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Changkat Bukit Bintang Nightlife
What to Do at Night in Changkat Bukit Bintang
All the rage in Kuala Lumpur now, Changkat Bukit Bintang is one of the city’s most happening boulevards. Regarded as the ‘it’ party venue in KL’s lively yet fluid clubbing scene, Changkat is crammed with restaurants that morph into nightclubs with cocktails bars and pubs that transform into rowdy drinking joints, with deejays spinning music. Live performances from various local acts are also held in a number of nightspots. Amongst the bevy of watering holes, there are a few establishments that stand out – Comedy Thursdays every first Thursday of the month at Havana Bar & Grill are a riot, stopover at Frangipani’s on Friday for unofficial rainbow nights and don’t miss out on Envie Club Lounge’s Saturday R & B night.
Ceylon Bar
Serving a range of cuisine from local to international favourites, The Ceylon Bar also offers the perfect environment to chill out in.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 17:00 – 01:00, Sunday 11:00 – 01:00; Closed on TuesdaysAddress: 20-2 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 2145 7689
Elixir
Formerly known as Flam’s Restaurant & Wine Bar and tucked in beside the Bermuda & Onion bistro, Elixir is a truly opulent establishment. Featuring a plush red carpet running up its front steps a la Hollywood style, the club is a sumptuous mix of elegant and trendy fixtures. The walls are adorned with oversized photos of beautiful people and the luxurious couches lining the walls, in hues of black, pink and white, are extremely comfortable.
Address: No. 37, 39 & 41 Changkat Bukit BintangTel: (603) 2145 8222 or (603) 2145 8111 or (6017) 310 6038
Envie Club Lounge
Featuring gothic French décor in shades of pink and white, Envie is one of the most popular Changkat clubs and manages to attract a steady crowd due to its knack of offering everything a good night out needs. The upstairs open-air rooftop lounge offers sweeping views of the entire afterhours Changkat scene while the party downstairs is a thumping scene with an illuminated interactive dance floor that lights up every time you step on it; Saturday is R&B night.
Opening Hours: Daily, 12:00 - LateAddress: 14 -16 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 2142 7381
Frangipani Restaurant & Bar
Aiming to be different from the rest, Frangipani is one of the pioneer establishments along effervescent Changkat. Behind the heavy steel front door downstairs is one of the best French cuisine fine-dining experiences in KL. Yet it is the bar upstairs that draws in the crowds – the place is a mix of intimately lush spaces with beautiful artwork adorning the walls. Resident deejays spin various tracks all night long to suit different moods, from chill out tunes to hip grinding Latin house music; every Friday informal rainbow nights take place. Read More...
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 19:30 – Late (Dinner); Closed on MondaysAddress: 25 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 21443001
Havana Bar & Grill
Renovated in August 2009 and previously known as Little Havana, this establishment is divided into three separate areas – an open-air pub, a cigar lounge and a restaurant. Featuring Cuban and Latin specialties, with a Salsa Party Night every Friday and Comedy Thursdays every first Thursday of each month, Havana Bar & Grill really draws in the crowd from sundown till sun up.
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 17:00 – 01:00; Closed MondaysAddress: 2 & 4 Lorong Sahabat, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 2142 7170 or (6012) 390 3610
The Green Man
Shortlisted as one of KL’s best dining experiences by Time Out Kuala Lumpur Food Awards 2010, The Green Man is a tavern with good British pub food. This predominantly sports bar broadcasts a variety of games on its wide-screen televisions and serves up ice-cold lagers, draught Guinness and a limited variety of cocktails.
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00 – 01:00Address: 40 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 2141 9924 or (6019) 394 9135
The Social
One of the more popular outlets along Changkat, this establishment has another outlet in Bangsar. Sangria Sundays are a good deal and the bar has live bands rocking out a few times a week. The menu isn’t extensive yet the food is good; try the aromatic crispy duck – crispy duck served with homemade pancakes, sweet plum sauce, chilli oil and julienne of spring onions and cucumber.
Address: 22, Changkat Bukit BintangTel: (603) 2142 8260
The Whisky Bar
Occupying a corner lot, The Whisky Bar sits at the end of the Changkat Bukit Bintang Avenue. The establishment serves up an extensive array of more than 200 types of whiskies ranging from Scott Blended, Single Malt and American to Japanese, Irish and Canadian brands. The bar is a dimly-lit corner with a steady stream of patrons and the one-page menu comprises mainly of salads, tapas and cheese platters. Try the Jamon Iberico, cured ham from black Iberian pig, on bread with diced tomatoes – the dish is unexpectedly savoury.
Opening Hours: Daily, 11:00 – 01:00Address: 44 & 46 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 2143 2268
Twenty.one Kitchen + Bar
A popular haunt amongst the young and uber trendy, the sleek and sophisticated, Twenty.one Kitchen + Bar is a restaurant that transforms into a throbbing party venue at night, particularly during weekends. Opened in 2007, the main dining area downstairs serves mouth-watering dishes in a quieter atmosphere but the best place to enjoy the delicious food is at the outdoor lounge. Try the penne drowned in three cheese sauce, diced chicken and sun-dried tomatoes; enjoy free cocktails on Thursdays if you don a pink outfit.
Opening Hours: Daily, 12:00 - LateAddress: 20 – 1 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 2142 0021
Werner’s on Changkat
Boasting a well-stocked bar, Werner’s on Changkat occupies an expansive corner lot along Changkat Bukit Bintang. Especially popular among the young yuppie crowd, the establishment has plush yet spunky fixtures with chandeliers and luxurious sofas. Boasting a brightly lit catwalk dance floor, the DJ spins contemporary hits all night long from the raised booth.
Opening Hours: Daily, 12:00 - LateAddress: 50 Changkat Bukit Bintang
Tel: (603) 2142 5670 or (6017) 388 1361







