WTF - At The PUB

12 July 2017

What - THE RE.PUB.LK
Where - 57, Hospital Street, 01

This week I visit a place with a funky name, THE RE.PUB.LK! I spoke to the partners who came up with this value for money place, Rukshan Meegahage and Kumara Chandrasena who have had different paths in life, but the love for good life made them open this chilled out outlet.

Rukshan who is a postgrad in Clinical Neurology in the UK, and Kumara who pursued a path in medicine in India before moving to Sri Lanka are behind RE.PUB.LK, and they have really given Colombo Fort a place to relax at.

Speaking to them about the name and what was the idea behind it, this is what they had to say: "RE for restaurant, PUB for pub, and LK for Sri Lanka". They've maintained the original 1924 façade and brickwork, which is superb at the pub which gives it a smoky look when you walk in.

The downstairs area features high-top bar tables, low dining tables, and a fully-stocked bar, but if you want a cooler look overlooking the WTC, there's an indoor area and a quieter open area, which is what I really do prefer.

The food and drinks menu is affordable and that's what you want after a long day at work. This time, my drinks were chosen by the You're My Favorite and their pick was Blue Sky, Strawberry Basylum and the Classic Tiramisu which was my favourite and they're all priced between Rs. 600 and Rs. 1200.

The food was full of flavour and suited Sri Lankan tastebuds. For my mains, I chose Baked Crab and Ramen. The crab was just too good, and prepared differently with a kick of spice.

But nothing is complete without some starters and boy, was it was great! I picked momos, the mac and cheese and baos. I did speak to Rukshan on what dishes should be tried out, and his picks were the honey glazed spare ribs and the biryani.

It's a simple place which makes you feel good, check it out!

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Video and photographs by You're My Favorite
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Danu Innasithamby

Danu Innasithamby is proof that one person can survive on coffee, curiosity, and an unhealthy number of WhatsApp messages. A television host, actor, producer, writer, and professional chatterbox, he’s spent years turning conversations into stories and stories into memorable television. Born in Jaffna and proudly calling Sri Lanka home, Danu has built a career around asking the questions everyone else is thinking—but with a smile that usually gets him out of trouble. Whether he’s interviewing celebrities, hosting major events, judging competitions, or chasing the next great story, there’s never really a dull moment. When he’s not on screen, he’s busy supporting local talent, championing meaningful causes through Sri Lankan Smile, or convincing himself that “just one more project” is a perfectly reasonable life choice. Known for his humour, colourful suits, quick wit, and the ability to make almost anyone laugh, Danu believes life is best lived with good conversations, great food, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. If you spot him, don’t be surprised if you’re suddenly part of an interview… or at least a really entertaining conversation.