Kuala Lumpur Nightlife
Bukit Bintang is a playground for party-goers come sundown. Hip nightspots and gastro-pubs lined along Bintang Walk, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Tengkat Tong Shin, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan P. Ramlee. Party till the early dawn hours to the beat of live bands, strollers, jazz bands and international deejays.
Bintang Walk/Jalan Bulit Bintang Planet Hollywood (KL Plaza) – nightly live showtime. Funtheque (Jalan Bukit Bintang) – dance club with party theme nights and live shows. Fuzions (Starhill Shopping Complex) – with see-through all-glass bar.
Changkat Bukit Bintang/Tengkat Tong Shin Showcases old-world charm of Bukit Bintang circa 50s/60s era from converted shop-houses with classy bars. Frangipani – funky music bar. Hemingway’s Pub – KL’s first Cuban bar.
Jalan P. Ramlee & Vicinity Beach Club – it has a real beach setting in the city. (Grand) Modesto’s – pub-lounge. Hard Rock Café – live performances (rhythm and blues). Rum Jungle – ethnic tropical jungle within the Golden Triangle. Budaba Basement Club and the Poppy’s multi-outlets (Havanita, Bar Mandalay and Passion) – popular dance venues. Bar Uno – live bands and fortnightly theme parties. Bar Ibiza – a club with interior décor of “lava-swirling walls” and steel gangplank dance floor. Aero – fusion of retro and futuristic décor and classic lounge music.
Jalan Sultan Ismail & Beyond Bliss, Atmosphere of TwelveSI and Nouvo’s Sangria Bar – ideal bars for matured crowd. Barfly – part of TwelveSI, with pool and foosball facilities. Nouvo – catch international deejays in action. Espanda – dining area with its own posh lounge and an adjoining garden. Zouk – a happening club. Mainroom, The Loft or Velvet Underground – the place for attitude music. Carnegie’s (Central Plaza) – pub-like setting with relaxing brand of entertaining music.
Asian Heritage Row at Jalan Doraisamy Upstairs Club & Lounge at The Loft – alfresco deck for energetic grooving and club music. Bar Blonde – fabulous for its contemporary retro ambience. Bar Savanah – stands out as a uniquely Oriental-themed mystical place. Green Man Pub or The Ivy – hangouts with traditional English setting.
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