Colombo
The rooftop bar high atop the popular Cinnamon Red hotel has the kinds of views you'd expect from the 26th floor, but for once the drinks at this kind of…
Must-see nightlife in Colombo
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Colombo
Rise above it all at this stylish (low-rise) rooftop cocktail lounge. Long tables outside have views of the ever-changing Colombo skyline, while inside…
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Colombo
Fairtrade organic coffee, with many beans roasted locally, is reason enough to stop by this little coffee bar on the Stratford strip. Vintage carvings…
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Colombo
The rooftop bar atop the three-storey Colombo Courtyard hotel is popular most nights for its breezy, sweeping views. Cute little chairs cradle your rump…
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Colombo
Once a colonial bar dating back to 1924, the facade may be the same, but the inside has been completely reborn as a stylish, modern lounge. The cocktail…
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Colombo
The one compelling reason to visit this otherwise forgettable hotel is the posh sprawling bar that overlooks Beira Lake from a large deck. Catch the…
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Colombo
No subtlety here; Asylum takes its name from the original use of its now upscale mall surrounds. The bar is dark and posh. Expect excellent cocktails made…
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Colombo
Feel the sand between your toes at this upscale beach club. Tables and loungers are set over two levels, the better to accommodate the sunset rush. There…
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Colombo
The historic hotel has the iconic bar on the shady terrace and on the back lawn under palms. Popular with G&T-seeking tourists, everyone gets slack-jawed…
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Colombo
Somewhat cramped, this club draws a mixed crowd of locals, sailors and lost visitors who take to the dance floor to thump the night away till nearly dawn.
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Colombo
Close to other nightspots, including 41 Sugar, this club is among the city’s most popular. The vibe is mainstream, with music from salsa to house.
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Colombo
This place has live music nightly. It can get rowdy at the pool tables, although the mood is generally posh. Expensive, fancy cocktails.
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Colombo
White Horse is a popular place for a drink before setting off for further adventures. On Friday nights the mixed crowd of locals and expats from the…
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Colombo
Cheap beer is the highlight at this upscale pub in the Old Dutch Hospital. It can get mobbed on Friday night as scores mill about the courtyard, mugs of…
