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Places and venues
Smoke & Bitters — cocktail bar and smokehouse near Hiriketiya Beach
A coconut-grove bar and restaurant near Pehebiya Beach with local-ingredient cocktails, open-fire food and Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 recognition.
Place details
- Physical address
- Pehebiya Road, Dickwella, Matara, Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
- Map
- Open map
- Opening hours
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Monday: 17:00–23:00Tuesday: 17:00–23:00Wednesday: 17:00–23:00Thursday: 17:00–23:00Friday: 17:00–23:00Saturday: 17:00–23:00Sunday: 17:00–23:00
Contact:
WhatsApp: +94 76 990 2389
Email: smoke.bitters@gmail.com
Website: https://www.smokeandbitters.com/
Date of publication: 11.09.2026 10:34
Smoke & Bitters is a bar and smokehouse in Hiriketiya, set among coconut palms near Pehebiya Beach. Its drinks and food programme is built around the grill, smoke and open fire, using local herbs, spices, fruit, seafood and Sri Lankan spirits.
In 2026, Smoke & Bitters ranked No. 29 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars, was named The Best Bar in Sri Lanka and received the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award. The official Asia’s 50 Best Bars profile describes it as a beach-side bar serving Sri Lankan seasonality.
This is more than a cocktail stop: the menu includes full dishes prepared over wood fire or in the smoker. Open daily 17:00–23:00, making it a natural evening visit after the beach.
Official website: https://www.smokeandbitters.com/
In 2026, Smoke & Bitters ranked No. 29 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars, was named The Best Bar in Sri Lanka and received the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award. The official Asia’s 50 Best Bars profile describes it as a beach-side bar serving Sri Lankan seasonality.
This is more than a cocktail stop: the menu includes full dishes prepared over wood fire or in the smoker. Open daily 17:00–23:00, making it a natural evening visit after the beach.
Official website: https://www.smokeandbitters.com/
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