More Kuala Lumpur bars and pubs
Finnegan's is lively seven days a week
The expat haven of Bangsar has a growing number of trendy nightspots where hip young locals adorned in the latest fashions rub shoulders with suited international businessmen. The vast majority of premises mentioned below are found in the various numbered Telawi streets. As you might expect, things at these Kuala Lumpur bars get much more lively at the weekend.
Chinatown is mainly the reserve of budget travellers, and this is reflected in some of the bohemian pubs and bars found here. A great choice is to people-watch from one of the casual roadside offerings that sell cut-price beer after dark. But if you fancy frequenting some KL bars with a little more atmosphere there are a few decent options.
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Bangsar bars in Kuala Lumpur
Finnegan’s
Great pub grub and a good range of Asian and European beers on tap makes this one of the best-loved Irish pubs in Kuala Lumpur. Try their famous stew for a true taste of the emerald isle. (6 Jalan Telawi 5, (60 (0)3 2284 0476, 12:00 – 03:00)
Gas Works
Petrol heads and car fanatics will love this place. Motor racing souvenirs hang from the walls and dishes are named after stars of the track at this Kuala Lumpur bar with a difference. (5 Jalan Telawi 2, +60 (0)3 2282 4188, 12:00 – 11:00)
Club 11:15
One of the best loved bars in KL with great daily happy hour promotions (16:00 – 19:00), sports on the television and banging dance tunes later on. No wonder it is usually full to busting all week long. (11 Jalan Telawi 2, +60 (0)3 2284 1310, 16:00 – 02:00)
Absolute Chemistry
With outrageously cheap happyhour beers and decent Mexican food, this is undoubtedly amongst the trendiest bars in Kuala Lumpur and well worth visiting. (3 Jalan Telawi 2, +60 (0)3 2282 7242, 10:00 until late)
Ronnie Q's offers great food and better laughs
Ronnie Q’s
This British pub in Kuala Lumpur has slipped under the radar somewhat other than a dedicated expat following. But with a great selection of international beers and top notch menu of pub favourites, it won’t stay that way for long. (32 Jalan Telawi 2, +60 (0)3 2282 0722, 11:00 until late)
The Social
This Kuala Lumpur bar has an above average kitchen and extremely welcoming atmosphere. A relaxed place where it is possible to meet up with fellow revellers for a night on the town. (57 Jalan Telawi 3, +60 (0)3 2282 2260, 12:00 – 02:00)
Bar Flam
This popular Bangsar bar becomes one of the best loved dance clubs in Kuala Lumpur in the wee small hours. The resident djs are highly-regarded drinks menu has many unique twists on popular cocktails. (9 Jalan Telawi 3, +60 (0)3 2283 6833, 15:00 – 03:00)
Vintages
Fans of the grape should definitely pay a visit to this, arguably the best of all the wine bars in Kuala Lumpur. Whether you have the thirst for an Argentine Malbec, a crisp Australian chardonay or perhaps a bottle of the best available Champagne for that extra special occasion.
Vintages has hundreds of choices from the four corners of the globe and has won more awards than you could shake a corkscrew at. (31 Jalan Telawi 3, +60 (0)3 2287 3810, 11:30 until late, opens 15:00 on Saturday)
Chinatown bars in Kuala Lumpur
Reggae Bar
With a popular budget guesthouse upstairs, it’s little surprise this dimly-lit Chinatown bar in KL features some of the best priced drinks in the entire city. And with a good music selection and sport on the television there are worse places to spend an evening. (158 Jalan Tun H. S. Lee, +60 (0)3 2026 7690, 12:00 until late)
The Beatles Bar
Fans of the famous four should certainly drop by this homage-laden Kuala Lumpur pub. Around the corner from the Reggae Bar, this place served similarly cheap drinks and has a chilled out vibe. (Jalan Hang Lekir, 11:00 until late)
