The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Smoke & Bitters
Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
Smoke & Bitters sits on Pehebiya Road in Dickwella, on Sri Lanka's southern coast near Hiriketiya, and pairs a serious cocktail list with a full kitchen. Dishes such as torched tuna, charcoal prawns and chocolate cremeaux anchor the food, and the drinks run crafted and unusual. It reached number 14 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025.
Pehebiya, Pehebiya Rd Dickwella, south 81200, Sri Lanka
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #14
- World's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #67
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #152
- World's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #86
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #40
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 — #42
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #29
- World's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #86
- Top 500 Bars 2026 — #193
- Raa — Hiriketiya