Guidebook for Kingston
Drinks & Nightlife
The Deck’ has been acknowledged as Kingston’s most relaxing after work entertainment happening and is situated in the business district at 14 Trafalgar Road, New Kingston.
The Deck has many times been nominated to be “The Best Bar in Jamaica” and has the enviable reputation of consistently serving – ‘the coldest beers in town’ and the ‘tastiest finger meals around’.
Part eatery, part sports bar, part club and part bistro – The Deck is many things at different times. The Deck frequently hosts office get-togethers, birthday celebrations and charitable fundraiser and is open 5:pm each evening Monday through Saturday.
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The Deck
14 Trafalgar RdThe Deck’ has been acknowledged as Kingston’s most relaxing after work entertainment happening and is situated in the business district at 14 Trafalgar Road, New Kingston.
The Deck has many times been nominated to be “The Best Bar in Jamaica” and has the enviable reputation of consistently serving – ‘the coldest beers in town’ and the ‘tastiest finger meals around’.
Part eatery, part sports bar, part club and part bistro – The Deck is many things at different times. The Deck frequently hosts office get-togethers, birthday celebrations and charitable fundraiser and is open 5:pm each evening Monday through Saturday.
Sightseeing
These 18-hectare gardens, replete with manicured grounds, exotic plants and beautiful flowers, date back to 1881, when the government established an experimental garden on the site of the former Hope Estate.
The spacious lawns, towering palms and flower-scented walkways provide a lovely respite from the urban jungle. Other attractions include an orchid house, greenhouses, ornamental ponds and a privet-hedge maze.
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Hope Gardens station
These 18-hectare gardens, replete with manicured grounds, exotic plants and beautiful flowers, date back to 1881, when the government established an experimental garden on the site of the former Hope Estate.
The spacious lawns, towering palms and flower-scented walkways provide a lovely respite from the urban jungle. Other attractions include an orchid house, greenhouses, ornamental ponds and a privet-hedge maze.
Parks & Nature
This grand open space at the center of New Kingston is a fine place for a stroll or a spot of people-watching over a takeout patty under a shady tree. Check out the controversial statue Redemption Song, by Laura Facey Cooper.
It depicts a couple of nude, 3m-tall slaves gazing to the heavens – play art critic and pass approving or prurient comments as you see fit.
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Emancipation Park
Knutsford BoulevardThis grand open space at the center of New Kingston is a fine place for a stroll or a spot of people-watching over a takeout patty under a shady tree. Check out the controversial statue Redemption Song, by Laura Facey Cooper.
It depicts a couple of nude, 3m-tall slaves gazing to the heavens – play art critic and pass approving or prurient comments as you see fit.
Arts & Culture
The superlative collection of Jamaican art housed by the National Gallery is the finest on the island and should on no account be missed. As well as offering a distinctly Jamaican take on international artistic trends, the collection attests to the vitality of the country’s artistic heritage as well as its present talent.
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Jamaica National Gallery
12 Ocean BoulevardThe superlative collection of Jamaican art housed by the National Gallery is the finest on the island and should on no account be missed. As well as offering a distinctly Jamaican take on international artistic trends, the collection attests to the vitality of the country’s artistic heritage as well as its present talent.
Shopping
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19 Red Hills RdEntertainment & Activities
Designed by Scottish-Canadian architect Stanley Thompson, the Constant Spring Golf Club is located in the heart of the Kingston Metropolitan area. Its course is known for its narrow fairways, well-placed bunkers, gullies and ponds which make for a challenging play.
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Constant Spring Golf Club
152 Constant Spring RdDesigned by Scottish-Canadian architect Stanley Thompson, the Constant Spring Golf Club is located in the heart of the Kingston Metropolitan area. Its course is known for its narrow fairways, well-placed bunkers, gullies and ponds which make for a challenging play.