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I agree with all the above and am surprised no mention yet of Seastar Inn for their Saturday night buffet and drummers. Great show and super chill. Its not on the water but still fun nonetheless. The owners are very sweet and accommodating.
Be sure to hit up a webcast. We did that last time and had our friends and family tune in, was fun and Rob and Lisa are a hoot as well. Go to Canoe for their 2 for 1 drinks.
7 days, one time. MMMh, I don't know if that's possible.
Lots of great ideas have been mentioned but here's a few more.
For afternoon music on the beach check out Drifters and the Boat Bar. Both have music certain days.
Although many will disagree if I was going for 7 days, just one time I would go to Rick's Cafe for sunset cocktails and watch the cliff divers. It's pretty tourist oriented but is listed as one of the top ten bars in the world Another fun place that is a little more laid back is PeeWee's Bar on the cliffs where you can also sometimes catch a few divers and have a drink with some locals.
If you wanted to do a day trip from Negril, then I would look into the Pelican Bar. It is very unique as it is built on stilts out in the ocean and you will need to take a boat ride to get to it. There are lots of pics available on the internet.
Drink fresh OJ with vodka and pet the goats at Whoopie's Bar on the deep west end.
For great Dirty Banana's on the beach go to Yellowbird, watch for the 2for1 days. And I always like the rum punch at Canoe.
Being that you are only going to be there one time you really need to try the barrel jerk chicken which is cooked and sold from barrels all along the beach road. I have a personal preference for Original Bigg's Jerk stand. He is located in front of Hidden Paradise.
Patties are a big food item in Jamaica. There will be vendors on the beach selling patties. For some of the best and the largest patties go to Miss Sonia's on the beach road.
I like the fried chicken at Chicken Lavish restaurant and brown stewed chicken at 3Dives.
Several bars on the beach, Bourbon Beach, Alfreds and Roots Bamboo have live music on rotating nites. Late at night in front of any of those places there will be many vendors on the beach road to quench your hunger or your thirst.
There is plenty in Negril to keep one occupied for a week, but watch for the sand gravity as it tends to make you just want to relax and enjoy your visit. And remember, what ever happens in Negril didn't really happen!
I would eat at Caio Jamaica sitting up on the second floor. I would finish dinner, have a drink or two and wait until I hear the whistling peanut cart coming and grab a few bags of boiled peanuts for desert!
JustChuck- I'm adding some of your ideas to my *to do* list for October. I wish I were there right now!
Thanks all - this is some great info. I'll be printing all of this out and sticking it in my carry on!
I would walk the beach and get a feel for it then rent a scooter or a driver to hit all the cliff resorts for a drink or swim all the way to Westender or beyond. If no the types to just chill on the beach all day then short trips to Little Bay, Blue hole and Mayfield falls will give you a different view of Jamaican life.
I've been riding a motorcycle for my entire life and I love the idea - but I've been reading quite a bit about how reckless the driving and riding in Jamaica has become of late. Apparently motorcycles have really gained popularity and the riders are passing in scary situations, nearly hitting pedestrians on sidewalks etc. Does this ring true, or is it overblown?
negrilnoob......do not....I repeat...do not rent motorcycle or scooter in Negril ! Under any circumstance....no..no..no..no..no..no..and in case you didn't get it....no !!! ")
It's not overblown, it is a real concern.
Seastar is great on saturday nights, Drifters Bar Friday and Sunday. Best of the West and Step aside jerk chicken. The canoe bar is awesome. and you cant beat the prices and the food at Corner Bar.