There is a strong Jamaican influence. There are various standards of restaurants with good service, most of which accept credit cards. Bars and restaurants are well stocked with all beverages normally consumed in America and Europe. Draught beer is available in a few bars.
National specialties: • Jerk curry, rice and peas and plantain.
• Conch chowder.
• Red snapper.
• Sea bass.
• Lobster.
National drinks:• Beer.
• Cocktails.
Legal drinking age: 18.
Tipping: For most services, 5-10%
is normal. Hotels and apartments state the specific amount. Restaurant bills usually include a 10-15% charge in lieu of tipping.
NightlifeGrand Cayman has lively evening entertainment with bars, nightclubs and comedy clubs. Music is varied and clubs offer everything from live DJs to salsa, reggae, calypso and disco. Concerts are held at the
Lions Center, Red Bay and productions are shown at the
Harquail Theater, West Bay Road and the
Prospect Playhouse, Red Bay. Dinner cruises onboard a replica pirate ship or a 19th-century tall ship can be booked through local watersports operators.
On
Cayman Brac there are occasional weekend dances with local bands and community events, such as talent shows and other stage productions, at the
Aston Rutty Center.
Local publications with nightlife information include
Key To Cayman,
What's Hot,
What to Do,
Destination Cayman and Friday's edition of the
Caymanian Compass.
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