Sydney Hotel - Galle

Sydney Hotel - Galle Located in the heart of Galle, Sydney hotel offers you the best range of drinks at affordable rates with an historic charm atmosphere.

The establishment of Sydney hotel in the year 1921 was immediately welcomed by the people of Galle town as it served the best beverages in the south of the island. The hotel has lived through many decades, most notably housing the soldiers of the allied nations during the second world war. The hotel was able to serve the most famous "gal arracku" in the year 1963 and establish it self as one of th

e few public bars in the country and has never been empty ever since. Serving many customers and followers of cricket matches the most popular group of customers being the barmy army who never fail to pay a visit as England & Sri Lanka battle it out at the Galle Cricket Stadium. The most devastating natural disaster of the tsunami in the year 2004 was a major setback to the hotel & the country as a whole. However the hotel was able to provide a helping hand by saving those around with the help of the elevated building. The Beer bar was revamped in the year 2013 by giving it a whole new outlook allowing customers to enjoy a chilled beer peacefully on a hot humid day. The famous Arrack bar was also revamped in 2014 however not altering the historical values it has created throughout the years.

24/02/2026

Put on your sarong, bring your friends,
and join us for a relaxed evening of baila, good vibes, and great company.


📅 1st March
⏰ From 5 PM onwards
📍 No. 10, Gamani Mawatha, Galle
(Just behind the Galle Bus Stand)

05/02/2026

Warning : Not your average Espresso Martini!
This one's arrack + espresso = our very own "Galspresso" 🍸

Sydney Set Wemuda weekend 31st Jan, part II -
26/01/2026

Sydney Set Wemuda weekend 31st Jan, part II -

Sydney Set Wemuda weekend 31st Jan, part I -
26/01/2026

Sydney Set Wemuda weekend 31st Jan, part I -

Twenty one years on from the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004, we pause to remember those who lost their lives and to honour t...
26/12/2025

Twenty one years on from the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004, we pause to remember those who lost their lives and to honour the strength of Galle and its people.
This place has seen fear, loss, courage and kindness. We remain grateful for the lives spared, the hands that helped, and the community that stood together then and continues to do so now.

Merry Christmas from all corners of Sydney 🎄✨From our humble counter for those who need it most, to our cozy pub where s...
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from all corners of Sydney 🎄✨
From our humble counter for those who need it most, to our cozy pub where stories are shared over a pint, from a quiet corner in the café to a restful stay at our hostel, Sydney welcomes everyone — every walk of life, every story, every season.

This Christmas, we remember the greatest gift given to all mankind — Jesus, who came for everyone, for the rich and the poor, the traveller and the local, the loud and the quiet. While all the merry-making happens, may we not forget the real reason for the season. May His love meet you in every corner you step into, and may His peace remind us that home isn’t just a place, it’s a heart made full by His presence.

Come in, stay a while, share a cup, a meal, a laugh — and let this season of hope and joy be alive in you.

You’ll never know if you don’t try! 🌶️🎄
23/12/2025

You’ll never know if you don’t try! 🌶️🎄

Work life balance.
21/12/2025

Work life balance.

Celebrate Christmas with our Kuppi Shot Tradition 🎄🥃Ever wished you could turn the clock back to those nights when the b...
18/12/2025

Celebrate Christmas with our Kuppi Shot Tradition 🎄🥃

Ever wished you could turn the clock back to those nights when the bottle was nearly empty, the stories were loud, and that one last drop meant everything? That moment when the arrack bottle was flipped upside down, hoping the lid would catch just enough for a final shared shot.

This Christmas, we are bringing that moment back.

Our Christmas Kuppi Tradition is a nod to the old ways. A proper muudi shot taken straight off the bottle cap, just as it was meant to be. Raw, playful, a little fiery, and always meant to be shared. No fuss, no frills. Just good arrack, good company, and a ritual that turns strangers into friends.

Spiced gently for the season, priced so everyone can join in, and served with the same spirit that has warmed Sri Lankan nights for generations.

Come raise a Kuppi with us this Christmas 🎅🏾

One last drop, shared properly.

18/12/2025

Start your drinks early this Saturday and live music from 3 PM onwards! Shenal Burkey

More than 100 years of hospitality. Honoring the ones who started it all.
14/12/2025

More than 100 years of hospitality. Honoring the ones who started it all.

Let's start the season by giving back. Sydney Hotel, Galle is collecting dry rations, bedding, clothes, water & diapers ...
29/11/2025

Let's start the season by giving back. Sydney Hotel, Galle is collecting dry rations, bedding, clothes, water & diapers for flood victims.

Donations channeled through Galle Rotary Club & Mahinda College OBA.

Address

No. 10, Gamini Mawatha
Galle

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday 10:00 - 22:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 10:00 - 22:00

Telephone

0912226840

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