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Chris' Place Bar & Variety

Rock Dundo, Barbados
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Ranked #17 of 39 restaurants in Saint James
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Cuisines: Caribbean
Dining options: Reservations
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London, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Be clear this is at the cafe end if the restaurant spectrum. if Herr Winner saw it he would probably expire before he entered the place. It is hard to find which at night is a little disconcerting driving through the unlit cane fields. It shares it's space with what I can only describe as the local Spa convinience store... More

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Really great ribs and a fun atmosphere if you don't expect too much. Not fancy; you may off your plastic chair. If you are fussy...do not go here please! This is really a local place and should stay as such. Getting here is hard and if you have had too many you should be very careful driving back to your... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Very rustic with an amazing atmosphere. Limited on space which may mean you are seated at a table half the size it should be, but that is half the fun at Chris' Place. Famous for their ribs, but fish is excellent too. I always visit this place when staying on Barbados

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

Great place to eat and chat with the locals from the village. Basic bar/restaurant run by Chris, the ribs are great especially on Friday nights need to book the day before if you want to eat them. Need a cab or a car to get there but pure Bajan experience and non touristy. Loved it.

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Rotherham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2011
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If your looking to be fussed over and have your wallet/purse pampered to here then forget it, Chris' place is far removed from Nushi, Tides or Lonestar, but the place makes up for all that fuss with sheer atmosphere and the best ribs that I've ever tasted. From walking in under the porch, past rammed tables of happy laughing people... More

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Cardiff
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2011

Brilliant as Friday ribs night is, the best thing about Chris' place is lunchtime. A fiver (£) gets you a lovely bajan lunch, a couple of Banks and time to just relax and watch the local bus drivers, police etc stop for lunch, a chat and go. A must go place...............

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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2011

Off the beaten track a little , but a great place to mix with locals and other holiday makers alike. No thrills, just good Bajan food at Bajan prices. Perhaps Angry Annie from Holetown should wander up the hill to see how a vibe can be created. Ribs are sticky to die for, great chicken, and rum by the bottle.... More

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Fleet, Hampshire
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2010

This rum shack is fast getting a reputation for extraordinary ribs on a Friday night. There are other things on the menu but the ribs are well worth the trip. Also has a female DJ who plays great songs all night. Great atmosphere where you might hear locals arguing over cricket or some other vitally important point! Scarves from local... More

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