9 of the best · Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Bars, Rooftops and Sundowners in Colombo
Rooftops, hotel bars and sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Sri Lanka.
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Drinks above the Dutch Hospital
Botanik Bistro & Rooftop Bar
A rooftop bar and bistro on Hospital Street, looking over the Old Dutch Hospital and the Fort.
Hospital Street 7, Colombo 1Explore View on map
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Sundowners on the sand
Firebeach
The Galle Face Hotel’s beach-side grill and bar, facing the ocean at sunset.
Galle Face Hotel, 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3Explore View on map
The full list: Bars & Rooftops, A–Z
Rooftops 3
Drinks with a view.
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Drinks above the Dutch Hospital
Botanik Bistro & Rooftop Bar
A rooftop bar and bistro on Hospital Street, looking over the Old Dutch Hospital and the Fort.
Hospital Street 7, Colombo 1Explore View on map
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Ninth-floor rooftop
Sky Bar at Headquarters by W15
A rooftop restaurant and bar on the ninth floor of HQ Colombo, with city views and cocktails, open daily from noon.
9th floor, HQ Colombo, 464A T. B. Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10Explore View on map
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Ocean view
Sky Lounge at The Kingsbury
The rooftop bar of The Kingsbury hotel, beside the old lighthouse in Fort, with views over the ocean and the harbour.
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1Explore View on map
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Sundowners.
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Sundowners on the sand
Firebeach
The Galle Face Hotel’s beach-side grill and bar, facing the ocean at sunset.
Galle Face Hotel, 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3Explore View on map
Hotel bars 5
Classic Colombo.
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By the Cinnamon Grand pool
Breeze Bar
Cinnamon Grand’s poolside bar, an easy spot for a drink in the city centre.
Cinnamon Grand, 77 Galle Road, Colombo 3Explore View on map
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Evening lane
Park Street Mews
A row of restored old warehouses on Park Street, turned into a cobbled lane of restaurants and bars.
Park Street, Colombo 2Explore View on map
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Cocktails at the Shangri-La
Sapphyr Lounge
The cocktail lounge of the Shangri-La Colombo, for an elegant evening drink by Galle Face.
Shangri-La Colombo, 1 Galle Face, Colombo 2Explore View on map
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Cricket bar
The Cricket Club Café
A cricket-themed restaurant and bar, open since 1996 and full of memorabilia, popular with expats and match-day crowds.
Flower Terrace, Colombo 3Explore View on map
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In the 1864 hotel
Travellers Bar
The Galle Face Hotel’s bar, a classic for a drink in historic surroundings.
Galle Face Hotel, 2 Galle Road, Colombo 3Explore View on map
On Poya (full-moon) days, which are public holidays, alcohol sales are restricted and many bars are closed or serve no alcohol.
