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Signature dining & bars
Smoke & Bitters
World-renowned cocktail bar & smokehouse — fire-and-fermentation-led plates, house-made bitters, and hillside ocean views.
Ranked No. 14 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars (2025) and No. 67 in the world (as featured online)Fire + fermentation ethos — smokehouse flavours with Sri Lankan ingredientsSignature cocktails with house-made syrups, tinctures, and bitters
Smoke & Bitters in Hiriketiya
Smoke & Bitters is a world-renowned cocktail bar and smokehouse in Hiriketiya (Dikwella), Sri Lanka. Often searched as “Smoke and Bitters Hiriketiya” or “Asia’s 50 Best Bars Sri Lanka”, it’s known for big flavours, vibrant colours, smoky textures, and a serious bar program built around local ingredients.
Experience & ethos
The venue blends a tropical beachfront-paradise vibe with a sophisticated culinary program centered on fire and fermentation. Expect sustainable decor, coconut-tree pillars, and hillside ocean views — especially magical around sunset.
Menu highlights
- Cocktails: Mai Chai (chai-infused rum) and house bitters-forward signatures
- Cocktails: Pamuditha Aiya (rum, arrack, absinthe, local sour orange / narang)
- Small plates: Wambatu Moju (smoky aubergine with burnt cheddar sauce)
- Plates: torched tuna with smoked buttermilk (seasonal)
- Mains: 8-hour smoked pork belly with arrack-tamarind glaze (when available)
- Dessert: smoked buffalo curd panna cotta with mango + pandan oil (when available)
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Note
Menu pages, items, and prices can change seasonally — please check with the team for today’s specials.
Planning your visit
- Vibe: laid-back tropical energy with a serious bar program
- Best time: golden hour to late night (it gets busy)
- Reservations: highly recommended — WhatsApp booking is the easiest option
The vibe
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Food
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