Shopping in Colombo
Shopping in Colombo can be a whole new reason for you to visit this island country of Sri Lanka. Colombo is the place you must come to if shopping tops the priority list on your tour itinerary. Shopping in Dubai, Singapore or Hong Kong is so passé. This is the reaction you will come up with after visiting Colombo. Indulge in a shopping spree and go for all those exclusive stuffs.
If you have a fetish for clothes, accessories or shoes, Colombo has more options than you can possibly handle. The not-to-be missed shopping destinations for clothes, accessories and shoes are Odel, Mondy, Arena and Cotton Collection. Visit Odel for that total shopping experience. The amazing range of clothes, cosmetics, home ware, kitchenware, books and local craft will delight you. The sushi bar, the wine lounge and the café are good places for a quick bite and a cup of coffee. If you are in a mood to pamper yourself, visit the section piling up exotic beauty packs.
Mondy and Arena are for the exclusive and expensive shoppers. These two outlets stock up all the international labels of repute. Don't forget to check out the footwear section. Cotton Collection, Disaj and French Corner are also some of the places worth a visit.
If you want to splurge on costume jewelry, you will find the collections at Mondy and Odel really good. Try out the tribal jewelry and junk stuff that looks so chic. Pick up some nice pieces of scarves and costume jewelry from Colombo. House of Fashions is another great option for those looking for fashion stuff.
Check out the collections at Barefoot, Paradise Road Gallery, Hermitage and Suriya. They feature a wide range of candles, artifacts, souvenirs, cutlery, paintings, statues, linen, tableware and bed spreads. Barefoot is a fascinating place with its range of durries, spreads, cushions, sarongs and other such exclusive items. The one thing you must not miss is the 'reddha' which is a beautiful piece of cloth. You can do so many things with it, hang it on your window, throw it on a low sit-down arrangement or wear it like a sarong.
Paradise Road Gallery is the ultimate place for that exclusive range of home décor. There are tableware, linen, cutlery and even cinnamon and clove candles.
Suriya and Hermitage are also great places for collecting souvenirs. Favorite places of the foreigners, these shops feature amazing selections of antique artifacts.
Nightlife in Colombo
Nightlife in Colombo is stocked with varied options. You can scream for your attention with flashing neon lights at the casinos, also called clubs here. The clubs offer gamblers roulette, poker, baccarat, blackjack, and other games as well as complimentary food and drinks, and sometimes music with live bands playing. There are about twenty casinos operating in Colombo. Other casinos in Colombo are Atlantic Club, Bally's Club, Bellagio Casino, MGM Club, Star Dust Club and Star Club. Nightlife in Colombo also offers nightclubs and bars. The more popular ones are the Continental Club, Fairline Building, 425 Galle Road, Colombo 3 and the Ritz Club, 5 Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 3.
Bars in Colombo
Casinos in Colombo
Although no Las Vegas, there is plenty of nightlife in Colombo. Many casinos, or otherwise also called clubs here, scream for your attention with flashing neon lights. The clubs offer gamblers roulette, baccarat, poker, blackjack, and other games to try their luck as well as complimentary food and drinks, and sometimes music with live bands playing. Entrance is only for those over 18 years and some clubs offer entrance only for foreigners. Be dressed in smart casual for instant admission.
Pool Parlors in Colombo
There are a couple of Pool Parlors for those who love this sport. Blizz, Park Road, Colombo 5; Potluck, 6, Duplication Road; Precious Pool Parlor, Millennium Park, Colombo 3; Q-Stick, 84, Green Path, Colombo 7 and Shooters, 31, Maitland Place, Colombo 7 are some popular ones.
Music, Dance and Cultural Shows in Colombo
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.
- Blue Leopard in Colombo
- The Gallery Cafe in Colombo
- The Library in Colombo
- The Blue Elephant in Colombo
- The Hut in Colombo
Entertainment in Colombo
Colombo is the capital as well as the largest city of Sri Lanka. Steeped in history and culture, Colombo attracts thousands of travelers from across the world every year. Apart from major places of interest, Colombo has a lot to offer to its visitors in terms of entertainment. Entertainment in Colombo makes for a scintillating scene with annual cultural events, fairs, performing arts, nightclubs, bars, music clubs, theatres and cinemas.
Colombo celebrates several fairs and festivals. The birth, attainment of enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha are celebrated on the same day. This makes for the most colorful and vibrant of festivals in Colombo.
Colombo boasts of several performing arts centers which play host to musical programmes and theatrical performances. The major performing arts centers are Lionel Wendt Theatre, the Elphinstone and the Tower Hall. These centers add to the entertainment in Colombo.
Music clubs, nightclubs and bars along with the performing arts centers add to the entertainment scenario in Colombo. Music clubs and nightclubs are usually found in big hotels. Music, dinner and dancing come in a complete package during theme nights at these music clubs. These clubs offer the best music, food and drinks. The clubs offer a wide range of music- from jazz to reggae and rock. But drinks are not served on Poya days. You can dance along with scintillating music till until early in the morning. Major hotels host traditional Kandyan performances, 'low country' dancing and 'Devil' dancing on request. Several casinos are found dotting the city. You can indulge in card games or roulette tables and free entry, snacks and drinks and sometimes live entertainment are the add ons.
Cinemas in Colombo cater to every taste. If you are seeking to watch English, Sinhala, Hindi, East European and Continental films, you won't be disappointed. The air-conditioned cinema halls make a perfect haven of rest and relaxation. The major cinemas are located along Galle Road. You can check local newspapers for more information on cinemas, theaters and music clubs and other cultural events.
Cinemas in Colombo
- Liberty cinema in Colombo
- Majestic cinema in Colombo
Casinos in Colombo
- Continental Club in Colombo
- Ritz Club in Colombo
