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What is the local food like in Sri lanka?
How much does the food cost?
Is there a special etiquette?
What are some places to eat?
What local dishes to try in Sri Lanka?
What can I eat in Sri Lanka as a vegetarian?
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
What soft drinks are available?
Is there a tea and coffee culture in Sri Lanka?
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Sri Lanka?
Are there any grocery stores with Western food?
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Where to buy alcohol in Sri Lanka and how much does it cost?
You can buy alcohol from wine stores, restaurant bars, hotel bars and from some supermarkets. The opening hours of these establishments differ depending on the type of license they have. Generally wine stores are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Restaurant bars are open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Local spirits aren’t expensive. However, imported brands can be a bit more expensive than in your home country.
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Sri Lanka?
... Arrack is one of the most traditional drinks in Sri Lanka which is distilled from …
What legal problems might I face in Sri Lanka as a foreigner?
... Just as Sri Lanka has a religious freedom law, it also has a law which …
Can I drink tap water in Sri Lanka?
... Unfortunately, you can't drink the water in Sri Lanka as most of the supply is …
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
... However, it’s not prohibited to consume alcohol that you purchased prior to the Poya days …
What should I know about the local culture?
... The main language of the island is Sinhalese, close behind comes Tamil and the third …
What NOT to do in Sri Lanka?
... Just know this – you will get stopped by the police if you ride a …