Party places in malaysia
Party places in malaysia
1. Gravity Club – The best club in Malaysia
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Gravity is a classy night club in Malaysia. It boasts of hosting some of the best international and local DJs, rocking the house with groovy mixes. Trendy club-goers, suave bartenders, and talented DJs ensure that every night is a heady party scene. A sure-shot way to enjoy the best nightlife of Malaysia.
What’s special: Enjoy theme nights – Revolution on Wednesdays, Frequency on Thursdays, Reunited on Fridays, and Futurista on Saturdays.
Timings: 9 pm to 3 am
Closed on: Monday and Tuesday
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For updates on guest DJs, visit their Facebook Page
2. Play Club at the Roof – One of the best nightclubs in Malaysia
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Play Club at the Roof is a premium dance club among popular nightclubs in Malaysia. Trendy expats and local celebrities throng here to dance and groove to heady EDM and hip hop tunes throughout the weekend. Inspired from European clubs, its interior resembles that of a warehouse – exposed overhead piping, giant cages, elaborate stage and neon lights.
What’s special: Interiors and wicked drinks menu.
Timings: 10 pm to 3 am
Closed on: Sunday to Tuesday
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BEACH BARS
3. Beach Blanket Babylon, Georgetown
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The scene looks much like upscale Miami, and not like Malaysia nightlife. Soak in the view of vast sea stretch and music of crashing waves, while sipping on innovative cocktails and beverages. Don’t miss live performances and karaoke; they are occasional though.
What’s special: Beach Blanket Babylon’s western dining menu and classic cocktails
Timings: 7 pm to 11 am
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4. Bora Bora, Batu Ferringhi
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Bora Bora is a favorite among people looking at beach nightlife in Malaysia. The usual mood at the beach is light and friendly, with some serious reggae chants and high tempo jazz. Interiors are a mix of fairy lights, straw roof huts, striped umbrellas and comfy lawn chairs.
What’s special: Bora Bora’s extensive drinks menu is a hit.
Timings: 12 pm to 3 am
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ROOFTOP BARS AND RESTAURANTS
5. SkyBar at Traders Hotel
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SkyBar is a glamorous cocktail lounge set at the rooftop of Traders Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. One of the best rooftop bars, it is a popular among the must visit places of Malaysia nightlife. It’s a hep place where who’s who of the social circuit want to be spotted. The bar area is designed with high tables and comfy sofas which give it an amazingly cozy feel.
What’s special: A stunning pool as the centerpiece, surrounded by large sunken alcoves with cabana style chaises.
Timings: 10 pm to 1 pm (Sunday to Thursday) and 10 pm to 3 am (Friday & Saturday)
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6. Stratosphere @ Roof Bar
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Stratosphere at the Roof is a hit due to its unique location – right on top of a grass-covered helipad, a first of its kind in Malaysia. The sweeping views from the top are breathtaking and relaxing. The setting of cobblestone pathways on real grass ground, with white bucket chairs, cylindrical lightings, and egg shaped tables, set the mood for a warm party night. Surely one of the best picks among many places to experience the happening nightlife of Malaysia.
What’s special: Unique location and state-of-the-art drinks collection.
Timings: 8 pm to 2 am
Closed on: Sunday to Tuesday
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LIVE MUSIC SCENE
Live music is considered a religion in Malaysia. Vibrant culture, trance music, lively people and several of enthusiastic tourists ensure good music, at least at top nightlife spots. The Penang World Music Festival, which takes place between March and April, attracts many talented musicians and performers. The top choice for night club in Malaysia for live music is Hard Rock Café, Jalan Batu Ferringhi. It is mostly buzzing with international artists rocking the house with their enthralling performances. For a more casual setting, head to Reggae Mansion on Lebuh Chulia.
Tip: Do not miss Penang Jazz Festival – one of largest music festivals, in August.
7. Hard Rock Café
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8. Reggae Mansion
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HIDDEN HOT SPOTS FOR SPEAKEASY FEEL
9. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Bar
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (WTF) Bar attracts sophisticated and classy people of the town, despite its cheeky acronym. Hot-shot businessmen, prominent expats, affluent locals flock to this bar for its extensive collection of premium cigars. Decorated in dark colors, hued armchairs, massive wooden cabinets, enlarged posters and dim lighting gives you a feel of old-world pub. Surely, a different but fun way to enjoy Malaysia nightlife.
What’s special: It’s covert but interesting entry point. The entrance to this hep joint is through a narrow London telephone booth.
Timings: 3 pm to 12 am
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10. Way Modern Chinois
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Chinois is fancy French word for Chinese. The place has modern Chinese character to it with mirrored walls, modern metal grills and giant vases. The cushions are sequined and the chairs metallic.
What’s special: An elevator door entrance. When you would think that you are stepping into the elevator, you will find yourself a mysterious dim-lit interior.
Timings: 12 pm to 3 pm for lunch; 6 pm to 10.30 pm for dinner
Closed on: Sunday
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11. Omakase + Appreciate
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Omakase + Appreciate, a speakeasy bar, is donned with vintage paintings and a couple of couches and high chairs. It gives you the most plush experience of nightlife in Malaysia.
What’s special: Entrance through a cupboard door, with “No admittance” sign hanging in front.
Timings: 5 pm to 1 am
Closed on: Sunday
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NIGHT MARKETS
12. Petaling Street Market
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One of the most popular street markets of the region, Petaling Street is a vibrant and exuberant shopping place in Chinatown. Thousands of sellers and vendors offer a huge variety of products of Chinese make like handbags, watches, clothes, shoes, knick-knacks, and household items. When you are done with enough shopping, try and feed your tummy with delicious local cuisine available at a dime’s price. This could be an unconventional Malaysian nightlife experience for shopaholics.
What’s special: It is open during the daytime also. So, you can add it in your day itinerary, too.
Timings: 6 pm to 1 am
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Tip: Be prepared to bargain your life’s worth.
13. Kampung Baru Sunday Market
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Kampung Baru Sunday Market is a great shopping venue. A weekly night market, it runs through Saturday night until the wee hours of Sunday. You can shop for traditional Malay stuff like apparels, jewelry, bags, handicrafts and other souvenir items. Also, there is delicious food such as satays, nasi lemak, grilled fish, rojak, and colorful kuih.
What’s special: Some good quality of Malay apparels like sarong, sangkok, and baju kurung can be bought here at good prices.
Timings: 6 pm to 3 am (Saturday night)
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Tip: Don’t buy things without bargaining. You wouldn’t believe how low the prices can go to.