After dark · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in Kuala Lumpur
Canopy Lounge Rooftop Bar KL leads the night. The rest of Kuala Lumpur's best pours follow, by real review volume.
Ranked by traveler review volume across the bars and nightlife spots we track in Kuala Lumpur. Updated monthly.
Canopy Lounge Rooftop Bar KL
BarFree entryCanopy Lounge Rooftop Bar KL is a gem atop a building in the Kampung Baru area, providing one of the best vantage points for Kuala Lumpur's skyline.
Read our full guide →Havana Bar & Grill
BarHavana Bar & Grill brings a slice of Cuba to the heart of Kuala Lumpur's entertainment district, Changkat Bukit Bintang.
Read our full guide →Suzie Wong - Dinner Party Experience
BarSuzie Wong - Dinner Party Experience is a one-of-a-kind night out in Kuala Lumpur, combining fine dining with live entertainment in a lavish, retro-inspired venue.
Read our full guide →The Rabbit Hole
BarThe Rabbit Hole in Kuala Lumpur is a fantastical bar inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland.
Read our full guide →WHISKY HOUSE KUALA LUMPUR
BarWHISKY HOUSE KUALA LUMPUR is a sophisticated bar perched on the 47th floor of Tslaw Tower in the heart of the city.
Read our full guide →The Dark Horse - Bar & Grill
BarThe Dark Horse - Bar & Grill is a popular gastropub located in the Life Centre on Jalan Sultan Ismail, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle.
Read our full guide →PS150
BarFree entryPS150 is a speakeasy-inspired bar tucked away on Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur's historic Chinatown.
Read our full guide →Pisco Bar
BarFree entryPisco Bar is a trendy, energetic spot on Jalan Mesui in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang entertainment district.
Read our full guide →Mantra Rooftop Bar and Lounge
BarPerched atop Bangsar Village II, Mantra Rooftop Bar and Lounge is a stylish open-air venue that draws a trendy crowd with its sweeping views of Kuala Lumpur's glittering skyline.
Read our full guide →Marquis Sky Lounge
BarPerched on the 29th floor of GTower in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Marquis Sky Lounge is a chic rooftop bar that delivers sweeping views of the city's iconic skyline, including the Petronas Twin…
Read our full guide →The Attic Bar
BarTucked away above a busy street in Kuala Lumpur's historic Chinatown, The Attic Bar is a speakeasy-style rooftop venue that combines old-world charm with modern mixology.
Read our full guide →Pahit
BarPahit is a speakeasy-style bar tucked away on Jalan Sin Chew Kee in Kuala Lumpur's Bukit Bintang district.
Read our full guide →G-String KL
BarG-String KL is a lively bar situated on the first floor of a shophouse on Jalan Petaling, the heart of Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown.
Read our full guide →Penrose KL
BarPenrose KL is a sophisticated rooftop bar located on Jalan Petaling in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's historic Chinatown.
Read our full guide →Rimbar KL
BarRimbar KL is a sophisticated cocktail bar tucked away on the first floor of a heritage shophouse on Jalan Tun H S Lee, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's historic Chinatown.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in Kuala Lumpur ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 166 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in Kuala Lumpur fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in Kuala Lumpur?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in Kuala Lumpur so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in Kuala Lumpur?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is Kuala Lumpur good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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