Long Feng

Located at the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Long Feng offers diners an extensive menu of authentic Chinese cuisine, an elegant ambience, and beautiful views of the hotel pool and Beira Lake.

• Web:

  www.cinnamonhotels.com/cinnamonlakesidecolombo/experiences/long-feng

• Address:

  117 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawath, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 491 949

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 12–3pm, 7–11pm

Ministry of Crab

Tucked away in the corner of the Old Dutch Hospital, Ministry of Crab is an upscale restaurant offering excellent seafood in a contemporary setting. Curry crab, baked crab, and garlic chilli crab–choose your preferred variety, or go for a different one but equally delicious. Make reservations ahead of time as this is a very popular restaurant.

• Web:

  www.ministryofcrab.com/colombo/

• E-mail:

  reservations@ministryofcrab.com

• Address:

  Old Dutch Hospital Complex, 04 Hospital Street, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 77 002 4823

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 12–8:30pm

Palmyrah Restaurant

Indulge your taste buds with authentic Sri Lanka flavours at this fine dining restaurant located at the Renuka City Hotel. Enjoy your pick of traditional Jaffna fare: milk hoppers, fried fish puttu, and seafood soup as well as some tasty local desserts. As Palmyrah fills up fast, make sure to book ahead.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/palmyrahrestaurant

• Address:

  328 Galle Road, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 573 598

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 12–2:30pm, 7–10:30pm

Sakura Restaurant

When entering Sakura Restaurant you are met by authentic red lanterns, counter seating or traditional Japanese seating at the rear of this long-established restaurant. This place is known for its friendly service, reasonably priced set lunches and sushi and sashimi prepared by Japanese-trained chefs. Chinese fare is also on the menu.

• Address:

  33 Amarasekara Mawatha, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 591 728

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 11:30am–2:30pm, 6–11pm

The Bayleaf

The Bayleaf welcomes diners in a beautiful colonial villa setting right in the heart of Colombo. It offers a great selection of authentic Italian dishes, excellent service as well as a sophisticated cocktail bar.

• Web:

  www.bayleafcolombo.com

• Address:

  7, 79 R.G. Senanayake Mawatha, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 695 920

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 11am–11pm

The Mango Tree

The Mango Tree is a homely Indian restobar offering the best of Northern Indian cuisine, including an assortment of vegetarian dishes. Their naan bread and the mango lassi - an Indian milkshake - come highly recommended.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/_the_mango_tree_

• E-mail:

  info@themangotree.net

• Address:

  10 Deal Place A, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 117 620 620

Bars at the Galle Face Hotel

Whether you're looking for a bar by the pool, a lounge where you get to breathe in the sea breeze, or just your casual pub, the Galle Face Hotel has got you covered. Have your pick of bars at this charming waterfront hotel and enjoy your cocktail while you watch the sun go down.

• Web:

  www.gallefacehotel.com

• E-mail:

  information@gallefacehotel.net

• Address:

  2 Galle Road, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 11 254 1010

• Opening hours:

  Opening hours vary, visit their website for more information

Honey Beach Club

After a day exploring the city, unwind by the sea with a cocktail in your hand at this beach club with a swimming pool, pizza, and live entertainment after sunset.

• Web:

  www.thekingsburyhotel.com/dining/honey-beach-club

• Address:

  The Kingsbury Colombo, 48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 77 108 7720

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 8am–12am

• More info:

  At The Kingsbury Hotel

ON14 Rooftop Lounge & Bar

One of the trendiest nightspots in Colombo is located on the 14th floor of the Radisson Hotel. Overlooking the ocean, ON14 provides guests beautiful sunset views while they sip one of their signature drinks or try one of their spectacular dishes. An infinity pool, lounge seating, and live entertainment perfect the sophisticated atmosphere.

• Web:

  www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-colombo/restaurants-and-bars

• E-mail:

  info.colombo@radisson.com

• Address:

  36, 38 Clifford Pl, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 555 570

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 11am–1am

Sopranos

Unleash your inner singer at this homey karaoke bar! Sopranos prides itself on offering a friendly atmosphere where everyone is welcome. Grab a drink and sing along to your favourite tunes until late hours.

• Web:

  www.instagram.com/sopranoscolombo

• Address:

  29 Maitland Crescent, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 676 752

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Thu 7pm–1am, Fri–Sat 7pm–4am

Vistas Rooftop Bar

Catch spectacular 360 views of Colombo from 24 stories above ground and listen to tropical house chill-out beats and jazz as you enjoy a highly-crafted cocktail at this trendy rooftop bar. Besides boasting one of the best panoramic views of the city, Vistas is known for its very attentive staff, who are more than happy to take care of you, shisha smoking, and its tasty food, which is served in modern cutting board style plates, ready to be shared.

• Web:

  https://movenpick.accor.com/en/asia/sri-lanka/colombo/movenpick-hotel-colombo/restaurants

• Address:

  No 24 Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 117 450 450

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Thu 10am–12am, Fri–Sun 10am–2am

Barefoot Garden Cafe

Barefoot Garden is a café, a shop, an art gallery, and a performance space all in one. Despite its location right in the heart of Colombo, this unique outdoor café offers a peaceful ambience, where you can relax over a cup of coffee, some freshly brewed tea, or a nice cold beer. Be sure to check out their Instagram page for their daily specials, which include Black Pork Curry, spinach quiches, and Lamprais–a famous local delicacy.

• Web:

  https://barefootceylon.com/pages/cafe

• E-mail:

  shop704@barefoot.lk

• Address:

  704 Galle Rd, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 589 305

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm

• More info:

  www.instagram.com/barefootgardencafe/

BreadTalk

BreadTalk has made bread baking into an art form. Spread over 16 countries, this popular bakery is known for its wide variety of fresh and tasty items as well as gourmet desserts, and generous fillings. Stop by one of their Colombo locations for a taste of flavourful pastries.

• Address:

  1st Floor, 436, 440 Galle Road, Colombo

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–7pm

Cafe Kumbuk

Rustic wooden tables, plants and pictures of Sri Lanka decorate this colonial house, which is home to Cafe Kumbuk. With the goal of promoting healthy and sustainable living, this charming cafe offers fresh and healthy items made from local ingredients. Vegan options are also available.

• Web:

  www.cafekumbuk.com

• E-mail:

  cafekumbuk@gmail.com

• Address:

  3/1 Thambiah Avenue, Independence Ave, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 685 310

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Mon 9am–6pm

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

This Southern California coffee chain has made its way to Sri Lanka, and it has provided the Colombo community with its amazing varieties of coffee and tea, savoury and sweet pastries, and, of course, its signature ice-blended beverages.

• Address:

  4 Maitland Crescent, Colombo

• Opening hours:

  Daily 7am–midnight

The Cricket Club Café

Tucked behind the busy Galled Road is this lively cafe offering wraps and burgers as well as an assortment of Sri Lankan delights. As the name reveals, this venue is dedicated to cricket, so here, you will find cricket memorabilia, endless matches on TV, and dishes named after cricketers.

• Address:

  12 Flower Road, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 574 394

• Opening hours:

  Daily from 10am–11pm

The Gallery Café

This café occupies the former offices of Sri Lanka’s renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa. Don’t miss the stylish setting inside or the courtyard where French and Italian cuisine, mouth-watering desserts, and their signature tamarind-chilli cocktail are served.

• Web:

  www.paradiseroad.lk/content/7-The-Gallery-Cafe

• Address:

  2 Alfred House Road, Colombo

• Phone:

  +94 112 582 162

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–midnight