The company was born in retail and later expanded into the food & beverage industry with Paradise Road Café in 1994, first restaurant and art gallery The Gallery Café in 1998 and first boutique hotel Tintagel Colombo in 2007. Paradise Road is today a world-renowned design brand that encompasses retail, art, design and hospitality. With a passion to develop the Sri Lankan craft industry, founder Udayshanth Fernando, began working with skilled independent craftsmen, combining traditional techniques, quality craftsmanship and timeless design to create unique Sri Lankan products featuring a signature monochromatic palette. The first Paradise Road store opened in 1987, located at No. 36 Flower Road, known as ‘The Decorator’s Gift Shop’ later expanding to No. 213 Dharmapala Mawatha in 1993 – now the Flagship Store, located within a colonial mansion overlooking the monumental Colombo Town Hall. To date, the brand features an international standard, while retaining a truly Sri Lankan identity at its core. Paradise Road The Gallery Café housed in the former offices of world-renowned Sri Lankan architect, the late Geoffrey Bawa, offering a blend of local and international cuisine. Paradise Road Galleries features monthly rotating exhibitions by established and emerging local artists. Paradise Road Tintagel Colombo is a 10-suite boutique hotel located in the heart of Colombo’s most exclusive neighborhood. The property is renowned for its privacy, space and service. Designed by Udayshanth Fernando, in keeping with the iconic heritage residence that was previously home to three of Sri Lanka’s political leaders. Shop Paradise Road and discover a unique range of handcrafted homeware and décor collections, featuring signature designs, including living, dining, entertaining essentials, gifting and more in store & online at www.paradiseroad.lk
Follow us on Instagram for inspiration, new arrivals & more!
