The new establishment marks the lifestyle brand’s very first venture into the Sri Lankan market — and CÉ LA VI is bringing a whole lot to the table, from its renowned modern Asian cuisine and mixology to its world-class music and entertainment offerings by veteran DJs.
Singapore’s award-winning dining and nightlife brand, CÉ LA VI, is opening up a new restaurant and lounge concept in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in partnership with The Kingsbury, one of the finest five-star luxury hotels in the city.
The new establishment marks the lifestyle brand’s very first venture into the Sri Lankan market — and CÉ LA VI is bringing a whole lot to the table, from its renowned modern Asian cuisine and mixology to its world-class music and entertainment offerings by veteran DJs.
Colombo may not seem like a conventional choice for CÉ LA VI, but the brand’s COO, David Sarner, is confident about the city’s potential. “We are thrilled to embark on CÉ LA VI’s latest destination in Colombo. With the exciting developments in the city, Colombo has positioned itself to be the next city to look out for among the emerging markets. We are delighted to be one of the first international brands to launch in Colombo,” he said.
Dhammika Perera, chairman and managing director of Vallibel One PLC and co-chairman of Hayleys PLC, is also excited about the partnership, saying, “Kingsbury is proud to launch CÉ LA VI Colombo as the city’s very first international luxury lifestyle, dining and entertainment brand, which will transform Colombo’s nightlife landscape and reshape its cocktail culture.
“The growth of the tourism sector and the rapid expansion of the city’s high-end infrastructure will see growing numbers of discerning leisure and business travellers to Colombo. CÉ LA VI Colombo is well set to become their number one choice.”