Tom, Dick & Harry’s Live has a cosy tavern-like feel but its interior design is reminiscent of a San Francisco basement poet’s club. There is an unfinished industrial look to the place with buffed concrete floors, exposed pipe work and a small podium taking up centre stage. Above the bar counter are blackboards with menu specials chalked up on them, while ceiling fans and walls decked out with colourful impressions of musical instruments and funny quotes, with the occasional gig poster and vinyl record plastered up, lend a hip, quirky edge.

Despite the limited dimensions (the place provides barely enough room to swing a microphone), Tom, Dick & Harry’s Live has made a name for itself by hosting acoustic nights, occasional jazz shows and much-feted up-and-coming acts. Our only objection is that the music gets super loud sometimes – so grab an outdoor table if you want to have anything resembling a conversation.

A magnet not only for its music performances but also for food and drinks, Tom, Dick & Harry’s Live is famous for its vast choice of bottled and on-tap beers and on the weekends it is perennially packed. There are a variety of spirits available, some used as bases for creative and inventive cocktails, with each by-the-glass beverage going for about RM20 or more.

On top of fantastic drink offers, they do a mean selection of hearty pub grub – the kitchen cooks up some the best pork knuckles and rib curry in the city. We recommend you wash down the thick, spicy gravy (served with a side of plain white bread for dipping) with an ice-cold beer. Expect top-tier, super-friendly service all night long.

• Opening Hours: 16:00 – 01:00 Monday – Friday; 10:00 – 02:00 Saturday & Sunday
• Address: Lot C3.10.04, Level 3, Pavilion, No. 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL.
• Tel: +603 2148 0122