Guidebook for Kingston
Food Scene
Authentic French patisserie serving signature artisan breads, pastries, and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
16 locals recommend
Eleni's Bakery Jamaica
29 Barbican RdAuthentic French patisserie serving signature artisan breads, pastries, and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee.
This iconic getaway in the hills above Irish Town serves up delightfully fresh Jamaican cuisine with a European flair, seasoned with herbs and garnished with vegetables grown right on the hillside that it is perfectly perched upon. Enjoy relics from the Reggae Museum, stunning mountain views, and the mesmerizing sound of the river below. The owner, Robyn Fox is a gem.
21 locals recommend
EITS Cafe
This iconic getaway in the hills above Irish Town serves up delightfully fresh Jamaican cuisine with a European flair, seasoned with herbs and garnished with vegetables grown right on the hillside that it is perfectly perched upon. Enjoy relics from the Reggae Museum, stunning mountain views, and the mesmerizing sound of the river below. The owner, Robyn Fox is a gem.
One of two restaurant hubs within mins drive of Kingston Town - Azure. Offers several ethnic food offerings - Nirvanna (Indian/Asian), Chez Maria (Mediterranean), Taurus (Chinese), Tea Tree Creperie (European Coffee Shop). Hop across to the CRU Bar at CPJ for a night cap.
6 locals recommend
Lady Musgrave Road
Lady Musgrave RoadOne of two restaurant hubs within mins drive of Kingston Town - Azure. Offers several ethnic food offerings - Nirvanna (Indian/Asian), Chez Maria (Mediterranean), Taurus (Chinese), Tea Tree Creperie (European Coffee Shop). Hop across to the CRU Bar at CPJ for a night cap.
Just across from 80 LMR (Lady Musgrave Road) is the CPJ Market, which features several restaurants, including Y Not Pita, Annex East Japanese, and the CPJ Market and Deli as great lunch and dinner options. At night, the CRU Bar comes alive and is a great place to have a drink and lyme with the uptown crowd.
42 locals recommend
CPJ Market
71 Lady Musgrave RdJust across from 80 LMR (Lady Musgrave Road) is the CPJ Market, which features several restaurants, including Y Not Pita, Annex East Japanese, and the CPJ Market and Deli as great lunch and dinner options. At night, the CRU Bar comes alive and is a great place to have a drink and lyme with the uptown crowd.
Tina serves up fantastic soups, salads, sandwiches, and great breakfasts you can have all through the day. Take a peak inside the Gallery, and maybe take an authentic piece of Jamaican art, home.
Cafe El Centro
8 Hillcrest AveTina serves up fantastic soups, salads, sandwiches, and great breakfasts you can have all through the day. Take a peak inside the Gallery, and maybe take an authentic piece of Jamaican art, home.
Everything here is sooo good! Salads, sandwiches, and specialty meals can be paired with artisan beers, fine wines, and other fantastic drink options. Great option for Sunday dining.
41 locals recommend
Fromage Bistro
8 Hillcrest AveEverything here is sooo good! Salads, sandwiches, and specialty meals can be paired with artisan beers, fine wines, and other fantastic drink options. Great option for Sunday dining.
Parks & Nature
Perfectly picturesque for nature lovers, and families. Great place to people watch. Take a walk on the wild side at the Zoo. Tell Lucas and Jasmine we said hello!
185 locals recommend
Hope Botanical Gardens
231 Old Hope RoadPerfectly picturesque for nature lovers, and families. Great place to people watch. Take a walk on the wild side at the Zoo. Tell Lucas and Jasmine we said hello!
Drinks & Nightlife
Spent the day in the Gardens or at the Zoo? Return for a little romance and soulful live music at the Serengeti Bistro, Thurs - Sat, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Serengeti At Hope Zoo
Old Hope RoadSpent the day in the Gardens or at the Zoo? Return for a little romance and soulful live music at the Serengeti Bistro, Thurs - Sat, 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Our favourite little wine bar in Kingston. Ossie and his team serve up fantastic meals and tapas to go with their impressive array of specialty wines. The warm banana fritter with Blue Mountain Coffee, pineapple compote and home-made ice cream is to die for, and their Pasta Saturdays are the best. Kingston Town guests get 10% off their bill!
The Wine Shop Bar & Grill
25 Annette CresOur favourite little wine bar in Kingston. Ossie and his team serve up fantastic meals and tapas to go with their impressive array of specialty wines. The warm banana fritter with Blue Mountain Coffee, pineapple compote and home-made ice cream is to die for, and their Pasta Saturdays are the best. Kingston Town guests get 10% off their bill!
Arts & Culture
...Because you can't stay 3 minutes away, and not indulge in the iconic Bob Marley experience! Get up close and personal with the King of Reggae in this truly unforgettable tour through his home and studio, filled with artifacts from this phenomenal life that form a key part of Jamaica's rich musical history.
600 locals recommend
Bob Marley Museum
56 Hope Road...Because you can't stay 3 minutes away, and not indulge in the iconic Bob Marley experience! Get up close and personal with the King of Reggae in this truly unforgettable tour through his home and studio, filled with artifacts from this phenomenal life that form a key part of Jamaica's rich musical history.
Entertainment & Activities
Travel back in time and bask in the opulence of Jamaica's first black millionaire George Stiebel's iconic Victorian beauty of a home on Hope Road, a must do for art, history and culture seekers... And when you're done, treat yourself to one (or two, or three) of the restaurants, confectioneries and souvenir shops on property. Devon House I Scream, makers of Jamaica’s premier brand of ice cream has its flagship store here, serving up 27 or more traditional and exotic flavours that have earned them recognition as one of the best ice cream makers in the world.
334 locals recommend
Devon House
26 Hope RdTravel back in time and bask in the opulence of Jamaica's first black millionaire George Stiebel's iconic Victorian beauty of a home on Hope Road, a must do for art, history and culture seekers... And when you're done, treat yourself to one (or two, or three) of the restaurants, confectioneries and souvenir shops on property. Devon House I Scream, makers of Jamaica’s premier brand of ice cream has its flagship store here, serving up 27 or more traditional and exotic flavours that have earned them recognition as one of the best ice cream makers in the world.
Getting Around
Your key to comfortable inter-parish travel in Jamaica. The Knutsford Express gets you to most town centres across the island on-time and in fine style, and provides convenient round-trips to out-of-town concerts and festivals.
47 locals recommend
Knutsford Express station
18 Trinidad TerraceYour key to comfortable inter-parish travel in Jamaica. The Knutsford Express gets you to most town centres across the island on-time and in fine style, and provides convenient round-trips to out-of-town concerts and festivals.