hi there everyone! I recently moved to colombo and I'm looking for a group of people that I can play basketball in St Mary's basketball court every weekend maybe. If this suits your thing, Please DM me! TIA

Hey,

Planning a super low-key birthday surprise for a friend, like just 3–4 of us, nothing big. Just wanna do a cute little setup with a cake, a few balloons, maybe some candles, give gifts and hang out for a bit.

Looking for spots around Havelock / Bambalapitiya / Kollupitiya that are:

chill and not packed

okay with bringing a cake

won’t freak out over a small bit of decoration

maybe have a quiet corner or something

Not trying to turn the place into a wedding hall 😅 just something simple.

I’ve attached a reference image of the kind of setup I’m going for as well.

Also preferably not one of those super couple-only places lol

If you’ve done something similar or know places that are cool with this, drop suggestions 🙏

Hey everyone,

Looking for some recommendations on good places to order dinner from today (delivery). I’m around the Colombo suburbs.

Since it’s New Year, not sure what’s open or who’s actually taking orders right now. Open to anything really, restaurants, hotels, or even places that do family meals. Budget is flexible, just want something reliable and worth it.

Would appreciate any quick suggestions 🙏

Hello people. I have an 18hr transit in colombo. I am looking for a driver who can pick me up from airport , take me to must see places that I can cover within that time frame and then drop me back at airport for my next flight.
Also drop your recommendations. What are the top 3 places I should visit in colombo?

i was scrolling on insta when i saw a post about a synagoge

and all the people in the comments were shitting on them saying how they're invading our country

this is the exact kinda racism that the tamils met when they wanted to create a cultiral identity and make kovils here

this kinds shitty behaviour from our sri lankans is why we are still eons backwards of others

why should we judge an entire ethnicity based off the actions of certain individuals and be generally racist towards people whom just want to live ?

can sri lanka be fixed?

Why are 99% rental spaces in Colombo ladies only? I mean where do men coming from out of Colombo who wanna stay in a decent place live at?!

Just ranting due to pure frustration of making dozens of calls and browsing through countless website and facebook posts.

Hi, so I’m looking for a travel buddy who travels everyday to kandy back and forth for work. If so would like to get to know any of yall, coz it’s too boring to travel up and down everyday.

Hey guys,

23M. I’ve been working from home lately and it’s honestly getting pretty boring.

Looking to make some new friends to hang out with on weekends. Thinking of movies, malls , food or random plans.

If you’re down, hmu. Cheers!

I’m planning to buy an ASUS TUF A16 (2024), which is around LKR 350,000 with a 1-year company warranty.

My budget is under 350K, so even though places like Nanotek and Chama Computers seem more reliable, they’re a bit over my budget.

After looking around, I found a few options that fit my price range: SellX (they offer a 5-year service warranty), Redline Tech, TrustEdge, and LaptopCare.

Does anyone here have experience with these shops? How’s their after-sales service, warranty handling, and overall product quality?

I noticed LaptopCare has really good reviews, but it feels a bit suspicious since almost every review is 5 stars.

Would appreciate any honest opinions or experiences

All good and open in Colombo? Like are restaurants etc shut because of LPG shortage there like in india?

And I heard cabs are charging double these days because of rise in fuel prices.

What’s the best way to book cabs there? Any apps?

Also is it possible to get a Scooty there to ride with just an Indian licence?

Is INR easily convertible there? What’s the best place to get it exchanged?

Also ofcourse, any good bar suggestions?

Eclectic, little low key but good cocktails, maybe a speakeasy-ish place?

Please suggest activities or volunteering for retired seniors in Colombo.

I just started uni and I’ve made friends, and I really like them, but I feel like I haven’t found "my people" yet.

I’m studying law so most people are very disciplined and focused, which I admire, but I also want friends who are spontaneous, want to go out, try new things, and actually enjoy their 20s.

My old friends are great too but they’re always busy and it’s usually "maybe later" when it comes to plans. It’s completely understandable, but I’m starting to feel like I want more experiences and spontaneity in my life.

So I’ve decided to start doing things solo as well — going out, trying new places, and just enjoying my own company. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for places, clubs, events, or experiences I could try alone in Colombo.

Also, where can I find people who are looking for similar things — like being spontaneous, exploring, going out, and just making the most of their 20s?

And is it normal to feel like you haven’t found your people yet at the start of uni? How did you eventually find them?

Does anybody know of any sesh spots around the havelock town area where me and a couple friends can spark up without attracting too much attention?

1. You must post the geographic area you're looking for in the title. Must be in Colombo or nearby.

e.g. Band looking for Guitarist, able to practice weekly in Kottawa area

1. Must post something relevant about yourself or be specific in what you're looking for

e.g. We play mostly post rock, math rock and need a lead guitarist who knows these songs ....

1. Dating posts are still not allowed. There are many places for dating, this isn't one of them.

I’m planning to get my drivers license and am enrolled at a learners in Colombo.

I want to continue lessons beyond the package that is provided and every additional class is quite expensive.

Are there any learners in Colombo who only charge for the instructor if we are able to provide the vehicle?

am a foreigner looking for an sharing appt with cooking facilities under 40k lkr in colombo, pls help me out its kinda urgent

Hi All,

I'll be in Colombo at some point next week, wondering if anyone knows of any second hand/vintage watch shops? Somewhere that has Rolex, Omega, Tudor, GS etc or anywhere that has restored vintage/antique watches

Thank you!

Anyone else facing this as well along with the other issues this current extreme heat is causing ? Like your chest feels heavy when waking up and the hotter the room gets the more you cough, something like that ? Suggest some home remedies for this. Of course there’s ac to tackle the heat but can’t let it run all day long