Best BYOB Places to Watch IPL 2026 Playoffs in Colombo This Week
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The IPL 2026 playoffs are here, and it's the best time of the season!. With the Qualifier 1 (RCB vs GT) on May 26, the Eliminator (RR vs SRH) on May 27, Qualifier 2 on May 29, and the Grand Final on May 31 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, there's non-stop action to catch this week.
Why watch alone at home when you can catch every boundary, wicket, and last-over thriller with your crew?
Colombo's BYOB restaurant scene is the perfect setting, bring your own bottle of whisky, beer, or wine from the supermarket, find a big screen, and settle in for a proper match night. No liquor mark-ups, no overspending — just great food, good company, and cricket at its very best.
Here are the BYOB spots in and around Colombo where you can watch IPL 2026 live this week.
📢 This list is growing! We'll be adding more restaurants as they confirm their IPL screening plans. Bookmark this page and check back before match day.
1. The Governor's Grill & Pub
Colombo's go-to hangout spot for friends and big-screen cricket, The Governor's Grill & Pub in Pannipitiya is geared up for IPL 2026 playoff action with live match screenings and BYOB on Friday and Saturday nights.
📍 Address: No. 469/3, High Level Road, Pannipitiya
📞 Reservations: 077 300 3737
🍺 BYOB Policy: BYOB available
2. Cherry Kitchen
Cherry Kitchen in Wellawatta is a cosy BYOB spot that's become a favourite for relaxed evenings out. Pair your match-day drinks with their mixed menu and enjoy the game in a laidback atmosphere.
📍 Address: Wellawatta, Colombo 6
📞 Reservations: 077 764 3859
🍺 BYOB Policy: BYOB available
🏏 IPL Screening: Check with the restaurant for match-day setup
3. Broadway Restaurant and Pub
Broadway Restaurant & Pub has been delighting guests for three generations, and IPL season is when it really comes alive. With plenty of screens throughout the pub, you won't miss a single ball — whether it's a last-over finish or a shocking wicket. This is one of the most dedicated live sports screening venues in the Dehiwala area.
📍 Address: No. 03, 1/1 Station Road, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
📞 Reservations: 077 793 1279
🍺 BYOB Policy: BYOB available
4. Wave Bolgoda
If you want to combine IPL cricket with a stunning lakeside setting, Wave Bolgoda in Moratuwa is your answer. A water sports hub, marina, boutique hotel, and restaurant all in one, Wave Bolgoda brings big-screen cricket to one of Colombo's most scenic BYOB venues. Catch the match from their Karaoke Lounge or the BoatHouse Lounge — either way, the energy is unmatched.
📍 Address: No. 14/4H, Upper Indibedda, Moratuwa
📞 Reservations: 076 758 8143
🌐 Website: wavebolgoda.lk
🍺 BYOB Policy: BYOB available (entrance free for many events)
🏏 IPL Screening: Live match screenings at the Karaoke Lounge and BoatHouse Lounge
5. House Vandervort — Dehiwala
Set in a charmingly transformed colonial-era house near Marine Drive, House Vandervort is one of Dehiwala's most atmospheric BYOB venues — complete with a rooftop terrace, karaoke room, and billiards. It's the kind of place where an IPL playoff night turns into a proper event.
📍 Address: No. 14, Windsor Avenue, Vandervort Place, Dehiwala
📞 Reservations: 0112 73 53 53 / 077 357 2288
🍺 BYOB Policy: BYOB available
🏏 IPL Screening: Check with the restaurant for match-day setup
🗓️ IPL 2026 Playoff Schedule
Qualifier 1
Monday, May 26
RCB vs GT
7:30 PM
Eliminator
Wednesday, May 27
RR vs SRH
7:30 PM
Qualifier 2
Friday, May 29
TBC
7:30 PM
IPL 2026 Final
Sunday, May 31
TBC vs TBC
7:30 PM
All matches at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (Final) / Dharamsala & New Chandigarh (Playoffs). Times are approximate.
Tips for Your IPL BYOB Night Out
Reserve early. Playoff matches fill up fast — call ahead or message the restaurant before match day.
Stock up first. Grab your bottles from a nearby supermarket or Keells/Cargills before heading in. Most BYOB restaurants allow beer, wine, and hard liquor.
Check corkage policies. Most of these spots offer free or low corkage — but always confirm when you call.
Arrive before the toss. Seats go quickly on big match nights. Get there at least 30 minutes early for the best spot near the screen.