4 Best Rooftop Bars in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Night view from the Botanik Rooftop Bistro and Bar Colombo in Sri Lanka

Here’s some food (and cocktails) for thought. These top rooftop bars in Colombo must be on your list of top things to do in Sri Lanka.

A city with summertime all year and these gorgeous rooftop bars. Although they may not rival Baba Nest in Thailand or the Popinjays Hong Kong they are certainly worth a visit for their picturesque views, cosy wrap around terraces and solid menus.

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Botanik Rooftop Bistro and Bar

a botanically inspired dining area at the botanik rooftop and bistro bar colombo in sri lanka

Lush. Chic. Contemporary.

Inspired by all things Botanical, this lively 8th story speakeasy over the Fairway Colombo has the best views of the city and is a stunning rooftop bar in Colombo. A bistro cafe by day and bistro bar by night. The long bar has a drinks menu that’s kept exciting and fresh. Palms and ferns, buzzing entertainment and carefully curated food perfectly complements the elegant ambiance.

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Rooftop Restobar Ward 7

infinity pool overlooking the city of colombo at jetwing colombo 7 in sri lanka

A hotel bar with style and sensuality.

We love the panoramic views of the Colombo Skyline and the illuminated high design infinity pool of Ward7, of Jetwing Colombo 7 as much as its sharing platters, delicious tapas, cocktails and mocktails. An elevated pocket of urbane tastes, this rooftop bar in Colombo is a feast for your senses for varied hues of this beautiful city.

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CÉ LA VI Colombo

a rooftop lounge the kingsbury hotel in sri lanka’s cosmopolitan city, colombo

Style, Rhythm and Glitter.

Locals love it and so do travelers looking for the best vibes in Colombo. Perched high atop The Kingsbury Hotel, Ce La Vi is the perfect spot to watch Colombo parade by, city lights twinkling in the far distance of its limits and breath in the salty air wafting in from the Indian ocean. With signature style of the famous Ce La Vi Singapore, the reds, mustards and oranges of its stylish deco, live DJ entertainment and exciting mixologists, this rooftop bar in Colombo brings a snazzy vibe to Sri Lanka’s cosmopolitan city.

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Cloud Red

360 Degree Awe Factor

Hovering over the city is Colombo’s highest rooftop bar. Cloud Red has more than just a stylish vibe. Its awe inspiring views of sunsets, city lights, ocean and skyscrapers vying for the spotlight in a dramatic ever changing skyline keeps it on trend for the sophisticated and a great place for tapas platters, cocktails and nibbles.