On my very first visit to BVI, the one place i HAD to go was Sidney's Peace & Love as I had seen my cousin's 35mm slides of this place.

I anchored in Little Harbor and dinged in to shore. Met by none other than Sidney who welcomed me, inviting me to eat at his place and loudly pointed out to me "Captain eats free". Now it was very obvious I was not a "hired captain".

Obviously this policy is up to each establishment as to whether they offer "free" (in exchange for 5-8 paid meals, plus alcohol).

I have seen free mooring with dinner vs free drink with mooring ball vs other promotions. (Cooper Island Beach Club has it posted for free rum drink with mooring ball receipt).

Small reward for bringing in larger groups. If a business offers it, graciously accept. If they decline to offer it/ or offer has stipulations that do not apply to you, then enjoy at your choice.