Guidebook for Colombo

Samantha
Guidebook for Colombo

Food Scene

Local "short eats " the best bacon and egg pastries, prawn pastries, beef patties Iced coffee. Also great for rice & curry, lamprise and at night hoppers served at a buffet.
VOC Cafe
114 Reid Avenue
Local "short eats " the best bacon and egg pastries, prawn pastries, beef patties Iced coffee. Also great for rice & curry, lamprise and at night hoppers served at a buffet.
Located in Iconic architect Geoffrey Bawa office this restaurant has it all perfect ambiance, beautifully prepared meals and a great drinks menu. So if its your last day on the island or its a birthday treat or you just want to spoil your self this is the go to place.
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The Gallery Café
2 Alfred House Rd
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Located in Iconic architect Geoffrey Bawa office this restaurant has it all perfect ambiance, beautifully prepared meals and a great drinks menu. So if its your last day on the island or its a birthday treat or you just want to spoil your self this is the go to place.

Drinks & Nightlife

Reasonably priced drinks and good meals live music on weekends. A popular place with the locals.
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41 Sugar
#41 Maitland Cres
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Reasonably priced drinks and good meals live music on weekends. A popular place with the locals.

Entertainment & Activities

Restaurants, shops, souvenir , the Dutch Hospital precinct has it all. Best time to visit will be early evening or dinner time.
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Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct
Hospital Street
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Restaurants, shops, souvenir , the Dutch Hospital precinct has it all. Best time to visit will be early evening or dinner time.

Sightseeing

The main bazaars of Colombo buzzing with traders very hot but an absolute taste of local Colombo
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Pettah
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The main bazaars of Colombo buzzing with traders very hot but an absolute taste of local Colombo
The Main esplanade worth a visit at night when the street food vendors and kite flyers are doing their thing
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Galle Face
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The Main esplanade worth a visit at night when the street food vendors and kite flyers are doing their thing
Independence Hall and grounds a short walk from Gower House
Independence Avenue
Independence Avenue
Independence Hall and grounds a short walk from Gower House
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Gangaramaya-Tempel
61 Sri Jinarathana Rd
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Parks & Nature

Colombo equivalent to Central Park, don't forget to take a walk along the side of the park where the artists exhibit their work.
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Viharamahadevi-Park
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Colombo equivalent to Central Park, don't forget to take a walk along the side of the park where the artists exhibit their work.

Arts & Culture

The home of renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa tours run through the day a must visit
11 Bagatalle Rd
11 Bagatalle Road
The home of renowned architect Geoffrey Bawa tours run through the day a must visit

Shopping

Good for souvenirs
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Laksala
215 Bauddhaloka Mawatha
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Good for souvenirs
A must visit
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Barefoot
704 Colombo - Galle Main Rd
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A must visit
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Odel
No.5 Alexandra Pl
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House of Fashion
101 D. S. Senanayake Mawatha
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