Inaugural Edition Awards Night 9 March 2027 Colombo

Sister platform of 30 Best Bars India

Eleven awards for the inaugural edition

From Best Bar to Industry Icon — the honours that will be presented in Colombo next March.

A martini on a wooden bar top

The Best Bars Sri Lanka Awards recognise the people, places and programmes shaping the country’s evolving bar and beverage culture.

From outstanding establishments and innovative cocktail programmes to exceptional bartenders, dedicated teams and industry pioneers, the awards celebrate excellence across the diverse spectrum of Sri Lanka’s hospitality landscape.

The categories

Best Bar, Best Independent Bar, Best Hotel Bar, Best Restaurant Bar, Best Cocktail Menu, Best Bartender, Best Bar Team, Best Bar Design, Best Wine Bar — Hotel, Best Wine Bar — Independent, and the Industry Icon honour.

Full descriptions of each award are on the award categories page.