Les meilleurs bars et cafés Sri Lanka

Timetable

Cafés are open during the day, closing in the late afternoon in small towns and in the late evening in large cities. Bars generally open in the early afternoon and close between 11pm and 1am, depending on the authorization they have. Beach bars are open from morning to night.

Budget & Tips

Prices for an espresso or cappuccino in hotels or beach cafés are much the same as in France. That said, you're in the land of tea, so make the most of it! Prices are considerably lower in street stalls and other small shops.

Age restrictions

Alcohol is prohibited for sale and consumption up to the age of 18. Access to bars and pubs is theoretically forbidden to young people under the legal drinking age. Sri Lankan women are not allowed to buy alcohol. The sale of alcohol is prohibited on full moon days (poya).

What's very local

Kids

Children are always welcome, except in Colombo's pubs and discos. Bars for locals, where the vendor offers alcohol behind protective bars, are forbidden to children and Sri Lankan women (tourists are tolerated for purchases).

Smokers

Smoking is prohibited in public places. Smoking areas are provided in major hotels and some restaurants. However, smoking is tolerated in most beach bars and restaurants in seaside resorts.