Colombo, Friday 18th October 2024: The Bottle Shop opens its doors to customers today (18th) ushering in a new retail experience for Colombo dwellers. Located at No.112 Reid Avenue Colombo 04, the store is hard to miss nestled in between the Double XL clothing store and Dutch Burgher Union. The Bottle Shop is the first wine and spirits beverage store to open in an elegant colonial architecturally inspired villa in the area. Offering customers and extensive selection of international brands, The Bottle Shop is now a part of a lively urban neighborhood that blends residential and commercial activities. It is one of the oldest and most densely populated areas in Colombo, characterized by its high-rise apartments, shopping complexes, restaurants, and offices.

In addition to the commercial aspects of the area, Reid Avenue retains a residential charm, with quiet lanes and a mix of colonial-era houses and modern apartments. The area has easy access to Galle Road, Colombo’s main artery, which runs parallel to the scenic coastline, offering beautiful views of the Indian Ocean. Colombo 04 offers a vibrant mix of culture, commerce, and coastal beauty, making it one of the most sought-after neighborhoods for both locals and expatriates.

With its entry into the locale, The Bottle Shop is offering the residents of the area, and those who travel into Colombo, a retail outlet to experience, browse and shop from a selection of over 500 products. These include high-end brands of fine wines, premium spirits, beers, ciders, and champagnes, bringing the widest selection of well-known brands under one roof.

The store will be open Monday to Sunday 9am-9pm. Ample parking is available at the shop forecourt. In addition to a broad selection of brands from across the world, customers will also benefit from the expertise of the store’s friendly and knowledgeable Wine Spirit and Educational Trust (WSET) certified Kamal Malik who is also the first South Asian to earn the prestigious Master Sommelier title who will be on hand to provide recommendations and advice on beverage selections.