Joanna James
Offering plenty of chic restaurants, chilled-out pubs, and glitzy bars, the bustling capital of Sri Lanka – Colombo has much to offer. Here are five reasons to experience Colombo nightlife that will make your stay on the island nation far more exciting and memorable.
Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned gambler with a lucky touch, a night out in Colombo is incomplete without having a go at an assortment of table games at a premier casino in the heart of the city! Colombo’s top casinos such as the Ballys Casino boast free admission for members, buffet dinner, and warm and welcoming hospitality. Additionally, for added convenience, most casinos even offer their customers pick-up and drop-off services as well.
Dancing the night away at a popular nightclub in the city is among the most exciting and fun things to do in Colombo at night. Some top places to head to where you can enjoy upbeat music, and a great selection of cocktails and other drinks include Rhythm and Blue, Love Bar, and the Chiller Room, all of which are open till the wee hours of the morning and host to many fun events in Colombo such as themed cocktail nights.
If you are planning to have a much quieter and more relaxed night with a wine glass in hand or perhaps a snazzy cocktail curated to your specific sense and sensibilities; why not consider making your way to a rooftop bar in Colombo come dusk to feast your eyes on some sweeping views of the city’s growing skyline? Chic, stylish, and definitely hip most rooftop bars come with their own live music and are decidedly fun but a quieter way to experience Colombo’s burgeoning nightlife.
If dancing the night away, trying your luck at the blackjack table, or sampling a line-up of fun cocktails are not on your cards for the night, why not consider exploring the city’s diverse culinary scene? One of the biggest delights of Sri Lanka has always been its cuisine. Which has been inspired by many cultures from across the world. Colombo’s thriving restaurant scene is dominated by quirky colonial eateries, budget cafes to fine dining restaurants all of which promise something to suit everyone’s taste and preference. Some fantastic restaurants in the city for truly gastronomic experiences include Shang Palace, The Lagoon, Rare at Residence, and Paradise Road Gallery Café.
Weary after all the exploring you have done around the city? Why not recap your explorations over an iced cold beer and pub grub at a chilled-out pub in Colombo such as the Cheer’s Pub? Alternatively, make your way to the oldest building in the Fort area, the Dutch Hospital Complex which is home to many a small yet trendy pub to check out a range of craft beer and authentic pub classics
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