Eat & Drink Nilwella

Restaurants & beach clubs near Hiriketiya

Restaurants, beach clubs and cafés in Nilwella – right next to Hiriketiya Bay.

Eat & drink: the list

Bar & kitchen

Raa

Nilwella, east side of Hiriketiya Bay

A seaside arrack bar and kitchen from the team behind Smoke & Bitters, known for toddy and arrack cocktails and Sri Lankan food. Ranked No. 71 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 (51–100 list). Usually called Hiriketiya, but it sits on the Nilwella side of the bay.

Local restaurant

Garlic Cafe

Hiriketiya Road, Nilwella

A budget-friendly local spot on Hiriketiya Road, known for its kottu and a rice and curry buffet.

Local restaurant

Lemon Grass Cafe

Inland from Hiriketiya Bay

An affordable local restaurant for spicy rice and curry, fish and seafood, a short walk inland from Hiriketiya Bay.

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