Night Clubs & Discos

» Blue Elephant
Colombo Hilton - 2, Sir Chittambalam A. Gardiner Mw,
Colombo 02, Sri Lanka.
Tel: 544644

The Blue Elephant at the Colombo Hilton is one of Colombo's premier nightclubs, with the latest music, latest lighting and great bar. From RnB to hardcore dance, the Blue Elephant will play you any tune you want to hear - and guarantee you a night of fun and excitement. For the more retro crowd, The Hut at the Mount Lavinia Hotel is the perfect place. The Hut is one of the oldest nightclubs and is famous for playing the best in retro music and has a beautiful view of the beach and the Indian Ocean beyond.

» Mawby's Clillout Pub
No 112, New Buller's Road,
Colombo 05, Sri Lanka.

Mawby's is the latest addition to Colombo's evergrowing pub culture. It has a country and western theme. This is a chilled out pub and cafe designed with a 21st century feel but definitely not minimalist. In addition to the usual well-stocked bar, the pub also features a large screen where you can watch some of the greatest musicians and artistes in concert. And if you're the sort of person who worships comfort, then you'll be glad to know that Hippos has the comfiest sofas in town.

» Zanzi Bar
No.42, Sir Mohammed Macan Markar Mawatha,
Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.

Zanzi Bar, situated on the fourth floor of No.42, Sir Mohammed Macan Markar Mawatha, Colombo 3, next to the Holiday Inn, is one of Colombo's newest up market bars. It has a great 21st century minimalist ambience and a wellstocked bar, which will cater to whatever you might desire. On the third floor of the same building is Glow which regularly features a wide variety of live bands, international DJ's and theme nights, making sure that every time you go there it will be a totally new experience.

» Glow Bar
3rd Floor, Automobile Association Building,
42A, Sir Mohamed Marcan Marker Mawatha, Colombo 3. Sri Lanka.
Tel: 4714666

Sri Lanka’s trendiest bar, packed over the weekend with Sri Lanka’s Under 30’s party crowd. A place to see and be seen. But despite being lively you can still make conversation. A modern, minimalist design. Arrive early if you want a seat. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Regular theme nights and happy hour is from 6 pm to 7 pm.

» Blue Leopard, Harbour Room
Grand Oriental Hotel 2, York Street, Colombo 01
Tel: 320391-3

» The Library
Trans Asia Hotel, 155 Sir Chittampalam Gardiner Mawatha,
Colombo 02, Sri lanka.
Tel: 2544200.

The Library offers class and style. The Library is exactly that – a library by day and a club at night. It is not as hysterical and frantic as the Blue Elephant. Entrance is only for house guests or members, but tourists can often sneak in. It is relatively quieter than the other clubs and the atmosphere, music, food and drinks are of a very high standard.

» The Hut
Mount Lavinia Hotel, 102, Hotel Road,
Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka.
Tel: 271 5221-7.

Formerly known as the Little Hut, The Hut was revitalised in 2003. The Hut offers 70’s reggae, 80’s disco, and the 90’s techno sounds. A live band sets the moods on Fridays and Saturdays from 9.00 pm to 4.00 am, while DJs take the stage through Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 9.00 pm to 2.00 am. An entrance fee of Rs.1000 is charged per couple but it does include two drinks of your choice. The bar also provides a range of snacks and there are cosy booths if you just want to relax and enjoy your drink.

» My Kind of Place
Taj Samudra Hotel 25, Galle Face Centre Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
Tel: 446622

» The Boom
Galadari Hotel 64, Lotus Road, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.
Tel: 544544

» Underground
Intercontinental Hotel 48, Janadhipathi Mw, Colombo 01, Sri Lanka.
Tel: 421221

» Rhythm & Blues
No. 19/1, Daisy Villa Avenue,
Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.

A classic style pub and a great bar and great menu along with live bands cranking out blues, rock and the occasional love ballad make Rhythm & Blues a great place for the shedding of the day's work load, kicking back and relaxing with an ice cold beer and a good game of pool.