This great-house is always fun to tour. The history in the place seeps out of every well maintained antique and every immaculate room.
The tours themselves are a bit hit and miss. Every time I’ve been the guides do an acceptable job, however some take much more time and are visibly enjoying giving the tour, where as others tend to rush through it.
The price is quite high and if the guide rushes through the house it can leave you feeling a bit flat. The first tour we had (2023) was nearly twice as long as the last one (summer 2025).
Overall, it’s a great tour to take and I highly recommend it for its historical value and local relevance. Your mileage may vary.
Raymond Bewry
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April 19, 2025
You simply can't visit Kingston without stopping by Devon House. Recently, I, along with several family members, decided to book a tour of this historic site, guided by a delightful and knowledgeable tour guide. The history of this magnificent house is truly fascinating.
Today, Devon House stands as a national heritage site owned by the Jamaican Government. It was built by George Stiebel, who is believed to be Jamaica's first black millionaire (c.1821-1896).
While we were there, we had the chance to sample their award-winning ice cream. I opted for the pistachio flavor, and it was absolutely delicious! If only we had more time, I would have happily gone back for seconds. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely return, if only for the ice cream!
Monee Mclean
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June 17, 2025
Exceptional Quality Icrecream. So many flavours to choose from. The pricing was very comparable to Baskin Robbins. I would go back over and over again ....lol
Now there are also many cute shops to check out. Tea shop, natural lotions etc, jewelery, jerk shop, patties, a spa souvenirs and more.
Suave' Anderson
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July 24, 2025
One of the BEST stops you'll make in Kingston. The best ice cream on the island and many say in the world. The BEST homemade patties at the bakery. The curry goat patties and the beef and even the shrimp or lobster. There are bars and good Jamaican restaurants in their, even for soup.
Rick
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August 25, 2024
I visited DEVON'S STEAK HOUSE with my wife Michele and Sister-In-Law Cheryl. Our waitress PRINCESS was an excellent✨️🙏 hostest!! The food was delicious and the ambiance was quite relaxing, despite the very humid day we were experiencing. They even provided mobile cooling stations at our table. Food was served in a timely manner and did not disappoint.🦴🫶🫶🫶🫶
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This great-house is always fun to tour. The history in the place seeps out of every well maintained antique and every immaculate room. The tours themselves are a bit hit and miss. Every time I’ve been the guides do an acceptable job, however some take much more time and are visibly enjoying giving the tour, where as others tend to rush through it. The price is quite high and if the guide rushes through the house it can leave you feeling a bit flat. The first tour we had (2023) was nearly twice as long as the last one (summer 2025). Overall, it’s a great tour to take and I highly recommend it for its historical value and local relevance. Your mileage may vary.
You simply can't visit Kingston without stopping by Devon House. Recently, I, along with several family members, decided to book a tour of this historic site, guided by a delightful and knowledgeable tour guide. The history of this magnificent house is truly fascinating. Today, Devon House stands as a national heritage site owned by the Jamaican Government. It was built by George Stiebel, who is believed to be Jamaica's first black millionaire (c.1821-1896). While we were there, we had the chance to sample their award-winning ice cream. I opted for the pistachio flavor, and it was absolutely delicious! If only we had more time, I would have happily gone back for seconds. Overall, we had a wonderful time and would definitely return, if only for the ice cream!
Exceptional Quality Icrecream. So many flavours to choose from. The pricing was very comparable to Baskin Robbins. I would go back over and over again ....lol Now there are also many cute shops to check out. Tea shop, natural lotions etc, jewelery, jerk shop, patties, a spa souvenirs and more.
One of the BEST stops you'll make in Kingston. The best ice cream on the island and many say in the world. The BEST homemade patties at the bakery. The curry goat patties and the beef and even the shrimp or lobster. There are bars and good Jamaican restaurants in their, even for soup.
I visited DEVON'S STEAK HOUSE with my wife Michele and Sister-In-Law Cheryl. Our waitress PRINCESS was an excellent✨️🙏 hostest!! The food was delicious and the ambiance was quite relaxing, despite the very humid day we were experiencing. They even provided mobile cooling stations at our table. Food was served in a timely manner and did not disappoint.🦴🫶🫶🫶🫶