The event brought together friends of the brand, loyal patrons, and long-standing partners of the iconic eatery to celebrate both the spirit of Christmas and the dawn of a new chapter for one of Sri Lanka’s oldest restaurant and bakery chains.
Guests at the ceremony took part in the time-honoured ritual of Christmas cake mixing, a festive prelude to the season ahead. Bowls of candied peel, cherries, and nuts were folded into aromatic spices and aged spirits, symbolising the start of the Christmas season.
These very same confections will soon be available across all Green Cabin outlets.
Speaking at the event, Green Cabin’s Managing Director, Chirath Devasurendra, a fifth-generation family member shared,
“Green Cabin has always been more than a restaurant to many of us - we see it as part of Sri Lanka’s shared history and our greater community.
This refurbishment represents our commitment to preserving that legacy while reimagining it for the future.
As we welcome the season, we also welcome our guests to rediscover Green Cabin - familiar, yet refreshingly new.”
Founded in 1884, Green Cabin has long been woven into the culinary memory of Colombo.
A place where generations have gathered over short eats, pies, cakes, and quiet conversations.
Now, with its newly revamped outlet in Colpetty, the brand continues to honour its past while embracing a modern transformation that reflects the evolving tastes of today’s diners.
The refurbished Colpetty outlet retains the warmth and authenticity of the brand’s heritage but introduces a more contemporary design language that invites both loyal customers and a new generation of guests to reconnect.
With the rich aroma of Christmas cake in the air and the spirit of renewal guiding its path, Green Cabin’s latest chapter reminds us why some traditions, when nurtured with care and reinvention, never fade.
About Green Cabin
Established in 1884, Green Cabin is operated by Cyril Rodrigo Restaurants (Pvt) Ltd. It is one of Sri Lanka’s oldest restaurant and bakery chains, known for its Pineapple Gateaux, Lamparis, Iced Coffee and Pies.
The company manages 14 outlets across Colombo, including its flagship Colpetty location and an authentic Sri Lankan restaurant on Visaka Road, Colombo 04 famous for its hoppers and other Sri Lankan dishes.
Today, Green Cabin is reaching new heights through its expanding outdoor catering services, customised cakes and by exporting and supplying products to leading cafes and supermarkets across Sri Lanka and overseas - proudly serving customers across multiple generations.
Captions
1. From left: Fifth-Generation Family Member - Chirath Devasurendra, with Third-Generation Family Member - Kantha De Silva.
2. Guests partaking in the annual Christmas cake mixing
3. Festive treats now on offer at all Green Cabin outlets
4. The recently refurbished Green Cabin Colpetty outlet