Nightlife in Kuala Lumpur
After-dark KL offers an array of exciting nightlife, from sophisticated lounge bars and cocktail joints to raucous karaoke hangouts. Lively neon-lit Bangsar is home to a dazzling succession of expat entertainment venues, including the world-class Guinness and Gaelic vibe at Finnegan's. Clubs like Zouk attract an ultra-chic crowd.
Uncle Chilli's
Party pub, cigar lounge
A lively expat crowd frequent Uncle Chilli's in the Hilton Petaling Jaya
hotel. Located in the Petaling Jaya district, there's a party atmosphere and
live bands to keep the regulars entertained. An adjoining cigar lounge
attracts a more relaxed crowd.
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Address
2, Jalan Barat, Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur 46200
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 7955 9122
Transport
Taxi from Kuala Lumpur Station (around a 20-minute drive)
Website
Liquid
Stylish and secluded
Downtown Central Market's stylish Liquid draws discerning clubbers to its
plush, intimate lounge bars and open-air terrace. Internationally renowned
DJs like Paul Oakenfold and Chris Coco play tunes on special beach party
club nights.
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Address
Lot 2.04, Mezzanine, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur 50050
Telephone
+60 3 2078 5909
Finnegan's
Malaysia's first Irish pub
Malaysia's first Irish pub, Finnegan's was shipped over in pieces from
Ireland and assembled here to the delight of those looking for a pint of
Guinness. Join in pub quizzes, pool tournaments or just sing along to the
live music.
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Address
70, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur 50480
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 2300 0538
Backyard Pub
Aussie-style bar
The Malaysian owner of Backyard Pub, a lively watering hole once frequented
pubs in England. Today, his Aussie-style bar is every inch the neighbourhood
local, complete with darts, TV, pool and fruit machines. Look out for live
acts nightly.
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Address
26/28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Kuala Lumpur 50480
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 6201 0318
Euphoria by Ministry of Sound
International dance sounds
Hosted by London's Ministry of Sound, Euphoria brings the finest dance music
to Bandar Sunway, close to Kuala Lumpur's city centre. Especially popular
among tourists and local twenty-somethings, this superclub complex has
regular weekly theme nights and international guest DJs.
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Address
Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel & Spa, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sunway, 46150
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 7495 1786
Zouk
Upmarket clubbing
Choose a room to suit your mood at multi-level super club Zouk, with flashy
plasma screens and banks of LEDs in the main room, and plush fabrics in the
grown-up Velvet Underground. Resident DJs play retro, house and techno.
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Address
113, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 50450
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 2171 1997
Aloha
Tropical playground
The Aloha super-club in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle covers
three floors with its Hawaiian-themed bars and lounges. Different rooms
offer everything from Eighties rock to R&B, and you can admire the
illuminated Petronas Towers from the garden.
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Address
Lot 924, Jalan P Ramlee, Kuala Lumpur 50450
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 2711 7266
The Beach Club Café
Unpretentious fun
The Beach Club Café is loud, raunchy and great fun. Locals and expats dance
to everything from R&B DJs to live rock & roll. Look out for
the two-foot shark in his tank behind the bar. Apparently he loves the
music.
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Address
97, Jalam P Radlee, Kuala Lumpur 50250
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 2166 9919
Transport
KL Monorail to Madan Tuanku or taxi to Jalan Radlee
Club de Vegas
Karaoke classic
The very best in modern karaoke technology is at plush Club de Vegas in Imbi.
There's a fantastic drinks menu offering brandy, bourbon, beer and fine
wines to a noisy crowd of local karaoke fanatics.
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Address
3, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur 55100
Telephone
+60 (0) 3 2141 3888
