Eats and Drinks

[Jerms]

Anybody have any lesser known tips on cheap eats by the beach?

[saeyedoc]

Soup place at Yellowbird, Sweet Spot.

[jojo p]

Jerms, right by the entrance of Bar b barn, ( street side ) there is a little restaurant, it has picnic tables right on the street where you can sit, you order up, and they will bring it to you, or you can get it to go. I got a huge helping of chicken, rice, for 3 dollars. Really tasty food, as you wait , you will notice many locals stopping on their bikes, or cars, to grab some food to go, that's when you know your gonna get good food, the locals know

[Jerms]

Thanks, I'll check it out. I loved Sweet Spot last trip. Went a handful of times. I've heard they have new owners and aren't quite as good anymore, though. Is that true? Their oxtail, curry goat, stewed turkey necks, conch soup were all fantastic. I plan on visiting at least once for myself this week regardless.

[Jame]

Bnewb, do you happen to know which places will be closed while I am there? I figured there would be but I really wanted to try it out around October November time before it got busy again to experience different sides of Negril. Last time was there in January. I am planning on going next March(end of the month). Thanks a ton for all the recommendations everyone! I cant wait to get back. Respect! I think about Negril every day. Soon Come!!!

[Bnewb]

Bnewb, do you happen to know which places will be closed while I am there? I figured there would be but I really wanted to try it out around October November time before it got busy again to experience different sides of Negril. Last time was there in January.

If you're here in November...most places are open by then.
It's not guaranteed the same places will be closed, but Swordfish, Canoe, De bar (already closed), Boat Bar and Drifters were all closed...some close for the whole slow season and a few businesses only for a couple of weeks to freshen up their properties.

[Jame]

I am only going to be there from Oct 16th - Oct 25th. Canoe will be closed?! That is so unfortunate! I love the french toast there! I got to meet Patty and her father Norm while I was there last time. Even helped Norm get in the beach there in front of CanoC. what about Connie's, Colette's, Quality's, 3 dives, jus natural, niahs, allys little sunset hut, bar negril, red dragon, Ras Rody's, Sharks, or any that will be open?

Marko, congrats on your move!! I am super jealous! Would love to move to Negril, at least most of the time. Need to expand my contacts and network/friends there first. Are any of your recommended places open in October? German Bar for Pizza, Corner Bar, Pee Wees, Pablo's, Chicken King, Three Dives, No Limit Bar?

[Bnewb]

Jame...the ones that will be open (almost ) for sure from your list...
German Bar, Corner Bar, Pee Wees, Pablo's, Chicken King, Three Dives, No Limit Bar,
Connie's, Colette's, Quality's, Just natural, Niahs, Allys Little Sandwich Hut, Bar Negril, Red Dragon, Ras Rody's, Sharks...though some will close for a couple of weeks sometime during slow season in September or October.
And...don't discount Canoe...ya never know who'll be open or closed for sure.
Welcome to Jamaica...just take it all in stride!

[LivinInThe603]

If anything, you'll be more inclined to go where the locals go because some of the tourist-based spots are closed. What a great experience. I went in late June, "slower" season and I would have had to try really hard to go hungry. I know September and October are different than June, but you'll be able to find what you need. It will give you a different point of view, at least it did for me. Enjoy!