Must-see nightlife in The Hill Country

  • Royal Bar & Hotel

    Kandy

    The best place in Kandy for a drink, the Royal has benefited from a stunning, sympathetic recent renovation. With a couple of atmospheric bars, a lovely…

  • Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar

    Kandy

    With views out over the lake, pool tables, Premier League football, decent Chinese food and a 5pm to 6pm happy hour, this place is always busy. There's…

  • Cafe Chill

    Ella

    As the evening progresses, the upper deck of this destination restaurant is the best place for a chilled lager or minty mojito and conversation. Lounge…

  • Bandarawela Hotel Bar

    The Hill Country

    A classic colonial bar with wood panelling, a stately fireplace and a decent selection of whisky. Decoration comes in the form of a pair of antlers and a…

  • Blackout

    Kandy

    The best nightlife option in Kandy, with credible local and visiting DJs playing progressive and deep house, minimal and techno. Draws a wealthy clubbing…

  • Victoria Restaurant

    Nuwara Eliya

    A relaxing place for an afternoon tea, or one of the many different coffees, after a stroll through Victoria Park. It also does simple meals (Rs 300), all…

  • Natural Coffee

    Kandy

    A homely cafe with wood-trimmed decor that's perfect for a freshly ground, organic caffeine pick-me-up. However, it's a tad pricey, with filter coffee…

  • Lakeview Pub

    Nuwara Eliya

    With wood-panelled walls and friendly bar staff, this bar is a popular spot. There's also billiards, darts and a terrace with (distant) lake views.