Alfred's Ocean Palace
You can find some of Negril's best live music at this bar, which stages reggae band performances right on the beach on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday nights.
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For the most part, the liveliest late-night happenings that tourists take part in are in the major resort hotels and on the beach in Negril. Some all-inclusives offer a dinner-and-entertainment pass for $50–$100; call ahead and bring a photo ID. Daily Gleaner, the Jamaica Observer, and the Star (online and at newsstands) list who's playing when and where. In Negril, cars with loudspeakers sometimes drive the streets in the afternoon announcing that evening's hot spot.
You can find some of Negril's best live music at this bar, which stages reggae band performances right on the beach on Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday nights.
This beach bar is popular for its food and daily entertainment. There's live music or a DJ seven days a week, often until the wee hours of the morning, and there's no cover charge.
The sexy, always-packed disco here is a wild night out. Nonguest passes ($100 for couples and single men, $50 for single women) include meals, drinks, and use of the facilities from 6 pm to 2 am. (Bring a photo ID, and call a for reservation.)
This popular party spot transforms into "Clubville" after hours; it's right on the beach so there's plenty of barefoot fun. Don't miss the sunset beach party every Wednesday.
One of Jamaica's most popular spots for tourists and locals; sunset brings the crowds for live reggae.
This hot spot has two dance floors, seven bars, and four DJs spinning the latest reggae, dance hall, EDM, and hip-hop tunes.