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The REPUBLK

Bar Pub Bistro

👍👍 Prices are decent and it's a pretty chilled out place where you can hangout with a bunch of friends. Music can get too loud at times even outside (loud enough to drown a conversation) but if that's your jam, this place would suit you fine. Live band and the tastefully done interior makes it one of t... People often mention good, music, great, service, friends, staff, nice, night, cocktails, Great,


Address

57 Hospital St, Colombo 00100, Sri Lanka

Contact

+94 112 444 429

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (889 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 2:30 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (28) music (24) great (15) service (15) friends (13) staff (12) nice (12) night (11) cocktails (11) Great (11)
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  • 4/5 Chamath E. 1 year ago on Google • 109 reviews
    Nice place to chill. Prices are reasonable. Staff is friendly. Food was great. Live band was performing to entertain the guests. Overall a good experience. It’s better to check whether they have any vacant tables before you go there.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gayan De S. 1 year ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Prices are decent and it's a pretty chilled out place where you can hangout with a bunch of friends. Music can get too loud at times even outside (loud enough to drown a conversation) but if that's your jam, this place would suit you fine. Live band and the tastefully done interior makes it one of the better Friday-night-chillout places
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rajeebhavan S. 2 years ago on Google • 45 reviews
    Chilled out ambiance with pretty good music bands every week . We came here on a Saturday evening & I think we walked in too early because it was empty and the band playing that night was testing their sounds. We ordered a couple of drinks. The mojito was just a squeeze of lime in a glass filled with crushed ice. Not worth it at all, but the other drinks were great. I love the decor there. Definitely worth another visit only for the music and the fun . Downstairs the food was not worth the price and not that great. Quite dissapointed with the place, although it used to be a high class place, the quality has dipped immeasurably, there are rats galore, all over the place (speaks for the quality of the food) Along with that the waiters are rude and do not work on the customers but rather are more like short order cooks looking for the quick orders and resisting any discussion on whats on offer. The food is hit and miss, not upto the standards that were previously held and the manager makes deals which he later on reneges on. Not worth the effort, better to visit next innings which is closeby and much more attentive to its client base. The good thing which adds the star was magic box mixup who were terrific as per usual. . They can do better with the way they treat customers.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Buddhika W. 4 years ago on Google • 80 reviews
    I just love this place. Please visit in the happy hour because it is worth it. The cocktails are great, the gloomy but romantic surrounding is amazing for a casual date. On the day I visited this place there was a solo singer playing a guitar. He is super talented and the crowd also could join with him to sing. It was a cool night. Washrooms are clean, food is great but the portion is not sufficient.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adnan D. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s an amazing place with amazing music. They always have a live band perform at every weekend. They play soft rock, grunge metal, pop music and various other genres too. It’s not a pricey place but the atmosphere and crowd is truly peaceful to be with. Whoever visiting this place should try for the chicken pizza because it’s really tasty and much better than the pizzas you get around the city. The staff is very helpful. Remember to come by an Uber or park somewhere away from this place as the roads are very narrow and would be a problem to park your own vehicle.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 rahma n. 4 months ago on Google • 107 reviews
    How they currate the musician that play here is superb...have seen so many greatest band in srilanka here The energy and vibe is the most excitement The service is so efficient and nice Great experience !! For music lover

  • 5/5 DAVID A. 5 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool and the staff is also really friendly. Food is really good, Amazingly chilled liquors. 100% worth the money spent. Highly recommended
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samod A. 11 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    About food & liquor prices are reasonable + potion sizes okay. Nothing to complaint. little packed. Downstairs is also good if you want to hangout with friends. If your focus is music and dance, upstairs is great. Usually needs pre reservation for upstairs.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Александр �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Admission for boys 1500rup, girls free. They mixed the new year 2020. DG first pickled us for 30 minutes with all kinds of garbage, then still got it and didn't want to leave. The student is above average. Recommend. I recommend getting drunk before entering 😂😂 (Original) Вход для мальчиков 1500руп, девочкам бесплатно. Отмесали новый год 2020. DG сначала мариновал нас минут 30 всякой фигней, потом всё-таки расепчался и уходить не хотелось. Ученик выше среднего. Рекомендую. Рекомендую напиться перед входом 😂😂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chamal R. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet a good place to hangout with friends and family in colombo. Staff and food seems good. For the price the service seems to be less. Do not go for Milkshakes, it is just raw milk and some syrup of chocolate. Not recommending at all. There is a liquor bar in this.Bar is ok. Prices seems to be good. during 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. day time liquor is not served. (Government regulations).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dinush T. 2 years ago on Google
    A well setup place, menu is a bit on the pricey end but great service by the staff. Has an outdoor set up as well, however if it rains the inside area gets crowded. Went in for an event organized had a blast.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Adam C. 4 years ago on Google
    The menu is different in google as to what your given in the restaurant. However we ordered wedges, pasta and pizza which were all very nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dellon J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great vibe, good place to have a night out with friends. Decently priced as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pasan De S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food liquor music and crowd. Nothing to complaint. Place is a little packed. Downstairs is also good if you want to hangout with friends. If your focus is music and dance, upstairs is great. Upstairs usually needs pre reservation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nagarjun Sounderarajan (. 1 year ago on Google
    Alittle too crowded for my liking. But otherwise, good place for a night out. Food was good and service great as usual.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Krish A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for a night out. Really well done by the team with the new fresh talent being brought in to manage the location. Good security and a safe place for women. Large menu and reasonably priced food and beverages. Worth multiple visits depending on the band/music that is playing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dhanush Madushanka P. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a one of best place i ever visited in year end 2019. Woow the place is too perfect with the rooftop view and staff so enjoyable. DJ (Kesh) handled crowd perfectly. The food is one of the best examples of pub food I have enjoyed, which is matched by the outstanding service. I will certainly return with my GF, this is an absolute most for genuine foodies + liquor.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Кристина �. 4 years ago on Google
    Dear owner, a very stylish restaurant. And the food is probably not bad, but the management is very bad. We went in three times. No coffee in the evening. In the morning, the establishment is closed. Question, when is coffee? We went to the last time. Have ordered and asked the waiter food without pepper? Said no pepper! They brought super spicy dishes. Then he admitted that the meat is cooked in advance. French fries are also cooked in advance ?! Do not eat food, while your manager was sitting nearby and did not specify what the problem was. Check staff work! thanks
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Navodhya B. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the atmosphere and of course the drinks.

  • 4/5 Avishka A. 2 years ago on Google
    Their food is pretty good, service was adequate. The ambience indoors is great, but the outdoor area seems a little rundown.

  • 4/5 Олег �. 2 years ago on Google
    A good place for a small company. Not a bad design The staff is wonderful and helpful. Live music. One drawback is that there is not enough space.

  • 5/5 Maheshi P. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to chill on a weekend with cocktails. They have a happy hour starting from 5 p.m. The snacks here are good too. Would recommend this place to hangout with friends for a drink.

  • 5/5 Mohsin J. 2 years ago on Google
    Family friendly place.. would like to visit again... Nice and tasty food... Friendly service...keep it up

  • 4/5 Romain 5 years ago on Google
    It’s a nice place to have a casual dinner or drinks on the terrace. It’s quite cool and they have overall a nice menu with food and cocktails. However the cocktails, as some other comments said, doesn’t have much alcohol and are extremely sweet (even shots). That’s not exactly what I was expecting for a cocktails place. The service was extremely nice, although it was not a crowded night which helped surely.

  • 2/5 Shehan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Mehhhh... wasn't that good...no bar on the 2nd floor...rs 1600 per shot... almost no service at all....I would only go ther again for function...

  • 5/5 Harsha R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place, quality food and services...

  • 5/5 Dhananjaya B. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome. Loves the vibe. The weekend band performs at it's best. Amazing cocktails. Great club to visit at the hart of colombo.

  • 5/5 Ashwini W. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely ambience. Good Food and a fully happening place with good bands.

  • 4/5 Sameedha 2 years ago on Google
    Its cozy and very elegant place, either you can spend some alone time or quality time with your friends. love the interior and the service as well.

  • 5/5 buddhi c. 2 years ago on Google
    We had nice time there. So much fun

  • 5/5 Nayanathara W. 2 years ago on Google
    The food and music at The Republic took are a perfect combination ♥️. Extremely in love with their live music band.

  • 5/5 Nafshani S. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb glyph & awesome music ❤️🎶 had an awesome time 😘

  • 4/5 Nuwini C. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my first time at RePubLK. The ambience was really great. The food quality was okay for the price. The portions were really worth the money. Good place to hangout with friends for drinks. They do have music on weekends as I’ve heard.

  • 4/5 Farhanni H. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to chill

  • 1/5 Malik 2 years ago on Google
    No need of interest, i made a reservation for table, but I'm unable to enter once i get out they won't let me enter - Bandara from Bouncer. Worth place i have ever visit. Not Recommending, at least you should implement band of kind of thing to recognise.

  • 3/5 Amaashie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Used to be one of the top bars in Colombo with the nicest aesthetic and ambience. But since recently, it's been deserted - tried last Thursday for ladies night but it was empty around 7.30 or 8pm and we turned back. I think they have redone their interiors, but people aren't too interested anymore. Suggest them to bring back Minesh and other acoustic singers for after-work sessions like earlier.

  • 5/5 Theeba L. 10 months ago on Google
    Happening place with A nice bar set up and friendly staffs. Their drinks and food are good. I have been there after the bands been introduced.. Their opportunities for such local bands are much appreciated and every event so far I have been were house full.

  • 1/5 Oli L. 9 months ago on Google
    Very strange place I walked in around 10pm - the place was empty. I felt bad and stayed for one drink, which I shouldn’t have. They charged me a price of drink plus tips plus…3% on top of ALL of it for using my credit card. They made me even more uncomfortable by having TWO people charging my credit card. I guess they brought security so I won’t escape. Needless to say I will never go back.

  • 5/5 Earl De S. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Never had a bad experience. The place has good vibes overall The bands that come give a good showing almost all the time. No complaints. Cheers.

  • 3/5 I s. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 3/5 Krishani de A. 4 years ago on Google
    Moderately alright. Abit stuffed up tho.

  • 5/5 Enura W. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing Band. OIC

  • 4/5 Kasun U. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice music and ambience

  • 5/5 hiruni de a. 3 years ago on Google
    If you're on a party mood ,this is the place you should come with your friends to dance the night away 💃🏽

  • 4/5 Madushi R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to hang out 😊

  • 1/5 Gihan G. 3 years ago on Google
    Manager have very bad behavior, i came here for collect some of my customer's item. He was insult be very badly because they are ready to go for funaral home. Do not recommend this place to anyone. Really bad experience those who working in there.👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎

  • 5/5 Thushara R. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome..

  • 4/5 Ashan W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food good drinks... decent place in the heart of colombo..

  • 3/5 Shean J. 4 years ago on Google
    Over priced drinks and food. Overall Ambience and music is not bad tho

  • 5/5 nayan d. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing live music, nice food, good ambience.

  • 1/5 Kevin P. 3 years ago on Google
    Extremely offensive staff! One of the workers there (who seemed to be the oldest there.In his late 40s to 50s) didn't know how to speak to women. He called one of the customers "Baduwa" when she was leaving the place. Only plus was the music. However, I don't recommend this place to anyone!

  • 5/5 keerthika k. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a great place to hangout with your friends. The staff were amazing. Great service.

  • 5/5 Kushan P. 4 years ago on Google
    Really great place to have a drink with friends. Staff was good and food was delicious. Worth the money spent 😊

  • 5/5 Gihan S. 3 years ago on Google
    Best pub in CMB

  • 3/5 Chathurika R. 4 years ago on Google
    Went here on a Tuesday and although it was open there was no guests there. It could be due to the the country still recovering from April. Despite having zero guests the staff didn't seem that interested to serve eagerly. They were very slow and showed little interest is serving us. The layout and the interior was quite nice and the place seems to be well kept.

  • 5/5 louis j. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere outside. Inside is a little crowded but great vibes!

  • 4/5 Mistah N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks... awesome place to start the night.

  • 4/5 Аня �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy atmosphere, you can sit on the ground floor to chat, on the second floor there is music and a small dance floor. A variety of cocktails. True, standard shots are not quite similar to them😅 (Original) Уютная обстановка, можно на первом этаже посидеть пообщатся, на втором этаже музыка и небольшой танец пол. Разнообразные коктейли. Правда стандартные шоты не совсем на них похожи😅

  • 3/5 Ash 3 years ago on Google
    Friday nights here can get can really crowded and busy. The service was slow. The food was good. Reasonably priced. But the music was just too loud and it was difficult to have a conversation or even to place an order. You can park your vehicle right in front of the pub and one of the staff will keep watch. You have the option to chose from smoking or none smoking when reserving a table. Reservations is a must for fridays and weekends.

  • 3/5 Louisa F. 3 years ago on Google
    The band is excellent on a Saturday, not too crowded. Food and drinks mid range.

  • 5/5 Rishan Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome music. Great food

  • 5/5 AURENA 4 years ago on Google
    Safe fun good crowd

  • 5/5 Prabodha A. 4 years ago on Google
    A peaceful place for a lunch out

  • 5/5 Yomal S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic service and amazing cocktails

  • 5/5 Tashiah A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good music and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Pasan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Favourite bar in the dutch hospital area. The prices are reasonable and the staff are friendly. If you're fed up of RnR and the crowd it gathers in the night, this pub would be a fresh take and definitely recommended. You can enjoy the live music as well. You may book in advance to avoid any troubles in getting seats.

  • 3/5 minuri p. 2 years ago on Google
    Republk has a good reputation for their cocktails which has stood the test of time. Great ambiance. Service, however, has been poor with food ordered taking extremely long. Music is far too loud, especially on days the pub isn't at all crowded

  • 4/5 Madusha D. 4 years ago on Google
    I visited this place with couple of my friends at night. The place looked bit crowded but nice atmosphere inside. They have a nice roof top area where people hangout and dance to the DJ. Good foods, good vibes.

  • 5/5 Timothy J. 4 years ago on Google
    Dark atmospheric but it also has an upstairs outside balcony bar

  • 1/5 Sanath N. 4 years ago on Google
    Half backed fish, really bad food, noisy environment

  • 4/5 Jan D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good cocktails, unfortunately a bit limited. Friendly service and a bit on the pricey side as you would expect in that area

  • 5/5 Akila U. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice cosy pace to hang out Good music

  • 5/5 Aruna 4 years ago on Google
    They have the best service and foods. Try Baos if you go there, place it bit crowded but the staff will serve you without any delays.

  • 5/5 Piyumi J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and cocktails and a very cosy place. You must visit with your friends


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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