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Regency Bar & Lounge (Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun 11 a.m.-12 a.m.) is one the most Uptown popular bars in Kingston, catering to guests of the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel and well-heeled locals alike. It's also one of the most expensive watering holes in town, but the scruptious appetizers are well worth the cost.
Nanook is a bar and performance space geared towards creativity that promotes up-and-coming artists as part of its mission to help Caribbean people find a livelihood through art. Live music performances, spoken word and live art are regular features.
Weddy Weddy Wednesday is one of Kingston's most popular street dances held at the headquarters of Stone Love, the country's leading sound system.
Chill Spot @ Banyan (US$5-15) is a foodie hot spot for take-out or chill-out and lyme held the first Saturday of each month. The menu features the Indian-leaning culinary concoctions of Banyan Catering founder Simone Grant, who runs her business from the same location.
Courtyard by Marriott (from US$219) is a 130-room property catering to business travelers that opened in early 2016. Guest rooms have king or a pair of queen beds, desks, flat-panel TVs, AC and Wi-Fi. The pool deck and bar are located on the second floor overlooking the park.
Jamaica Beer Festival (free) is the event of the year for beer and music lovers, with Heineken showcasing the more exotic brews from its international portfolio to complement its Jamaican gem, Red Stripe. In 2015 Bugle headlined following a solid performance by Jesse Royal.
Jamaica's contribution has been central to a bourgeoning Caribbean fashion industry. Pulse Investments, started holding Caribbean Fashion Week (CFW) in 2001, now a wildly successful annual event described by British Vogue as one of the most important fashion trends on the planet.
Spanish saxophonist Angel Soria jams with four Alpha Boys at Constant Spring Golf Course. Free admission. Donations benefit Alpha Institute. Event hosted by The Spanish-Jamaican Foundation and the Embassy of Spain.
One32 Guest House (US$70-200 dbl.) is located along a busy thoroughfare through the neighborhood of Barbican, 10 minutes by foot to Barbican Centre. The cozy property has two one-bedroom units and two two-bedroom units, sleeping a maximum of 12. Each unit is well appointed with AC and fans and kitchenettes.
