Best Jamaican restaurant with authentic Jamaican vibes. Good ambiance and nice food but the price is high. They have happy hour promotions. Recommended. Must try.
My favorite Jamaican restaurant. I went on a Wednesday evening @ happy hour, just before the lockdown.
Great ambiance and nice food ; but overpriced. But better to visit at happy hour,
What a hidden Gem !!
The food , vibe and service all are going to transport you to the Jamaican vibes you came here looking for...only dissspoomtment being both times the draught beer has been out of service..
All in all ...must try ..
Fabulous food and friendly staff. Great music and vibe! Definitely try the goat curry and ask for the special hot sauce if you like some heat in your food. Excellent service as well.
This has been one of our favourite restaurant for years! Love the food, ambience, music and staff. Always a warm, friendly welcome and a great night with good food.
Amazing 😍🙌 Jamaican restaurant.great food and vibe.
Will be back again 😁
Ting Irie has a very nice chilled out vibe, friendly staff and amazing food & drinks. The name means "everything's alright" so rest assured channel your inner Bob Marley and things will be just fine at this Carribbean outpost
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I had the Curry Goat with is mutton cooked with island spices and served with coconut rice and wilted greens. It was a rich, comforting curry with Indian influenced spices and perfectly cooked meat. Went perfectly well with the rice. This dish easily serves two. Also try the home made spicy beef Jamaican patties. They are crispy on the outside with a delicious beef curry on the inside. Absolutely delicious
Had high expectations, but wasn't met unfortunately
Ambience
Pulled off a jamaican vibe somewhat, but not too great and a little tacky. The windows are barred off, which I guess is maybe a requirement due to the alcohol they serve, but it just makes the place dark, not ideal.
Food
I had the firespitta jerk chicken, but it wasnt very spicy actually, so the name is a bit of a misfit. However it was a real jerk chicken so I enjoyed the seasoning a lot, but it was cut strangely so that it became a bit messy.
We also had the tofu tacos, was good, nothing special
Price
That's where they lose a star, it was not really spectacular, but I could live with that if the prices matched up...
Really nice place, went on a Friday evening just before the lockdown so it was very quiet compared to apparently what it was normally like. We didn’t mind. The food was still delicious . Disappointing that a few items were not available from the menu as they had already sold out but we were still happy with our choices . Brunch is supposed to be loud and fun so hopefully one day we will try this too.
Delightful place. Its alive and the vibe is perfect. Lovely food.
Vibrant Jamaican spot to grab some jerk chicken 🐔🇯🇲 cocktails🍹 and good vibes 🙌🏼 (Tuesday ladies night offer 99 AED for two courses and drinks!) @tingiriedxb even have a bunch of board games you can play!
I have been walking past Ting Irie’s Bob Marley wall for a couple of years now and I have always wanted to try out the place. I finally did it last week with a couple of friends of mine. And it totally lived up to my expectations. So its located right in the boulevard opposite the Palace Hotel. However, the entrance is inside the Souk Al Manzil. You enter into a sort of another world. With amazing interiors, with wood and Jamaican colors.
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Ting Irie, became my favorite go-to places in Dubai, when it comes to food and nightlife and experience. I always recommend this to everyone I come across with.
All my FoodVentures will cover four important things...Service, Venue, Location, and ofcorz Food & Drinks.
• Service
The staff are very hospitable and friendly from the receptionist to the bar men and waiters to the kitchen team, the dj and the management. With a team like this, it generally reflects to their service, and attracts loyal guests.
• Venue
They really bring out the best of Jamaican vibes, very lively and fun. Spacious, hygienic facilities, and adds up to the experience they have a wall/a rack full of games and puzzles every guests can enjoy with other than the great music played by one of the best DJ’s in town.
• Location
Location is very accessible to everyone as it is located in the heart of the city. With a view of the tallest building one earth- Burj Khalifa.
📍Souk Al Manzil, Downtown
• Food & Drinks
The Food really takes you to a whole Caribbean trip. Got no other way to explain it but, it’s a whole experience every bite. And even the drinks are excellent.
Total experience is amazing, and would definitely keep recommending it to everyone.
The place to go for all food Caribbean! Chef Nicholas does NOT disappoint!!! Accomodating to allergies and happy to take special orders. A bit overpriced but delicious. The music will have you dancing in between bites. With the combo of classic reggae tracks & retro hits the Jamaican vibe is alive at Ting Irie. Their Jerk chicken pasta is to die for! Ting Irie DXB Raymond Ranger
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My mother was born in Jamaica and has been cooking since an early age. Myself and my siblings are born Londoners and grew up on real Jamaican food by the hand of our mother. We live in the UK and have yet to find a Jamaican restaurant that can deliver authentic homemade Jamaican cuisine. So to our amazement we found an establishment a few thousand miles away in DUBAI! Ting Irie is the real deal, tucked away in a corner of downtown Souk Al Manzil. This little gem is a must 'go to' for anyone who truly appreciates real Jamaican food. The service is great starting with a warm welcome from the ladies at the front reception. The waiting staff are professional and courteous. We were a party of 3 from the UK who first tried out Ting Irie. On a second visit we brought back the rest of our USA party of 10 people - after we gave it the 'ok' as our US companions are born and bred Jamaican! For Dubai the prices are what you would expect so dont expect cheap! But its money well spent for the whole vibe, ambience and authentic Jamaican cuisine. All in all if ever i'm in Dubai again this will be on my list of eating out establishments.
Excellent place to chill and move to the groove. I loved it!! Yesterday, I had visited the place with my husband. We enjoyed the drinks, service and the ambience. And I'm a fan of the place already. Keep up the good work!!
Good ambience and amazing food. Loved the spice.
Ordered the Carribean shirmp, Jerk Chicken, Jerk chicken fried rice , curry goat and roasted plantains.
All the dishes were really tasty and spicy. The roasted plantains are a must eat with natural sweetness.
Staff ws extremely polite and courteous
Went here just a couple days ago for their Friday brunch and had quite a fantastic time.
Their selection of food is undoubtedly packed with a lot of flavor, and just enough heat to tingle in the background of your senses. There’s really nothing that I didn’t find enjoyable (though I did not have any idea what are the names of most of the food they food they served us, lol). I highly enjoyed the beef Jamaican patties which has a comforting feel and melt-in-your mouth goodness, as well as the bean soup.
My only comment was that it took a while for them to roll out the next batch of food right after the appetizers, that I didn’t really have enough to just sit down and enjoy the food. I was also expecting quite a bit more in terms of the number of selection.
Despite that, I’d still love to come again to Ting Irie because the food is really good and the staffs are very accommodating and friendly.
This spot was recommended to my by a coworker. I went for lunch and loved it! The food was fresh and tasty and the service was outstanding. I will definitely be back and bringing some friends along with me. Keep up the good work.
A excellent introduction to the vibrant Caribbean cuisine. The ambiance takes you on a tour to the Islands. We ordered the Caribbean pepper shrimp as starters, an excellent choice, juicy well cooked shrimps in a spicy broth. The main course (curry goat and jerk chicken) was as good as the starters, with hearty Portions. To wrap it all out we had the roasted plantains, which was delicious.
Lastly, the waiting staff was very polite, courteous and informative. A special thanks to Irene who was in-charge of our table.
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Ting Irie ended up being a perfect Fri night out for us. You would be transported to Jamaica as soon as you enter its premise, well done interiors and a well thought of layout. The bar in the centre divides the place into two with one half being a restaurant style table settings while the other half has a dj booth, high tables and booths.
First of all kudos to the hostess and the staff for their service, we felt it was absolutely spot on with their suggestions from the menu.
Before I get into the food, I must apologize for the pictures as they were clicked after the lights were dimmed around 11pm or so.
Starters:
World famous Jamaican patties
Mains:
Spitifiyah jerk chicken
Dat lamb tho
Sides:
One, two, three chips
Verdict:
The Jamaican patties with beef filling was good but had a flavor that one would expect it to be.
The heroes were the jerk chicken and the lamb chops. The marinade on the jerk chicken was absolutely finger licking delicious, I guess kfc s tagline is spot on for this jerk chicken. It's mango scotch bonnet salsa was a good combo. The lamb was definitely 'damn!!! That lamb tho' juicy, flavorful, it was everything one could wish for. The chips also was good.
Overall the food is a real gem and works well with the drinks.
The only flip side is that it's a little pricey but can't expect anything less considering its downtown.
Additional perks is that they have a shelf with board games n card games so you are spoilt for choice after drinks, whether you Wana dance, play or do both.
The whole vibe is just great! Very friendly service. I went for a brunch and they were very accommodating. Haven't had Jamaican food in the UAE before, but this tops it.
Good crowd, good ambience , good music , good bar bites and drinks ........ what more do you want ? The place ticks all the right boxes for an evening out with friends or partner
Nice music, if a little loud, food ranged between good and really good, but cocktails were excellent. The value for money was hit and miss; some dishes were very generous, like the goat curry, while others were measly and outrageously priced, like the quarter portion of jerk chicken which came with a measly portion of salsa and some gravy but no sides (AED 90).
The service was exceptional and our waiter was very friendly, hence the 4 because otherwise it would have been a 3!
Jamaican place.. very nice vibe & feel.. decent music.. great host & servers.. food & drinks are good.. great place to hang out with frnds... Prices are little on the higher side totally recommend ..
This is probably one of the few times I rate a place 5/5. And that’s because I ABSOLUTELY and THOROUGHLY loved and enjoyed my visit and experience at this place . Went here on a Tuesday where for aed 99 they serve unlimited white wine , red wine , cocktails and mocktails plus one starter and one main course . It’s a perfect and super reasonable deal , it is almost a steal . Located in downtown . I loved the decor , music and ambience of this place . Food was fantastic and so very good portions . Service was amazing too . I would definitely recommend the hummus , oxtail sandwich from the starters from the ladies night menu and the jerky’s rice , shrimps and jerk chicken from the main course ladies night menu . HIGHLY recommend to pay this place at least a one time visit .
a really chilled place with friendly staff, the food is good and for the price that they are asking for.
nothing much to say about the place
the only bad thing I can say about the place is the music, it was too loud to have a nice conversation with your company
overall EXP = 7/10
Had dinner here tonight and it was
absolutely fantastic! The staff was so
friendly and helpful! If you must chose only
one-of the best in downtown
Very exiting environment, the cuisines was delighting people are friendly and know very well to deal with a customer, a bit pricey bit the quality is totally worth it.
This place made me realize I truly enjoy #Caribbean cuisine and their beautiful fun #vibes,
I recommend it for group outings and their food is definitely a must to try !
Ohh how I love this place, as you walk in the place exudes the African theme, staff are bubbly and very helpful, as for the food well this was my first time trying and won’t be my last! my favs are the goat curry and the oxtail sandwiches yummy.
Happy Hour here rocks. Space is dark and broody. Music is upbeat and everything you would expect from a Jamaican inspired concept. I did not dine, it was purely a bar experience.
Joahna Quiambao-Andreaux
+4
We have gone to their Tuesday Ladies’ Night.
Deal. You can choose from Aed 99 for 2 course meal and Aed 129 for 3 course meal; both options come with unlimited selection of beverages.
Food. We have opted for the Aed 99. We have ordered the oxtail sandwich and beef patties for our starters, and jerk chicken and akree and saltfish for our main courses. The starters have a similar taste of the filipino dish; something similar to asado and empanada. So, in that line, we have loved the starters. The main dishes, akree and saltfish tasted like egg omelette! Which was so good, but a bit too oily. The jerk chicken and its gravy sauce were too spicy for my taste buds. Sad, but the main courses were not too great.
Beverages. Limited to 2 choices only. Nevertheless, for the price of Aed 99, it is worth it.
Ambience. First time we have gone to a jamaican restaurant. Its interiors are so nice and colorful. A very relaxed environment.
Service. So great. All staff were so attentive to our needs.
Food : 3/5
Ambience : 5/5
Service : 5/5
Great place! Yummy food and friendly service. Had the shrimp with plantains, oxtail sandwiches and the kale with pumpkin salad and everything was delicious!
If you’re up for a groovy Friday with some good vibe music, yummy rum based cocktails and mouthwatering food, Ting Irie is the place to be! I didn’t get a chance to take too many pictures but the succulent, falling-off-the-bone jerk chicken and the flavour packed Jamaican patties are a must try.
Excellent venue with great atmosphere. The service is fantastic and the food is always delicious. One time there was an issue with the food but they corrected it and gave me a free drink to compensate which was more than enough! Love this place definitely recommend :-)
The food was good but not impressive in general, and everything was completely overpriced for how they are (drinks were not good at all to be honest) Furthermore, it was very very noisy at night!
The flavours were very rich and the combinations in each dish really worked. We loved the spices in the dishes all unique bringing different elements to the table. Their cocobun bread was to die for very soft and tasty, gou could taste it in the oxtail buns and the chicken shawarma which was defintely a favourite. The portions were great and filling honestly we had a great experience. The service was great also if you are feeling more brave then do request their scotch bonnet sauce to kick up your meal to another level. It was a great vibe with lively music.
I don't know what to rave about the most? The friendly, accessible staff, prompt service, or lovely ambience! Good quality food& drinks embellished with the best music, Ting Irie promises a great night 🍸 I do wish however, that the pricing was more affordable, given the quantity 🙊
Ting Iriiieeee. You do not understand the hype I had before going there. I had basically been teasing myself with the idea of going for Caribbean food for a couple of months and decided to go with my partner for her friends birthday brunch there. It was totally worth it. Walked in to a very cheerful host, who spoke to us with a lot of energy. Wonderful tasting tropical drinks, delicious food, and although it wasn’t a buffet, but a set menu, we could barely finish everything they served. It was a lot of food for a decent price, we got to play jenga in between meals, danced and enjoyed that Caribbean feel. Definitely one of my favourite places to have brunch, stands out from the usual brunches I attend. 5/5 from me!!!! 👍🏽👍🏽
If you are looking for the best taste of Jamaica, look no further than Ting Irie. Great vibes, amazing tastes and intimitate for a social gathering. Just wish the music could be alittle louder, but I am meant to understand its due to closeness to the residents. Love it anyday. Be sure to try out on Sunday for a mega nice promo.
my favorite place in UAE, actually i consider it as my special spot, everything is amazing about ting irie, good food, music, and drinks, specially the lovely people working there,,, and the loveliest bartender eveeeeeeer alecia, i love going there to have the best fruit bunch eveeer made made by her
Abdallah Zeid Safieddine
+5
Delicious starters, just ask for the recommendation of Alecia Singleton there. Great service! She even managed to get us cigarettes from the shop around.
Everything starting from the staff to the music and food was perfect, really lovely waitress, she was so helpful and very fast to respond and cooperate, i liked how she switched dishes to clean ones after every bit of food, great food overall, such a great place to dine out for the weekend.
Where to begin!? Ting Irie is just something really special. It is an escape from the Dubai norm, where you can escape any stressful day for just a drink or a bite to eat. Everything is super authentic from the staff to the delicious and of course the drinks. I can not get enough of the jerk chicken, and even take it home for dinner quite often. Love this little Gem in Downtown!
Aisha Dee @ ThrifDeeDubai
+5
I've been missing Jamaican food since I left home in London, but now I can finally say that there is ONE place where I can get my FIX!! This is now my favourite place to eat out in Dubai! Highly recommended! Food was outstanding, staff were friendly, really nice vibes! - Irie Vibes!!
If you’re planning to come here then be ready to be transported to Jamaica as soon as you enter! The vibe in this place is amazing. Staff, specially Marlon, makes you feel like you’re chillin’ at a friend’s house instead of being in a restaurant and they suggests very delish dishes! Oh and yes about the food... i’m still dreaming about those Oxtail Cocobread Sandwiches! And if you’re feeling adventurous and want to try something new then definitely go for the Ackee and Saltfish, you won’t regret it! And the dessert... mah man, that french toast is so delicious, great way to end the meal. Can’t wait to come back!
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Ting Irie is an Island-ish restaurant giving off all kinds of good island vibes. Dubai's first Jamaican restaurant and Lounge that serves incredible Jamaican pallets and the best of Jerk Chicken.
This wooden-shack restaurant and Lounge also offers true flavors of Jamaica with an extraordinary twist with it . The exciting part about dining here is knowing very well that ingredients used for their Jamaican dishes are exported all the way from the Caribbean Island. Ting Iris interior boasts of sun-kissed colors and easygoing vibes, but both the culinary and musical experience here is always an unforgettable one. Now here's a quick fun-fact (for the ladies); Jamaican cuisine happens to be good for your waistline. Yes! Also pretty much good for your health as it is for your taste buds. You can also quench your thirst by enjoying the best refreshing coconuts at Ting Irie. Drinks served here are a decadent treat. Always make sure you save room for dessert!
Open daily from Saturday to Thursday - 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Friday - 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Finally I got there and I’ve tried it! Its been a while since I heard some nice reggae music in Dubai, Ting Irie is the place I’ve looked for a long time! Groovy atmosphere, positive vibes and friendly smiles all night long! Start with a refreshing Home Cummings cocktail, it will remove all your weekly stress and tiredness away after your fist sip, then continue with an amazing oxtail dish, that comes good with a glass of red wine.
The meat is so soft and tasty....., you can also try their Jerk Chicken which is really nice, end your feast with some nachos and Jamaican beer, it will refresh you after and an amazing meal! Then you can go to the bar and end your stay by trying 2-3 different and truly good cocktails which are accompanied by Bob Marley’s hits and people dancing around!
I really enjoyed the vibe there and the music too! Been there for dinner and I tried the Jamaican Patties, the Nachos and the Curry Goat and everything was really delicious and spicy! The portions are big and good for sharing. The staff was very friendly and attentive which was impressive on a busy Thursday night.
I absolutely love this place. The food, staff, music, decor- everything is amazing. I’m Jamaican and was so impressed my first time going. I love coming here and am always proud and excited bringing people to try Jamaican food for the first time. Must try!
I love this place it’s amazing, chicken wings and jerk chicken are superb! My hubby loves the oxtail it’s our regular Caribbean joint and we are never disappointed
Amazing place , very tasty Jamaican food , good vibes with friendly staff. highly recommended lobster roll , plantain potato , pumpkin kale salad, waguy burger, ...
nice music!!
The Ladies Night at Ting Irie, is by far one of the best in town in terms of value for money. You get an appetizer, main dish and unlimited drinks for only 100AED. Add a dessert and that would be 129AED. The food is delicious, and the portion is fulfilling. My order was Kale & Pumpkin Salad and Jerk Chicken.
Although their team is great (they truly are) but the service was slow. Drinks and food took forever.
The music and atmosphere were great!
Overall it was a great experience.
See you again soon :)
What a great night out! Ting Irie’s team is super friendly, hospitable and made us laugh like we were old friends!
Gina enjoyed her oxtail cocobuns immensely - ordered a second portion, they were that good!
I had the 12 wings which you can have done in 7 different ways. I chose Appleton Rum, Citrus and the Hot Wings. Here’s the thing - even if you’re a seasoned hot and spicy food lover, these wings are beyond your normal levels of experience! Tread carefully! The staff were quite nice about my reaction and even offered me milk to cope with the burn!
A highlight is the dessert - definitely try the Wash Yah Mouth Out coconut mouse in a chocolate cup with coconut sorbet! Absolute winner, especially after those hot wings!
In the words of Arnie: We’ll be back!
Surprisingly, I’ve never been to this place before but ever since they got on Uber Eats, I have been addicted to their oxtail sandwich! I mean I tasted many sandwiches in my life but this is on a different level — it’s like a circus in your mouth!
Great food and nice casual atmosphere. Go for the Oxtail sandwich and the jerk's chicken fried rice. The staff are very friendly too... And parking is available.
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@Eggsxactly_dxb
Ting Irie claims to be Dubai’s first Jamaican homegrown restaurant. And let me tell you, it does not disappoint!
As you walk in to Ting Irie, the first thing you notice are the vibrant colors and the friendly staff welcoming you back. Yes I’m a regular there and they’ve caught on to me! The venue is divided into 2 sections, smoking and non smoking. Smoking section is livelier as it shares its space with the bar and the DJ.
I start off with a Jamaican lager Red Stripe and their award winning warm lobster roll, that is served with a side of butter and Sirracha sauce. And I’m immediately in heaven. The bun is lightly toasted and filled with a generous portion of lobster. Do not leave Ting Irie without trying these!! Highly recommended!
Next I move on to the Spitfiyah Jerk Chicken. It is slow roasted over 24 hours, served with a side of mango scotch salsa. It’s juicy, tender, and spicy. Just the way I like it.
Overall my experience in Ting Irie has been brilliant. Ambience is relaxed and staff is attentive.
I look forward to visiting again soon!
The best Jamaican food in town, Ting Irie. The interior is just wow😊. The food is really delicious, juicy lamp chops was my ever time favourite, been two times to Ting Irie just to have it!!!. The staff is very friendly, the vibes inside the restaurant is just awesome. Loved the place😊.
The best thing about this place was the staff. They were helpful and externally friendly. The atmosphere is great as well but the main dining room gets so loud you can’t hear yourself - the bar area seems like a better bet. The food on the other hand is average / overpriced and honestly would only go there for drinks.
Good choice for jamaican vibe and food.
Tried the burger sliders, ox tail, and corn. All were really good. Felt it was a bit over priced.
The staff are cool and friendly. Interior design is hip and takes you to Jamiaca.
WI have to give 5 because i’m a big fan of Jamaican food... oh the Jerk chicken, lamb curry..
This place serves you the best Jamaican food in town. An amazing place for a nice dinner with your friends or even with your partner. They have a seperate bar area which you can head after a nice meal.
Food - The jerk chicken was amazing.. but what was surprising is the lamb chops, it was so tender it melts in your mouth.
Ambience - perfect for a special night out.
Service - it’s a Jamaican place, everyone is friendly and so chill.
There are not many restaurants with good Jamaican food n that’s why Ting Irie came into my attention. The reviews and pictures on Zomato were so mouth waterlingly good that you just had to go visit it.
Decided to go here on a weekend, and it was packed. There was absolutely no table and we had to wait by the bar for 15 mins before we could be seated. But the ladies were very sweet and gave us a table even without a prior reservation.
The jerk chicken we ordered is their specialty and it definitely was delicious. True Caribbean flavors - very juicy and tender.
All those who want to experience the West Indies bold flavour this is a must visit!!
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One of my fav restaurants in Dubai. Let’s be honest the food is better here than at Miss Lily’s especially the jerk chicken. I’ve visited on numerous occasions and you can’t beat the hospitality at this restaurant. The staff are what makes this place! If you want to try foodgasm then get the oxtail coco buns in and around your mouth! You will NOT be disappointed.
I’ve tried the jerk chicken & fried chicken also, plantain chips but I’d for sure recommend the 1, 2, tre chips; perfectly crisp & seasoned with spices. I’ve also visited for their Wings & Tings Wednesday promo where they do loads of diff flavor chicken wings. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you can handle the spiciest of wings unless you’re from the Caribbean cause you can’t. Not without dying. Oh and you most definitely need to try the funnel cake. It’s HUGE so worth sharing between a few. Like a giant fried donut with ice cream and caramel sauce. The best! Oh and the DJ is pretty good too. Have had plenty of fun times here and will continue to visit. Keep up the great work guys! :)
Tried the Spitfyah Jerk Chicken, OG Fried Chicken, Dat Lamb Tho and Oxtail and Beans. The food was incredible as well as the service and the ambiance. We used Entertainer vouchers and therefore felt as though we got our money's worth however the prices can seem a bit exuberant without discounts.
Overall a fantastic meal and experience!
The Food is delicious !!
Yummy dessert !!
Friendly staff!!
Fun atmosphere !!
Good music!!
Food is overpriced !!
Will i recommend or go back: definitely
Ting Irie is one of our favourite restaurants in Dubai, we head down there nearly every weekend for food, drinks and we know we will have just the best time with friends and family. We can't explain how good the food is here, and we have tried a bit of jamaican food in Dubai before and Ting Irie is by far the best for it. We highly recommend the oxtail cocobread sandwiches they are just absolutely amazing, the goat curry and also the O.G fried chicken. Then if you're not too full from the main course and you fancy some dessert we recommend you try the carnival funnel cake, its delicious. The music and the vibe is great, we always end up staying till the place closes and pretty much dance all night as we love a bit of dancehall. Read more on the blog ...
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