What time do night clubs close in Colombo.

The nightlife in Colombo gets a very late start compared to Western countries. Major clubs like Rhythm and Blues or the high end hotel lounges rarely get busy before midnight. On Friday and Saturday nights the government allows licensed clubs to remain open very late and the massive parties frequently pump music until 4:00 AM or 5:00 AM. However you must be aware that on the evening immediately preceding a Poya full moon day the police rigorously enforce a total alcohol ban and every single club will shut down completely by midnight.