The Old Jamm Inn
The Old Jamm Inn
4.5
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"Booze, Beats & Burgers" is the philosophy at The Old Jamm Inn, a unique bar and nightclub unlike any other in Barbados, emphasising great food and drinks, great music and most importantly, great service.Founded on the location of the former AfterDark Complex, the venue stands as the centrepiece in the rejuvenation of St. Lawrence Gap, in a return to the Gap's livelier day.Unique decor, the best in both live and DJ music and an amazing throwback atmosphere are just some of the elements that distinguish The Old Jamm Inn from any other music venue on the island.
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Eddie M
1 contribution
Aug 2014
Well where to start, the staff are all very welcoming especially the owner Jamie he's a legend! It's worth going to Barbados just to meet him. the bar is clean and a great size plenty of room inside on the dance floor or out on the deck no better place to enjoy a beer or two or three. The live locally sourced entertainment is just a+ absolutely quality! All in all a fantastic bar! Oh yeah the buffalo fries and chicken wings are the bomb! 😍
Written February 13, 2015
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Adam G
London, UK5 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
Jamie and his fantastic team have something really special going on at the Jamm Inn. Every night there is live music on the deck from 9- reggae, acoustic guitar, jazz and rock which always brings out a crowd and is the busiest and best place in the Gap. They do delicious burgers to go with your sundowner and stay open late until 2 or 3 every night. I spend several nights here each trip and friends who are visiting always love it. Thursday night is jazz night with the amazing NJO3+ which brings out a great crowd of completely mixed ages all loving the music and great vibe.
Written April 30, 2015
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David D
Windsor, Canada9 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
So I arrived with my family of 10 in Barbados from Canada the previous day and we decide to go out to eat. Walking down the street past many restaurants, I was amused by the name and the motto of this restaurant "Booze, Beats and Burgers". We moved on but for some reason I was drawn in by the motto and we all decided to go back. We sat outside and although not fancy, it was comfortable, music to too loud, not crowded. We were greeted by a smile, service was excellent, our waitress was very good, funny and very helpful. Selection was burger oriented, which makes sense, and was very easy to select. The burgers were top notch, very good, in fact I must say this was the best burger I have ever had, and I've had a lot. The chef/cook, who greeted us after the meal, was very good, knows how to prepare a great burger. I had the royal with cheese, a perfect combination of beef and blue cheese, very tasty. Priced right, I will definitely be coming back every time I visit barbados. Compared to a highly rated Thai restaurant we were 10 times more satisfied with the service and food. Give it a try, I did, and I wasn't disappointed!
Written January 5, 2014
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antonija_croatia_10
Zadar, Croatia20 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
I was in The Old Jamm Inn few weeks ago with a group of friends(10 people). We were sitting on our table and having drinks when the manager (obviously irritated) just came and pull out our table. To make things worse when my friend asked him why did he do that, he was rude and almost even physically attacked him. I tried to cool down the situation and approached the manager to explain him that I did similar job like him in my life and that's no way to treat guests, when he started yelling on me.
Well, that tourists had 3 rounds of drinks that night in your bar and would have at least 3 more for sure.. But since he was rude, we left and never came back although we were staying in Barbados for 2 more weeks. I hope that he will learn something from this experience, since with this kind of behavior soon no one will be in this bar and he will have nothing to manage.
The thing i liked was the band who was really good.
Well, that tourists had 3 rounds of drinks that night in your bar and would have at least 3 more for sure.. But since he was rude, we left and never came back although we were staying in Barbados for 2 more weeks. I hope that he will learn something from this experience, since with this kind of behavior soon no one will be in this bar and he will have nothing to manage.
The thing i liked was the band who was really good.
Written May 5, 2017
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77sunlover
Preston, UK9 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
Just got back from Barbados and I have to tell you what a great time we had on The Gap, particularly at The Old Jamm Inn. The free live music on the outside deck was brilliant and different every time we went. Our particular favourites were the Jazz night, and the Rock night, we were dancing in the isles! Egged on no doubt by the lovely friendly staff and the great rum punches.
Can't wait to go back.......
Can't wait to go back.......
Written February 12, 2015
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Ada170
Brooklyn, NY11 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Live music great drinks, this place seemed to be a bit more lively than the other spots at the gap, cool spot. A must go if you're staying in the south side. The owner Jamie is super cool!!!
Written December 17, 2014
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ValPomme
Montreal, Canada39 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Very cool on sundays they have live reggae music playing outside. Nice terrasse. Inside there is a room where they play soca-calypso music to dance to.
Written August 9, 2014
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Mark D
Sydney, Australia1 contribution
May 2014 • Couples
You know you're onto a winner when you walk into a pub and an old King Crimson record is plastered up on the wall!
Great food, amazing friendly staff and brilliant live music. Would be a first port of call if we ever made it back to Barbados
Great food, amazing friendly staff and brilliant live music. Would be a first port of call if we ever made it back to Barbados
Written July 16, 2014
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love l
8 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Last night we walked past 'The Old Jamm Inn' on our way to a din reservation. Two ladies were in the Stairwell and one said 'Come in for a drink' .. we said "Thank you .. Maybe a bit later " and kept walking. The lady in a red top, started shouting "THANK YOU !!" over and over very loudly.. misunderstanding, we went back and asked her if she was speaking to us as we were totally unsure what had happened .. she came flying down the steps screaming that we were rude.. and "go along and enjoy your holiday".. shouting at us while standing 1 foot away .. we both asked their names and the screaming continued .. A bit frightened, and unsure what had happened, we started to walked away.. Two people from the next establishment came over to us and apologized for her behaviour on the behalf of 'Bajans'.
Needless to say, we did not return and will not go in for a drink.. ever. This was such an upsetting and frightening experience.
Needless to say, we did not return and will not go in for a drink.. ever. This was such an upsetting and frightening experience.
Written July 20, 2017
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Infante0209
19 contributions
Jun 2016
This place gets really crowded with tourists and locals. The drinks were good/strong and the staff was very friendly. Live music on the weekends. PS the entire strip is very very quiet during the day, plan a trip to the beach or the city during the day.
Written January 3, 2017
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how far a walk are you from dover beach hotel
Written May 15, 2017
I am coming to Barbados for the first time and must hear a calypso band. Do you ever have any?
Written November 29, 2016
Sorry to be so long in responding. The Old Jamm Inn isn't really the place for calypso, more rock. I can't think of anywhere locally but sure if you google it you'll find somewhere on the south coast. Good luck. Ged x
Written December 14, 2016
I am visiting Barbados Again but im disabled and want to know if you can Please get me in ?? i cant walk but i love Bajan people your music your food and yes your drinks i will be staying in the Gap as i have before Cant wait to see you all x
Written May 17, 2016
carsonh194
Bridgetown, Barbados
Our main entry is a short flight of steps, and we have no entry ramp. That said, we have had people with crutches and wheelchairs in with us before and they have had good experiences.
With some creativity we would be able to get you inside. Your comfort, and a great experience at The Old Jamm Inn, are what we aim to provide, so when you get to Barbados we can best determine, together, if and how we can achieve that.
Written May 18, 2016
is this spot from Dover Beach
Written April 27, 2016
Yes, it is on the main strip at St Lawrence Gap just behind Dover Beach - great place for live music - we loved it!
Written April 28, 2016
What is the best night to go this week? What is the scene on Saturday?
Written November 27, 2015
t was good most nights with steel band and music. Cant say which was the best as all seem to roll into one when on holiday
Written November 29, 2015
What entertainment is on this week?
Written August 11, 2015
carsonh194
Bridgetown, Barbados
Hey, we have live music every night this week followed by DJ music afterwards.
All acts are great but here are some crowd favorites: tonight, Wednesday night, we have a great guy called Marvay performing; tomorrow night we have the crowd pleasing NJ30+, an all instrumental jazz band, and Sunday night we have the group Masala.
Written August 12, 2015
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