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Nightlife in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Guide
Kuala Lumpur, lights
up with excitement at night as crowds of youngsters, revellers and yuppies
frequent clubs, bars and pubs on the streets. The hive of activity usually
begins from 10 pm onwards though some nightspots open earlier. From fashionable
lounges to sprawling discos to pubs perfect for lounging.
 Though
there are some that open for lunch, most clubs won't open until about 5pm and
close by 1 or 2am. Nearly all have a happy hour, usually between 5 - 9pm, when
drink discounts apply on draft beers and "house-pour" (lower shelf) mixed
drinks. After that, you can expect to pay about RM11 to RM20 for a mug of beer,
depending on what and where you order. In every club here in Kuala Lumpur, they
have a special night for ladies, known as 'ladies night', where all ladies are
served free drinks (normally house drinks). Beers are served as per mug or per
jug (pitcher) though a pint is also available at certain places. Certain places
especially those outlets that provide live bands and performances, after happy
hours, there is usually a cover charge to be paid on entry (normally inclusive
of 1 drink).
The Authorities enforce a 3 am closure ruling for nightspots in Kuala Lumpur
city areas, while clubs and pubs in urban areas in the vicinity of residential
estates have to close at 1 am. Occasionally, the police do conduct raids on
random places to check for illicit drugs, prostitution and other vices.
The Golden Triangle Area
For newcomers to the city, the main vibrant hotspots that are within easy reach
would be the Golden Triangle Area -
KL Nightlife I - Hard Rock Cafe, Nouvo, Beach
Club & Rum Jungle
The centre of nightlife, if you want to browse, begins at the corner of Jalan
Sultan Ismail, Jalan P. Ramlee and Jalan Pinang (Jalan is the Malay word for
street). Here you'll find bars of all kinds of clubs, pubs and bistros. Among
those noted are -
Hard Rock Cafe
This well-known place needs no introduction, with great live-band
performances and the familiar food / menu, where you can easily mingle with
lively and cool people
Nouvo
Many International DJ's coming over to perform, beautiful people
abound in this club. Come here if you want to dance the night away with the
young, hip KL set. Make sure you dress to impress.
Beach Club
Known as the 'in-club in KL', the Beach Club is constantly packed
with a mixture of all ethnic and nationalities, locals, tourist, up & coming
yuppies, teen wanabees, expats and street-walkers.
Thai Club
Though famed for being crowded at any given night of the week,
This is not the sort of venue where there's much concern for the latest fashions
or dance music mutations. instead the atmospheres is more easy going with the
mainly American tunes and Thai pop together with Chinese and local music.
Rum Jungle
Elaborately decorated with trees and plants, wood furnishings -
after a few drinks you could easily think you were in a real rainforest. The
live band with the resident DJ usually keeps the place rocking to world music
such as reggae, Latin, Spanish and even ethnic and tribal percussion
KL
Nightlife II - Zouk, BBC, Finnegans and Little Havana
The other spots, though within the Golden Triangle area, are spread out. Each
different in concept and allows you to choose according to your preferences.
These include - Zouk, BBC, Finnegans and Little Havana.
Zouk
The venue for serious clubbers, it is the biggest dance club in
town. With four main sections, music here is varied depending on where you are -
Playing house, progressive and trance tunes and old school R & B.
Internationally renowned DJs hit the decks on a regular basis
BBC - Borneo Baruk Club
Replicates a Borneo longhouse with with modern decor fused with
ethnic motifs. The crowd here is a mix of locals including those from Sabah and
Sarawak, as well as foreigners. The music by DJ and live band performances here
is a mix of retro, R&B, raggae as well as some old school and new tunes.
Finnegan's
A traditional Irish pub with seven beers on tap, including
Guinness and an extensive food menu, it a popular spot in the area with
expatriates and families. A place you can chill out while witnessing scenes of
bustling activity in colorful Bukit Bintang.
Little Havana
Open atmosphere with seating both indoor and outdoor ~ not too
noisy with a great cocktail and wine list.
If you're into Latin dancing, check out the Friday nites latin dance parties.
Totally amazing vibes there.
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