated to transparent dining, focusing on clean, local ingredients depending on seasonal availability. Because of this, the menu changes! Local & Co also has a small marketplace to buy locally created goods.
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
De Sweet Pot Bar & Grill
Serving Bajan food since 1984, De Sweet Pot is a top place to get spare ribs and chicken. Well known for their meat dishes and welcoming hospitality, you’ll feel like you’re having a home-cooked meal.
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Adrian’s Bar
Adrian’s Bar is a beach shack serving drinks and bar bites on Mullins Beach. Take your drink in hand and have a seat in the sand. Primo, relaxed, spot to view sunset!
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Angie’s Kitchen
Located on the border of Saint Peter and Saint Lucy, is a family-owned restaurant serving roti, fish cutter, fish cakes, and more! You will love grabbing a bite here and meeting Angie of Angie’s Kitchen! Perfect lunch spot on your way to attractions in Saint Lucy.
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Nicholl’s Bakery, Speightstown
You must try the pastries loved by Barbadians! At Nicholl’s Bakery, order a turnover, jam puff, horseshoe, and banana bread!
📍 Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Grocery Shopping
Here are a few places in Saint Peter for grocery shopping:
Clifton Market Limegrove - Located in Holetown, Saint James, a short drive from Saint Peter
Massy Stores Supermarket - Located in Holetown, Saint James, a short drive from Saint Peter
Best Things to Do in Saint Peter, Barbados
Have a picnic at Farley Hill National Park
Farley Hill National Park, located at the border of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew, is the site of the ruins of a beautiful mansion built by Sir Graham Briggs that burned down in 1965. What remains is protected by the Barbados Government as a national park. Surrounding the mansion is an expanse of shaded grounds with picnic tables. Make your way to the lookout point where there are epic views of the east coast.
Weekends are particularly popular here for locals who come with their families to BBQ and enjoy the scenic area.
💰Cost: Free
📍Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Visit the Arlington House Museum
Arlington House Museum, located in Speightstown, is a 3-story, 18th-century home, restored to showcase informational and historic exhibits on the first settlers of Barbados, the plantation system across the island, sugar cane, Speightstown port history, and more. This museum is part of the Barbados National Trust.
💰Cost: $30 BBD/adult (~$15 USD)
📍Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Walk around the streets of Speightstown
Speightstown, a coastal town in Saint Peter parish of Barbados, is known for good beaches, a relaxed balance of local and tourist living, colonial-era architecture, and its past as a main port trade town. If you’re looking for a stroll through a charming coastal town, look no further than Speightstown.
Attractions in Speightstown:
Arlington House Museum (above)
Grab a bite to eat at a famous eatery like The Caboose, Local & Co, or The Orange Street Grocer
Tour St. Nicholas Abbey
St. Nicholas Abbey is a plantation estate and distillery in Saint Peter offering tour packages suitable for all ages. Tour the Great House, ride the train up to Cherry Tree Hill, or join the distillery tour.
💰Cost: Tours starting at $35/person USD
📍Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Reserve a beach bed at Sea Shed (Beach Club)
Sea Shed is one of the best spots in Saint Peter to reserve a beach bed for the day! Aesthetic restaurant, swimmable beach, excellent service, good music, and delicious food and drinks served right to you on the beach. They also have ultra-comfortable couches that can be reserved.
In the 2 weeks I stayed in Mullins, I got a beach bed or couch about 7 times. I just kept wanting to come back to relax there!
To book, call or drop by in person.
💰Cost: ~$10 USD/beach bed - for a full day of eating and drinking on the beach, expect to spend $200 USD+ for 2 people
📍Location: Get directions on Google Maps
Book a boat charter or tour out of Port St. Charles
Saint Peter is home to Port St. Charles, a busy port for incoming and outgoing ships, including private and shared boat charters and tours of the West Coast. Check out the following tour operators in the area to find something that best suits your budget and cruising desires!
Rent kayaks
Kayaking Barbados offers kayak rentals and guided tours of the northwest coasts of Barbados. See the island from the water, paddling yourself around with this fun, family-friendly activity.
💰Cost: Rentals start at $40 - Tours start at $50
Left: Sunset from Heywoods Beach; Right: Sea Shed beach chairs on Mullins Beach
Hop around the beaches of Saint Peter
Beautiful, soft sand beaches line the shores of Saint Peter. Take your pick or make your way around to all of them. Here are some top beaches in Saint Peter to visit:
💰Cost: Free
Book an island tour that goes to Saint Peter
Some island tours take you around to parts of Saint Peter! Here are some Viator tour options with at least one stop in the St Peter parish:
Tips for Visiting Saint Peter
Check establishment websites and social media for days and hours of operation. Many places around the island are closed 1 or more days of the week and for holidays, so do a bit of research on the places you wish to visit before heading that way.
Carry cash with you, just in case. Credit card is widely accepted in Barbados, but as you venture out into the less populated and traveled-to parishes, or dine and shop at more locally owned establishments, you may find cash is more frequently necessary. The Barbadian Dollar (BBD) and USD are universally accepted across Barbados.
Expect tight and bumpy roads. The main roads around Saint Peter are in good condition. The more rural you go, expect some roads only wide enough for 1 car to drive down or unpaved and covered in potholes. Take it slow and decide what your vehicle is capable of!
Google Maps is not always accurate. This goes for the entire island. Do research on the location of the places you are visiting ahead of time to get a general understanding of the area.
Hire a local taxi driver for the day! If you aren’t confident driving around on your own, hire a local driver who knows the area and can navigate difficult roads that they are used to driving. They will also likely be able to give more local recommendations on where to go and give you some history of the areas you are visiting, and it is a great way to support the local economy!
Use the pickUP Barbados rideshare app to get around, but be patient! While this app is available to use in this region of the island, the availability of drivers is scarcer than, say, in Bridgetown. On average, drivers who accepted our ride request were typically about 10 minutes away from us. We would sometimes get several cancellations before a driver accepted and followed through with picking us up. The later in the evening, the longer it will likely take to find a nearby driver, if at all.
Prioritize sun protection and hydration. This goes for the whole island. Barbados is hot, humid, and mostly sunny! Before heading out, always put on sunscreen. Wear sunglasses, hats, and UV shirts. Handheld fans are helpful for areas or days with little wind. And drink, drink, drink water!
Most modern restaurants across Barbados, even in smaller towns like those in Saint Peter, are very allergy-friendly! Menus typically note which dishes have gluten, dairy, nuts, etc. If you have allergies, you can be accommodated!
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