Guidebook for Colombo 7
Food Scene
The Bayleaf
79 R.G. Senanayake MawathaHigh-end restaurant with a range of cuisines to choose from
Susiko Bakers
292 Colombo-Ratnapura-Wellawaya-Batticaloa HwyPastry Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
4 මේට්ලන්ඩ් චන්ද්රවංකයCoffee Shop
Barista
31 Horton PlCoffee Shop with value for money
Upali's by Nawaloka
65 Dr CWW Kannangara MawathaBest place to check out local cuisine..!!
The Sandwich Factory
10 Palm GroveFast food joint - Retro themed..!!
The Barnesbury
91 Barnes PlNice place for a classy time..
Gerard Mendis Chocolatier
39A Horton PlFor a special chocolate-filled experience..!!
Cioconat Lounge
107 Barnes PlDecent place for a good time - reasonably priced..!
Coco Veranda
67 Ward PlTheir 'Hot Chocolate' is an all time favourite..!!
Shopping
Cargills Food City - Ward Place
48 Ward PlSupermarket for all consumables
Modern shopping precinct, which houses several restaurants as well
11 locals recommend
Race Course Arcade
129 Philip Gunewardena MawathaModern shopping precinct, which houses several restaurants as well
House of Fashion
101 D. S. Senanayake MawathaSri Lanka's largest fashion mall..!!
Odel
No.5 Alexandra PlSri Lanka's most exquisite fashion chain, which also houses a food court.
Everything Else
Sampath Bank
No 81 B229Commercial bank, with VISA, MasterCard ATM and foreign exchange facility
D.S. Senanayake College
62 8 R.G. Senanayake MawathaGreat swimming pool for at just Rs.100 ($1) per swim..
Posh restaurant, for those who like the 'royal' touch. Prince Charles has been here - multiple times..!!
7 locals recommend
Tintagel Colombo
65 Rosmead PlPosh restaurant, for those who like the 'royal' touch. Prince Charles has been here - multiple times..!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Mintage Restaurant And Pub
154 Kynsey RdReasonably priced
Retro themed - great atmosphere. Holds the Guiness World Record for most number of cocktails on a menu..!!
14 locals recommend
Floor by O!
41 1/1 Maitland CresRetro themed - great atmosphere. Holds the Guiness World Record for most number of cocktails on a menu..!!
Silk
For a truly classy experience..
Sightseeing
Nelum Pokuna National Theatre
110 Ananda Coomaraswamy MawathaSri Lanka's premier concert hall
Colombo's newest - hottest attraction. It has some of the best restaurants in town, shops and the most amazing public spaces. This is one NOT to be missed..!!!
62 locals recommend
Arcade Independence Square
Independence SquareColombo's newest - hottest attraction. It has some of the best restaurants in town, shops and the most amazing public spaces. This is one NOT to be missed..!!!
Just a 15 minute walk away, this is the countries premier Museum with too much to see..!!
186 locals recommend
National Museum
Sir Marcus Fernando MawathaJust a 15 minute walk away, this is the countries premier Museum with too much to see..!!
Arts & Culture
National Art Gallery
106 Ananda Coomaraswamy MawathaFor all lovers of Art..!
Entertainment & Activities
Pleasing place to hang-out - equipped with Cycling Tracks and Walking Paths
191 locals recommend
Viharamahadevi Park
Pleasing place to hang-out - equipped with Cycling Tracks and Walking Paths
Torrington walking path
Walking & Cycling PathWalking and Cycling paths.. One of Colombo's favorite evening hangouts
The best walking and cycling paths in town. Has a modern shopping precinct just around the corner..!!
Racecourse Jogging Track
The best walking and cycling paths in town. Has a modern shopping precinct just around the corner..!!
Wonderful place in evenings. Has a modern shopping Arcade, just next to it..!!
46 locals recommend
Independence Square
Independence SquareWonderful place in evenings. Has a modern shopping Arcade, just next to it..!!