Nightlife
Sri Lanka is not known for its nightlife, although there are a number of trendy bars that have sprung up in the Fort and Cinnamon Gardens areas of the city. Many of the bars cater for young Sri Lankans, who tend to prefer bar-hopping to staying in one place. There is often live music on weekends. Try Bradman Bar, Cricket Club Café, 34 Queen’s Road; Frangpiani,126 Havelock Road; Glow Bar, on the third floor of the Automobile Association Building, 42A Sir Mohamed Marcan Marker Mawatha; Cheers, Colombo Plaza; White Horse, 2 Navam Mawatha; and Koluu’s Tulips, 383 Duplication Road.
Most of the club life is centered on the large hotels. There is generally a dress code and parties of single men may be excluded. Aim to get there after midnight and be prepared to dance until the small hours. The following are the best options: Cascades at the Colombo Plaza Hotel, Crescat Boulevard (on the 'landside' of Galle Road); The Blue Elephant at The Colombo Hilton, Echelon Square; and The Hut at Mount Lavinia Hotel, 102, Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia.
Many of the bars and nightclubs already listed have live music on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Another place to try is R&B Music Bar on Duplication Road.
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