Devon House
A Georgian-style mansion built in 1881 by Jamaica's first Black millionaire. The ice cream sold in its grounds is a must-try in Kingston.
Devon House was built by George Stiebel, who made his fortune mining gold in South America. It is a white wooden mansion that blends Georgian and Caribbean styles and is now a national heritage site. Guided tours of the house (about 45 minutes) showcase 19th-century antique furniture, chandeliers and an English-style tearoom. You can also explore the grounds for free. The lawns and large trees shade several restaurants, bakeries and craft shops. The most famous is Devon House I Scream, which has a long queue year-round. Its signature flavours are rum raisin and Devon Stout. The house is located at the junction of Hope Road and Waterloo Road in New Kingston, about 1 km from the Bob Marley Museum.
Opening hours
Gardens daily about 9:00am–10:00pm; mansion tours 9:30am–4:30pm (closed Sundays)
Nearby sights
- Peter Tosh Museum
- Bob Marley Museum
- Emancipation Park
- Trench Town Culture Yard Museum
- Sabina Park
- Hope Royal Botanical Gardens
- Liberty Hall: The Legacy of Marcus Garvey
- Coronation Market