🍹 Smoke & Bitters Makes History on Global & Regional Best Bar Lists

• Key Achievements & Rankings: - First and only Sri Lankan venue to feature on The World’s 50 Best Bars extended list, ranking at #67 in September 2025. - Awarded the prestigious Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2026 for Asia. - Ranked #14 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 list and named ‘Best Bar in Sri Lanka’ for four consecutive years. - Only Sri Lankan-owned bar included in top 100 global/regional annual rankings from 2022 through 2026. • Sector & National Context: - Significantly elevates Sri Lanka's global profile in tourism and hospitality by promoting local heritage. - Drives regional growth from a beachfront village in Dikwella, prioritizing local community engagement and employment. • Operational Highlights: - Founded in early 2020 by best friends Don Ranasinghe and Lahiru Perera. - Combines wood-fire cooked dishes with inventive cocktails made from locally sourced herbs, spices, wild bee honey, and Rockland arrack. - Expands global footprint as unofficial ambassadors through international bar takeovers in Mexico, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, India, and Kazakhstan.