Beyond Rockhouse, here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.
Excursions
Looking to venture beyond Negril? These destinations make for memorable day trips and showcase a different side of Jamaica.
Appleton Distillery Tour
Travel Time: 2 hours from Negril
One of Jamaica's most iconic rum distilleries, Appleton Estate has been crafting rum in the Nassau Valley for over 275 years. Tour the distillery, learn about the rum-making process and enjoy guided tastings of some of Jamaica's finest rums
Floyd’s Pelican Bar
Travel Time: 2–2.5 hours from Negril (including a short boat ride)
Built on a sandbar nearly a mile offshore, Floyd's Pelican Bar is one of Jamaica's most unique destinations. Reach the rustic wooden bar by local fishing boat, enjoy fresh seafood and cold drinks, and spend the afternoon swimming in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea.
YS Falls
Travel Time: 1.5 hours from Negril
Set on a working estate, YS Falls is one of Jamaica's most beautiful natural attractions, featuring seven cascading waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical gardens. Spend the day swimming, relaxing in natural pools, or soaring across the falls on the zipline.
Benta River Falls
Travel Time: 1 hour from Negril
A hidden gem on Jamaica's southwest coast, Benta River Falls is a series of cascading waterfalls and natural pools surrounded by lush tropical scenery. Climb the falls, swim in the cool spring-fed water, and enjoy a quieter, more local experience than some of the island's larger attractions.
Where to eat
In addition to the restaurants at Rockhouse and Skylark (they’re great), here are some of our other favorites.
Elevated Dining
Ivan’s
Syd’s on the Beach
Blue Mahoe
Local, No Frills
Coletta’s Restaurant
Pablo’s Restaurant
Murphy’s
3 Dives Jerk Centre
My Father’s Place
Nightlife
Negril is sleepier than you’d imagine. There aren’t a ton of nightlife options, but that’s part of the charm. We’ll bring the party on Saturday. Here are a few options for the rest of the week.
Jungle
The only nightclub in Negril. Ladies’ night on Thursdays.
Charela
R+B night on Thursdays, jazz other evenings.
Roots Bamboo
Live reggae Monday, Wednesday and Friday.