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What to order
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Chicken Dosa
Mentioned multiple times as a standout dish that was surprisingly filling and tasty, even enough to replace dinner plans. It is noted for being a great snack and highly recommended by reviewers.
Details
About Royal Bar & Hotel
Royal Bar & Hotel is a bar, coffee shop, hotel, and restaurant in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Reviewers consistently describe it as a colonial-style heritage property with a balcony, courtyard, and old English or British design details. The food and drink reviews most often mention Sri Lankan food, fish and chips, coffee, breakfast, and bar bites, along with friendly service and a location in the old town near the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and the lake.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Sports
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free street parking
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Parking
- Air-conditioned
- Restaurant
- Airport shuttle
Frequently asked
What is Royal Bar & Hotel known for?
It is best known for its colonial-style setting and heritage atmosphere, especially the balcony and courtyard spaces in the old town of Kandy. Reviewers also highlight drinks, coffee, breakfast, and bar food like fish and chips and appetizer bites.
What dishes are most recommended at Royal Bar & Hotel?
Reviewers specifically recommend the traditional British breakfast, fish and chips, chicken sandwich, brownie, and breakfast items served with coffee and fresh juice. Sri Lankan food is also mentioned in reviews, but the most repeated food praise centers on the breakfast and bar bites.
What is the atmosphere like at Royal Bar & Hotel?
The vibe is described as casual, cozy, quiet, and romantic, with a trendy colonial look, a balcony, and a courtyard. It seems to suit solo visitors, couples, and groups who want a relaxed place for coffee, drinks, or a long meal in central Kandy.
Is Royal Bar & Hotel good value, and what is the price range?
Reviews suggest it is on the pricier side, with one traditional British breakfast priced at 3300 LKR per person. Even so, guests still call the service excellent and the food, coffee, and setting worth the cost.
When is the best time to visit Royal Bar & Hotel?
The balcony, outdoor seating, and upper-level verandah are especially praised for breakfast and daytime visits, when guests can enjoy the street and heritage views. Several reviews also mention it as a good stop on weekends or weeknights for drinks and bites, with reservations accepted if you want to plan ahead.
Is parking available at Royal Bar & Hotel?
Yes. Free street parking is available.
