What food is Barbados known for?

What is the national food of Barbados? The national food of Barbados is Cou Cou and Fried Flying Fish. Second in popularity is pudding and souse, but as with all other Bajan food, it all depends on your individual taste, and what you're looking for.



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What is the national food of Barbados? The national food of Barbados is Cou Cou and Fried Flying Fish. Second in popularity is pudding and souse, but as with all other Bajan food, it all depends on your individual taste, and what you're looking for.

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Barbados is known the world over for its rum punch. A mix of dark Caribbean rum, nutmeg, sugar syrup, bitters and lime, this drink is cool and refreshing ? and just the tipple for sitting beside the pool. From resort spots to Bridgetown bars, you'll be delighted to know it's served pretty much everywhere.

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It is also very inexpensive to eat out in Barbados if you go to the right places, for example, the side of the road vans or better yet, a fish fry, it will cost you about USD 10 for a full plate of food.

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We are the only coral island in the region with all white sand beaches. Barbados has pure drinking water and was the first Caribbean island to have piped water. The island has excellent telecommunications systems. Barbados' cultural diversity helps make the island so distinctively charming.

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It is widely regarded as the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean.” Barbados has a rich history of cuisine that is characterized by strong, spicy combinations of fresh lime juice, thyme, chili peppers and parsley.

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Barbados' water supply is very safe and you can drink water directly from the tap. Bottled water is widely available if you prefer. Remember to drink plenty of water (or other fluids) to prevent dehydration.

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Fresh Fruit Sour sop, sugar apple, paw paw, guava, passion fruit, cashew, fat pork, sorrel, Bajan cherry, mango, sea grape, sapodilla, mamee apple, ackee, chili plum, lime, shaddock, grapefruit, lemon, orange, golden apples, gooseberry, dunk and carambola all grow here.

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It most certainly is! The only problem with planning a trip to Barbados is working around your budget. The island consistently ranks as one of the most expensive places in the Caribbean, stacked with luxury hotels that charge upwards of $1000 a night.

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At this point you may be asking why Barbados is so expensive? One of the main reasons is because the majority of produce is imported from the US and even from the UK. If you do go down the self-catering route, we suggest grabbing your groceries at the Jordans supermarket chain, which is where the Bajans shop.

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Barbados: the popular playground of famous stars
  • Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
  • Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Countess Sophie.
  • Prince Harry.
  • Princess Margaret.
  • Sir Winston Churchill.
  • US President Bill Clinton.
  • Former Prime Minister of England Tony Blair.
  • Jackie Kennedy.


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The U.S. State Department has rated Barbados at Level 1, indicating tourists should “exercise normal precautions.” The crime rate in Barbados is lower than in the U.S. Solo travelers, including women, should feel secure but are advised to exercise general precautions, especially at night.

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One of the most beautiful parts of Barbados is Bathsheba, a fishing village home to the odd rum shop, café and serene Andromeda Botanic Gardens frequented by green monkeys. Stroll around the serene six-acre grounds, then head to Bathsheba Beach for a laid-back lunch at one of the quaint eateries.

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