Nestled within a coconut grove on Pehebiya Beach in Hiriketiya, Smoke & Bitters celebrates the rich abundance of local ingredients. We blend traditional and modern techniques to create unique, house-made flavors. Our dishes, cooked over wood fires, whether smoked or chargrilled, showcase these ingredients while drawing inspiration from global cuisines. At Smoke & Bitters, every element—from our vibrant cocktails to our smoky fare—embodies the essence of island life.
Our Story
AWARDS
“Fuelled by fire”
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Mai Chai
chai rum ∘ triple sec
spiced orgeat ∘ chair syrup
elemakule tiki bitters
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Peni Ceylon
ceylon arrack ∘ coconut sugar
ceylon vanilla ∘ ceylon bitters
halmilla wood smoke
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Pamuditha's Punch
rum mix ∘ halmilla arrack ∘ absinthe
naarang ∘ falernum ∘ tropical vibes
coconut angostura bitters ∘ bayleaf bitters
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SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
No. 23
tequila ∘ naarang ∘ falernum
passion liqueur ∘ ceylon bitters
kafir bitters ∘ mezcal spray
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SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Bananarama
halmilla arrack∘smoked wild bee honey
banana peel ∘ falernum
passion ∘ smoked hellfire bitters
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Sippin on
Gin 'n' Juice
hibiscus & rosehip infused gin
pineapple ∘ spiced orgeat
triple sec ∘ angostura bitters
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PRESS
Climbing 11 spots for the third consecutive year, the team expressed their gratitude, stating, "We are incredibly honored to be recognized in Asia's 50 Best Bars. We take pride in showcasing the potential of our beautiful island within this industry. There’s much more to come, and we are committed to continuous improvement each year."
Asia’s 50 Best Bars has awarded Smoke & Bitters the title ‘Best Bar in Sri Lanka’, as it became the only Sri Lankan-owned bar to be featured in the top 50 annual lists in 2022, 2023 and now 2024. Leading the charge for South Asia, being one of only three bars from the region listed in the top 50 this year.
" Smoke & Bitters is the kind of place you’ll want to keep going back to for the food, the drinks, the sunsets and the smiles."
“A scenic two-and-a-half-hour drive away from Sri Lanka’s capital city of Colombo, nestled unobtrusively within a coconut grove on the stunning Pehebiya Beach in Hiriketiya, is the island’s prized possession: Smoke & Bitters...”
"This place is serious about what goes in the glass"
There are few better places to linger over a sundowner than this open-air bar on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Tickling the sand, drinks here are part and parcel of the evening ritual in the laid-back surfer town of Hiriketiya.
