Timeline
17:12
Pick up a quick bite or coffee at Central Restaurant. It opens at 18:30, so you will have just enough time to eat before the sun dips below the horizon.
17:57
Walk to Galle Face Green Promenade. The ½-km stretch fills up with families and kite flyers in the evening. Find a spot facing west to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean.
18:42
Head to Graze Kitchen for dinner. It is a short walk away and serves an array of ethnic cuisines like Chinese, Japanese, and Sri Lankan in an interactive setting. It stays open until 22:30.
19:42
End the night at Capital Bar & Grill. Located on the rooftop level, it offers panoramic views of the Galle Face marina and serves US-style grills and premium seafood. It is open until 01:00 on weekends.
Local tip
The promenade gets very crowded on Saturday and Sunday evenings with day-trippers and food vendors. If you want a clearer view of the sunset, arrive earlier on a weekday.
Check before you go
- Central Restaurant is open Mo-Su 06:30-10:30 and 18:30-22:30. Ensure you arrive before 22:30.
- Capital Bar & Grill is open until 01:00 on Friday and Saturday.
- Galle Face Green is open 24/7.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Colombo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).