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Bars in Kuching
Bars in Kuching
Kuching has a large number of clubbing districts.
Padungan Road is in the city centre, in the Chinatown area. There are a handful of bars along this stretch that mainly cater to the working-class Yuppie crowd.
Kilkenny's( ipanema before ). A nice place for a relaxing drink. The kitchen serves good meals and tapas and they have Kilkenny Irish beer on tap.
Soho. Loud, packed to the rafters dance club. Be sure to try the special Soho cocktail, the Maui mudslide.
MOJO@Denise. Famous for what is now known as "The De Leon Incident", in which famous Fillipino rugby player Tom De Leon claimed to be 'a man' yet was unable to finish Mojo's favourite cocktail, the lamborgini. Locals still have a laugh about the incident to this day.
Grappa, 58 Padugan Rd. A young and fun club bar with a riveting sound system that literally shakes the dance floor playing all drum and bass, hip hop, R&B etc.
Jalan McDougall, adjacent to Wayang Street, a hotel building away from the Main Bazaar. This is the area where the two relatively new main bars attract a new generation of the Yuppie crowd:
Junkbar/Backstage. Located inside the Junk restaurant, this nightclub offers Junkbar - a quieter, laid-back bar; a karaoke area called the Red Room between the restaurant and the Junkbar; and a noisier club area called Backstage for the younger, active crowd which features another bar and a pool table.
Havana. Right next to Backstage, this club offers a wide selection of alcoholic beverages and promotions nearly everyday. Frequented by the younger patrons of next door's Backstage, this club is famous for its beer towers and 1 liter draft beers.
Travillion in Petanak, just after Padungan Rd, is home to many newer bars and mainly caters to the young college crowd. It has bright signage, cheap alcohol, and Techno music. This area used to be infamous for gang-related brawls and other trouble - however the number of incidences have decreased significantly and while its generally considered safe now, it still pays to be a bit careful.
Amoeba'r. Ambient/chillout music, self-proclaimed "retro-modern" decor.
BarZing. Probably nicest place at the Travillion mall. Friendlier than the other establishments.
Fire. One of the newest joints to open here. A good crowd that dances to Chinese pop-techno. Opens from 2:30PM for happy hour everyday.
Taman Sri Sarawak is opposite the Hilton Hotel. This area is the closest to the Kuching Waterfront and mainly caters to the Tourist Crowd.
And a few more scattered elsewhere:
Link. Kuching Civic Centre 22F, Jl. Budaya . Located 22 stories up the Civic Centre (press Level 2 in the lift). Its very posh, classy, and expensive - but has stunning 360⁰ views of Kuching City. You will need to grab a taxi to get here as it is located outside of the City centre.
The Living Room. Wayang Street (opposite Fata Hotel, a few shops from Blablabla Restaurant). A nice and very loungey tapas bar that's decorated with a Iban/Balinese theme. Be sure to sit outside in the 'longhouse' area where you can lie on comfortable cushions and gaze at the night sky while sipping mojitos. The food is also excellent.
Senso. Inside Hilton Hotel. Very modern and chic design with chill-out music and the occasional live band. It is one of the nicest bars in Kuching and they have an extensive cocktail list. Unless you're somebody important, expect a dress-code policy to be enforced.
Jackies. This place is one of the finer establishments in Kuching. It is quite regular to see amazing live performances from local singers and dancers. Be sure to dress stylish as Jackie's enforces strict rules to ensure the trendy, classy, inner urban feel remains.
Victoria's Arms. (Inside Merdeka Palace Hotel). The only true 'English Tavern' in Kuching. Its a big place with live bands, English pub food, and expensive wooden interior. They have a cover-charge and dress-code for non-hotel guests. Fridays are 'ladies's nights' and are very popular.
B3Two . Jl. Central Timor. Originally a spot which catered for large house parties, B3Two turned itself into on of the crazier night spots and has drinking games where locals and foreigners come together for wild after dark adventures. For 18-30 yr olds seeking a fun night out.
Rentap. (3rd Mile area). One of Kuchings more refined venues, chilled out Rentap is a great place to enjoy a cocktail. The only thing classier than the clientel is the slick decor. However, be sure to dress up - if you're not wearing a collar, don't even bother. Every Sat is Latin Jazz night, so bring your dancing shoes. Free entry, closes at 1AM sharp.
Ruai Apai, Green Hills. Very cultural with Iban and Bidayuh influenced decoration. Probably the only bar that serves locally brewed tuak (rice wine). A definite must go for the experience.
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