Kuala Lumpur
Push aside the heavy curtain at the end of a clubby bar to discover the wild goings-on at this old Hong Kong–style speakeasy cocktail bar. Expect a…
Must-see nightlife in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Top-tier coffee bar and micro-roaster Three Little Birds is manned by the pioneers of third-wave coffee culture in KL: Michael Wilson and wife Amirah…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Hanging baskets and lush potted plants framing the bar set the leafy, botanical tone for the superior cocktails made by the mixologists at this cocktail…
Kuala Lumpur
This is what you get when a boutique coffee roaster teams up with health-conscious cooks in a quiet green oasis. RBG serves excellent hand-drip and…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
The southern end of Jln Petaling's evolution into a hip ’hood is helped along by this cocktail bar concealed behind a fake toyshop in a building that was…
Kuala Lumpur
The signature drink at this glittering cocktail bar on level six of the Four Seasons Hotel lives up to its name, which is 'nectar'. Made with light rum,…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Revive your parched taste buds with inventive libations such as coconut gin at this sleek and sultry bar that's one of Asia's best. It's named after Ada…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Expect top-quality brews from this flagship store of premium Singaporean coffee roaster Papa Palheta. Apart from coffee, it also serves bottled craft…
Kuala Lumpur
Showcasing the products of Belgium brewery Delirium alongside other international craft beers, this cafe-bar has a large terrace overlooking Symphony Lake…
Kuala Lumpur
An incredible survivor of the KL gay scene since the 1980s, Blue Boy has undergone a makeover to emerge as a surprisingly stylish but still trashily fun…
Kuala Lumpur
Set in an airy prewar shophouse, VCR serves first-rate coffee, all-day breakfasts (RM19 to RM35) and desserts to a diverse crowd of backpackers and laptop…
Kuala Lumpur
Run by a Spaniard and packed with KL's approving Spanish-speaking community, this is the real deal for tapas. It's a welcoming place for a solo meal or…
Kuala Lumpur
The interior design of this cocktail-bar-restaurant hybrid is a colourful mash-up of traditional Oriental tea house and louche boudoir, providing a…
Kuala Lumpur
Zouk remains one of KL's premier dance clubs, with its Main Room space reverberating to electro, techno and trance. Wear your flashiest threads (no T…
Kuala Lumpur
Offering a mind-boggling range of more than 400 teas and infusions, this KL offshoot of the original Singaporean TWG is a luxurious place to refresh…
Kuala Lumpur
This is about as close as you can get to eyeballing the upper levels of the Petronas Towers from a bar. The stellar views are complemented by sleek…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Bloody severed hands (made of rubber), a skull mask smoking a cheroot, or a wooden shoe (for beating purposes!) are part of the gimmicky, Instagram…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Coffees served Western- or Malay-style (with a sticky splosh of condensed milk) are equally good at this welcoming cafe. Menu offerings include filling…
Kuala Lumpur
On the 59th floor of the Banyan Tree hotel, this is currently reigning champ for KL's loftiest rooftop bar. Off course, it's all about the views here,…
Kuala Lumpur
Set in a remodelled shophouse on hip Jln Mesui, Feeka serves espresso and cold brew with optional extras of syrup infusions, oat milk and almond milk. It…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Brunch is the main event at this contemporary cafe (dishes RM15–36), but VCR is also a good mid-afternoon coffee stop, serving cold brew and espresso. The…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
This sophisticated bar on the rooftop of Bangsar Village II has an indoor lounge and outdoor deck with spectacular views over the leafy, low-rise suburbs…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Local ingredients, such as coconut and pandan, flavour some of the speciality coffees and other drinks served at this chilled cafe that's a short walk…
Kuala Lumpur
Perceiving a gap in the market, English owner Paul James opened this bar dedicated to craft beer. Choose from over 30 beers sourced from Japan, the US,…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Amid all the coffee spots of Bangsar, Tea Press stands out for serving – well, you guessed it. But not just any old tea; premium Japanese teas to be…
Kuala Lumpur
The kind of bar in which colonial planters would have knocked back G&Ts, this retro watering hole (in business since 1921) oozes nostalgia. The bar is…
Kuala Lumpur
One of the better bars and eateries on TREC's Electric Blvd is so-called for its nightly transformation from gastro-bar to live music club. It's a…
Kuala Lumpur
A French-style cafe-bar, complete with checked red tablecloths, in the surrounds of a Japanese-style garden and koi pond might be culturally confusing…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Known for its flavoured lattes and raw juices, this place is undeniably urban, with a polished concrete floor and slatted-timber counter dominated by a…
Kuala Lumpur
There are plenty of rooftop bars in KL, but none sport the exhilarating 360-degree views of this place. Steady your hands carrying your daiquiri or lychee…
Kuala Lumpur
This drop-dead gorgeous loft-like space with its city skyline views houses a slick restaurant and various cosy lounges for cocktails. The Asian and Latin…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Rattan chairs, rainforest prints and slowly revolving ceiling fans set a Colonial-plantation mood at this open-fronted restaurant and bar on Bangsar's…
Kuala Lumpur
Jln Doraisamy's reinvention as the Row has thrown up a few cool cafes and restaurants to hang out in, including this one. It serves a good house-blend…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
This cosy, retro cocktail bar is one of KL's top-secret drinking spots. The expert mixologists here each have their own menu of speciality cocktails, but…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Meaning 'hotel' in Cantonese, this cafe-bar's name alludes to the building's former use as a hotel in 1910. There's a vague art deco style to the lofty…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
This chilled-out drinking spot offers comfortable chairs and soothing sounds on the decks. The first Monday of the month it hosts a jazz jam session that…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Wine lovers will appreciate this cosy place which stocks a good range of bottles from around the world. Tuesday and Wednesday nights you can indulge in…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Unagi, the tattooed guy who runs this cool coffee stand on the 2nd floor of the Zhongshan Building, got the name for his business from the sound effect…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
This Polynesian-style tiki bar, which goes a little too heavy on the red lights, is one of KL's many high-rise bars with panoramic city views. DJs spin…
Kuala Lumpur
Occupying the ground floor and front garden of an old shophouse, Pahit immortalises its 'juniper and joy' ethos with a neon sign. Inside the brick-lined…
