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The Barnesbury

Restaurant Cafe Bar Catering service Lounge

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Colombo


Address

91 Barnes Pl, Colombo 00700, Sri Lanka

Website

thebarnesbury.com

Contact

+94 112 682 144

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (2.5K 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 12 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (41) service (23) staff (20) friendly (16) time (15) great (13) nice (12) ambience (11) menu (11) atmosphere (11)
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  • 4/5 Melissa S. 1 year ago on Google
    A very aesthetically pleasing interior. With a great shisha lounge in the back garden area. Prices are leaning towards the more expensive side, you can’t get a main course for less that Rs.2.500 but considering the economic situation of the country that is well expected. Portion sizes were fairly generous (The fish and chips however has gone down in portion size) but all in all a pretty good dining experience.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kasun S. 2 years ago on Google
    The ambience is lovely with groovy, unique interior and furniture. one of the best places to hangout till midnight.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Romey R. 1 year ago on Google • 59 reviews
    Food is excellent and yummy...! 😋 They have a great menu. The atmosphere and ambience is so child and soothing. Always playing some good music in the background. Best of all, the staff is so friendly and gives you a top quality service! Had great time here!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Isuri A. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered the mushroom spaghetti with herb tomatoes and two other dishes from the seafood menu. Everything was absolutely delicious. The waiter was friendly and an on point. They could improve the time in between the main course and dessert though. But overall great place for a hangout if you don't mind the price.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nigel H. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place. Friendly and attentive staff; delicious food from an extensive menu; a stylish, spacious interior; and a large rear garden. Popular with young people. They have an app too. This is the first place in all my months in Colombo that I’ve received a cafe latte in a large glass mug, and it tasted so good. The unique avocado and ice cream dessert was scrumptious. I highly recommend The Barnesbury
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lakshith M. 2 years ago on Google
    Well they have a nice indoor atmosphere and it's great for even a casual date. Very calm and peaceful also so that's definitely a plus point. Food - We had Potato Wedges and Fish n Chips and both plates tasted good and the portion sizes for reasonable.b Drinks - We had an Avocado juice and a Kiwi Juice and both of them tasted fresh as well. Total cost was approximately just below 3500 and you'd be looking at a cost of 4,500 for 2 people which is on the expensive side if you ask me but given the quality of service, atmosphere and food, this is acceptable and can recommend this place. Note - If you ask for hot water, they'll bring the hot water along with an expensive water bottle so make sure you ask them not to open it unless you wanna pay for that also. :) I would recommend this place for; - if you're looking for nice decent place to go on a date
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Buddika M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best place for celebration at colombo area... very helpful staff and management..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wasana Sewwandi S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place with an amazing vibe. Staff is super friendly. Food is good and there is quite a spread to choose from. An ideal place for a cozy hangout with friends, family or special someone.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shehan De S. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice restaurant with wide variety to choose from. Very friendly and helpful staff who give great recommendations to try. There's separate parking as well. Nice ambience. Can pre-order through their app as well. Overall a pleasant experience.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dallascious T. 1 year ago on Google • 256 reviews
    Initially when we walked in, we weren't sure if they were open or not as there was some construction taking place. However, we were greeted by friendly staff, who wanted to ensure we were seated in a comfortable area without being disturbed by traffic. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating and we preferred to be seated inside as it had a chance of rain. The drinks and the starters came out within an acceptable amount of time. And they were well presented. The mains followed soon after. The Pesto Shrimp wasn't served with the pine nuts which was a disappointment and it also lacked pesto flavors. We informed the staff and they took the feedback in a welcoming manner without any excuses. The portions were filling and once again the dishes were garnished beautifully. The highlight of the experience was the fabulous staff here. Christopher and Dominique were amazing. The restrooms need to be maintained better. Unfortunately, the condition/appearance of the restaurant didn't reflect the same in the restrooms. I did hear they are doing some renovations so hopefully they will get that aspect of the restaurant sorted out. As many places in Sri Lanka are affected by the importation restrictions due to the economic situation, they didn't have all the items in the menu. Due to this their dessert section had very little variety as well. Hence we didn't try out any of the items from the dessert section. Cozy place for a good meal, with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

  • 3/5 Curry F. 4 months ago on Google • 53 reviews
    Pretty good place. Great for a gathering of friends. The place is open till 12am and we played board games it was really fun. Food is good although a bit on the expensive side. Had a lasagna and avacado shake. All my friends had some food as well and the total bill for 8 people came to about 18000. But we all didn't opt to buy food items of the same type. Some went light on their meal and drinks and others (like myself went a little heavier getting more of the expensive items in the menu) Washrooms can do with some renovation though. We left at closing time and I had to use the men's washroom, it had cockroaches coming out of a hole behind the commode. Being a person who is scared of critters I had the most intense piss I've had taken in over decade.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Waruna W. 10 months ago on Google • 46 reviews
    Wow this place has nice food. Food has a unique flavours. I loved the kottu at this place after long time. I visited few time to this place as you will never go wrong. Staff is friendly and place is clean and welcoming. Parking is bit of a concern.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rajramanan 4 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Ambiance is super nice with a vintage setup. From lights to the furnitures everything gives the vintage vibe. Food was good and so were the staffs. Great place to hangout and have a chill chat with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sushrutha D. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, lovely atmosphere and excellent service. They were able to bring the food out faster than most other restaurants but the taste was second to none. We were served by Iliass El hamsaoui and it was very good service. The lawn is beautifully kept and having ample parking both inside and on the road is a plus. Kids really enjoyed running around as well as the yummy food. I plan to return again in future and would recommend it to anyone. (I think the men's toilet can be improved a bit, though.)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tharindu Harith W. 3 years ago on Google
    Very aesthetic place to relax and enjoy. Welcoming staff and good service. Suitable for any time Breakfast to Dinner but mostly recommended for coffee breaks XD. Food is good (recommend the kiwi mint mocktail, it's was so good). Cost is as same as any coffee shop you find in Colombo. My personal favorite place in Colombo btw.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nanshad D. 3 years ago on Google
    The location is amazing. Love the layout and the way the place feels. It has an amazing ambience and the teams service is awesome. The gentleman that served us was so much fun... really wish I got his name to give him a shoutout but he made the experience worth 5 stars. Fish and chips: 8/10 Chicken dishes x 2 : 9/10 Spicy Crab on a waffle: 7/10 Overall had an awesome meal and an amazing time thanks to the superb service of Mr. Unknown. Keep it up Barnsbury....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kadeeja A. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s a great experience. The ambience is chill and cool. Service was delightful and professional. Food is absolutely amazing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chamodya P. 2 years ago on Google
    A really calm place. Beautiful photo locations available inside the shop. Interior designing is admirable. Food is delicious. There is a small outdoor garden area also. Food is expensive comparatively to other shops.There isn't any separate parking space for this shop. Recommend this for Dates, hanging out with friends.✨️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miduna K. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Quality food!.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chamal J. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place. Friendly Staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gayan K. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to have a meal with your friends and family. They have plenty of space for seating including some outside tables. Food was tasty. Staff was well mannered. Can recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vino L. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favourites in Colombo. Very laid back and ambiance off the roof! Love the Staff and the food is amazing yet reasonably priced. They have the alfresco dining with shisha.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dumith J. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, friendly staff, calm ambience, slight touch of antique in the middle of barns place: a great combination for lunch out and enjoy
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalpani A. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow ! This one one of the best places in Colombo . We arranged one of our friend’s surprise birthday party here . The service they offered was beyond perfect 👌. We did the reservation through their app.and it was really easy . Thanks once again for made her bday a special one . The staff were really friendly and helpful . Keep up the good work .all the best 👍👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pramodya A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good but not much delicious when comparing with same price range other restaurants. You can park on the road also. Front area is good and famous to have some photos. Had a Brit ambiance all over the place. Staff was polite but not very friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aisha J. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Enjoyed every moment we spent there. Lovely staff and good ambience! Keep it up!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ishani W. 1 month ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    I love everything about this place including the food, atmosphere, the location, and the staff. Their menu includes a wide variety of food and beverages including pastas, kottu, fried chicken, rice varieties, etc! I’m in love with their mojitos and the frappes! This place is very affordable and 100% recommend it🤩🤩 PS. Their classic cheesecake is my favourite! 😍😍❤️

  • 4/5 P.H. L. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    We walked in on a Monday evening, there were not many customers in. The doorman looked serious or didn’t understand what we’re saying when we asked if the cafe was open. But the staffs were welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere was nice to be seated, and there was a big backyard too. We ordered cappuccino, pineapple juice, butter vegetables and steak that I didn’t remember the exact name. I must say the food surprised me! All the items were in very good quality, the tastes were just right, and I think this is by far the best food of any cafe I’ve eaten in Colombo. I also ordered a high king burger to take away for my son, and he liked it too. Everything was perfect except the prices.

  • 4/5 Anushiya M. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and my friends had visited for the first time on last Sunday. We really like the ambiance. The customer service was excellent but about the price of meals are little high. I would suggest to consider about the prices. Good place for casual meetup.

  • 5/5 Ahamed A. 2 years ago on Google
    Superb food and very spacious restaurant.

  • 5/5 Malisha N. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    Food was great so was the atmosphere. And the service provided by Mohammed was splendid. Overall great experience.

  • 4/5 Nimesh G. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for a place to hangout with some friends this is the place. The foods are delicious here and you can have vast range of beverages too. The best thing is they have Shisha and you can have it by few flavors. (Sorry pics are not clear. Was in a drak place)

  • 4/5 Nadeeka Athukorala (. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the ambience of the place and the staff is very friendly.

  • 4/5 Dineth E. 2 years ago on Google
    This place has plenty of parking and the staff is supportive. But at some busy times you might be able to wait for a staff member. Food is good. You can pay with cards. Food is little expensive. Cleanliness of the washrooms were not very good. You can dine inside and outside as well. Out side is really great in the evening. You can pay with cards as well.

  • 5/5 Thinal T. 2 years ago on Google
    A wonderful place for a dine in with your friends and family. Great food and drinks. They even have small games like UNO and connect 4 to be played whilst the food arrives.

  • 4/5 yathev b. 1 year ago on Google
    Great ambience and a nice and calm place to chill. The menu is priced at a price above average. The flavors of the food is mouth watering.

  • 5/5 Tharindu R. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place for a hangout...food is delicious...worth for money..nice indoor arrangement....if u wanna have shisha,there is a seperate place outside....

  • 4/5 Janith D. 1 year ago on Google
    In my recent visit to Barnesbury, I found that the wrap I ordered was very tasty and enjoyable. However, the pasta dish was somewhat lackluster and did not stand out. On a positive note, the cheesecake was quite good, though I found the chocolate to have a slightly bitter taste. Overall, my experience at the restaurant was mixed, with some dishes being better than others. While I would still recommend trying the wrap and cheesecake.

  • 3/5 Sudeepa H. 9 months ago on Google
    Way too overrated. Prices are too high. They even charge a 10% service charge on top of the already high priced items. The menu has a very wide range of options and the ambiance of the place is nice.

  • 4/5 siva s. 1 year ago on Google
    I have ordered tomyum fried rice, butter cuttlefish and seafood fried rice. Tomyum fried rice was nothing closer to the actual taste. How ever the butter cuttlefish was outstanding. Staffs are friendly with good customer service. Atmosphere was lovely.

  • 5/5 Azam A. 10 months ago on Google
    Great ambience New menu with a range of items and very affordable prices. Very good portions sizes and delightfully tasty Large garden for evening to relax With a Good shisha

  • 3/5 Pasan 11 months ago on Google
    The ambiance was pretty good but food taste was mediocre and many items in the menu weren't available. After having lunch it took them more than 30 minutes to serve desserts.

  • 5/5 Banu I. 4 months ago on Google
    Relaxed ambience and vintage style atmosphere 💖 Excellent staff and service with an exceptional manageress 👍 Food portion (#mutton korma & #seafood monray) was quite big - good value for the price!

  • 5/5 dimithra a. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and drinks...sheesha too

  • 5/5 anji X. 3 years ago on Google
    A lot of food variety and a good place to grab a quick bite or hangout at any time of the day. the food n drinks never disappoint you!

  • 4/5 Prasanna M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good sisha and food

  • 4/5 Mistah N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great outdoor space with hookah and good food... service is prompt and friendly!

  • 5/5 Ijaas I. 3 years ago on Google
    Place to chill, nothing to complain so far. Great atmosphere and staff.

  • 5/5 Rohan F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to hang out. The food was tasty and prices are reasonable.

  • 5/5 Piumi Saumya S. 3 years ago on Google
    nice place.

  • 5/5 shashika s. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food & cozy environment ..🤩👍

  • 5/5 Hemal G. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't know about the food but staff is good.

  • 4/5 Anjula W. 3 years ago on Google
    Good vibes.. couple friendly

  • 5/5 Thirasara D. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful place and tasty food

  • 5/5 Irshad I. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to hangout. Best smoothies they have.

  • 5/5 Vikum Gayanath M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice restaurant with nice and superb food varieties. Spacious and their service is superb too. Can recommend to any one.

  • 5/5 Pratheepan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good Place to spend time in the evening!!! Food items tastier and try mocktails lot of variety food available!!! A calm place good for groups!!! Friendly staff...

  • 5/5 Sanjeewa A. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place in Barns place Colombo 07. They are providing good service, delicious food & beverages varieties. Can recommend to anyone.

  • 5/5 Thushan P. 3 years ago on Google
    Wow..a place to enjoy food. Gosh the size of portion is way too big. Food is awesomely tasty. Very good service. Will surely visit again.

  • 4/5 Areeb M. 3 years ago on Google
    There were rats running all over the outdoors area. Thus the one star less than 5 stars. Food was good

  • 5/5 Sandaru J. 3 years ago on Google
    They have an amazing service and really good food. The value for food is really good. There is a good variety to select from. The atmosphere is really lovely. We were served by Insaf and he was really helpful and gave some good recommendations that we really enjoyed. Their tag line is "Come and Live in the Moment" so we did 😊

  • 5/5 Shenali P. 3 years ago on Google
    This my 5th or the 6th time to this place and this is the very 1st time i met Inshaf, i really need to say thank for this guy for welcoming his customers with a his big smile 😊 best ever hospitality around Colombo. Thank you soo much bruh good luck with your future 👍🏻

  • 5/5 pasindu p. 3 years ago on Google
    High quality service and foods

  • 5/5 NATIONAL P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 3/5 pubudu p. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been here several times unfortunately this time quality of the food has been decreased. Would love to see this place with quality food again.

  • 3/5 Zohan R. 3 years ago on Google
    Shisha not good as before , but the service is great

  • 5/5 suharda 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place - cafe short of a place. Excellent food and drinks

  • 5/5 Anne P. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to relax with friends. There is an outdoor hut for smoking shisha. They have many fruit flavours for shisha including apple, grapes and strawberry. They also have a restaurant. A fancy place for a party. However the outdoor sitting area is not very comfortable. The pillows and bean bags look very dirty.

  • 4/5 Gayan U. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Place❤

  • 3/5 Shiyalni j. 3 years ago on Google
    They need to update their menu. Most food and drink items I asked for wasn't available. Food that we did order was pretty good but the lack of choice was a tad annoying. Hope they do better next time

  • 4/5 Dehen N. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the cool restaurant in Colombo 07to have a delicious main with a little chitchat. Good place to hold celebrations. Shisha is available if you are a fan. #crumbled chicken #food

  • 1/5 Numan g. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is overpriced and just not worth it The portion served was really small too don't visit this place!

  • 4/5 Shavindra F. 3 years ago on Google
    Parking space is available but large SUV s won't be able to go to the parking area as would be too large. Food portions are quite filling and service is good .

  • 5/5 Asad A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service!

  • 5/5 Shannon De M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to hang out with your loved ones. Very good customer service

  • 4/5 Kanishka K. 3 years ago on Google
    I still visit this place often for the Shisha. No complaints about the food but they really gotta do something about the flies in the outside area.

  • 4/5 Abdul W. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to relax and pricing of food is moderate. Good for friends, families to hang around

  • 5/5 Vikasitha A. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect for a chilled afternoon. The prawns pasta and the mocktails were amazing. Cozy place to hangout.

  • 5/5 sewandhi B. 3 years ago on Google
    What a wonderful place Staff is so friendly and food is awesome . Highly recommended keep it up 👍


Call +94 112 682 144 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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