Entertainment in Colombo
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Clancy's Irish Pub
Colombo’s stab at Irishness offers pub grub and a variety of beers and ales, including Guinness. It’s a popular spot, with regular quiz nights, live music on weekends and a few couches to sink into. All drinks are discounted 50% during the daily 6pm to 8pm happy hour. Long pants are required attire.
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Liberty Cinema
Shows Hollywood blockbusters, although often quite a while after they’ve been released elsewhere in the world. Tickets cost Rs 150 for adults and Rs 100 for children under 12.
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Rhythm & Blues
This place has live rock, R&B and blues nightly. Despite the Daisy Villa Ave address, it’s on RA de Mel Mawatha.
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Blue Elephant
Most of Colombo's dance-oriented nightlife centres on the top hotels. All clubs have a cover charge of about Rs500 to Rs600 (which usually includes one drink). The dress code is fashion-conscious but casual; entry is usually restricted to mixed couples and single women. Things get going at about 23:00 and continue through to 06:00.
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My Kind of Place
Most of Colombo's dance-oriented nightlife centres on the top hotels. All clubs have a cover charge of about Rs500 to Rs600 (which usually includes one drink). The dress code is fashion-conscious but casual; entry is usually restricted to mixed couples and single women. Things get going at about 23:00 and continue through to 06:00.
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Galle Face Hotel
Favourite gathering spots for a drink at this venerable institution include Veranda, a no-nonsense bar on the inside veranda, and the Checkerboard, a cluster of tables on the courtyard lawn facing the sea. Or go the whole hog and quaff imported wine while smoking Cuban cigars and nibbling French cheeses in the hotel’s wine lounge.
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Library
Most of Colombo's dance-oriented nightlife centres on the top hotels. All clubs have a cover charge of about Rs500to Rs600(which usually includes one drink). The dress code is fashion-conscious but casual; entry is usually restricted to mixed couples and single women. Things get going at about 23:00 and continue through to 06:00.
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Boom
Most of Colombo's dance-oriented nightlife centres on the top hotels. All clubs have a cover charge of about Rs500to Rs600(which usually includes one drink). The dress code is fashion-conscious but casual; entry is usually restricted to mixed couples and single women. Things get going at about 23:00 and continue through to 06:00.
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Cascades
Most of Colombo's dance-oriented nightlife centres on the top hotels. All clubs have a cover charge of about Rs500to Rs600(which usually includes one drink). The dress code is fashion-conscious but casual; entry is usually restricted to mixed couples and single women. Things get going at about 23:00 and continue through to 06:00.
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Tramps
All clubs have a cover charge of about Rs 500 to 600 (which usually includes one drink). Women usually get in free. The dress code is fashion-conscious but casual; entry is usually restricted to mixed couples and single women. Things get going at about 11pm and continue through to 6am.
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Blue Leapord
All clubs have a cover charge of about Rs 500 to 600 (which usually includes one drink). Women usually get in free. The dress code is fashion-conscious but casual; entry is usually restricted to mixed couples and single women. Things get going at about 11pm and continue through to 6am.
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Bellagio Casino
Gaming is legal in Colombo, but only for foreign passport-holders. Bets at most tables start at Rs 500. Most casinos are open 24 hours. Despite bearing an identical name, this casino has no relationship with the casinos in Las Vegas.
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Bally's Casino
Gaming is legal in Colombo, but only for foreign passport-holders. Bets at most tables start at Rs 500. Most casinos are open 24 hours. Despite bearing an identical name, this casino has no relationship with the casino in Las Vegas.
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MGM Casino
Gaming is legal in Colombo, but for foreign passport-holders only. Bets at most tables start at Rs500. Despite bearing an identical name, this casino has no relationship with the casinos in Las Vegas.
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Star Dust
Gaming is legal in Colombo, but for foreign passport-holders only. Bets at most tables start at Rs500. Despite bearing an identical name, the casino has no relationship with the casinos in Las Vegas.
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Ritz Club
Gaming is legal in Colombo, but for foreign passport-holders only. Bets at most tables start at Rs500. Despite bearing an identical name, the casino has no relationship with the casinos in Las Vegas.
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White Horse
White Horse is a sparse, modern space with stainless-steel decor, and low couches and tables. On Friday nights the mixed crowd of locals and expats often spills out onto the street.
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Molly's Irish Pub & Restaurant
Like Clancy's Irish Pub in Cinnamon Gardens, this pub (tucked away in a small office area) has regular quiz nights, live local bands, pub meals, happy hours and retro dance nights.
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Majestic Cinema
Shows Hollywood blockbusters, although often quite a while after they’ve been released elsewhere in the world. Tickets cost Rs 150 for adults and Rs 100 for children under 12.
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H2O
At the time of research this was the hottest club in the city. It has a glass dance floor and go-go girls, and sometimes hosts Western DJs.
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Regal
Shows run in the morning and evening (usually starting at 18:30 or 19:00). Regal is a common screening location for local film festivals.
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Lion Pub
Locals and tourists alike neck Lion Lager at this casual little bar that’s not far from the beach. Look for the big lions at the gate.
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Bistro Latino
This wine bar serves tapas (Rs 300 to 800) and plays recorded Latin jazz and salsa. The staff offers free salsa-dancing lessons.
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Lumbini Theatre
This is the city’s oldest theatre and one of the only places where you’ll find modern Sinhala performances.
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Elphinstone Theatre
This finely restored 80-year-old theatre maintains a busy program that includes music, theatre and films.
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