About Oistins Town

About Oistins Town: Oistins town is located in the parish of Christ Church on the south coast of Barbados and is home to a relatively vibrant fishing community. The town was established on January 17th, 1652, by the then governor, who was a loyalist to the British crown. The reason behind the carnival-type atmosphere each weekend is mainly attributed to the driver initiative put in place as a means of support for the fisherfolk operating at the Oistins Fishing Complex, and the outlets at the Oistins Bay Garden.

The Complex opens every day for business as usual if you care for a more relaxed experience. Of course, the routine engagement pales in comparison to Friday night's activity, when scores of visitors to the island and locals alike descend upon the town in their numbers, decked in all colors and splendors, with the best intentions of having a meal, a few drinks, and enjoying the festive atmosphere. Here is a list of the six most sought-after experiences by the overwhelming majority of people I've spoken to.

1. Sample the local cuisine

2. Indulge in the signature spirit brands

3. Souvenir shopping

4. Dance the night away under the Bajan night skies

5. Enjoy the entertainment

6. Meet and greet the locals in their element

This all takes place in a picturesque tropical setting that encompasses the many colorfully designed service outlets, set out in the open air in random arrangements throughout the labyrinth-style communal share serving areas that comprise the Oistins Bay Gardens.

Visitors to the Bay Garden are very likely to be approached randomly by a host of helpful representatives from the various outlets as they engage in a battle of healthy competition among themselves to seat and serve as many patrons as possible, which is to be expected with an incentivized performance-based hustle. The entire compound, to its full extent, comprises the Oistins Fish Market and the Bay Garden, which is one of the more noticeable landmarks on Highway 7, the main highway that runs through the town.

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Oistins town is accessible by the main state-owned buses on routes 11, 12, or 27, and additionally the rout taxis, ZR's as they are called locally on routes 11, 12, or 3D depending on your point of origin. You might want to check https://www.transportboard.com to see what applies to your location.