Ropewalk

Absolutely delicious bar for highly unique cocktails. We kept coming back to try another one on their airy terrace (photos over couple of days!). Very friendly staff too. Loved the Ropewalk and Pepino cocktails particularly.

We dined there & it was an awesome experience. Food: jackfruit balls yum! Eggplant bites yum yum tasty! Crab curry was v delicious - bohomo hodia (very good!) Cocktails: v v Creative Gunpowder & Ropewalk! Musician: out of this world - being a 1 man band, it sounded like a 2-3piece band! Great upbeat jazz vibe! SVC: impeccable by Ryan whom we met in the afternoon & convinced us by his SVC & attention to come back in the evening for a great evening! Thanks heaps👍

Beautifully restored colonial bar serving a wide range of high quality arrack and arrack cocktails. The service was very pleasant, there was live music (quite good) in the adjoining room. Overall a tremendous experience.

Last week my friend Kate and I had a super evening with at the Ropewalk Bar at the Galle Fort Hotel. Ropewalk champions locally inspired cocktails and was named by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the top 20 bars in Sri Lanka - and boasts an extensive variety of Sri Lanka’s traditional tipple-Arack. We loved the signature arack sour cocktail named after the bar itself, followed by ‘gunpowder' arack cocktail as well as the more traditional arack cocktail with fresh passion fruit. We both did climb the ladder to reach the arack laden shelves without a hitch First time in ages that I enjoyed exploring the many flavours of Arrack-based cocktails. Great meeting the bar maestro, Nabeel, also Praveena, Abhishek & Denham. Looking forward to the Colombo incarnation happening soon!

Amazing cocktails! Unique flavor profiles while still being delicious. Great way to try drinks made with Sri Lankan arrack as the spirit. I was a little leery about trying the stout-based drink (tagged as ‘must try’) but it was fabulous. I ordered the mutton rolls,which were fresh, tasty, and huge. Minced mutton stuffed in dough coated with crispy panko flakes, then deep fried. The setting is gorgeous. Beautiful relaxed outdoor seating on the veranda. There is also indoor seating in the open air living room area, and then the air conditioned bar area. All in all, a lively scene.

Rope Walk is a fantastic spot with a lively ambiance and a well-curated menu. A must-try here are their cocktails — we had the Rope Walk and Gunpowder cocktails, and both were absolutely amazing. The flavors were unique and well-balanced, making for a great start to the evening. While it's slightly on the pricier side, the quality of the drinks, food, and atmosphere make it well worth it. The setting is stylish yet relaxed, perfect for a night out with friends or a casual date night. Highly recommended if you're looking to enjoy great cocktails in a great chilled out vibe!

Ropewalk is an absolute gem for anyone exploring the beautiful streets of Galle Fort. The staff were incredibly warm and welcoming — we were able to get a table quickly thanks to their efficiency and hospitality. The food was truly exceptional — every dish was bursting with flavour and clearly prepared with care. From start to finish, the quality stood out. The cocktails were the highlight of the evening and it’s no surprise that they’ve won a multiple awards for their signature cocktails. The ambiance ties in perfectly with the historic surroundings — relaxed, stylish, and effortlessly charming. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel at ease. Already looking forward to coming back on our next trip through Galle. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The cocktails were absolutely amazing! I’d definitely visit this place again!