Become a Virtual Tourist Member Today!  Sign Up for Free | Sign In
Kota Kinabalu Nightlife
Search:

Home » Travel Guides » Asia » Malaysia » State of Sabah » Kota Kinabalu » Nightlife

Kota Kinabalu Hotels

Real reviews from real travelers.

Kota Kinabalu Nightlife

With high school friends at Bluenote - Kota Kinabalu
With high school friends at Bluenote
by syetan
Reviews and photos of Kota Kinabalu bars and nightclubs posted by real travelers and Kota Kinabalu locals.
Kota Kinabalu Map
Sort By:  Most Recent | Best Rated
Shenanigans: want cheaper drinks? avoid shenanigans!
  • Tip Rating:
  • hez28
  • By hez28 on November 2, 2004
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by hez28
  • in front of shenanigans - Kota Kinabalu
    in front of shenanigans
    by hez28
    Most tourists are dissapointed with the ultra pricey drinks in this pub - compared to other pubs.This is probably because Shenanigans is a hotel pub (owned by Hyatt Regency) so therefore their drink can cost you a bomb. My advice: across Shenanigans, there's a semi-outdoor pub called Upper Star that sells way cheaper drinks. So i suggest you drink there first before entering Shenanigans. =)

    hope this helps.

    I've noticed that apparently there's no dress code for tourists. They can get away with anything!

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Shenanigans, Hyatt Regency.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Kota Kinabalu?

    Read reviews about Kota Kinabalu Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Kota Kinabalu Waterfront: Visit the KK Waterfront
  • Tip Rating:
  • Wild_Orchid
  • Updated By Wild_Orchid on August 22, 2005
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by Wild_Orchid
  • Not the circus - Kota Kinabalu
    Not the circus
    by Wild_Orchid
    Opposite the Promenade Hotel is a short stretch of the KK waterfront that becomes a hub of activity from dusk onwards. It is a popular meeting place for youngsters to hang out with their friends and where office workers converge for a beer after work. For tourists, it is the place to relax while watching the sun going down and eyeing the pretty ladies that may stroll by.

    With a good view of the Tunku Abdul Rahman islands & ships in a distance, it is certainly a very relaxing spot.

    If you want to know where to find the pretty ladies, then continue to read on...it's somewhere in my tips below.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Opposite the Promenade hotel
  • Directions: Just look for what looks like a circus tent!
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Kota Kinabalu waterfront: Sunrise, sunset
  • Tip Rating:
  • Wild_Orchid
  • Updated By Wild_Orchid on August 19, 2005
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by Wild_Orchid
  • What a Beautiful woooorld, Oh Yeahhhhhhh - Kota Kinabalu
    What a Beautiful woooorld, Oh
    Yeahhhhhhh
    by Wild_Orchid, 1 more photos
    Go to the KK waterfront at around 5.30-6.00 pm and you shall be amazed by the brilliant sunset with many hues of gold, bronze and vermillion. With the salty sea breeze blowing through your hair, you can't help but feel relaxed.

    Do be aware that the sun sets very quickly in places near the Equator and so, in a matter of minutes, the whole show will be over.

    The sunrise is equally special, and the sun rises rather early, at around 6.00-6,30 am. If you are an early bird, you may just catch the pretty KK sunrise.

    No special dress code, but if you forget your camera, or your memory card is full, you'll surely kick yourself! LOL

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Sugar Bun
  • Tip Rating:
  • yuet29
  • By yuet29 on January 15, 2005
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by yuet29
  • The first night when we were looking for nightlife, we met 2 policemen. It was at night around 10 something near 11pm. We asked them for any interesting nightlife to go in KK!

    Haha, and they pointed us to Sugar Bun, a life band performing there until 11pm and the opening hours is until 2am.

    Beer is quite cheap here. A 4 cans carlsberg/ heineken for RM15.

    No

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Near Jalan Pantai
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Pubs along the waterfront: Time for a drink
  • Tip Rating:
  • Wild_Orchid
  • Updated By Wild_Orchid on August 19, 2005
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by Wild_Orchid
  • ... boardwalk, down by the sea - Kota Kinabalu
    ... boardwalk, down by the sea
    by Wild_Orchid
    After a spot of sun watching, feel peckish or dry? No worries - there are a few open-air pubs along this stretch of the waterfront that serve snacks or you may just continue watching the sun set with a glass of wine or two in hand.

    The tables outside offer the best view of the sunset and a good feel of the sea breeze. By 7.00pm, these tables were mostly taken so it is best not to be late.

    Unless you're trying to impress your date, casual wear (jeans, t-shirt or office attire) is fine because the style and mood is very casual and relaxed at the KK waterfront.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: KK waterfront
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful

    Visiting Kota Kinabalu?

    Read reviews about Kota Kinabalu Hotels

    Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.

    Cock & Bull- The Pub: Pub at the Waterfront
  • Tip Rating:
  • perseushermes
  • Updated By perseushermes on March 18, 2007
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by perseushermes
  • I don't have a photo of this place but its situated right at the place called the WATERFRONT. Most people can direct you to the place (its also adjacent to another landmark ie the Centerpoint - a shopping center). It also has the view of the ocean (and the islands but what are you going to see at 9pm at night?)

    For the music lover - there is live music by 9pm and the place is quite cozy to say the least.
    For the beer lover - at happy hour (before 9pm) prices, a bucket of 4 bottles of tiger bear is RM20 and the rest, well, the drinks are cheap before happy hour ends.

    There are 2 super size tv screens to keep you entertained while you relax and you can even elect to sit on the "patio" overlooking the sea.

    After a day of sightseeing, White Water Rafting and Exploring Kota Kinabalu, this is a place to relax

    Cool and comfortable.

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: At the WaterFront
  • Directions: At the back of Centerpoint and near to the Portview seafood restaurant.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    By the beach: Bonfires
  • Tip Rating:
  • Wild_Orchid
  • By Wild_Orchid on March 1, 2005
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by Wild_Orchid
  • Bon-fire - Kota Kinabalu
    Bon-fire
    by Wild_Orchid
    Our group were treated to a beachside bonfire at Shangrila Tg Aru Resort's small strip of beach. The tour company organised it for us. Dancing, singing and relaxing with some beers and red wine...what a great way to enjoy the night.

    Some of the group stayed up late and into the early morning to watch the sunrise (...well, that's what they said they did...do you believe them?)

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Shangri-la Tanjung Aru Resort
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Beach Club: Some hot Beach Action (although there's no beach)
  • Tip Rating:
  • Wild_Orchid
  • Updated By Wild_Orchid on October 17, 2007
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by Wild_Orchid
  • Drinks anyone? - Kota Kinabalu
    Drinks anyone?
    by Wild_Orchid
    If you want a break from the casual open-air pubs, the air-conditioned Beach Club- which is also located along the waterfront - provides an alternative. The Beach Club is popular and gets busy at night, but is not to be compared with the really "hot" Beach Club on Jalan P Ramlee in KL. In fact, I don't believe they are related at all...except that they go by the same name. I've not actually been inside, but my colleagues went there at about 10 pm and told me that they had a good time. I noticed also that lots of office workers & visitors to KK also hang out here in the evenings to have a smoke & relax over some drinks.


    For those in search of pretty air-stewardesses and handsome (?) pilots, do check out an old favourite haunt: the Hyatt's Irish Pub. The story goes that all the airline crew hang out here because they stay at this hotel when over-nighting at Kota Kinabalu before flying off the next morning. Well, what are you waiting for-check it out and report back to Aunty Agony who is waiting for a report! LOL

    Casual will do fine, unless you want to impress the air-stewardesses or their mothers. : )

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Along the KK waterfront
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Pirates Bar: Sunset Bar On The Waterfront
  • Tip Rating:
  • seadogs11
  • By seadogs11 on June 5, 2008
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by seadogs11
  • A new island bar outside K Box on the Waterfront behind BED. Delicious alfresco BBQ food cooked in front of you.

    An excellent place to view the sunset, whist sipping a cocktail, beer or fruit smoothie, friendly english speaking staff provide free information on what to do and where to go in KK to make the most of your holiday.

    when I was there there were special offers on Beer, buy two and get one free, or free beer with every meal, I had a Ribeye steak which was one of best I have ever tasted!

    Anything goes

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Lot 1A Kota Kinabalu Waterfront
  • Phone: 0198428702
  • Directions: Kota Kinabalu Waterfront behind BED
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    Beach Street: Party Square
  • Tip Rating:
  • yeikloen
  • By yeikloen on April 1, 2003
  • Kota Kinabalu Page by yeikloen
  • Beach Street - Kota Kinabalu
    Beach Street
    by yeikloen
    This is currently the most happening area in the city to party. They close part of the road with a covered canopy with table and chairs. Around the square they have a few outlets such as Sugar Bun, BB Cafe and Reef. More teenagers arouns this area with a large screen for football.

    Anything you like as long you are wearing a top and bottom

    Leave a Comment

  • Theme: Other
  • Directions: Next to Gaya Street.
  • Not Helpful 1 2 3 4 5 Very Helpful
    More Kota Kinabalu Tips
    Overview
     
    Hotels and Accommodations
    Tips: 224 - Photos: 310
    Things To Do
    Tips: 342 - Photos: 618
    Nightlife
    Tips: 34 - Photos: 44
    Transportation
    Tips: 83 - Photos: 81
    Restaurants
    Tips: 182 - Photos: 271
    Shopping
    Tips: 70 - Photos: 63
    Off the Beaten Path
    Tips: 44 - Photos: 87
    Tourist Traps
    Tips: 10 - Photos: 4
    Warnings or Dangers
    Tips: 25 - Photos: 9
    Local Customs
    Tips: 9 - Photos: 6
    Packing Lists
    Tips: 21 - Photos: 13
    Sports Travel
    Tips: 20 - Photos: 20
    General Tips
    Tips: 38 - Photos: 27
    Flights
    Tips: 23 - Photos: 0

    Best Kota Kinabalu Travel Deals

    Airfare to Malaysia
    Exclusive Low Fare From New York Official Site. Book Now & Save!

    Luxury Langkawi Resort
    Book a luxurious beach resort with special rate starting $523/night!

    Kota Kinabalu Hotels
    Compare The Best Travel Sites Find Lower Hotel Rates Instantly!

    Kota Kinabalu Travel
    Book With the Travel Company Rated #1 in Customer Service by Consumers

    Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
    Find and book a hotel online. All hotels with special offers.

    Sponsored Links

    More Kota Kinabalu Travel Deals

    Looking for Cheap Hotels?
    Comfortable, Reasonable Prices, Visit Now & Reserve Your Room Now!

    Travelocity Vacations
    Book Travel with More Flexibility. No More Change or Cancel Fees.

    Hilton Garden InnŽ
    Book on Our Official Site Today and Get Our Best Rates. Guaranteed.

    Sponsored Links

    Kota Kinabalu Hotels





    About VirtualTourist |  10 Great Things to Do On VirtualTourist |  Contact Us |  Press Center |  Help |  User Agreement |  Privacy Statement
    Virtual Tourist® ©1994-2009 VirtualTourist.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.