Dining options in Montserrat are varied, with a choice of international or local specialities. Most bars serve imported beers, spirits and wines. Waiter service is normal.

Island specialities:
• Salt fish.
• Mountain chicken – not actually chicken, but the leg from a local species of large frog (Dominica is the only other island where these frogs can be found).
• Pumpkin soup.
• Goat water (comparable to Irish stew).
• Aubergine patties.

Island drinks:
• The local rum punch liqueur is Montserrat Rum Punch.
• There is an abundance of local fruit drinks available.

Tipping: A 10% service charge is added to most restaurant bills.

Don't expect wild partying in Montserrat. Nightlife here usually involves sipping on drinks and chilling out (or 'liming') at a roadside bar or maybe catching a live band on Friday or Saturday night. Come during festival time (December) or over St Patrick's Day (March) and things get a little crazier however.

Locally made items include leather goods, handwoven items made from locally grown cotton, volcanic soap, and preserves such as guava jelly and hot pepper sauce. Local arts and crafts shops are dotted throughout the island. Small shopping complexes include the BBC complex and the Ryan buildings.

Shopping hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri 0800-1700, Wed and Sat 0800-1200. Grocery shops usually stay open later and also open for a few hours on Sundays.