Colombo - Sri Lanka - page 153

Some of Colombo's best bands are booked in this exposed-brick-walled venue nightly. It's
the kind of place where patrons swap tales of their favourite don at Oxbridge while knock-
ing back good wines and champagne cocktails. The bar is tiny, the ho-hum adjoining res-
taurant isn't.
41 Sugar LOUNGE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 268 2122;41 Maitland Crescent, Col 7; 6pm-midnight)
Rise above it all at this stylish rooftop cocktail lounge. Long tables have views of the ever-
growing Colombo skyline. Inside there's lots of low leather sofas for slouching and look-
ing cool. There's a long list of frilly drinks and basic food to chase away the munchies.
Cloud Cafe COCKTAIL BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 464 5333;32 Alfred House Ave, Col 3; 6pm-midnight)
The rooftop bar atop the hip Colombo Courtyard hotel is popular most nights for its
breezy, sweeping views. Cute little chairs cradle your rump while you enjoy fine cocktails
and upscale bar snacks. There's live jazz on Friday night, and classic movies on other
nights.
7° North COCKTAIL BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, 115 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Col 2;
5pm-1am)
The one compelling reason to visit this otherwise forgettable hotel is this sprawling posh
bar that overlooks Beira Lake from a large deck. Enjoy high-end cocktails under the stars.
Castle Hotel BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Masjid Jamiah Rd, Col 2; 10am-late)
Right off gritty Union Pl, this timeless boozer offers up cheap drafts of Lion in once-posh
surrounds that have borne witness to generations of drinkers, from politicians to railway
workers. It's a genial place, good for catching up on current Colombo events while munch-
ing on the very good French fries.
Galle Face Hotel BAR