No visit to Jamaica is complete without enjoying a drink at Floyd’s Pelican Bar. No matter where you’re staying on the island, Floyd’s is worth a daytrip.
Featured on many bucket lists for Jamaica, the unique bar is often referred to as the “coolest bar in the world,” and offers a once in a lifetime experience.
Read on for the ultimate guide to visiting Floyd’s Pelican Bar.
What is Floyd’s Pelican Bar?
Floyd’s Pelican Bar is a small bar and restaurant built on a sandbar in the Caribbean Sea. Resting on stilts, the thatch roof bar is constructed using driftwood and features eclectic decor. A rustic and cool bar, Floyd’s is one of the most popular attractions in Jamaica.
What to Expect at Floyd’s Pelican Bar
A visit to Floyd’s Pelican Bar makes for a very interesting experience. During the relaxing boat ride to the bar you can soak up the gorgeous ocean views. The cool bar is located about one mile offshore in the Caribbean Sea.
Floyd’s Pelican Bar is essentially a thatch-roofed driftwood shack with a docking area, resting on stilts on a sand bar. Its unique design and eclectic décor make it the perfect spot to spend the entire day doing nothing except drinking cold beer and eating fresh seafood.
The bar is a fun tourist attraction with a rich local vibe. Here you can socialize with locals and tourists from all around the world. You can also buy souvenirs and have your name carved in the wooden floor or deck. Moreover, Floyd’s Pelican Bar does not have bathroom facilities, which only adds to the adventure!
All in all, the food is great, the location is awesome and the island vibe is second to none. An excursion to Floyd’s Pelican Bar is recommended for travelers who appreciate the outdoors, beautiful scenery, adventure, relaxation and a rustic feel to their vacation.
Where is Floyd’s Pelican Bar Located?
Floyd’s Pelican Bar is situated within the parish of Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. The bar is found upon a sandbar in Parottee Point, situated about one mile offshore in the Caribbean Sea, within an area called Parottee Bay.
How to Get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Negril
To get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Negril, you will first have to get to Treasure Beach. The distance from Negril to Treasure Beach is 98.2km.
It takes about 2 hours to drive to Treasure Beach from Negril via the A2 road. Once you get to Treasure Beach, you may take a 25 minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar.
How to Get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Montego Bay
To get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Montego Bay, you will first have to get to Treasure Beach. The distance from Montego Bay to Treasure Beach is 109.3km.
It takes about 2 hours to drive to Treasure Beach from Montego Bay via the B8 and A2 roads. Once you get to Treasure Beach, you may take a 25 minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar.
How to Get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Ocho Rios
To get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Ocho Rios, you will first have to get to Treasure Beach. The distance from Ocho Rios to Treasure Beach is 192.0km.
It takes about 3 hours to drive to Treasure Beach from Ocho Rios via Highway 2000. Once you get to Treasure Beach, you may take a 25 minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar.
How to Get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Kingston
To get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Kingston, you will first have to get to Treasure Beach. The distance from Kingston to Treasure Beach is 138.1km.
It takes about 2.5 hours to drive to Treasure Beach from Kingston via the T1 and A2 roads. Once you get to Treasure Beach, you may take a 25 minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar.
Which Airport Is Closest to Floyd’s Pelican Bar?
The Negril Aerodrome in Negril (code: NEG) is the closest airport to Floyd’s Pelican Bar.
To get to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Negril airport, you will first have to drive 2 hours to Treasure Beach. Once there, you may take a 25 minute boat ride to Floyd’s Pelican Bar.
Boat Trips to Floyd’s Pelican Bar from Treasure Beach
Boat trips are available from Treasure Beach to take you to Floyd’s Pelican Bar. Getting to the bar by boat from Treasure Beach will take about 25 minutes.
Local fishermen operate their vessels daily, offering a mode of transportation for getting to Floyd’s Pelican bar.
The cost of getting to Floyd’s Pelican Bar by boat from Treasure Beach is around US $25. Some resorts nearby also run their own boats there.
Boat rides to Floyd’s Pelican Bar are also available daily from:
- Parottee Point – 10 minutes @ US $10
- Black River – 25 minutes @ US $20
Does Floyd’s Pelican Bar Have a Bathroom?
No, Floyd’s Pelican Bar does not have bathroom facilities. When visiting the bar, if you have to go for no. 1, you can simply stand in the water. For no. 2, you will need to take a short boat ride back to shore.
Think of it as part of the no frills adventure! Your best bet is to go to the bathroom before getting on the boat headed to the bar.
What is on Floyd’s Pelican Bar Menu?
The menu at Floyd’s Pelican Bar is simple, nothing fancy or complicated. It has a few beverages and just 2 seafood items, both of which are very fresh and delicious.
If you plan to have lunch, be sure to call in your order in advance as they sell out sometimes, and are known to cook on “island time”. Prices are listed in US dollars but you can also pay in Jamaican dollars.
The menu at Floyd’s Pelican Bar includes:
| Item | USD |
| Fresh Lobster served with Rice and Vegetables | 20 |
| Fresh Fish served with Rice and Vegetables | 18 |
| Rum and Coke | 7 |
| Jamaican Rum Punch | 6 |
| Dragon Stout | 4 |
| Red Stripe Beer | 4 |
| Jamaican Sodas | 2 |
How is the Food at Floyd’s Pelican Bar?
Don’t expect 5-star restaurant food at Floyd’s Pelican Bar. The menu is limited to just two items: fish or lobster, both served with rice and vegetables.
That said, the food is very fresh and delicious. In fact, the seafood is pretty much caught and cooked as you order it.
What Should I Bring to Floyd’s Pelican Bar?
Here’s what to bring to Floyd’s Pelican Bar:
- Swimwear – if you plan to swim
- Water shoes – there are many sea urchins on the sand
- Cash – the bar does not accept debit or credit cards
- A flag, shirt or license plate – to add to the memorabilia collection from visitors around the world
- An empty bladder – no bathrooms available!
