Barbados Travel Forum

i'm heading to barbados in april this year and am wondering where the best place to buy live lobster is.. We'd like to cook it ourselves.. also, what is the average cost for the lobster?

The last time I was in Barbados, we passed a pier at the south end of the island where the fishing boats came in and the fish were cleaned. I would guess you could find fresh fish their. I can only recall that it was in town, near Barclays Bank. Our taxi driver told us that the pier was the most southern point in the caribbean.

Lobster Alive on the outskirts of Bridgetown flies up their own live lobsters. They have a large "pond" in the restaurant and you can choose your own. Alternatively, befriend a fisherman. There are several fish markets around the island where you should be able to get some help - Oistins, Bridgetown and Six Mens.

Hi there, I represent Lobster Alive Ltd in Barbados.

To answer your question, indeed a local fisherman would be the cheapest bet and they are usually good keeping the critter alive. You can't always expect to find them in the markets tho and you always have to question how fresh the lobster is. Anything not moving or with a swollen, exposed separation between head and tail could be a sign of a toxic fella. Sluggish with a tight head/tail build should still be O.k.. Be careful.

Failing that, Lobster Alive is located in Bridgetown. Prices vary with supply through the fishing season, so best to call and find out. Most expensive live lobster sells for $32US/person (based on 1 1/2lbs, at approx $21US/lb).

I hope you have a great holiday. Feel free to stop through and have a look, got a great beach by us too.
Sam