Celebrating excellence behind the bar
The Best Bars Sri Lanka Awards recognise the people, places and programmes shaping the country’s evolving bar and beverage culture.
The awards
From outstanding establishments to industry pioneers.
From innovative cocktail programmes to exceptional bartenders and dedicated teams, the awards celebrate excellence across the diverse spectrum of Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape.
Read the category criteria- 01 Best Bar The highest honour
- 02 Best Independent Bar Venue
- 03 Best Hotel Bar Venue
- 04 Best Restaurant Bar Venue
- 05 Best Cocktail Menu Craft
- 06 Best Bartender People
- 07 Best Bar Team People
- 08 Best Bar Design Craft
- 09 Best Wine Bar — Hotel Venue
- 10 Best Wine Bar — Independent Venue
- 11 Industry Icon Honour
- How Decided by an independent jury vote Voting process
The awards evening
09.03.27
Cinnamon Life — City of Dreams, Colombo
The inaugural edition culminates in a flagship, invite-only awards ceremony and industry gathering in Colombo, where the first Best Bars Sri Lanka ranking will be unveiled.
With a carefully curated audience of 150–200 guests, the evening is a place to celebrate achievement, exchange ideas, encourage collaboration and create opportunities for Sri Lankan talent to engage with the regional and global bar community.
In the room
- Sri Lanka’s leading bars and hospitality professionals
- Bar owners and industry figures from India and Southeast Asia
- Global spirits brands and partners
- Leading media, tastemakers and creators
Best Bars Sri Lanka Cocktail Weekend
One weekend. One island. A celebration of Sri Lanka’s bar culture.
Leading up to the awards, the celebration extends beyond the awards night into a weekend-long festival of cocktails, spirits and hospitality — bringing consumers closer to the country’s most exciting bars, bartenders and beverage brands.
Across participating venues, guests will discover specially curated experiences, while participating bars and bartenders showcase their creativity and connect with new audiences.
Exclusive cocktail menus
Limited-edition serves
Guest shifts & takeovers
Masterclasses & tastings
FreeSelf-nominations
Is your bar among the island’s best?
Self-nomination is one of three considerations that shape the shortlist. Put your bar forward for the inaugural edition — at no cost.
Nominate your bar