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Wellawatta in Colombo

Things to Do in Wellawatta, Colombo

Wellawatte extends from the old Dutch canal near Savoy Cinema to the Indian Ocean, featuring streets like Havelock Road and Hospital Road. The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces along with local eateries and markets.

Wellawatte extends from the old Dutch canal near Savoy Cinema to the Indian Ocean, featuring streets like Havelock Road and Hospital Road. The area has a mix of residential and commercial spaces along with local eateries and markets.

  • Abid's Restaurant Sri LankaAbid's Restaurant Sri LankaFamily Restaurant
  • Shoulders By HarposShoulders By HarposCocktail Bar
  • Havelock City MallHavelock City MallShopping Mall
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Top things to do in Wellawatta

  • Havelock City Mall in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Havelock City Mall

    ★ 4.6 · 6.2k
    Shopping Mall

    A mall offering shopping, food and beverages, and entertainment options including a kids' play area, gaming arcade, and cinema.

    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • The Brand - Wellawatta in Wellawatta, Colombo

    The Brand - Wellawatta

    ★ 4.9 · 154
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Venpaa Bookstore in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Venpaa Bookstore

    Bookstore
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • The Brownie Station in Wellawatta, Colombo

    The Brownie Station

    Chocolate Shop
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
    Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Wellawatta

  • Abid's Restaurant Sri Lanka in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Abid's Restaurant Sri Lanka

    ★ 4.8 · 24.9k
    Family Restaurant· Rs 5,000+

    A restaurant in Colombo known for its authentic Arabian-style cuisine, including biriyani, Mandi, and a 1-meter kebab, served in generous portions.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    1:30 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Shoulders By Harpos in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Shoulders By Harpos

    ★ 4.8 · 1.1k
    Cocktail Bar· Rs 10,000+

    A contemporary cocktail bar and restaurant at Havelock City Mall, blending Greek flavors and creative mixology.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 11 PM
  • Crepe Runner - Havelock City Mall in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Crepe Runner - Havelock City Mall

    ★ 4.9 · 1.8k
    Restaurant· Rs 1,000-2,000
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • PappaRich - Havelock City Mall in Wellawatta, Colombo

    PappaRich - Havelock City Mall

    ★ 4.9 · 1.1k
    Restaurant· Rs 2,000-7,000
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Pearl Beach Paradise in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Pearl Beach Paradise

    ★ 4.6 · 4.1k
    Family Restaurant
    Every day
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Map ↗
  • Layards Wharf by Food Studio in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Layards Wharf by Food Studio

    ★ 4.6 · 2.6k
    Food Hall· Rs 1,000–5,000
    Mon–Thu
    10 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Poké 65 in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Poké 65

    ★ 4.9 · 633
    Hawaiian· Rs 3,000–4,000
    Every day
    10 AM – 10 PM
  • Aachary's Kitchen in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Aachary's Kitchen

    ★ 4.5 · 2.6k
    Restaurant· Rs 2,000–7,000
    Every day
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Anjappar Authentic Indian Chettinad Restaurant in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Anjappar Authentic Indian Chettinad Restaurant

    ★ 4.6 · 1.5k
    Indian· Rs 1,000–7,000
    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 11 PM
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  • A Plus Biriyani - Colombo in Wellawatta, Colombo

    A Plus Biriyani - Colombo

    ★ 4.7 · 827
    Restaurant· Rs 1,000–2,000 per person
    Every day
    11 AM – 11 PM
  • The Book Cafe in Wellawatta, Colombo

    The Book Cafe

    ★ 4.7 · 600
    Cafeteria· Rs 1,000–2,000
    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Shanmugas in Wellawatta, Colombo

    Shanmugas

    ★ 4.3 · 3.6k
    Vegetarian· Rs 1,000–2,000
    Every day
    8 AM – 10 PM

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Map of Wellawatta with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Abid's Restaurant Sri Lanka
  2. 2Shoulders By Harpos
  3. 3Havelock City Mall
  4. 4The Brand - Wellawatta
  5. 5Crepe Runner - Havelock City Mall
  6. 6Venpaa Bookstore
  7. 7PappaRich - Havelock City Mall
  8. 8Pearl Beach Paradise
  9. 9Layards Wharf by Food Studio
  10. 10Poké 65

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