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Oistin's Friday Night Fish Fry

Oistins, Barbados
Ranked #1 of 1 shopping in Oistins
4.0 of 5 stars 117 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Port Jefferson, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Great atmosphere, amazing performers and the FOOD....WOW! Do get there early if you want to find a seat. We got there around 8:30 and the place was packed. More

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essex
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Everyone recommends it as a 'must-do' but the queues at the popular restaurants are enormous, the smaller ones sell out of the best fish quickly and the quality of the food is very variable. The best bit is seeing the local youngsters dancing and enjoying their Friday night, as well as the dominoes games! It was probably much better 'back... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

The place to be on a friday night. The food is great (try the Mahi Mahi), cheap drinks, two music stages and lots of dance. This place is alive! Looking forward to go back. More

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Colchester, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

a must to see, all cafes seem to serve the same food and the 'jam' session on the stage was extremely good More

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London, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

We visited Oistin's twice during our trip to Barbados and had a great time. Tourists mix with locals and everyone gets on well, with great food and lots of cheap rum to be had! We met some fun new people and drank and danced the night away. We also bought some great souvenirs from the craft stalls - be sure... More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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Great quality and value, avoid eating on the Friday as you can go almost any night. More

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Colchester
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Michael Jackson is still alive and dancing at Oistins - well the guy had all the moves and the hat and after a few beers, food and dancing who cares. Lively night out at the Fish Fry. As with any of these type of events, watch your wallet there are some undesirables about, but generally its the most friendly and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Friday night trip to Oistins is definitely recommended. This is a friendly, busy, place with plenty of different stalls to buy food - mainly fish & rice. The food we had was delicious and a generous portion. The atmosphere is electric with live entertainment and loud music. Being out in the open air adds to the enjoyment together with mixing... More

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Rugeley
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

It gets very packed with locals having a drink, dance & eating great food. You may need to wait a while to get your food, but when you do it is yummy. It goes on until the early hours, so get there early to get your self a good spot. More

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long island ny
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

go to uncle georges at oistins. this place was recommended by a friend that i know who lives there and he was right. the food is fresh, inexpensive and very tasteful.on fridays the music is playing and the locals are there which makes it a happening place. More

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