Inaugural Edition Awards Night 9 March 2027 Colombo

Sister platform of 30 Best Bars India

Eleven honours

Each award recognises a different side of excellence — the bars, the craft and the people shaping Sri Lanka’s bar and beverage culture.

Bars
6 awards
Craft
2 awards
People
3 awards
Decided by
Independent jury vote
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The highest honour

Best Bar

The highest honour, recognising a bar that delivers an outstanding all-round experience through the quality of its drinks, hospitality, atmosphere and overall character.

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Venue

Best Independent Bar

Celebrating an independently owned bar distinguished by its identity, drinks programme, hospitality and contribution to Sri Lanka’s bar scene.

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Venue

Best Hotel Bar

Recognising a hotel bar that delivers an exceptional beverage experience, bringing together outstanding drinks, service, ambience and hospitality.

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Venue

Best Restaurant Bar

Celebrating a restaurant bar whose beverage programme complements and elevates the dining experience through thoughtful curation, creativity and execution.

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Craft

Best Cocktail Menu

Recognising a cocktail menu that stands out for its creativity, originality, balance, storytelling, technique and execution.

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People

Best Bartender

Celebrating an individual bartender whose skill, creativity, knowledge, hospitality and contribution to the industry set them apart.

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People

Best Bar Team

Recognising the collective talent behind an exceptional bar — from bartenders and bar managers to the wider team responsible for delivering a consistently outstanding guest experience.

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Craft

Best Bar Design

Celebrating a bar where architecture, interior design, identity and functionality come together to create a distinctive and memorable space.

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Venue

Best Wine Bar — Hotel

Recognising a hotel wine bar distinguished by its wine selection, service, expertise, hospitality and overall guest experience.

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Venue

Best Wine Bar — Independent

Celebrating an independent wine bar distinguished by the quality and curation of its selection, the knowledge of its team, its service and its contribution to Sri Lanka’s wine culture.

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Honour

Industry Icon

An honour recognising an individual whose vision, contribution and enduring influence have played a significant role in shaping Sri Lanka’s bar and beverage industry.