Despite its dedication to the tourist dollar, Ocho Rios is surprisingly short of good clubs and bars. Chris Blackwell's new Island Village development at the west end of town near the cruise ship pier should improve the nightlife scene with a branch of Margaritaville for alcohol-fuelled disco nights. There are a couple of clubs along James Avenue which are mostly the preserve of locals; it's best to go with a Jamaican companion, as the area can be a bit risky after dark. Otherwise, Evita's restaurant holds occasional theme nights with dancing, and if you fancy taking in a standard Caribbean-themed floorshow, try the Little Pub.

Amnesia Disco
Above the Mutual Security building,
70 Main St.

Rough Guides
The new incarnation of the former Acropolis nightclub, with an indoor, air-conditioned dance floor and an outdoor bar area. Music policy is dancehall, R&B, hip-hop and dance; and entrance is J$200. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Bibibips
93 Main St.

Rough Guides
Laid-back but upscale clifftop bar popular with Jamaicans. One of the best places in town.

Jamaika-Me-Krazy
Jamaica Grande.

Rough Guides
Popular in-hotel disco with good sound and lights and a happy holiday crowd taking advantage of the all-inclusive bar. Cover US$30. Closed Tuesday.

Little Pub
59 Main St.

Rough Guides
Right in the centre of Ochi and one of the town's most enduring nightspots, with football games and boxing via satellite TV in the busy bar area, and different entertainment each night in the stage/dance floor area. Details are posted on a board outside; entrance fees vary.