Kuching, the capital of Sarawak and also one of the
most popular tourist destinations in Malaysia happens to be the
liveliest city you can visit. The city is filled with pubs and bars and
delicious food that you can indulge in whilst reminiscing the colonial beauty
and the other hotspots.
Here is our guide on 5 bars in Kuching.
Wander down the basement laneway into a hidden cocktail bar themed with red walls, oriental details & neon signage inspired from the olden days. Serves mainly cocktails entailing oriental gist & local flavours crafted by Mixologist.
Address: Sublot 38, Block 16,
Brighton Square, Jalan Song, KCLD, Kuching, Malaysia
Opening Hours: 2PM – 2AM (Daily)
2.Monkeebar
Monkeebar serves some of the cheapest beer in Kuching, and 50% of the profit of everything sold here is directly donated to animal welfare and conservation work
Address: 12 padungan arcade , jalan song than cheok, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
3.Drunk Monkey Old Street Bar
Nestled away in the iconic Carpenter Street, Drunk Monkey Old Street Bar is one of the city’s veteran watering holes, one that brings a taste of the urban hipster scene by means of its extensive drink selection and rustic look. The alfresco bar is widely patronised by local expats and backpackers alike, mostly because of their curated list of whiskies and beer. Hungry? You’re bound to find something on their menu that’ll tickle your fancy.
Drunk Monkey Old Street Bar
Address: 68, Carpenter St, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak,
Malaysia
Opening
Hours: 2PM – 2AM (Daily)
Contact: 012-8558888
4.
21 Bistro is a gritty but lively bar-restaurant that’s perfect to unwind at, accompanied by a good selection of tipples and a live band to boot. The bar boasts a range of draught and bottled beers, wine, a home-brewed (lethal) rice wine known as ‘tuak’, and cocktails and the kitchen does a variety of fusion plates such as pasta, grilled meats and seafood. Their resident band—made up of a bunch of insanely talented Filipinos—injects a bit of atmosphere.
Address: 64, Jalan Padungan, Road, 93100 Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia
Opening
Hours: 4PM – 2.30AM (Mon to Sat), Closed on Sundays
Contact: +60 10-969 2739
5. Magazzino
Magazzino is an
Italian bistro and bar in Kuching known for its fancy Italian dishes and draft
beer at affordable prices. It is a warehouse themed, restaurant-bar with a beer
garden and cocktail bar. Watch out for the DJ sets and live performances during
the weekends that make it a hub for the local Kuching population to gather and
celebrate.
99 Green Hill 93100 Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
Address : 98 and 99, Jalan Green Hill, 93100 Kuching, Sarawak
Opening Hours: 4PM – 2.30AM
