Joanna James
In Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, you will find an excellent selection of nightlife with outstanding establishments for an exciting night out; these include Havana Bar & Grill, Pisco Bar, No Black Tie, Opium KL and so on as described below.
The alluring Havana Bar & Grill happens to be a distinctive restaurant cum nightclub that revels in the spirit of Latin America. In fact, this venue, at first sight, resembles a lively Cuban hacienda set within a rainforest. You will see that this establishment is housed in a handsome 1950s edifice featuring three vibrant sections; namely, the principal outdoor bar, an upstairs lounge and a back patio. This nightclub plays plenty of salsa, samba, disco and bachata music to keep the vibe going. To sustain your energies, you could tuck into the delicious Cajun and Louisiana Creole dishes prepared in the kitchen.
An establishment of a rather different kind would be Opium Kuala Lumpur which is a stylish restaurant cum bar that is held in high esteem by night-time revellers. This one of a kind dining venue offers a diverse selection of Oriental dishes with a contemporary touch as well as signature cocktails with unique names. Opium Kuala Lumpur is also noteworthy for its enchanting 1930s ambience with its intriguing artefacts, stained glass windows and other retrospective elements.
The distinctive No Black Tie which is considered to be the foremost jazz bar in the city, will attract the interest of the discerning music lover. This bar has been in existence for more than 14 years and accordingly is regarded as a permanent attraction in the nightlife scene of Kuala Lumpur. No Black Tie is also recognised for its outstanding acoustics that will delight the music aficionado. Apart from jazz presentations, this bar features the performances of live bands playing energetic Brazilian rhythms in addition to classical Chopin as well as poetry readings. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could easily visit this venue would be The Kuala Lumpur Journal Hotel which may be regarded as a centrally located boutique hotel in Bukit Bintang.
If you visit Pisco Bar, you will find that it is an expansive two-storey venue that can accommodate as many as 250 revellers. At this bar, you will have the opportunity to sample great cocktails and dance the night away to the sounds of live music as well as the tunes provided by the city's finest DJs. On both floors, there are full-service bars that serve up diverse cocktails; these include the Pisco Sour from Peru and the Peanut Butter & Jelly shooter which happens to be a delicious creation featuring Frangelico as well as cranberry.
Housed within a three-level pre-colonial edifice, The Rabbit Hole is regarded as ranking amongst Kuala Lumpur's most fashionable nightlife attractions. You will find that it features several distinct environments such as an outdoor dining area, a modern dance club and a classy lounge. At this establishment, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of beers as well as cocktails with fantasy themes and Western foods like Iberico Spanish pork and grilled manuka honey chicken.
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