Pettah Floating Market, Waterside market in Bastian Mawatha, Sri Lanka.

Pettah Floating Market runs along a canal off Bastian Mawatha in Pettah, Colombo, with 92 stalls, some set on boats on Beira Lake. Its stalls, designed by Thushari Kariyawasam, have grey cemented floors and minimal decoration. A rectangular pavilion with a low hipped roof of red corrugated material stands over the water, its timber posts and rails enclosing a raised deck; a black triangular sign on the roof reads "PETTAH".

The floating market and the greening of Bastian Street were carried out by the Urban Development Authority at a cost of Rs. 150 million, with Sri Lanka Army engineering units and the Sri Lanka Navy, which rehabilitated the polluted canal alongside the street. It was opened on 25 August 2014 by Minister of Health Maithripala Sirisena. One aim was moving unlicensed street vendors off Pettah's crowded footpaths, with priority for traders displaced by the Bastian Street works.

Local shopkeepers and buyers gather to browse fresh produce, spices, and handmade goods that reflect how people in Colombo shop and live. This style of trading, where vendors and customers interact face to face, remains central to the city's daily rhythm.

The market is open most days and offers parking, food stalls, and basic services to make your visit comfortable. Morning and early evening hours tend to be better for getting good light and avoiding crowds.

The stalls were designed by Thushari Kariyawasam, with grey cemented floors and minimal decoration meant to echo the still water of Beira Lake. The market holds 92 stalls, some set on boats. The Sri Lanka Navy cleaned the polluted canal beside Bastian Mawatha before the opening on 25 August 2014.