Guernsey is famous for its food and the island has a wide variety of restaurants ranging from traditional French and English cuisine to Italian, Indian and Chinese. The local speciality is shellfish, with freshly caught lobsters, crabs and scallops forming the basis of many dishes.
Table service is normal in restaurants, with counter service in bars.
There are two self-service restaurants in St Peter Port. A wide variety of alcoholic beverages are available and spirits, beers and wines are relatively cheap compared to the mainland. Discotheques are located in St Peter Port, whilst live music and cabarets are organised by some hotels during the summer season. The Beau Sejour Leisure Centre at St Peter Port contains a cinema, theatre, bars and caf . Prices of luxury goods are relatively cheaper than in the UK, although the overall cost of foodstuffs is higher.