Best Nightlife in Colombo

1. Bally’s Casino

Whenever you think of Colombo nightlife, the name that comes to the mind immediately is Bally’s Casino. For years now, Bally’s has earned its loyal clientele and keeps adding new names to it, thanks to the warm hospitality and ambience it is so well-known for. Stakes can be as low as 100 bucks and as high as one lac. There is complimentary drinks and finger food snacks for gamers, and buffet spreads for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well. The place is open round the clock, but the excitement turns up quite a few notches at night.

2. Park Street Mews

Every city has that one street which comes alive the most at night. Park Street Mews is the crown jewel of nightlife at Colombo. With a variety of cuisines among restaurants, best cocktail bars and sushi parlours, this street has all the vibe you need for a perfect night out. From the tropical dishes of Curve Restaurant to the drinks of Café Francais, to the kebabs of Middle-Eastern flavoured Chambers, Park Street Mews is a win among the night owls.

3. Sopranos

For a different kind of Colombo city nightlife experience, visit Sopranos. This has nothing to do with Italian crime family, but everything to do with music. Sopranos bar is a classic Karaoke salon, with happy hours from 7-9 singing along your songs sipping on drinks.

4. Rhythm and Blues

Rhythm and Blues is one of the oldest and classiest nightclubs in Colombo. The music, as one can guess from the name, is mainly R&B. This is where people come to rewind after a day’s work, or to catch up with friends. The ambience here and the standard of cocktails is quite unparalleled in the city.

5. Barefoot Garden Café

Wining and dining takes a whole new meaning in the enchanting ambience of Barefoot Garden Café. Set under trees, with charming lanterns and rustic interiors, this place is ideal for a romantic dinner with your partner. The patio type aura, complete with scrumptious bites of everything from pasta to seafood to Asian curries, attracts people to this spot like moths to a lamp.

6. ON14 Rooftop Bar

Although Sky Lounge is more popular, ON14 Rooftop Bar inarguably has the best views of Colombo city. The rooftop pool, a well-tailored and sophisticated interior, exotic menu of drinks and food, the colour-changing chandelier of the grandest kind, and the magnificent view of the Indian Ocean completes the rooftop experience in what is one of the best nightclubs in Colombo.

7. Pillawoos

Pillawoos on Galle Road is that quirky addition to the list of places to visit in Colombo at night. This is where you fill the stomachs after a night’s drinking and partying. The spot is open all night catering to tourists and locals alike. The favourites here are Cheese Kottu and Iced Milo, which are must-tastes for a nightlife experience in Colombo.