Kota Kinabalu
KK's largest club thunders with pop, gyrating Filipino musicians and shrill teenagers, and features guest DJs nightly. It's overcrowded and cheesy, but if…
Must-see nightlife in Malaysia
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…
Johor Bahru
Two words: duty-free booze. About eight bars and clubs, including Texas Pub, Avenue Zon and The Geoventure restaurant/bar, surround the courtyard of this…
Kuala Lumpur
This specialist bar stocks more than 500 different whiskies, including single malts, blends and bourbons. Also offers a good selection of cigars.
Pulau Tioman
Located opposite Ray's Dive Adventures, this place has great ocean views and occasional live music.
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.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Table football, darts, a pool table and an outdoor terrace are the main draws of this long-running bar. A DJ plays from 10pm.
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…
Pulau Langkawi
Located at the Langkawi Yacht Club Hotel, this is a friendly, unpretentious place that functions equally well as a bar or restaurant (mains RM26 to RM48).
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.
