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Janga's Soundbar & Grill

Restaurant Bar

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in New Kingston


Address

22 Belmont Rd, Kingston, Jamaica

Website

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Contact

+1 876-613-1532

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 am
  • Friday: 11 am to 1 am
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 1 am
  • Sunday: 3 to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 3/5 Rajeve B. 1 year ago on Google • 156 reviews
    Firstly I must say how comfortable the environment was. The background music is perfect while dining or drinking, not too loud to overpower your conversations. Good customer service too. However I wasn't pleased with my meal, I had the fish burger and it along with the fries was a little too bland for 'my' liking. Also, the burger was COLD 🥶 😒. Nonetheless, best Amaretto Sour in Kingston so far. I'd definitely recommend here as a spot to just relax with friends and drink.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Crystal B. 1 year ago on Google • 37 reviews
    I truly enjoyed the pasta. The chef really did his thing. Ask for it to be prepared with pepper if you like spicy. Great customer service too, the server seemed to understood her roll. I'll definitely return!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot for some good music and food. One of my favorite spot to visit when I'm back home. Location is great and the set up of the location gives you an outdoor lounge area feel. Bar area gets crazy when the night heats up. Nice vibes!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fabian F. 4 months ago on Google • 740 reviews
    Had a great time , drinks were awesome.

  • 4/5 Rennay M. 1 year ago on Google
    There's always a great vibe here. It's good to go at around 10pm but they close off by around 12/1am, so you could go earlier if you prefer to stay longer. I've never tried any of their cocktails though bcuz normally when I go around 10pm or later, they had already stopped serving cocktails. They don't have much lighting for taking nice pics though but if you travel with lighting, there are nice spots. All in all, it's one of the best spots to go dancing and drinking with your friends. I think you could meet a nice guy or gal here too 😉
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rose-Ann S. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the vibe, good place to hang with friends. Food was pretty good too, definitely going back to try more from the menu.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hjort H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great spot great food excellent service nice vibes
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dee B. 2 years ago on Google
    What a lovely little find, a little sanctuary, great atmosphere, fantastic food and wonderful service. I had fried chicken with rice and peas, chicken was crispy, rice and peas was on point - no skimping on coconut - and it was hot and fresh. Also had a taste of the jerk pork, which was not done like it is in Boston, but was tender, succulent...with a side dip of jerk sauce, delicious. Definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CPboomlove 2 years ago on Google
    Janga's Soundbar is everything you are looking for in a an entertainment spot. It has the best DJs providing the music, excellent customer service, the food is amazing and the drinks never stop flowing. Anytime you're in town aka Kingston I advise that you pass through especially on Friday or Saturday because the vibes is everything. Oh and go early to secure your spot and enjoy the niceness!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adventures with R. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here for drinks. The service was good our bartender was attentive(I think his name was scotty). They had a Dj who did a wonderful job at playing music. I had the jerk chicken pasta to go and the box was mad heavy, it easily could share for two people. Overall a nice experience and the prices were reasonable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 HectorBanks D. 8 months ago on Google
    Decent restaurant with a wide variety of menu options. The jerked chicken burger was delicious and the price was affordable. My colleagues all had great reviews about their meals- pasta, oxtail and stewed peas and w/rice. The service left alot to be desired since the young lady seemed to be new to the profession. Overall a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mechelle T. 3 years ago on Google
    Visited this place last week, the vibe was nice, the drinks were good and the BBQ wings were on point, best wings I ever tasted. Will definitely visit and on my next trip to Jamaica.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Kadiann J. 6 months ago on Google • 71 reviews
    Souls Sundays at Janga’s was awesome. Tanya Stephens had a live performance which was awesome! The layout of the stage was not the best, but it was still a great experience.

  • 4/5 Xavi X. 7 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Loved the trendy atmosphere, fantastic cocktails, and friendly staff at this bar lounge. The dim lighting, and lively music created an amazing vibe. It's definitely the perfect spot to unwind on the weekends and have a great time with friends!

  • 4/5 kerry-ann s. 3 months ago on Google • 55 reviews New
    Nice atmosphere and decent drinks. It’s a great place to catch up with friends and Lyme. Definitely a more hip and younger crowd if that’s what you’re into. I did not eat so unable to rate dishes

  • 5/5 Heather D. 5 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    The evening was well spent. Myself, former boss and my good friend who recently handed in his resignation went to Janga's as a form if farewell for my friend. The ambiance was cool and not too crowded. I ordered the fries and jerk chicken...finger licking!!!

  • 4/5 Sade C. 6 months ago on Google • 23 reviews
    I had the bbq big tails, wings and fries. The food tasted salty. The music and atmosphere made up for it. It wasn’t crowded and the music was a blend of dancehall, soca and hip hop. I would recommend it and consider returning when in Kingston again.

  • 5/5 Errol E. 4 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Variety bar in the heart of New Kingston. Rotating theme nights, attentive and friendly service team. Decent quality crowd, nice food menu, priced very reasonably and overall nice bar/lounge experience with plenty of free parking (adjacent lot across the road)

  • 5/5 Shirley B. 1 year ago on Google
    The food at Jangas is very tasty and well presented. I am a mature person with high expectations. When I call in my lunch order I have never had a long wait when I go to collect. Customer service is great too..

  • 5/5 Cassidie - J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice chill spot.. has good food and drink options. Party type vibe after 5pm on the weekend.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best when DJ BadGyal Marie is on the lineup!!! Drinks affordable and Bar service vastly improved. Spacious for whether you want to sit and lounge about or stand in the open air. 10/10 will be back.

  • 5/5 Shirley M. 1 year ago on Google
    Janga's is my new restaurant to get lunch whenever I am in or near New Kingston these days. I usually call, place my order and its ready for pick up when I arrive. My favourites are the pastas, fry chicken and the curry goat. Very delicious ,well presented and excellent customer service. Thanks Heidi for caring and great service. Compliments to the chef.

  • 5/5 Schaunn-Anthony T. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite places to frequent. Good spot for good music, good drinks and good food, great fun any day of the week for a nice after work drink or catch up with friends.

  • 3/5 tricia b. 2 years ago on Google
    Good vibes, nice scenery, not good service though twice on two different occasions had to find a server then take so long to send off the order with same excuses of mix up in the kitchen & re take order only minutes to say either kitchen close or item finish after waiting for over half an hour in total...kitchen close too early as well

  • 5/5 Shenelle E. 2 years ago on Google
    Considering that I've only been to Janga's twice and both occasions were for an event. ... I really like it there. The service is always great. The space is open, bathrooms are clean.

  • 5/5 Derry-Ann B. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely buzzing environment, music and food was great. Will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Johnathan D. 2 years ago on Google
    Always a great time! Good people cold drinks. Must pass through on a Friday "Girl Bush" just gotta get in before 7 after its a mess. If your timing is off, make other arrangements. Tuesday is vibe as well

  • 5/5 Mara X. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there to watch the 2022 world cup finals and I had a great time. The servers are warm and welcoming, the food was good and the vibe was fantastic. I even got free beers for my eclectic celebrations when France scored. 😂 Will definitely be going back soon.

  • 3/5 Anni-Vee M. 2 years ago on Google
    Laid back, chill atmosphere. Good music and vibes. Food is good

  • 4/5 Helen d. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food, good drinks, good music, friendly staff. Central location in New Kingston. Parking is available but gets full quickly. Nice outdoor setting to relax with friends, have a vibe and dance.

  • 5/5 Shanice B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food good vibes especially on a Friday. If you are looking for somewhere to enjoy drinks with friends and have an after work chill.. Highly recommended

  • 3/5 Karen T. 1 year ago on Google
    Good vibes. DJ hit the right tunes. Food was okay 👍. Service was not bad but can be improved. I have had better at the same venue

  • 1/5 Adriano D. 3 months ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    Food basic is normal bar food, nothing special. And paid 1700 for a virgin pinacolada. No alcohol. 11$

  • 5/5 Master K. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great food with outstanding service in a cozy oasis in the city. The music choices could have been better, but I hope that will improve in time

  • 4/5 Japheth C. 8 months ago on Google
    Decent spot to chill with friends to drink and eat. Does get full quickly... so if you have large group arrive early or reserve a spot

  • 4/5 Tanisha F. 8 months ago on Google
    Pros: 1. Waitresses provided excellent service. 2. Food was good. Meats were tender and well seasoned. I really enjoyed alfredo loaded fries. Never had it anywhere else (I suggest that experiment with other sauces or combinations for a non-cheesy option). 3. Drinks well made so good watering hole. Cons: 1. Didn't get to experience live music at the time, (jugglings) so vibe was super mellow. I could see that with live music really makes place come alive. 2. Range of food options is small for me. Average bar food. 3. For me and my height, I wish open seating available were lower chairs and not bar stools (I would stayed longer and ordered more).

  • 4/5 Colleen T. 7 months ago on Google
    First time being at Janga's and I was pleased with the service and the food (red peas soup shot). Wasn't too fond of the seating though. Bu I would definitely return.

  • 4/5 Charm 1 year ago on Google
    The music was good, had a server that did not moss an order, and was pleasant. The atmosphere was cozy, lively and still you felt some sense of privacy. The chairs are uncomfortable and it took a while for the server to start attending to us. But overall a good experience.

  • 4/5 Paul A. 10 months ago on Google
    The place is a nice vibe. Two areas sorta inside, outside, drinks reasonable, DJ friday night was good. It's over bout 1am. Tables if available for you to be served as a group. Crowd comes at various times. It's free entrance fee.

  • 3/5 Chelisiea S. 11 months ago on Google
    Ok, so I visited here for lunch. The prices were ok. We had slow Smoked Jerk Pork with fries and a side salad and Rum Infused BBQ Chicken with mash potatoes. So the sauce for the chicken was ok but the mash potatoes has 0 salt. It was annoyingly fresh. So we would give the chicken like a 6.5. The Jerk pork now was so tender and juicy however it didn't have any flavor. So well cooked but we didn't get that nice jerk flavorful taste. We didn't even get a jerk side. The fries were good with the right amount of salt. So I wud give the Pork a 6. Overall, the ambiance of the place is pretty nice and chill. Our waitress wasn't ready at all. She wasn't rude but she was also not very pleasant. So I wud overall give the place like a 6 as a kool lunch spot. Think I may have to visit one evening to give an evening feedback.

  • 5/5 S R. 1 year ago on Google
    Had my birthday party there, excellent customer service from everyone ❤....thank you @ilovesouls @kinghenry for providing a nice space to accommodate my friends and I

  • 5/5 Kirk T. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent vibe and great food spot! Definitely worth the visit!

  • 4/5 Nadine F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great grown and sexy spot. Adequate, safe, free parking across the street. Awesome music the DJ understood the assignment, bar service was great and do yourself a favor and get the loaded fries. Thank me later

  • 4/5 Andre c. 1 year ago on Google
    Very chill vibe. Pleasant staff. Good menu. Drinks are reasonably priced. Need more parking tho. Hot spot on a Friday night

  • 4/5 Tony R. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a nice, chill spot to visit. Live music, good vibes, cool atmosphere. Service isn't the fastest, but if you're not starving or in a rush, then you'll be good to go. I didn't get to stay too long, but will gladly revisit.

  • 5/5 Hugh S. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome spot.. the service is great & the prices are pocket friendly.. Oh, and the vibe is Always Fun!!

  • 4/5 Klaus-Peter N. 1 year ago on Google
    For me definitely a must show when having a guest from oversea. Authentic Jamaican vibes, good food and drinks. Can be very crowded at weekend days. In this case some additional waiting time for the food need to be arranged. However, the atmosphere is mostly very good.

  • 4/5 Daneille O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great vibes and good food. Our server was lovely, efficient and patient when we couldn't decide on an item. They do however have limited seating and some of the servers could use a refresher in customer service and interaction. As it gets later into the evening the music is turned up to having to "shout into each others' ears" levels. Also note that late in the evening you may be required to park at another location and there may be persons at that location trying to make an easy dollar from you by charging $500 to park. Parking however is FREE. Other than that it was an overall nice experience. Would definitely go back

  • 4/5 JAMAICANS TALENTED B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice Jamaican authentic bar and grill right in the middle of the city.

  • 4/5 Marklon B. 1 year ago on Google
    Janga's was a whole vibe with my crew. It's definitely the spot to chill, dance and have a few drinks with friends. The surroundings was nice and very social. I will give them 4 stars for that. The food wasn't spectacular and the menu choices were regular degular as you'd find at your typical Kingston restaurant. The one sore point for me and my table was the customer service. The young lady that waited our table didn't seem like she wanted to be there. Her whole demeanour gave us all a bad vibe. Regular servers would ask if we're okay and say excuse me and so forth when coming to our table. There was none of that. What really solified the fact that she had no manners and people skills was that at the end of our time there, while we were standing around the table, she was coming to take away the glassware and instead of saying 'excuse me' she just used her hand to brush me aside to do so. Though I couldn't believe what just happened, we just laughed it off because we had a great time and didn't let her sour attitude ruin our experience. I'm really tempted to downgrade my review to 3 stars for all of that but the drinks were good and my group had a thorough good time.

  • 4/5 Tavia W. 3 years ago on Google
    Customer service was superb, our server natalia was knowledgeable about the menu the food I order was very tasty ... however I was a bit early for cocktail I was informed bartender wouldn't be in until 1:00pm but I will definitely will be returning.... btw they had beer bucket special that was affordable

  • 4/5 O'Neil W. 3 years ago on Google
    After work chillings...

  • 5/5 Monique F. 3 years ago on Google
    Vibes

  • 4/5 Paul G. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice spot to chill and the food is decent. Easy enough to move through even when it is starting to get crowded. Though the parking lot always looks full, I generally find a spot easily.

  • 5/5 Audrene D. 3 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere and food is great!!

  • 5/5 Sheldon M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best chill spot

  • 4/5 Charlene C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to chill or cool out with friends/family, great tasting food, the burger is awesome so is the jerk chicken altho it wanted some jerkness. Nice service

  • 5/5 Deborah B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to get together with friends. I lost my glasses and the owner was so king to hold them for me. I would definitely revisit.

  • 4/5 Rik-Andi M. 3 years ago on Google
    Team drinks on Friday. Definitely the place to go.

  • 4/5 Michelle J. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good 👍

  • 4/5 Diana M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice chill spot.

  • 4/5 Nerissa W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food, good customer service experience, reasonable pricing

  • 4/5 Detory D. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome chill spot

  • 4/5 Shamir M. 4 years ago on Google
    Fresh, cozy, friendly: words I'd use to describe Janga's. Nice chill spot/ date night/ social link up Music is a bit loud for socializing, but adds to the energetic ambience. Overall: I recommend 👍🏽

  • 4/5 J. C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice venue, very lively. The DJ/spinner had a good mix of music. The bar staff had awareness of customer requests. And theres a large fan to cool you down. However the quality of the speakers is poor. In Jamaica you want to feel the music the speakers could have come out of someones home. Needs improving.

  • 4/5 Nicholas M. 3 years ago on Google
    Like the bar at your home in a great location with great people! Good vibes only!

  • 5/5 Dr. Kevin W. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent spot for drinks and food is yummy. Staff are warm and friendly. Recommend the pork.

  • 5/5 jay s. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place, love the food and the vibe

  • 5/5 Jess I. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, clean, food tastes great with reasonable prices and restrooms are decent

  • 5/5 Paul A. 4 years ago on Google
    I love what you done with place from the outside seating to the open bar. This was my first visit and I am eager to go back sometime soon. This was to much of an almost perfect experience with food, service and ambience. Lol

  • 4/5 Sutandy T. 3 years ago on Google
    I had Jo for my server. She was very attentive, and got us everything we needed. The wait time was short. The food was alright.

  • 5/5 Hodine W. 3 years ago on Google
    A very good vibe. Great staff

  • 4/5 ELAGOS M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a popular spot, fun to chill out with good customer service

  • 4/5 Clifton C. 3 years ago on Google
    Vibrant

  • 5/5 Andrew A. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome vibe, superb service, great food and lovely drinks. The perfect chill spot.

  • 4/5 Damion C. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun place to hang out. Good vibes. Sit back & chill or get your groove on. Either way works. Music loud enough to dance to but you can still hear your friends talk.

  • 4/5 ryan d. 2 years ago on Google
    Janga's Sound bar now presents the ultimate post covid weekend vibe (fri&sat) perfect chill spot

  • 5/5 DWIGHT W. 2 years ago on Google
    AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE! Food tastes AMAZING 👏🏾😋

  • 5/5 Colin L. 4 years ago on Google
    great food and good customer service...!!!

  • 4/5 Mykai S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice venue, good service. It's a great spot to just have a chill evening and vibe.

  • 4/5 John-Earle S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a good lyming spot to catch up with friends and enjoy some food and drinks.

  • 4/5 desmond m. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to hang with friends. Good food and atmosphere

  • 4/5 Rory C. 3 years ago on Google
    Waitress checked on us all the time.

  • 4/5 Sasha S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice environment. Prompt service. Chill vibes

  • 4/5 Ayanna T. 3 years ago on Google
    Social distancing but the vibes is still nice

  • 5/5 Chris-Anthony S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, good food and an awesome.e chill spot with friends

  • 4/5 Tamara D. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool vibes and good hang out spot

  • 5/5 Anya B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, friendly staff

  • 5/5 Colin Lee Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Service, good food and good people👍

  • 4/5 Deon F. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service!

  • 5/5 kimar c. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely vibe

  • 5/5 Christopher C. 3 years ago on Google
    Loaded fries are amazing

  • 5/5 Sandra K. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it!!

  • 5/5 Marvin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Always an awesome night

  • 5/5 JMAXSPA HAIR AND NAIL CLUB DAY S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice Chill Spot

  • 5/5 andrew b. 3 years ago on Google
    Service was good. Vibe is nice. Prices not bad


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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