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The Boatyard

Bay Street, Bridgetown, Barbados
436-2622
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Ranked #8 of 35 restaurants in Bridgetown
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Late Night
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Restaurant details
Good for: Bar scene, Large groups, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Late Night
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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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13 reviews 13 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

We visited The Boatyard on the recommendation of our taxi driver. Entrance fee was $24 per couple but that included chairs and an umbrella on the beach, a free drink and transfers back to the ship making it a good deal. The atmosphere is lively in the bar area and service is good with reasonably good bar food. We spent... More

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Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
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110 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013 via mobile

I would avoid during cruise ship hours. It's packed with cruise ship guests. Fun place. Beautiful beach but to be told you have to pay $20 a person admission even if it does apply to your bill is a bit ridiculous for lunch!! Food was good. Service slow.

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Rotherham,England
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

Visited The Boatyard and it is well worth the entrance fee, good food, good bar atmosphere ( especially the free shots) and great beach. You even get transfer back to your ship included in the entrance fee

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Toronto, Ontario
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I enjoyed the atmosphere and it got some funny signs, I had chicken strips with honey mustard, it came with a tomato and letuce. It was small but a bit expensive for me. At least I ate and it was delicious and I was by myself (next day after my birthday). I went there on the 17th. Free water and... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

Ronald really made me and my girlfriend feel welcome and well looked after. The atmosphere and the food here was truly amazing. The facilities in bar were fantastic! One thing that did let the place down was the washroom facilities (I actually didn't use them as they were that bad) however you know what, the service I received from the... More

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Tunbridge Wells
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

...to hang out for the day. You pay an entry fee upfront, and then you get your first drink and a snack at the bar. It is quite large and there is plenty of fun things to do. There are a few water based activities. The beach beds are great. We had our lunch there and the food was really... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

nice long beach, can go for a run here, boatyard has free wifi, beds with cushions, and the entry fee goes to bar tab for food and drinks - steak fish sandwich is great value

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Hampshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

You can not moan at $12 for chair, 1st drink, Umbrella, lovely beach and great atmosphere. You also get a free ride back to the boat by Taxi. Nnice background music and felt safe. There are washrooms but be aware, there were a large number of young adults using the Boatyard, from a Carnival Cruise ship, when we were there... More

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England
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

we were requested to pay $20 dollars each upfront before we went in and looking at some of the food tht people were eating it was no different to harbour light down the road.we didn't stay

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Miami, Florida
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66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

For an enjoyable day at the beach with all the amenities including free Wi-Fi, it is hard to beat hanging out at The Boatyard Beach Restaurant and Bar. A nice and friendly bar staff that knows how to mix drinks well that can be enjoyed while Bob Marley plays in the background is all of what makes hanging out here... More

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