In the cosmopolitan bustle of Galle, bars and eateries are plentiful of course, but few have the casual yet classy atmosphere or the incredible cuisine of the Anchor Bar and Grill. Ideally located, it overlooks the pool on one side and the vast Indian Ocean on the other. Comfy seats face both the pool and the ocean so you can pick your spot of choice, but do take a minute to admire the life-size anchor against the wall; an authentic artefact from a maritime past.

The mood is light and relaxed – so is the fare. The snack menu is as wide as the sea views with a range of sandwiches, burgers, grills and more to tempt you and many special health options too. The kids of course have their own menu to fight over. The beverages on offer will spoil you for choice – heady mixes of all kinds with the best of cocktails, mocktails and smoothies to keep you company even until the pool closes for the day.

With a reputation for excellence agreed upon by both Sri Lankans and visitors to Galle, restaurants the likes of Cardamom Café are indeed hard to match. Open 24 hours, this is the main restaurant where ample space, lavish spreads and magnificent views are all laid for you.

Offering two dining options – air conditioned comfort indoors or outdoors on the terrace where the sea breeze keeps you cool, you can enjoy all your main meals here or settle for light refreshments anytime day or night too. A variety of menus including special diets, vegetarian/vegan and kids menus, are also yours to choose from and the truly vast buffet ‘feasts’ are reputed even beyond these shores. Scrumptious culinary delights planned and prepared under the guidance of award winning Executive Chef Nihal Senanayake – one of the best in Sri Lanka.

With a wide and well deserved reputation as one of the finest fine dining restaurants in Galle, the gastronomic delights on offer at the Cinnamon Room is an exploratory journey in itself.  Whether you are a devoted gastronome on the lookout for unusual delights or simply want to treat yourself to a memorable dining experience the Cinnamon Room is a place of unique ambience and exceptional cuisine that will certainly sate the needs of both.

Open for dinner only, here the renowned signature dishes created by Executive Chef Nihal Senanayake are yours to savour at their best. The extensive a la carte menu includes daily specials as well as a range of other options.  Like the fare, the mood is sheer perfection too. Soft candle light and star-lit ocean views will accompany you indoors or out, where a romantic dinner on the breeze blown terrace will be enchantment itself.

With truly breathtaking sunsets over unbroken ocean views of Galle, nightlife can be blazing with excitement or as chilled out as you want it to be at this unmistakeably novel bar.  Named after its unique decor – an exquisite ceiling decorated with antique flags bearing the coat of arms from both Sri Lankan and British origin, it has an elegant old world charm that adds to the warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The open terrace is just perfect to bid goodbye to the Sun, made even better with your favourite ‘toast’ to cheer it on. For a spot of action, the Snooker table will certainly take a cue, and the dart board a few well aimed hits. The giant LED screen TV and an extensive movie collection will also oblige you with a full range of action of every sort.

Open till 2 am- there is plenty of time to sample all the temptations at the bar – with some succulent bites and snacks to keep you otherwise replenished too.