ENKI

POOLSIDE CAFÉ

WORDS: GISHANKA DE SILVA

LOCATION

41, Maitland Crescent, Colombo 7.

TEL: 0777 617 936 / 5 342 462.

HOURS: 9AM- 11PM approx.320

Enki is Sri Lanka's first Poolside café and bar. Named after the Sumerian deity of water who had a penchant for beer, Enki resides at a handy locale with a number of bars and karaoke warbling centers in the vicinity.

AMBIENCE

Promoted as a place to relax and indulge for those starting the evening, there is no ambience or identity in evidence. Three pools dominate the area and are surrounded by miniscule walkways on the corners of the pool for seating. A small bar/ordering area is located at the back.

Open air and several stories up, Enki is nice for a quiet chat when seated far from Tabu. Potentially a great venue for a pool party, though it may not accommodate a large crowd. Thoughtfully, all drinks are served in plastic glasses.

MENU

Limited to bar snacks with the specialty Enki King Fish; a grilled fish steak with lemon. A dull list of standard local and foreign alcohols. No cocktails in evidence. Fruit Juices available for those of a cleaner soul.

SERVICE

Friendly but slow.

THE BILL

The key USP for Enki is its wonderful pricing. Priced at sports club levels, snacks ranges from Rs. 150 – 375 with Beers Rs. 120 – 240 per bottle, Smirnoff 25ml Rs. 80 and Juices for Rs 80.

LAST WORD

General hangout – Boo!

Private pool party – Yay!
