Although the village now has a number of restaurants and bars , the choice can be limited out of the tourist season. The Jabiru Restaurant and Bar , on the left just before the road from the highway enters the village, is one of the most reliable places to eat, with good Creole and Garífuna dishes served under a thatched roof. Owner Anselma Christiana also runs the Over the Waves restaurant, on the beach in the village centre, and is extremely knowledgeable about Garífuna and Hopkins history. The tiny and friendly Tyson's Diner , north of the centre, serves good, simple Garífuna and Creole meals, while Iris's Restaurant , south of the centre, serves great breakfasts.

If you fancy a drink with the locals try the Tropical Bar or the Watering Hole , north and south of the centre respectively. For live music and an early evening happy hour check at the Laru Beya bar, on the beach where the road from the highway enters the village; nearby the King Casava restaurant offers live entertainment at weekends.