7 Great Rooftop Bars in KL

Marini’s on 57 is an exclusive Italian ristorante set on the 57th floor of Petronas Tower 3 (adjacent to Suria KLCC). It is divided into three sections, with a dining area, a bar with art deco furniture and neon lights, and a Havana-esque lounge with brown leather sofas. Paintings from Italian artist, Rosalba Mangione hang on the walls, while floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass roof provide great views of Kuala Lumpur. Read More...

Airy and sexy Sky Bar is a glamorous cocktail lounge on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel KL. Its centrepiece is a pool bordered by ‘cabanas’ on one side, and a bar on the other. A must-visit if you are planning on hitting the nightclubs in KL, resident DJs spin techno music at Sky Bar on select nights: on other nights tunes alternate from jazz, easy listening and soft rock to modern pop hits. Read More...

Located directly opposite Menara KL Tower, the breezy Luna Bar is a two-storey bar on the 34th floor of Pacific Regency Suites that offers 360° views of the city. One of the city’s best-known nightclubs, it is divided into an alfresco lounge with a pool and long bar on the lower level, while the top deck is a trendy indoor restaurant that overlooks the pool. Read More...

View Rooftop Bar is a nightclub on the 29th floor of G Tower Hotel KL with views of the famous Petronas Twin Towers, Ampang Hills and the Titiwangsa mountain range. There are three seating areas: the chic, fuss-free and airy wooden terrace, the neon-lit, futuristic Champagne Room and the Whisky Lounge – a quiet cigar-lover’s enclave. There is a strict dress code here (no sneakers or ripped jeans) but the club’s friendly and down-to-earth service has you feeling completely at ease. Read More...

Offering some of the best views in the city, Bridge Bar is an exclusive nightclub suspended between the two blocks of G-Tower Hotel, KL. One of its major highlights is a glass platform that you can step on and take a thrilling downward view – an exhilarating experience you will not easily forget. It is a great place to visit if you want to relax with a drink in hand, take in the view and listen to R&B, jazz and Top 40 hits playing quietly in the background while you chat with friends or network. Read More...

Set one floor above KL Tower’s viewing deck (which is about 100m higher than the Petronas Twin Towers’ sky bridge) Atmosphere 360 has the highest views in town. Kuala Lumpur’s most famous revolving restaurant, one moment you are sitting beside the buffet counter, the next you are beside the grand piano and front entrance. Looking a lot like a spaceship with neon lights and starry fibre optic ceiling lights, the intimate table arrangements and romantic, sky-high views make it a popular place for date nights. Read More...

Sky Lounge is a restaurant and bar on the 22nd floor of Ascott Residences KL. Offering beautiful views of the Petronas Twin Towers and KL city – especially from the terrace at night – it is divided into three sections: a dining room, balcony and the poolside. With modern, simple décor, the place has a laidback vibe, making it perfect for couples having a romantic dinner or even families looking to enjoy some quality get-together time. Read More...