Must see nightlife in Melaka

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Fancy a full-bodied Johor or classic Perak white? Sip a coffee inspired by your favourite Malaysian state at this perky place. The coffee is excellent,…

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A swinging recorded soundtrack of jazz and classic pop keeps the beers flowing at this traveller magnet. The first cafe to open on Jonker St (in 1999), it…

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Brought to us by the female entrepreneur behind Backlane Coffee, this member of Jonker St's coterie of design cafes is a winner, offering excellent…

It's difficult to differentiate what's purely decorative and what's for sale in this hybrid vintage shop and cafe inside an old shophouse. There are…

Owner Bob Teng offers nearly everything that caters to travellers' needs here, from budget rooms (from RM50), bicycle and scooter rental to bus tickets,…

Melaka's only true exponent of third-wave coffee, this diminutive cafe in the Kampung Jawa district is associated with the popular Daily Fix in Jonker St…

You'll almost certainly have to queue to score a table in this retro-styled cafe, which is located behind a Chinatown souvenir and clothing shop. Though…

Creedence Clearwater Revival and other 1970s rock bands dominate the turntable at this hipster bar in a cute lane near the Kampung Jawa pedestrian bridge…

This cosy pub is staunchly unhip and all the more enjoyable for it, especially for older visitors. At weekends there's live blues and rock, often with…

You'll want to grab a seat out front by the boardwalk overlooking the river to maximise what this no-nonsense waterside bolt-hole has to offer. Beer is…

Serving superb coffee and featuring a different bean each week, this lovely cafe is tucked away out of the action. The baristas really know their stuff,…

The views of Melaka from the air-conditioned dining space and leafy outdoor area of this bar and steakhouse (mains RM28–148) are impressive, making it a…

One of the businesses that kickstarted Melaka's current obsession with designer cafes, this attractive space behind a hybrid dress and tea shop is a good…

Located near Kampung Chetti, this charmingly rustic cafe and secondhand bookshop is worth searching out. The owner takes his time making his hand-dripped…

Not strictly mod and more a 1960s-decorated cafe with 1970s ingredients, though concessions are made with mod roundels on the tables and a Quadrophenia…

Sid's has been a fixture on the Kuala Lumpur bar scene for years. He's now set up a branch of his English-style pub chain in Melaka City, bagging a…

In a city with few nightclubs, Mixx dominates the scene with Paradox, a laser-lit, warehouse-style venue where international DJs spin techno and…