Cocktail bars in Colombo
A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Colombo has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. When in doubt, call ahead. Colombo spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Colombo
The serious-drinks map of Colombo: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Colombo
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Colombo is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Colombo vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Colombo
Colombo, Western Province, LK (coordinates 6.93, 79.86, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Colombo: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Colombo cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Colombo with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Colombo?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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