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Drinking alcohol tends to be a male affair - Sri Lanka
Drinking alcohol tends to be a male affair
by Maxus
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Bars, Karaoke bars, Night Clubs: Nightlife. What nightlife?
richardlevett
  • Updated By richardlevett on March 22, 2007
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  • Colombo doesn’t really have any nightlife (that is happening.) For single males there are the usual "male orientated nightlife activities" that is common in Asia (hostess bars and worse) but for women, couples and men seeking a good night out - especially dancing - just forget it.

    Seen some argument over this matter before so it is relevant to say I have clubbed in Bangkok, KL, Jakarta, Singapore, Vientanne and Indian cities and even little old Vientanne (capital of Laos) is far more exciting than Colombo.

    There are basically;

    - Karaoke bars: family type places (ok for a sing along) and the "brothel bars" types with hostesses. Pier 3 is listed as a nightclub BUT is extremely dodgy Tamil hostess bar. Beware of the tourist boards silly books that listed this as a nightclub!

    - Casinos – as I never gamble not bothered to look in one but they look expensive from the outside! Most are clustered near the Liberty plaza. Balleys and Star Dust are both nearby.

    - Night clubs - well Blue Leopard (Grand oriental), The Blue (Hilton) and basically a few other hotels have "night clubs". Rather cheesy student nightclub feel and hostesses/hookers (usually) add to the seediness. Even Laos has less seediness than this in the nightlife.

    - Bars – we’ll Galle Face Hotel bar is worth a drink and even a meal. Best with a group of friends. Other bars are so so yawn………

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Colombo 1
  • Directions: Hotels C1 area
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    drdrew
  • By drdrew on February 16, 2003
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  • One of SL's most popular night spots.

    More Nt. spots @ www.srilanka.com

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Directions: Hotel Lanka Oberoi
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    Clancey's: pubs
  • Updated By ishar on August 31, 2003
  • Sri Lanka Page by ishar
  • Clancey's is a great pub to hang out, with live music 7 days a week from 8pm till 2 am! A must check out the next time you visit Sri Lanka, and is conveniently located in the heart of Colombo!

    The music ranges from DJ's to live bands playing stuff from the 60's through to today.
    GREAT!!!!

    they also have great dinner and snacks!

    jeans and shoes and a T Shirt is all you need.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Visit directree.lk for more
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  • Website: www.directree.lk
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    Clancys: A Slice of Ireland in Colombo
    curtis-star
  • By curtis-star on August 2, 2004
  • Sri Lanka Page by curtis-star
  • Clancy's is located in the cinammon gardens area of Colombo and is modelled after many an Irish Pub. It makes for a relaxing night out and often they have a live band playing there.
    Check it out..

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Colombo 7
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    casinos: what nightlife ?
  • Updated By fitzdubai on May 8, 2007
  • Sri Lanka Page by fitzdubai
  • the only nightlife in colombo are the casinos.the casinos are well run and safe they have poker,blackjack,ect.All three casinos are run by the same company. There is a free shuttle bus from one casino to the other,also free food and drinks.

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    h20.club nuovo(earlier known as Onyx) at taj: Check out Colombo Nightlife!
  • By sher656 on December 25, 2007
  • Sri Lanka Page by sher656
  • I agree that there is NO nightlife outside Colombo in Sri Lanka but in Colombo nightlife sure exists!!
    You can find a huge number of srilankans clubbing and partying at happening clubs like H20, Nuovo(Onyx),tabu.. RnB in duplication road is good for retro music lovers and its another happening club that gets all crowded late at night..

    Clanceys which is an irish pub n restaurant provides good food n good music as well..plus there are many more ways to enjoy your nights in Colombo!!!

    Clubs like h20 and Nuvovo - slinky clubwear

    RnB - a hot top with pants for ladies n even denim jeans are ok 4 both guys or gals

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: sher_ngal@yahoo.com
  • Directions: Colombo
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    New Year celebration
    Lyalka
  • By Lyalka on January 31, 2003
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    Maxus
  • Updated By Maxus on January 24, 2009
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  • Sri Lanka Nightlife
    by Maxus
    What bars there are outside the tourist resorts tend to be exclusively male affairs and can be a little grim, however most villages will have a ‘wine store’ or ‘beer shop’ selling local and occasionally imported beers and spirits for consumption off the premises and assuming your guesthouse doesn't have a bar (Government Rest Houses and the ever-increasing number of wedding halls usually do) your guest house owner probably won’t mind you bring a few beers back for a drink in the evening.

    Of course your hosts may object on religious grounds, although I've never come across this but either way it’s polite to ask, in some areas (like Kataragama) and on some days, including Poya Day and other religious holidays alcohol is banned but in most cases if you tell the manager what you want during the day and he’ll often offer get it for you.

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    Baseline and Top Secret: Hikkaduwa
    ak47uk
  • Updated By ak47uk on November 10, 2003
  • Sri Lanka Page by ak47uk
  • The local band - Sri Lanka
    The local band
    by ak47uk
    There are two main night spots in Hikkaduwa, the Bassline which is open on Friday's and Tuesday's for live music and DJ'S they charge 100Rs if there is a live band, and the Top Secret which is Saturday nights they only charge if there is a live band. Both venues have bars but charge more for drinks so it might be wise to have a few before you get there also at the end of the night the beer gets warm. The music is chart, house and techno with a little reggae thrown in. The night ends at both venues when the last person leaves usually around 6am.

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Beach
  • Directions: On the beach Hikkaduwa
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    facchetti3
  • By facchetti3 on April 21, 2003
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