Welcome to Colombo after it gets dark, where the cool air from the Indian Ocean meets a city skyline that is lit up with lights and is full of energy. Colombo is a city that’s well known for its nice beaches and old buildings from the past during the day but when the sun goes down the city becomes a fun place to explore. You can go to bars on the top of buildings that serve special drinks while you look out at the ocean or you can go to places that have loud music and are hidden away. Colombo at night is a mix of fancy and real which makes it very exciting.

You can do lots of things in Colombo at night like have a drink and watch the sun go down dance all night to music or go out and try some street food like kottu roti. The city is going to be an adventure that you will never forget. People think that Colombo is a city by the ocean but when it gets dark the city comes alive and the music starts. This is when you should go out meet people and see how much fun the city can be, on the weekends. Colombo is a city that knows how to have a time when the weekend comes around.

Social Rooftops and Lounges are Great for Meeting New People

Rooftop lounges are very safe and relaxed which makes them perfect for travelers to meet new people and enjoy the city views.

* ON14 Rooftop Bar is located in OZO Colombo in Colombo 04. It has a cool infinity pool that looks out at the ocean. The atmosphere is very social and a lot of expats and digital nomads like to go

* Cloud Red is located in Cinnamon Red in Colombo 03. It is one of the rooftop bars in the city and has a friendly bar where people can easily start conversations.

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* The Love Bar is located in Flamingo House in Colombo 07. It is a lounge with bright decorations and plays really good indie-pop and house music. A lot of local and international people like to go there.

High-Energy Nightclubs are Perfect for Dancing

If you want to dance these nightclubs are the places to go. They are busiest between midnight and 4:00 AM.

* The Chiller Room is located in Colombo 03. It is currently one of the popular nightclubs in the city and a lot of people go there on weekends.

* Rhythm and Blues is located on Chitra Lane in Colombo 05. It is a place that has live cover bands early in the evening and then plays R&B, hip-hop and commercial DJ sets. Single travelers really like it.

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* Zouk Colombo is a place that plays energetic EDM and house tracks. It has a crowd of local and foreign people.

Casual Pubs and Sports Bars are Great for a Relaxed Drink

For people who prefer a laid-back drink without the noise of a club these pubs are perfect.

* Playtrix Sports Bar is located inside the Colombo City Centre mall. It has screens for live sports and a lot of solo patrons go there on game nights.

* The Dutch Hospital Taphouse is located in Colombo Fort. It is a air historical courtyard with pubs where travelers like to drink and sit at communal tables.

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* Barefoot Garden Café is located in Colombo 03. It has live jazz nights on weekends and the crowd is very artistic and welcoming.

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 Late-Night Entertainment: The Casinos in Colombo

Colombo is special in South Asia because it has a lot of casinos. They are 24/7 and are great for single travelers who want to have fun late at night.

* Ballys Casino is located in Colombo 10. It is the most luxurious casino on the island. Even if you do not gamble it has a bar scene, live music and dance performances and a free buffet for visitors.

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Safety and Practical Advice for Singles in Colombo

Here are some tips for travelers, in Colombo:

* To get around always use the PickMe or Uber apps to call rides. Do not hail tuk-tuks off the street late at night because they might overcharge you.

* Dress codes are important. Men need to wear pants and closed-toe shoes to enter clubs and casinos. If you wear shorts and slippers they might not let you in.

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* Tipping is practice. You should leave 10% if a service charge is not already added to your bill.