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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.
Am I expected to tip in Sri Lanka?
... In small local places, however, it’s not normally included so if you’ve had good service, …
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Sri Lanka?
... Arrack is one of the most traditional drinks in Sri Lanka which is distilled from …
Do people in Sri Lanka speak English?
... Sinhalese and Tamil are the two primary languages spoken in Sri Lanka, but you’ll find …
I'm afraid of snakes. Are there any snakes in Sri Lanka? Can you find snakes in hotels?
... Sri Lanka has quite a lot of snakes but they usually keep out of open …