Strawberry Hill
A hilltop retreat in Irish Town at the foot of the Blue Mountains, with terraces overlooking all of Kingston and famous for its Sunday brunch.
Strawberry Hill was developed by Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records, and Bob Marley recuperated here after surviving an assassination attempt in 1976. Sitting at about 950 metres above sea level, Georgian-style wooden cottages dot the gardens, while the infinity pool and restaurant terrace face the Kingston plain and harbour, making it one of the best viewpoints on the city's outskirts. Non-guests may book a table at the restaurant (Sunday brunch requires advance reservations), and it is also a rest stop on the way to the Blue Mountain coffee estates and Holywell. It is about 50 minutes' drive from downtown, and the mountain roads call for careful driving.
Opening hours
Restaurant approx. 07:30–22:00 (reservations required)
Nearby sights
- Craighton Coffee Estate
- Hope Zoo Kingston
- Holywell Recreational Area
- Hope Royal Botanical Gardens
- Bob Marley Museum
- Mavis Bank Coffee Factory
- Devon House
- Peter Tosh Museum