FAHTHAI
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NO BLACK TIE
“This is where you
go to see the hottest
jazz musicians; the
acoustics are great.” This
atmospheric late-night
venue is something of
a KL institution thanks
to its catchy mix of jazz,
classical, blues, folk and
spoken-word acts. It
regularly plays host to
emerging and acclaimed
performers from Malaysia
and around the world.
Music lovers should arrive
before 9pm to be sure of
bagging a spot at one of
the small circular tables in
front of the stage.
17 Jln
Mesui (off Jln Nagasari),
noblacktie.com.my
THE BEE @
PUBLIKA
“This is a really accessible
venue. You can grab
some food and listen to
a blend of rock and indie
performers. Lots of acts
are local, but international
bands make appearances
every few weeks.” Home
to coffee-and-crafts
workshops during the
day, this spacious venue
with its leafy outside
terrace manages to feel
intimate thanks to the
rustic brick walls and
vintage paraphernalia
scattered throughout.
36B Level G2 Publika,
thebee.com.my
ALEXIS AMPANG
Live jazz performances
every Friday and Saturday
mean patrons can feast
on wood-fired pizza
while soaking up the
smooth grooves. “This
place reminds me of
the jazz clubs in the
States. It’s very proper;
you dine and watch
music performances.
The atmosphere is very
chilled.”
Lot 10-11 Great
Eastern Mall, 303 Jln
Ampang, alexis.com.my
LAUNDRY BAR
“If you want to lose
yourself in loud music,
Laundry Bar is for you;
it’s not the kind of place
where you have a quiet
conversation. There’s
a monthly show called
Moonshine that features
up-and-comers. It’s
always a good venue for
really rocking out!”
Lot G72 The Curve, 6 Jln
U 7/3, laundrybar.net
PISCO BAR
“This place gets hot and
sweaty during sets by
DJs who play electronic
music, which you don’t
find at many places in KL.
Everyone dances, spilling
out into the courtyard.”
On its quieter days, Pisco
plays host to film and
cartoon screenings.
29 Jln
Mesui (off Jln Nagasari),
piscobarkl.com
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