Guidebook for Colombo
Drinks & Nightlife
Uncle's
48c Park StreetThe most fashionable place to be almost every night of the week. 41 is where everyone who is anyone will be at.
18 locals recommend
41 Sugar
#41 Maitland CresThe most fashionable place to be almost every night of the week. 41 is where everyone who is anyone will be at.
Park Street Colombo is full of restaurants and Bars and usually the place to go to if interested in the local night-life
Park Street
Park StreetPark Street Colombo is full of restaurants and Bars and usually the place to go to if interested in the local night-life
Galle Face Hotel
2 ගාලු පාර Great for weekend sundowners
Food Scene
One of the best places to have a quick bite or take your time with a glass of wine, the beautiful little Bristo's reputation is anything but little. Open 8am-12am being one of the few great places in town for great for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
9 locals recommend
Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar
Galle RoadOne of the best places to have a quick bite or take your time with a glass of wine, the beautiful little Bristo's reputation is anything but little. Open 8am-12am being one of the few great places in town for great for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Great food with authentic French Chef's and a ever changing menu. Some of the most exciting food in town with Thursday nights being great night for drinks and music.
Café Français
48 Park StGreat food with authentic French Chef's and a ever changing menu. Some of the most exciting food in town with Thursday nights being great night for drinks and music.
The most Romantic and Beautiful Boutique Hotel/Restaurant in the city. Always frequented by high profile celebrities and Royalty.
7 locals recommend
Tintagel Colombo
65 Rosmead Pl The most Romantic and Beautiful Boutique Hotel/Restaurant in the city. Always frequented by high profile celebrities and Royalty.
One of the most iconic places to Dine with excellent choice in food and a superb selection of deserts.
45 locals recommend
The Gallery Café
2 Alfred House Rd One of the most iconic places to Dine with excellent choice in food and a superb selection of deserts.
Owned by two of the most iconic Cricketers of all time and run by one of the the greatest chef Sri Lanka has ever produced. For crab this is the only place. Reservation are highly recommended for any night.
26 locals recommend
Ministry of Crab
04 Hospital StOwned by two of the most iconic Cricketers of all time and run by one of the the greatest chef Sri Lanka has ever produced. For crab this is the only place. Reservation are highly recommended for any night.
Great for Sunday Jazz would recommend reserving a table as always buzzing.
16 locals recommend
Barefoot Garden Cafe
704 Galle Rd Great for Sunday Jazz would recommend reserving a table as always buzzing.
Awarded as one of top 50 Restaurants in Asia, Highly recommended. Owned by one of the the greatest chef Sri Lanka has ever produced. Need I say more.
11 locals recommend
Nihonbashi
11 Galle Face TerraceAwarded as one of top 50 Restaurants in Asia, Highly recommended. Owned by one of the the greatest chef Sri Lanka has ever produced. Need I say more.
McDonald's - Rajagiriya
249 Dudley Senanayaka Mawathacall +94 11 5 555555 for delivery, open hours 7am-11pm
Harpos Pizza and Pasta Nugegoda
178/A Etul Kotte-Mirihana-Kohuwela Rdcall +94 11 4 869000 for delivery
"Situated inside ODEL premises a great place to grab something to eat or a cold beer"
9 locals recommend
Sugar Bistro & Wine Bar
Galle Road"Situated inside ODEL premises a great place to grab something to eat or a cold beer"
Sightseeing
Gangaramaya Temple
61 Sri Jinarathana Rd Iconic temple
Independence Square
Independence SquareParks & Nature
Viharamahadevi Park
Arts & Culture
Great selection of modern and contemporary art by some fantastic local artists.
15 locals recommend
Saskia Fernando Gallery
41 Horton Pl Great selection of modern and contemporary art by some fantastic local artists.
Shopping
A fresh and unique take on fashion, the PR concept is one that is gaining momentum among Colombo's most discerning clientele. An extension of the Paradise Road group of companies' retail chain, the PR store showcases contemporary designers from around the globe, as well as fashion designers closer to home.
PR Concept Store
41 Horton PlA fresh and unique take on fashion, the PR concept is one that is gaining momentum among Colombo's most discerning clientele. An extension of the Paradise Road group of companies' retail chain, the PR store showcases contemporary designers from around the globe, as well as fashion designers closer to home.
Ranging from home ware to souvenirs this has been the must visit place for everyone who visits colombo.
31 locals recommend
Paradise Road
213 Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha Ranging from home ware to souvenirs this has been the must visit place for everyone who visits colombo.
Barefoot
704 Colombo - Galle Main RdTheir iconic colorful hand loomed sarongs are a must buy.
Odel
No.5 Alexandra PlPossible the best and one of the largest clothing stores for basics.
Crescat Boulevard
Galle RoadWith many hughstreet labels, and a few food places, but mostly recommended is the luxury cinema.
62 locals recommend
Arcade Independence Square
Independence Square With many hughstreet labels, and a few food places, but mostly recommended is the luxury cinema.
The latest women's fashion boutique in town which was the creation of two fabulous ladies simply because they could.
L'Atelier Touché
504 R. A. De Mel MawathaThe latest women's fashion boutique in town which was the creation of two fabulous ladies simply because they could.
Colombo City Centre
137 Sir James Pieris MawathaHosting quite a bit of store and a Large Food Court
Essentials
Cargills Food City - Ward Place
48 Ward Pl8am - 10pm Mon-Sun
Cargills Food City - Norris Canal
25 Norris Canal Rd8am - 10pm Mon-Sun
Laundromat
Healthguard Colombo 07
139/A Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala MawathaDurdans Hospital
3 Alfred PlKeells - Crescat
Galle Road 9am - 9.30pm Mon-Sun Great Place to find Cheese