Live Bands at Bars in Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Live Bands at Bars in Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia was created to
help those looking for live entertainment in the city.
While this
list consist of bars and pubs that cater to all kinds of live music, note that
sometimes the bands or singers will change from time to time so it is
best to contact the bar, pub or club to confirm the performance.
Edit: April 2015 – Just to update readers here that this article was created a few years ago therefore the bands performing at these places have already been changed. Its is highly recommended that you contact the bar or club to find out who is performing the day you want to go.
As there are many local and foreign bands around KL, you have a choice of selecting the type of music played at particular places. Some offer jazz while most places would offer pop and rock. There are some musicians that play great classic rock numbers too.
In the main picture above, you see Sharin Band performing at one of the bars in KL. They are one of the popular groups that play really good classic rock numbers.
Here is the listing of the live band performances around
KL in no order. If you have a recommendation, please
feel free to contribute below.
Backyard Pub & Grill
26-28-30, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8,
Sri Hartamas,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6201 0318
Sri Hartamas in KL is the brainchild of Jerry since taking over the place in 1996. Mention
Backyard and live music will definitely be one of the first things to
come to mind. Not only music is great here but a good selection of food
and a great venue to catch up on some live sports.
The place is now a 3-shoplot size making it one of the biggest bars
around town. They are also host for the JamFest 2011 which attracts a number
of bands from around. Backyard Bar is also one of the most popular places to catch some of the best Malaysian bands performing too.
A recent sister place called Backyard Perdana was recently opened in Damansara Perdana too. On weekends in Sri Hartamas, it can get quite packed so head there
early if you want a seat at Backyard Pub.
Alexis Bistro Ampang
Lot 10 & 11, Great Eastern Mall,
Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03-4260 2288
Bistro is located along Jalan Ampang and the Great Eastern Shopping
Mall. If you ever get tired of the same old Top 40 hits or old school
rock’n’roll, then
Alexis is probably the best place to check out as Jazz seems to take
center stage
here, but only on Fridays and Saturdays. You need to call them to find out who is playing over the weekends too.
Rainforest Sports Bar
C4.07, Lvl 4, Pavilion KL,
Jln Bukit Bintang, KL
Tel: 03-2163 0163
Sports Bar is located inside one of KL’s premier shopping malls which is
the Pavilion on Jalan Bukit Bintang. If you are staying at any of the
hotels around the golden triangle of KL, you can simply make your way
there on foot.
Musicians perform three times a week while on other days,
there is piped in music. Food is also served here.
La Rambla
12, Jalan Yap Kuan Seng,
Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03 21613010
La
Rambla is located quite near the KLCC therefore it is easy to get to.
The place also serves some great food and boasts of great musicians
throughout the week at this KL spot. You are advised to check on who is performing and when is their closing day.
The Reef
78, Jln Burhanuddin Helmi,
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Kuala Lmupur
Tel: 03 7726 5769
TTDI as locals call it is one of the oldest pubs in the area since the
80s. The place is still going strong with hefty doses of live music,
good drinks of course, some great food from the kitchen.
Taman Tun is on
the other end of KL and nearer to Bandar Utama in Petaling Jaya. There
is no band on Sat and Sun, but best to call them and check what is the band schedule.
House Restaurant Bar Winepost
G02 & LG02-04,
G Tower, 199, Jalan Tun Razak,
Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: 03 2164 4424
the latest additions of live music clubs in KL. Located in the swanky G
Tower in KL, this place features some good live music on certain days of
the week.
Vogue The Club
D.0G.04, Plaza Mont Kiara,
No.2, Jalan Kiara,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 6201 1536
moved towards live music and also DJ music. Popular with the locals
around the Mont Kiara area they have live bands on most days of the
week.
D16 Bar Ampang
A8-G, Dataran Palma,
Jalan Selaman 1/1, Ampang,
Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03 4270 3686
Ampang Point Shopping Mall. This pub serves some great food while you
can catch your football games and on certain nights, there is live music
available if not, a resident DJ spins music. Expats and locals are seen
mostly here.
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KL Live Bands are very entertaining, when you see great musicians perform |
You can also check out my other posting about Live Band Music at Bars in PJ, Selangor. That list caters to only the places that have live music.
Take note that some
places even offer great beer promotions like 3 for RM60.00 or Buy-1-Free-1
while on special occasions, you might have to pay cover charges at the
door which usually includes one drink.
For those
who frequent these places, I would love to hear your feedback on some of
the bands performing around KL.
Also, if you know of any particular bar or
pub with live music that is not listed, please feel free to comment
below so I can include them into this listing of Live Bands at Bars in Kuala Lumpur (KL).
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