George Town
Asian breakfast not your thing? Stop into this eclectic cafe to be transported West for a meal. The options include huge mugs of coffee, wood-fired bagels…
Must-see nightlife in George Town
George Town
Fronting the hip China House, this buzzing cafe pours excellent espresso-based coffees and serves a full menu of cakes and meals aimed at adventurous…
George Town
Plastic tables and chairs appear every evening on the street in front of this backstreet beer and wine shop, crowded with grizzled regulars and…
George Town
Plant yourself in a vintage sofa at this fun Chinese retro-themed bar, and opt for one of the cocktails revolving around local rum and ingredients such as…
George Town
Decorated with work by local artists and dangling Chinese lamps, this space serves exceptional coffee by day and hosts live music and social events by…
George Town
The open-air setting and relaxed vibe contrast with the rather grand building this bar is linked to. Pair your drink and alfresco views over the North…
George Town
With a hidden location behind an unmarked door – ask at the nearby Good Friends Club – and a unique marketing angle (it claims to be an 'overpriced pin…
George Town
George Town is crazy about speakeasies, epitomised by this well-hidden bar. To find it, locate Hold Up Coffee Shop, then proceed through the giant orange…
George Town
Sure, it's a hotel pool bar, but the breezy rooftop location and spectacular views towards the mainland and inland to Penang Hill make Gravity one of the…
George Town
Enter a glass room housing what looks like it could've been Louis XVI's bathroom only to emerge in a pastel pink lozenge that resembles a Mary Kay…
George Town
This airy, Japanese-leaning cafe does light meals, refined desserts and excellent coffee drinks; an espresso and a slice of the rich galaxy mirror glaze…
George Town
Since it roasts its own beans and trains baristas at this giant warehouse space, you can rely on the place for a decent cup of coffee. On the menu are…
George Town
Graffiti-covered walls, shisha pipes and free-flowing booze: this classic formula has allowed Micke's Place to remain one of the most popular backpacker…
George Town
Mixology magic takes place between the whisky- and wine-bottle-lined walls of Mish Mash, a grown-up bar whose moody interior offers a welcome retreat from…
George Town
This cavernous cafe carved out of an old shophouse has exposed brick and Kinfolk-inspired minimalism that complement its sophisticated coffee drinks,…
George Town
All major styles of Chinese tea are on sale here, but the fun part is deciding which to buy. For RM20 you choose a tea (which you can share with up to…
George Town
Buried in the middle of China House is this intimate, grown-up wine and cocktail bar, with moody lighting and an impressive battalion of spirits lined up…
George Town
An oasis of spiritual calm, this outlet for a Taiwanese Buddhist group's teachings is a wonderful place to revive in hushed surroundings over a pot of…
George Town
A serious venue for serious coffee drinkers, this attractive place brews its lattes with coveted beans from Malaysia and beyond, and serves some pristine…
George Town
Drag artists Dame Coco and Fenominah take to the floor at this lively gay-friendly DJ bar every Friday from around 11.30pm. Check their Facebook page for…
George Town
A chic, cosy bar run by a German chef and his wife. Enjoy a selection of wine – glasses start at RM20 – and champagne cocktails, and consider accompanying…
George Town
Enter from the back alley off Jln Nagor to find this attractive space, decorated with a world map chipped out of the plaster wall and an Ernest Zacharevic…
George Town
A colonial British–style bar, named after Penang's one-time Lieutenant-Governor, in the E&O Hotel. It serves beer, traditional pub food and cocktails,…
George Town
One of the more spacious of central George Town's many cafes, Black Kettle stands out for its excellent range of freshly baked pastries and cakes, as well…
George Town
Built into a former stable, this wine bar and restaurant is one of the city's more attractive places to have a drink. Take a walk through the cellar to…
George Town
Located in what was formerly a coffee roaster (ask to see the former roasting oven, out back), this sophisticated cafe, with attached gallery, does both…
Three-Sixty Revolving Restaurant & Sky Bar
George Town
As the name indicates, there's a revolving restaurant (doing its thing from 6.30pm to 10pm), but we prefer the adjacent open-air Sky Bar, which boasts…
George Town
Located over water, open-air Muchacha, QE2 boasts 360-degree views of the Strait of Melaka and a decent selection of booze and beers.
George Town
This is the longest-standing party option on the cheesy strip of pubs and clubs along Upper Jln Penang. This club offers live music, lots of drinking and…
George Town
This place starts rocking out early with cheesy '80s hits and a Chinese clientele noshing bangers and mash and swilling pints with a handful of expats.
