The Love Bar at Flamingo House — Restaurant in Colombo

such a funny place. we called in advance to book the best table for ourselves, decent people, came to the club and the security didn’t wanna let our driver and business partner in because they were wearing slippers — because they position themselves as VIP club, alright, but the look they gave to us was so humiliating, they were talking to my local friends who were in slippers like they’re nobody. we came down to find a solution, i was with my man who owns over 30 night clubs in india, however the manner they gave to us was the same 😂 like it is a very special place and the vibe was like we don’t deserve to be here. once I mentioned out loud about who we are the security instantly changed the tone and let us in. we came inside, got ourselves a table in VIP, and made a big check with drinks and stuff. I was happy with the music for sometime, but after the DJ just started playing them on repeat, several songs could even play 3 times 😭🤦🏼‍♀️ As I read from the reviews now, it happens there all the time. whatever. the crowd, the space? The interior is not luxury or VIP, I am sorry. it’s giving 2016 plain core. it’s not enough space to move freely in VIP. Basically, the whole space is TINY. and the crowd mostly wearing business suits for some reasons, I think that’s how they also expected us to appear, but let me tell you guys, people who got real money just wear whatever they want and don’t care 🙏🏼They just come to have fun and relax, and they don’t have to prove anything to get a good treatment. the whole situation was a shame for me, because we came together as business partners, including my foreign bf and other family members, they just came straight from the airport to have a good welcoming chill in sri lanka , and this place was recommended to me by one of my friends, so I thought it’s a decent one. But trust me this place is a fake luxury, they trying to show off, but they aren’t. Firstly—fix your manners and speak gracefully if you’re targeting upper class audience, thank me later. Or do you expect me to come in an office suit as well for a good seem, but we won’t spend a coin in your place? Overall, I really got bored in there, I felt like the music was also not loud enough and you really have to stop put songs on a loop. it feels like you’re losing your mind when you hear the same tune for the 3rd time within couple of hours. Thanks, will...

Love Bar sits upstairs at Flamingo House on Horton Place and manages to be both kitschy-cool and unmistakably upscale. Step through the neon-lit entrance and you’re greeted by plush velvet sofas, flamingo-pink walls, and retro murals that reference the legendary love story behind the restaurant below. It’s all very Instagram-ready, but the décor doesn’t feel gimmicky; it sets the tone for a night that’s equal parts playful and polished.

Drinks are the headline act. The menu is full of house “love potions” built around local ingredients—think lemongrass-infused gin or passion-fruit arrack—alongside classics like espresso martinis. Signature cocktails (try the Kalinga Ginlet) are balanced and theatrical, though prices hover at the higher end for Colombo. Shared fish-bowl–style concoctions look fun but can underwhelm on potency, so choose wisely if value matters.

Music drives the vibe after 9 p.m. The in-house DJs lean into Afrobeats, R&B, hip-hop, and the occasional tech-house set, keeping the compact dance floor lively without feeling chaotic. Saturday tends to fill early; on a big event night you’ll queue downstairs unless you’ve reserved. Crowd is fashion-forward but friendly—think thirty-somethings mixing with expats and creatives—so smart-casual attire fits right in.

Service is courteous if sometimes stretched when the place is packed. Bartenders are happy to riff on the menu or recommend off-list spirits, and security keeps the atmosphere safe. Space is limited, especially in the indoor bar section, so grab an outdoor table if you need breathing room.

Bottom line: Love Bar is ideal for date night cocktails or a pre-club warm-up—come for the standout interiors and well-made drinks, stay for the music and people-watching. Just budget for premium pricing and book ahead on weekends to...

It is not a good club for a white skin foreignor. I felt uncomfortable due to the atmosphere seems like jinx. And my feelings were exactly right because there was a fight between two drunk males . One accidently touched the other man's girl friends junk. But it was crowded so it must have been an accident. Anyway I did not like the crowd or the atmosphere. It is very hot and humid inside .

Employees and security staff are not polite at all. They do not know manners . I went with two friends just to check the place because my friends wanted to go. I do not drink because I can not break my principals. Staff do not understand that part of not breaking principals. I drink lemonade , soda, juice... , My two friends drink so they bought alcohol. Employees expect you to buy even if you do not drink alcohol.

This place is over crowded with young people who are in their early 20s. I just noticed single men can not enter. May be it is good for local Sri Lankans but not for foreignors. While leaving the place we saw one guy throwing up. The experience was bad but it...