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Beer Garden at ClearPoint
Hiriketiya
A German inspired beer garden and one of the best places to meet people.
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Hiriketiya, the local way
The places we actually go to: food, sunset, nights out, work spots and things to do. Nobody pays to be on this list.
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The ones we would send a friend to first.
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Dikwella Market
Dikwella
The local Saturday market in Dikwella. Fruit, vegetables, snacks and real local life.
Market day · Saturday (check before you go)
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Dots
Hiriketiya
The social heart of the bay: breakfast, coworking by day and parties at night.
Party · Saturday and Tuesday (check before you go)
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Budget gem
Duni's Hopper
The local favourite for hoppers, and a good place to get some work done.
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Budget gem
Kave Waves
A budget favourite with a very good value dinner buffet.
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Kumara Laundry Service
The best laundry service locally.
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Malkoha
Our top pick for breakfast and the best coffee in town. Great food, and a good place to work.
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Massage Shed
Our favourite place for a massage in Hiriketiya.
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Pehebiya Beach
Pehebiya
Right next door to Hiriketiya and one of the local favourites for sunset.
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The Ruin
One of the strongest picks on the whole beach. Good food, good drinks and a view you will not want to leave.
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Local pick
Beer Garden at ClearPoint
Hiriketiya
A German inspired beer garden and one of the best places to meet people.
Local pick
Dikwella Market
Dikwella
The local Saturday market in Dikwella. Fruit, vegetables, snacks and real local life.
Market day · Saturday (check before you go)
Local pick
Dots
Hiriketiya
The social heart of the bay: breakfast, coworking by day and parties at night.
Party · Saturday and Tuesday (check before you go)
Local pick
Budget gem
Duni's Hopper
The local favourite for hoppers, and a good place to get some work done.
Local pick
Budget gem
Kave Waves
A budget favourite with a very good value dinner buffet.
Local pick
Kumara Laundry Service
The best laundry service locally.
Local pick
Malkoha
Our top pick for breakfast and the best coffee in town. Great food, and a good place to work.
Local pick
Massage Shed
Our favourite place for a massage in Hiriketiya.
Local pick
Pehebiya Beach
Pehebiya
Right next door to Hiriketiya and one of the local favourites for sunset.
Local pick
The Ruin
One of the strongest picks on the whole beach. Good food, good drinks and a view you will not want to leave.
Aga Surf View
Unakuruwa
A nearby surf and coast tip in Unakuruwa, worth the scooter ride.
Arlo's Hopper
Great hoppers.
Bacuzzi
A local food recommendation.
Bayside Breeze
Breakfast and brunch.
Belika
Breakfast and brunch with a beautiful view.
Betaz
Hiriketiya
Go here for the view and for sunset.
Blue Beach Island
Nilwella
A tiny island joined to the shore by a sand bar. Swim, snorkel and climb up for the view.
Blue Hole
A natural swimming spot on the coast, about 5 to 10 minutes by scooter.
Booka
A local food recommendation.
Bunch
Breakfast and brunch.
Café Secret Paradise
Sunset, drinks and a relaxed atmosphere.
ClearPoint
Hiriketiya
Karaoke nights, live sport on the screen and an easy place to meet people.
Karaoke · Thursday (check before you go)
Cocosa
A local food recommendation.
Crust & Crumble
Breakfast, brunch and a café that works well for working.
Garlic Café
Hiriketiya
A buffet recommendation.
High Tide Cielo
A local food recommendation.
Hirieats
A local food recommendation.
Isle of Gelato
Gelato when it is hot (so, always).
Kingsley Place
Local food at local prices.
La Playa
An all day beach hangout with food, drinks and the sea right in front of you.
Lemongrass Café
A local café for an easy meal.
Locos
Breakfast and brunch.
Lumina
Local food.
Lychee Bar
Hiriketiya
Where people tend to head for the after party.
Maha Sauna
Sauna and cold plunge. Exactly what your body wants after a few days of surfing.
Malu Poke
Poke bowls.
Maru Poke
Poke bowls.
Mays
A local food recommendation.
Mond
Hiriketiya
A local food recommendation.
Muthu Sea View
Another good place to catch live sport.
Raa
Sri Lankan food and drinks on the beach, and a great spot to watch the sun go down.
Rip Robana
The Sunday night spot.
Party · Sunday (check before you go)
Budget gem
Rosie Homestay & Kitchen
Home cooked local food at a family homestay.
Budget gem
Roti Hut
Hiriketiya
Simple, local and genuinely good roti.
SCS
Cheap, local and good.
Secret Jungle Party
A party in the jungle near ClearPoint.
Jungle party (check before you go)
Smoke & Bitters
Hiriketiya
A proper dinner and cocktail destination.
Taste of Place
Local food.
The Hangout
Pool table, good food and an easy place to hang out. Good location too.
The Salty
A work friendly spot.
Tommy's Chill & Grill
A relaxed place for sunset, food and drinks.
Turtle Point
Bathigama
A snorkelling spot near Bathigama where you can see turtles in the water.