Bangsar Nightlife

Bangsar is one of Kuala Lumpur's most popular nightspots for locals and expatriates. Almost all the pubs, clubs and bars are concentrated in the streets of Telawi, attracting heaps of patrons on weekends and Friday nights.

Listed here are some of the more exciting joints in the blocks of Bangsar to explore.

Here are some of the most happening ones in the area:

Absolute Chemistry

One of the hippest venues in Kuala Lumpur’s nightlife scene, Absolute Chemistry keeps the party going all night long well into the wee hours of the morning with pumping tunes from the biggest hits over the last four decades. Aside from fun themed nights, this joint also serves some of the cheapest happy hour beers in town, as well as a delightful selection of Mexican cuisine.
Address: 3 - 5 Jalan Telawi 2
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday & Sunday 10:00 – 01:00; Friday & Saturday 10:00 – 03:00
Tel: (603) 2282 7242

Finnegan's

Sporting the look and feel of an authentic Irish pub with a touch of class, Finnegan’s is a popular watering hole serving the choicest English and Irish pub grub as well as a huge selection of reasonably-priced wines and beers. Friendly and cosy, the pub’s specialties include Molly Malone's fish soup, Gaelic steak, Irish stew and Dublin Coddle.
Address: 6 Jalan Telawi 5
Opening Hours: Daily 12:00 – 03:00
Tel: (603) 2284 0476
URL: www.finneganspub.com

Club 11:15

With an interior inspired by an eclectic mixture of schoolhouse, sports bar and India, Club 11:15 presents a unique concept with fantasy-oriented themes and presentations. With cheap alcohol during the daily happy hours and a groovy selection of R & B tunes, the nightclub is filled to the brim almost every night of the week.
Address: 11 - 15 Jalan Telawi 2
Opening Hours: Monday – Sunday 16:00 – 02:00
Happy Hours: Daily 16:00 – 19:00
Tel: (603) 2284 1310

The Social

One of the city’s fine dining and entertainment venues, The Social provides a welcoming and friendly atmosphere likened to being in your best friend’s home. Featuring great food and great ambiance, it is the ideal venue for a perfect night out where one can party all night long with like-minded souls.
Address: 57 - 59 Jalan Telawi 3
Opening Hours: Daily 12:00 – 02:00
Tel: (603) 2282 2260
URL: www.thesocial.com.my

Gas Works

A fun bar with an automotive theme, Gas Work’s stunning interior is sure to appeal to auto-enthusiasts everywhere with its paraphernalia of fast cars hanging on the walls and racing-geared waitresses. Tuck in to some great food with equally great names such as deep-fried Silverstone squid rings and Mutton Varual Schumacher, while watching major racing events on the large-screen television.
Address: 5 Jalan Telawi 2
Opening Hours: Daily 12:00 – 11:00
Tel: (603) 2282 4188

Vintages

The ultimate wine bar filled with hundreds of white, red and dessert wines from every continent, Vintages also doubles up as a restaurant and a wine retailer. Conferred the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for two consecutive years, Vintage needs no introduction to those who truly appreciates fine wines.
Address: 31 Jalan Telawi 3
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday & Sunday 11:30 – Late; Saturday 15:00 – Late.
Tel: (603) 2287 3810

Ronnie Q’s

Regarded by some as the city’s best-kept secret, Ronnie Q’s is a British-style pub serving a selection of quality pub grub and imported lagers. A famous watering hole amongst urbanites, the pub also has a large-screen television where you can catch a game of football.
Address: 32 Jalan Telawi 2
Tel: (603) 2282 0722
URL: www.ronnieq.com

Bar Flam

With its signature bright-red interior, Bar Flam is a bar cum restaurant offering fine cuisine as well as a huge selection of cocktails, wines and beers. Young, trendy and chic, it is also one of Bangsar’s top clubbing venues with resident deejays spinning various tunes from retro to house music.
Address: 9-11 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru
Opening Hours: 15:00 – 03:00 (restaurant closes at 23:00)
Contact: 03 2283 6833

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