Happy Hours in Colombo 2017.

You booze, you lose…money. With 10% service charge, 15% VAT, and 384940% assorted taxes, your friendly neighbourhood cocktail will now cost you a hell of a lot more. How to drink on the cheap then? Short of visiting one of Colombo's dodgier establishments (ey Randoli), you need to trawl for happy hours like a thrifty little elf. Here's an updated list of where to go, when to go, and what to expect to spend.

If you know of any other great happy hours in Colombo, drop us a comment and we'll add them on!

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7 Degrees North (Cinnamon Lakeside) Daily – Bottle promotions, 5-12 Head here for – Beautiful sunsets over the lake, live music on weekends
Asylum Lounge and Bar Daily – 50% off, 5-8 PM Head here for – Fairly good pizzas, super central location
Playtrix Tue-Fri – 1 for 1 on all drinks and 30% off on food Head here for – Boys' nights out, matches on TV, beer pong
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Cheers (Cinnamon Grand) Daily – 50% off, 5-7:30 PM Head here for – Cosy ambience, good pub fare, matches on TV/ big screen
Kaema Sutra (Shangri-La) Daily – , 5-8 PM
Colombo Fort Cafe Daily – Buy one get one free, 5-7 PM Head here for – Chill post-work drinks at the Dutch Hospital, beer pitcher deals
TGI Friday's Daily – 1 for 1, 5-7 PM on cocktails Head here for – Family-friendly ambience, delicious ribs, strong cocktails
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41 Sugar Daily – Buy one get one free, 5-7 PM Head here for – Sexy date nights, sunsets over the fields, good wine list
Sugar Bistro Daily – Buy one get one free, 5-7 PM Head here for – Good drinks, great service
Lobby Bistro at The Kingsbury Apartments Daily – 50% off, 5-7 PM Head here for – Central location, discount cocktails
Curve Weekdays – 5-7 PM Head here for – Bustling Park St vibes, live music, good tapas
Verandah Bistro & Bar Daily – 5-7 PM Head here for – Post work drinks, poolside ambience
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VU Restobar (Best Western Hotel) Weekdays – 1 for 1, 5-7 and 10-12 PM Head here for – Great views in Kirulapone
Honey Beach Club (Kingsbury Pool Side) Daily – 5:30-7:30, 1 for 1 beverages Head here for – Sunset and music, poolside.
The Kings (Kingsbury Lobby Bar) Daily – happy hour on bottles, 5:30-7:30 PM Head here for – Pub ambience, good food, post-work drinks
In On The Green Daily – 50% off (local spirits), 5:30-7:30 PM Head here for – Themed nights like quiz, open mic, and more. Cosy, dark, matches on TV
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Cloud Cafe & The Loft at Colombo Courtyard Daily – 50% off, 5:30-7:30 PM Head here for – Chic al fresco ambience, good crowd
Sky Lounge (Kingsbury) Daily – 5:30-6:30, 11-12 PM Happy Hour Head here for – Superb views of the city and the ocean, upscale vibes
Breeze Bar Daily (except Friday) – 30% off, 6-8 PM Friday – 50% off on selected cocktails Head here for – Poolside chill, good cocktails, shisha, live uncle-type music on weekends
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Which Way West Friday – Ladies Night – free cocktails, 6-9 PM Head here for – A younger crowd, loud music
The Long Bar (Waters Edge) Daily – 50% off on cocktails, local spirits Head here for – Lovely golf course views, good live music
ON14 Weekdays – 50% off select items Great view to watch everyone else stuck in traffic.
YUMI (Taj Samudra) Daily – 50% off 6-7 PM Head here for – Great sushi, upscale ambience
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Stella Karaoke & Lounge Bar Daily – 7-8 PM Thur – Ladies night, 50% off (regular drinks), 7-11 PM Head here for – Karoake with way less smoke and exorbitant prices than Sopranos
RE.PUB.LK Wed- Ladies night, 2 free cocktails Head here for – Good crowd, great ambience, kinda loud music. Cheap & delicious tapas
Floor by O! Daily – Buy one bottle, get 4 soft drinks and 2 bites free Head here for – Loud post-work crowds, relatively cheap bites, and good Pol Adi cocktails
Zaza Bar (CASA Colombo) Daily – 3 Spanish beers for Rs. 1,750 Head here for – Funky ambience, dates

As a general rule, your best bet for happy houring is right after work, around sunset. Have fun, drink responsibly, and please don't drive afterwards. Instead of boozing and cruising down the rickety roads of the big papol, get yourself a PickMe or Uber.