Food Scene
The Black Cat Cafe is owned by our two friends Yousef and Sohani. There you can find used books curated by Yousef along with different products made by local artist and designers.
Black Cat Cafe + B&B
11 Wijerama MawathaThe Black Cat Cafe is owned by our two friends Yousef and Sohani. There you can find used books curated by Yousef along with different products made by local artist and designers.
Before becoming a major tourist spot, this is where all the artist, designers, architects would meet. Although it has become a popular tourist spot; you can still meet many local members of the art scene in Colombo on any given day hanging out or meeting in the café. Barefoot is open late on Wednesday night to for their weekly Quiz night.
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Barefoot Garden Cafe
704 Galle RdBefore becoming a major tourist spot, this is where all the artist, designers, architects would meet. Although it has become a popular tourist spot; you can still meet many local members of the art scene in Colombo on any given day hanging out or meeting in the café. Barefoot is open late on Wednesday night to for their weekly Quiz night.
Whight & Co Cafe
24b Marine DriveBest Coffée and all day breakfast—free wifi
Real Jaffna style cooking... (try the crab curry)
15 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
MB Yaal Restaurant
Marine DriveReal Jaffna style cooking... (try the crab curry)
Amirthaa Vegetarian Restaurant
115 Colombo - Galle Main RdCheap, clean, fast, and super tasty Indian style cooking.
Iconic 1970s Sri Lankan uncle joint—full of character, nothing has changed in this place since the 70s. If you fancy a drink they have a small bar; however do keep an eye out; there can be some dodgy characters drinking in the bar sometimes.
GreenLands Hotel
3A Shrubbery Garden RdIconic 1970s Sri Lankan uncle joint—full of character, nothing has changed in this place since the 70s. If you fancy a drink they have a small bar; however do keep an eye out; there can be some dodgy characters drinking in the bar sometimes.
Paan Paan
84 Lorenz RdGood bread and sandwiches—try their almond milk.
The restaurant is located in Jeffrey Bawa's (Sri Lanka's favourite architect) old studio. It is a very good example of contemporary Sri Lankan style. This is a beautiful place but if you are on a budget just order the Double Chocolate Cheese Cake. One slice is rich enough for two people.
Paradise Road Studio
3 Alfred House GardensThe restaurant is located in Jeffrey Bawa's (Sri Lanka's favourite architect) old studio. It is a very good example of contemporary Sri Lankan style. This is a beautiful place but if you are on a budget just order the Double Chocolate Cheese Cake. One slice is rich enough for two people.
Lunch time buffet has a full spread of delicious Sri Lankan rice curry dishes. Affordable and cozy...
13 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Green Cabin Kollupitiya
NO 453 Colombo - Galle Main RdLunch time buffet has a full spread of delicious Sri Lankan rice curry dishes. Affordable and cozy...
Cafe Kumbuk
Independence AvenueYummy food
Drinks & Nightlife
This is nice place to go for a sun set drink and some food. The prices are reasonable and their hot butter cuttle fish or hot butter mushrooms are super tasty. The vibe is good, safe, and on the beach.
14 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
The Station Restaurant & Bar
41 Wasala RdThis is nice place to go for a sun set drink and some food. The prices are reasonable and their hot butter cuttle fish or hot butter mushrooms are super tasty. The vibe is good, safe, and on the beach.
Parks & Nature
Viharamahadevi Park
Do you like picnics?
Arts & Culture
The galleries of the Sapumal Foundation contain over 200 paintings and drawings which trace the development of art in Sri Lanka from the 1920s to date, a selection from over 1000 items in the inventory of the Foundation. The artists were the original members of the '43 Group and laid the foundation of modern art in Sri Lanka.
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Sapumal Foundation
32 Barnes PlThe galleries of the Sapumal Foundation contain over 200 paintings and drawings which trace the development of art in Sri Lanka from the 1920s to date, a selection from over 1000 items in the inventory of the Foundation. The artists were the original members of the '43 Group and laid the foundation of modern art in Sri Lanka.
Saskia Fernando Gallery
41 Horton PlSri Lankan Contemporary art
This also called the Buddhist Cultural Center. It has a huge selection of english Buddhist books... They will ask you to take off your shoes before entering. Better to cover shoulders and avoid wearing short shorts. There is a restaurant on the street level with very tasty food.
Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mandiraya
32 Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi MawathaThis also called the Buddhist Cultural Center. It has a huge selection of english Buddhist books... They will ask you to take off your shoes before entering. Better to cover shoulders and avoid wearing short shorts. There is a restaurant on the street level with very tasty food.
Shopping
Leather shoemaker—it will take a few weeks but you can order custom made leather shoes, sandals, bags, wallets, pretty much anything made from leather.
Sunil
11A 19th LnLeather shoemaker—it will take a few weeks but you can order custom made leather shoes, sandals, bags, wallets, pretty much anything made from leather.
Good Market
14 Independence AveAny organic and everything local...
KIITO BESPOKE
27 Rosmead PlVery good tailor—custom shirts, suites and pants.
Fresh Spices—This is one of the oldest grinding mills in the area. Warning; it can get chaotic in there.
William Grinding Mill
208 Hill StFresh Spices—This is one of the oldest grinding mills in the area. Warning; it can get chaotic in there.
Used books—full of gems. Bargain hard...
The shops could not be marked on this website so please use this Google Maps link: https://www.google.lk/maps/dir/Asoka+Gardens,+Colombo+00400,+Sri+Lanka/D.+R.+Wijewardena+Mawatha,+Colombo/@6.9115514,79.8380276,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ae25bdcff4c04d1:0x53e14df3f4640433!2m2!1d79.8552692!2d6.8903401!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ae25911b6b2e52d:0x96c3a3220d959c61!2m2!1d79.8612076!2d6.9271075!3e0
Kovil Street
Kovil StreetUsed books—full of gems. Bargain hard...
The shops could not be marked on this website so please use this Google Maps link: https://www.google.lk/maps/dir/Asoka+Gardens,+Colombo+00400,+Sri+Lanka/D.+R.+Wijewardena+Mawatha,+Colombo/@6.9115514,79.8380276,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ae25bdcff4c04d1:0x53e14df3f4640433!2m2!1d79.8552692!2d6.8903401!1m5!1m1!1s0x3ae25911b6b2e52d:0x96c3a3220d959c61!2m2!1d79.8612076!2d6.9271075!3e0
Essentials
Keells Super
50 Marine DriveEverything you need...
Entertainment & Activities
Ayurvedic Spa—you can consult an Ayurvedic doctor who will prescribe a treatment. Best place to get a head shoulder massage or full body. There are change rooms and showers. Clean, safe and affordable. Must make an appointment.
Siddhalepa Ayurveda Hospital
106 A Templers RdAyurvedic Spa—you can consult an Ayurvedic doctor who will prescribe a treatment. Best place to get a head shoulder massage or full body. There are change rooms and showers. Clean, safe and affordable. Must make an appointment.