When in Colombo, don’t miss Botanik

Perched on the eighth floor of the Fairway Hotel in the city’s historic port area and central business district, Botanik usually draws groups of up to 12 guests, enabling it to maintain the highest culinary standards and retain the diverse social ambience of the venue. 
But larger groups can be accommodated upon request. 
“Since we opened last August, we’ve experienced high demand from guests seeking a unique destination for their corporate or social gatherings,” says Cantaloupe Hotels Group founder and chief executive Dimitri Jayasuriya. 
“Our stunning roof-top setting, stylish interior design and creative menus have proven extremely popular. We’re getting more and more inquiries from home and abroad. Many area businesses are choosing Botanik for their lunches and evening functions, including those seeking to impress visiting foreign clients. 
Botanik has a new executive-lunch menu. Chef Rishi Naleendra – Sri Lanka’s only Michelin-star chef – has developed a delectable two-course menu that allows guests to choose from a sumptuous selection of starters and main courses. 
Botanik’s expert mixologists have meanwhile devised a new gin-cocktail menu, ideal for afterwork get-togethers and evening drinks. The gins include premium labels such as Broker’s, Hendrick’s and Tanqueray No 10. 
For guests seeking an evening of entertainment, there’s “Botanik Live”, an open-mic night that serves as a platform for young artists to show their talents. And every Thursday the acoustic band the Drift provides the perfect musical backdrop to any occasion. 
Cantaloupe and Co conceived Botanik as a contemporary yet rustic venue that showcases fresh produce and seasonal menus. With indoor and outdoor areas, Botanik comprises three interwoven venues – the Bistro, Rooftop Terrace and the Veranda. 
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