Half Moon Shopping Village
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Half Moon Shopping Village
Half Moon Shopping Village - Ironshore, St. James (15 minutes drive east of Montego Bay)
Tel: ( 1 876 ) 953-2211
Situated some 13 kilometers east of Montego Bay, the Half Moon Shopping Village is an upscale shopping complex. The village is on the grounds of the Half Moon Hotel but is open to the public. The village has around 25 shops including a British pub, a Bob Marley exhibition, duty-free jewelry and perfume shops, clothing, cigars, crafts and souvenirs. As well as shops the Half Moon Shopping Village also has the following useful amenities:
- A medical centre
- A bank
- A post office
- A dental surgery
- A photo studio
The Bob Marley Experience is an exhibition which features a 68 seat theatre showing a film of the life and times of Bob Marley. The film is shown on the hour every hour from 9am to 6pm. The Experience also features a gift shop selling a wide range of Bob Marley memorabilia.
The Royal StocksThe Royal Stocks is a British style pub situated in the Half Moon Shopping Village. The pub has been modeled on a traditional British pub with features including a dartboard, real ale on tap, wooden beams on the ceiling and walls and historic artifacts adorning the walls and bar. There is also a beer garden which can be enjoyed all year round.
Authentic British pub food is also available with dishes such as Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash and Steak and Kidney pie. Jamaican and international food are also available for those who do not feel like British cuisine. A wide range of drinks are served from traditional ale to exotic cocktails.
The pub is named "The Royal Stocks" in honour of a visit by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
Complimentary transportation can be arranged to and from surrounding hotels and villas, call ahead to arrange.
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