Worth frequenting

Originally intended to be a part of a shopping mall area, the Union Bar and Grill at the Hilton Colombo Residence bustles with activity with patrons either enjoying the restaurant's classic menu or relaxing with their favourite drink, and exchanging funny stories with their friends.

In contemporary jargon its a 'chill out place' and you'd be amazed how it grows on you. The restaurant relies on themed nights to give the patrons a wide variety of choices. This month in August UBG has planned out tempting gourmet specialities.

Enjoy gourmet cheese and fine wines from the world's most famous dairies and vineyards brought specially for the promotion. Our expert food and beverage team will create the perfect balance by pairing delicate cheeses with exceptional wines. The promotion will commence on August 18 and continue till August 31 from 7 pm onwards at the Union Bar.

Hilton Colombo Residence flirts with all chocolate cake lovers, a special chocolate cake promotion is now on at the Pitstop August 20. The cakes included in the one month promotion are chocolate brownie, chocolate velvet cake, cherry chocolate cake, chocolate bar cake, chocolate apple cake, chocolate walnut cake, biscuit pudding cake, chocolate almond cake, black forest and many more mouth watering choices for you to enjoy.

The best thing about this chocolate affair is that it's only 100 rupees nett per slice, so make a quick pitstop at the Hilton Colombo Residence and enjoy a delicious piece of chocolate cake with a piping hot cup of coffee.

The renowned restaurant in the city for its grill now tempts you to a sizzling BBQ every Thursday night at the UBG. Tender meat including steak, chicken, home made sausages, pork chops and fish cooked to perfection with a spread of light and healthy fresh salads. A selection of exclusive wines and wide range of local and imported beers are available for your pleasure. From pancakes to mouth-watering chocolate mousse like you've never tried before.

From Tuscany to Sicily, the diverse flavours of Italy come alive at the Union Bar and Grill every Friday night. As any food critic will tell you executive Chef Kumara is the most talented Italian chef in town and on Friday nights he shows off all his talents.

Experience the authentic pastas prepared a la minute and if you like a dash of chilli or some extra herbs in your pasta just ask our friendly chefs and we will name that pasta after you. Select your own favourite toppings to create the best pizza in town.

Don't forget to try our international dessert corner to complete the Italian voyage.

If you love seafood, UBG is the place to be on a Saturday night, spoil yourself with the freshest seafood on a grill; from tuna to modha try it all ! Prawn tempura or shrimp on the grill, even cuttle fish, we do it all ! the only place in town that offers hoppers to add a hint of the local culture to savour your seafood fetish. We have something for everyone, feel like some beef or chicken just ask our friendly chefs.

Dedicate your Saturdays to indulge in the best seafood in town at the Union Bar and Grill. All-you-can-eat dessert corner with our chefs special action counters are simply irresistible.

Hilton Colombo Residence managed by Hilton International is the only full service "all suite" residence in Colombo and an address to a new lifestyle.

As a "hotel within a residence", the property offers all the facilities and services of a deluxe 5 star hotel including daily housekeeping services, 24-hour reception and 24-hour room service plus more - a blend of space, security and home comforts making it the ideal accommodation option for corporate executives on long-term assignments. The 168 fully furnished and elegantly appointed suites, spread over 33 floors offer discerning guests the highest standards of luxury, privacy and comfort.

Enjoying a prime location in the heart of Colombo's central business district, the residence is within walking distance of shopping, entertainment facilities and first-class restaurants and in close proximity to major diplomatic missions and embassies.

All suites feature panoramic views of the ocean or harbour, individually controlled air-conditioning, state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, dual data ports for Internet and facsimile access, voicemail and tea/coffee making facilities, Wi-fi access is also now available.

Guests can soon choose from six types of suite designs, ranging from the Penthouse, Executive suites, Business suites, family suites, deluxe plus and standard suites. All the above suite categories will be available by early next year.

Currently they have completed the soft refurbishment for the executive, business and family suites. The residence also offers a range of exciting dining options with 3 restaurants and 2 bars and caters to both the corporate and leisure client with excellent conference and leisure facilities as well as a wide variety of sports, recreational facilities and a shopping arcade.