To everyone who says there is no or little nightlife in Sri Lanka, retort with images of a crazy time at their most happening nightclubs and casinos. An otherwise quiet nation, Sri Lanka has many bars, pubs, and clubs spread over various parts of the country. Just plan a bit before you freeze your Sri Lanka tour package and try to cover at least one nightlife attraction in each of your cities of stay.
Best of nightlife in Colombo
The buzzy capital city of this enchanting island nation is a major tourist place to enjoy the Sri Lankan nightlife. The city has many stylish restaurants, glitzy bars, chill-out pubs, and a liberal environment with friendly locals.
Being one of the most tourist friendly places, Colombo is the city for best nightlife experiences in Sri Lanka. If you’re the one who likes to party till dawn, this the place!
1. ZAZA Bar, Casa Colombo Hotel
Location: Casa Colombo, 231, Galle Road
ZAZA Bar at Casa Colombo Hotel is a cool place with a chilled-out environment, and friendly staff. Well-stocked with exotic drinks, it is certainly among the best places for nightlife in Sri Lanka, especially on weekends. Extensive outdoor and indoor seating facility, a large screen for sports events, and entertaining gigs add to the charm.
Timings: 8 am to midnight
2. Loft Lounge Bar
Location: 32 Alfred House Ave
The popular Loft Lounge Bar is located on top of the Hotel Colombo Courtyard. It is a chic lounge bar, with interiors done up the industrial style. The lighting is dramatic, to say the least, perfect for a night out with friends or your special one. Weekend music gigs are particularly awesome.
Choose from a wide range of drinks & cuisines and treat yourself to some of the best wines, beers and cocktails while watching the bustling city from the rooftop.
Timings: 5:30 pm to midnight (open till 1 am on Fridays and Saturdays)
3. Barefoot Garden Cafe
Location: 704 Galle Rd, Kollupitiya
Sitting behind the Barefoot Store, the Barefoot Garden Cafe is a stylish bar that is often called an oasis of calm. Among the gems of Sri Lanka nightlife, Barefoot displays a rich menu of daily specials with a variety of wine and other drinks to choose from. Do try their delicious Black Pork Curry and Spinach Quiche.
Late evening gigs, along with Colombo Pub Quiz night (Wednesday), are key attractions of this casual and candid cafe.
Timings: 10 am to 7 pm (Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm)
4. Bally’s Casino
Location: 34 D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha
Being the largest casino and one of the best nightclubs in Sri Lanka, Bally’s Casino boasts prime location, free entry, warm hospitality, buffet dinner, and various types of table games.
Going by customer reviews, some found it so enjoyable that they tell tales of spending 75% of their holiday in Colombo inside Bally’s Casino only. It also has an option of availing pick & drop service for its customers.
Timings: 24X7
Nightlife hotspots in Kandy
The second largest city in the country, in contrast to the capital city, may not be as buzzy as you expect it to be; but that doesn’t take away the charm of enjoying nightlife in this relatively quiet city.
Not much crowded, less traffic on roads, great bars and restaurants serving various types of foods and drinks – that’s the best bars in Kandy for you.
5. Le Garage
Location: Heerassagala Amaya Hills Resort
Le Garage is a famous garage-themed nightclub within the Amaya Hills Resort in the second largest city of Sri Lanka- Kandy. With silhouettes of vehicles, spare-parts used to decorate the glitzy dance floor, and wires lining its interiors, this is the night club offering the best experience of nightlife in Sri Lanka.
Timings: 9 pm to 3 am (all days)
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