Nightclubs in Colombo

Nightclubs in Colombo offer gamblers roulette, poker, baccarat, blackjack, and other games as well as complimentary food and drinks, and sometimes music with live bands playing. Colombo's night clubbing scene is focused in the capital's five-star hotels. Some famous nightclubs in Colombo include the Taj Samudra (My Kind of Place) and the Grand Oriental Hotel (Blue Leopard) which is worth exploring. Entrance is often denied for large groups of single men. Avoid sandals and dress smartly. The night clubs rarely fill up until 1am and then rock until the early hours.

Earlier, Colombo's bars and nightclubs in Colombo were frustratingly short on choice. But in the last two years, it is fuelled by a growing going-out culture amongst the young. There are now a handful of good options to suit a variety of tastes. Live music is often available between Thursday and Sunday. Colombo offers places where music lovers can relax and enjoy. Sri Lankan music and dance can be enjoyed in most hotels where special performances of traditional Kandyan and 'low country' dancing and the famous 'Devil' dancing can be arranged by the management or a travel agent.

Some Popular Nightclubs in Colombo

Some popular nightclubs in Colombo include the Blue Elephant is undoubtedly the trendiest and most popular club in town, it is a place with lots of activity throughout the week such as Flite Nite on Wednesdays and Ladies Only Night. You can also enjoy the shows presented by the foreign DJ's who are invited regularly to give it an extra dimension. The Library is a classy nightclub in Colombo. This stylish bar is not as hysterical and frantic as the Blue Elephant. It is relatively quieter than the other clubs and the atmosphere, music, food and drinks are of a very high standard. The Hut, formerly known as the Little Hut, offers 70's reggae, 80's disco, and the 90's techno sounds. There is a live band for your entertainment. The bar also provides a range of snacks and there are cosy booths if you just want to relax and enjoy your drink.