Here are top hotel bars in Colombo (great for views, cocktails or a sunset drink). I’ve listed the vibe, what they’re known for and a source so you can check menus/hours or book.

• Sky Lounge — The Kingsbury (rooftop)

  • Chic rooftop bar with city + coastline views, signature cocktails, live music and tapas — perfect for sunset. (thekingsburyhotel.com)

• Vistas Bar — Mövenpick Hotel Colombo (24th floor)

  • Trendy 360° rooftop bar with creative cocktails (including local arrack mixes), panoramic sunset views and a lively lounge vibe. (movenpick.accor.com)

• Tiki Bar — Shangri‑La Colombo

  • Island‑style open‑air bar famous for Sri Lankan arrack infusions (50+ house infusions), tropical cocktails and ocean views. Great for a local‑flavoured cocktail experience. (shangri-la.com)

• SunsetBlu — Hilton Colombo

  • All‑day poolside/rooftop club with DJs, live bands and cocktail nights — lively weekend crowd and strong sunset vibes. (hiltoncolombo1.com)

• Firebeach / Travellers’ Bar — Galle Face Hotel

  • Firebeach is a beach‑club style lounge for sunsets and daiquiris; Travellers’ Bar is a heritage indoor bar with ocean views — good mix of relaxed and historic atmospheres. (gallefacehotel.com)

• ColomBar — Cinnamon Lakeside

  • Arrack‑forward bar (large arrack collection), inventive local cocktails and a sociable late‑night scene. (cinnamonhotels.com)

• Cheers / Breeze Bar — Cinnamon Grand

  • Cheers is the hotel’s lively English‑style pub; Breeze is the relaxed poolside bar — both reliable choices for drinks and sports/entertainment. (cinnamonhotels.com)

• ON14 Rooftop Lounge & Bar — OZO / Radisson (Marine Drive)

  • Oceanfront rooftop with infinity‑pool backdrop, DJ nights and sunset cocktails — youthful, high‑energy vibe. (ceylonxo.lk)

• Cloud Café & Bar — Colombo Court Hotel & Spa (rooftop)

  • Laid‑back rooftop with good sunset views, wood‑fired pizzas and cocktails — a popular casual option for drinks above the city. (colombocourthotel.com)

Quick notes:

• Most of these are busiest at sunset and on weekends; reservations are recommended for rooftop tables. (Hours, events and cover charges change frequently, so check the hotel page or call ahead.) (shangri-la.com)

Want these on a map, sorted by area (Fort / Kollupitiya / Marine Drive), or narrowed to rooftop vs. heritage hotel bars? I can pull that together.