Kota Kinabalu - Bars & Nightlife

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Overview

Bars & Nightlife The guide was updated: 2024-05-27

Most of the city’s bars are within reasonable walking distance of each other, making it easy to enjoy a varied evening out. Many larger hotels feature bars with live bands, but the most popular spots are found on the waterfront and the side streets opposite this strip.

KK’s vibrant nightlife centres around late-night pubs and bars, which often host live bands playing until late. There are also a few good nightclubs, all conveniently located near each other, so it's easy to find a venue that suits your taste.

Upperstar Café & Bar

Upperstar Café & Bar

Upper Star is a friendly and very popular pub, wine bar, and restaurant with some of the best prices and comfort food in town.

My Office Cafe

My Office Cafe

Located in the Plaza 333 Kobusak Commercial Centre, this small local-style pub is often used as a starting point for a night out. It serves a scrumptious pub grub menu, features a big screen for viewing sporting events, and has a pool table.

Borneo Lounge & Bar

Borneo Lounge & Bar

One of the city's most popular bars is situated in Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa. The Lounge and Bar is an all-day spot to meet and relax, or catch the sunset with a cool cocktail.

Rooftop Bar at Le Meridien

Rooftop Bar at Le Meridien

The Rooftop Bar at Le Meridien offers stunning sunset views over the South China Sea, unique Sabah-style cocktails, and creative bites. This stylish venue features live music and three private rooms, providing a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.

Sunset Bar at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru

Sunset Bar at Shangri-la Tanjung Aru

Enjoy an ice-cold cocktail with a view of the picturesque sunset over the sea. With a jazz band playing in the background, this is the perfect spot to relax and unwind.

Mosaic

Mosaic

Classy and accordingly priced, Mosaic is a bar situated in the Hyatt Hotel. The wine bar-themed café serves a decent selection of mostly Australian wines and offers food ranging from salads to meat dishes.

The Shamrock Irish Bar

The Shamrock Irish Bar

As the name suggests, The Shamrock is a traditional Irish pub. With Guinness on draught, live music that varies nightly, typical Irish decor, and a friendly atmosphere, what more could one need.

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