Local recipes include tapioca pudding and taro roots with taro leaves. There are a few restaurants outside the hotels in Honaria. Both Asian and European food is served and the cuisine is generally good. There are two Chinese restaurants in Honiara which are quite popular. Spirits, wine and beer are available.
Table service is normal.
Honiara is a comparatively quiet town, although there are a few clubs with music and dancing, the occasional film show and snooker and darts. The clubs offer temporary membership to visitors. New Georgia in the western district is known for carved fish, turtles and birds. Carvings in ebony, inlaid with shell, are unique. Duty-free shopping is available at a number of stores in Honiara.