Margarita Blue (Galadari Hotel, 64 Lotus Road, Colombo) — positioned in a perfect setting, overlooking the Indian Ocean, The Margarita Blue sets the mood for a modern yet cozy atmosphere with splendid views of the sunset from the garden terrace. With live entertainment by “Mirage” from Wednesday to Saturday, it is the perfect hang out […]
Mambo’s (Galle Road, Hikkaduwa) – this is a popular beach bar located at one of the beaches (Hikkaduwa) toward the southwestern coast of the island. Many of Mambo’s patrons are guests staying at nearby resorts, as well as other visitors interested in surfing or sunbathing. Beach parties are frequently held there, often starting during sunsets.
Koha Surf Lounge (Yaddehimulla Road, Unawatuna, Galle) – this is another popular beach bar located in the southwest part of the island. Chill-out, reggae and other forms of DJ-driven dance music are often played here, along with occasional live musical events. Local and international light meals are also served there.
Funky de Bar (538/1, Galle Road, Hikkaduwa) – located 98 km from Colombo, this beach bar is especially popular on Thursday nights, when beachside parties are often held (from sunset to sunrise). This venue is ideal for those accustomed to traveling to party destinations like Ibiza, Goa, and Mykonos.
Curve (50/1 Park Street, Colombo) – this is a trendy Lounge and bar set in the Park Street Mews complex, adjacent to the restaurant offering authentic Tapas, an extensive bar menu and of course live music. The architect designed lounge with a Curved Bar inspired the name for the lounge and is the highlight […]
Cricket Club Cafe (34 Queen’s Road, Colombo) – this is a unique themed restaurant & bar was established in 1996 by a couple of expats from Australia. This bar, the first of its kind in Sri Lanka, is filled with cricket memorabilia including bats, balls, hats, gloves and shoes used by famous cricketing personalities dating […]
Cloud Red (59, Ananda Kumaraswamy Mawatha, Colombo) – this is the newest and highest rooftop bar that offers a panoramic view of Colombo. The view from the top is spectacular, their cocktails are good and so is the food. For many patrons, the best time to visit is between 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm (during […]
Cheers Pub (Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Shri Uttarananda Road, Colombo) – this is an English-style Sports bar that caters to local and international sports fans (followers of football, cricket and other sports). Cheers also has an excellent pool table and a full-size snooker table, with the option of testing one’s skills at that classic pub game […]
Wijaya Beach Restaurant (Matara Road, Dalawella) — this casual beach restaurant on Dalawella’s idyllic beach, 8 km east of Galle, is a hot favorite amongst the region’s expats. Families and groups of friends converge here to dine on very reasonably priced seafood, pasta, salads, curries and excellent wood-fired pizzas, all served up in an open-sided […]
VOC Café – Dutch Burgher Union (114 Reid Avenue, Colombo) — located at the Dutch Burgher Union building, the VOC cafe serves a wide range of actual hamburgers together with Burgher specialties such as Lamprais (the yellow rice and the black pork curry.) and ice coffee. The lamprais is accompanied with sweet brinjal which is […]