Jungle Nightclub Safety

[A-a-ron]

Hello,

I'll be heading to Negril on the 21st. I'm a single male and staying at an AI. I was wondering if anyone had any experience venturing off the resort in the evenings, alone, to the nightclubs, specifically The Jungle, Alfred's, Roots Bamboo.

Should I be worried for my safety?? I'll probably have a few drinks and would prefer not to get "rolled".

Would appreciate any and all thoughts.

Thanks.

[halfwaytree]

I have been by myself a couple of times. Once was for their Halloween party which was a blast. Even though Halloween is not generally observed in Jamaica it was a crazy night. Good times!

It looked like there were some "working girls" in there looking for single men from what I could tell. I normally never have so many women flirting with me so it was a dead giveaway LOL! There were also a lot of regular local women and men as well as tourist in there too.

Just use your common sense, don't do anything stupid like getting crazy drunk or leaving with people you do not know and you should be fine. Have fun!

From what I remember, lady's night is on Thursday's.

[A-a-ron]

Thanks man. I was there a number of years ago with friends but seem to recall having to walk the gauntlet to get to any kind of cab to get back to the hotel. My memory is fuzzy but I remember that walk being shady.

I appreciate the reply.

[Markospoon]

Have someone else/a couple, at the AI to go with you.
Tell them the Jungle is a blast.
P.S.
No, do not accept Pre-rolled Joints,
No, do not accept drinks from anyone except the bartender.

You will be fine.

[A-a-ron]

Thanks. So you wouldn't recommend going alone?

[Markospoon]

Alone is fine.
I thought "you" were apprehensive.

I have been alone many times.
It's OK.
If you are a cool, confident, keep your wits about you kinda guy, No problem.

Enjoy!!

Leaving late, you may pay extra for a Taxi, that's all.
P.S.
It's just more fun with others,
like Jerry and George and Kramer and Elaine.

:-)

[ukran1ans]

I've been heading down to Negril as a single guy the last 3 years and have visited all those places usually myself with no problems (and usually walking the beach or road back to White Sands). As long as you take a cab to the bars (and have a number to call one when you're done partying to go back to your AI), you'll be fine.

[JohnNYC]

Don't over drink, keep your wits, and you won't get rolled! Be a bit of a pessimist an You'll be fine.

[LivinInThe603]

I have gone out in Negril alone, including the Jungle. Don't get drunk, don't get to cozy with anyone, and go home at a reasonable hour or if the atmosphere becomes tense for some reason. I love the atmosphere at the Jungle... it's fun dancehall, great people watching, and some talented dance crews "facing off"... if not staying close (hotel) to your night spot, take a taxi. You can try to establish a relationship with one driver during the day and set up a pick up plan or get their number, or just look for a car with a red plate. I hate the motorcycles, especially after sunset- they are the only thing on the road that makes me leery. Have a blast, don't be a drunk a-hole and you'll be fine!!!

[Marko]

had some friends in town a couple weeks ago so they dragged mi to the Jungle.....lol
appeared to be same old same old except for too many guys selling prerolled joints....
wish all places had the security that the Jungle has.....but still kept mi wits about mi....lol
common sense and not getting super stoned or falling down drunk is always good advice.....
go with somebody else is always good advice.....no problem getting a taxi ride home after leaving the Jungle...
Jungle is now open Friday nights too......be awhile since they have had dat......

Cool Runnings, Marko