Slightly Chilled Lounge Bar

Top choice in Kandy


With views out over the lake, pool tables, Premier League football, decent Chinese food and a 5pm to 6pm happy hour, this place is always busy. There's local wine by the glass (Rs 125), arrack drinks, cocktails and imported bottled lagers.


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