Kuala Lumpur Nightlife

A lively, contemporary bar-diner in Pavilion KL, Tom, Dick & Harry’s Live is a live music venue that has made a name for itself by hosting acoustic nights, occasional jazz shows and much-feted up-and-coming acts Read More...

Heli Lounge Bar is a KL nightclub divided into two sections: the highlight is its 36th floor helicopter pad turned rooftop bar and the unadulterated 360 degree views it offers; downstairs is an aeronautical-themed lounge. Read More...

A landmark in Bangsar’s nightlife scene, Garibar is unsurprisingly popular among expats and young professionals, easily pulling in the after-work drinking crowd and offering a menu of creative cocktails and simple, tasty food. Read More...

Topping Lot 10 shopping centre, Rootz Rooftop Bar looks like lavishly-conceived version of a Russian palace nightclub with velvet drapes, glittering chandeliers, plush armchairs and gold-gilded paintings of early 19th century Renaissance. Read More...

From jazz bars and Mediterranean-inspired lounges to techno super clubs and Hawaiian-themed bars, we have chosen KL’s 10 best nightlife spots so that you’ll always be at the centre of a party, even when you’re away from home. Read More...

For a great night out, we have handpicked five of the best clubs in the city if you’re keen on shimmying next to the locals and getting to know Kuala Lumpur a little bit better. Read More...

In salute to women everywhere, on select nights they offer free drinks and other perks for females. They stick out for all the right reasons and if you are a woman we are sure these nightclubs are soon going to become your favourite stomping grounds. Read More...

To gain a new appreciation for the city, we’ve listed the 7 great KL Rooftop Bars: the best places from which to watch as the sun goes down and the city lights up at night – with a drink in hand, of course. Read More...

Offering Italian food, Marini’s on 57 is an elegant restaurant on the 57th floor of Petronas Tower 3. The décor is casual and modern, and floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass roof provide great views of KL. Read More...

A legend on KL’s nightlife scene, Hard Rock Café is a great place to go if you are craving a burger and fries, or if you want to rock out to live music. Read More...

The glamorous Sky Bar is a cocktail lounge on the 33rd floor of Traders Hotel KL with a pool, great views of the KL skyline and an excellent variety of cocktails. Read More...

Luna Bar is a two-storey rooftop bar offering 360° views of the city. It has an al fresco lounge with a pool on the lower level, and a trendy indoor restaurant on the top deck. Read More...

Changkat Bukit Bintang is filled with restaurants that metamorphose into buzzing joints bursting with energy come nighttime, and pubs that transform into bustling drinking holes after dark. Read More...

Jalan Bukit Bintang offers endless choices when it comes to after-dark entertainment. Many restaurants here are equipped with a bar that comes into full swing at night, and many hotels lining the street also have their own trendy watering holes and nightclubs. Read More...

When it comes to nightlife, Jalan P Ramlee is considered one of the city’s hottest venues. Unlike its neighbours in the Bukit Bintang area such as Changkat Bukit Bintang, Jalan P Ramlee has a wackier and more eccentric character. Read More...

Ampang has a large range of night clubs, pubs, bars and elegant cafes located in and around the area. The night clubs here play a wide theme of music which includes techno, R&B, Latin and contemporary dance favourites. Read More...

The nightlife in Chinatown is in a league of its own; it’s not about rows of clubs, pubs and bars, but the extra colour that seems to grow more vibrant at night. Read More...

On weekends, the streets are crawling with youngsters, young professionals, tourists and expatriates who come to enjoy the song, dance and drinks. Read More...

Once the main nightlife district of Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Sultan Ismail is still reliable when it comes to nightlife despite rising competition from more happening areas such as Changkat Bukit Bintang and Asian Heritage Row. Read More...

Playing techno to Latin beats, the nightclubs lining Asian Heritage Row are a sophisticated bunch, with mesmerising neon lights on the outside and caverns of pure energy within. Read More...

Petaling Jaya is home to many unique and exciting nightspots. From themed bars to buzzing nightclubs, the city comes alive with a different kind of energy late into the night. Read More...

Along with some choice urban spots, lights up with excitement at night as crowds of youngsters, revellers and yuppies frequent clubs, bars and pubs on the streets. Read More...