Bukit Damansara, aka Damansara Heights, is a bustling neighbourhood that’s home to some of the most lively nightlife spots around town. Whether you’re in the mood for a laid-back evening with friends, a sophisticated date night, or a banging celebration, we’ve curated a guide with ten must-visit spots guaranteed to cater to every whim. Let’s dive in!
1. Bar Roca KL
For your weekly ‘lepak’ sesh
Looking to have a chill one? With delicious bar food and genuinely friendly service, this Latin American-themed neighbourhood bar is a fun little spot that will make you feel right at home. Join one of their quiz nights, cheer on your favourite sports teams, and catch up with friends and fam here.
Address: 1, Jalan Setiapuspa, Medan Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6019 524 2011
2. Wunderbar Craft Beer Bar KL
For beer appreciation
Feeling something different, alternative, and maybe a little weird? Wunderbar is all that and more—walls plastered with posters and graphic novel pages, a PlayStation, board games, and, of course, an excellent selection of beers and cocktails. They host wine buffets every Friday and Saturday, an open mic comedy night every Tuesday, and a thrift market every Sunday. Plus, they boast the best burgers in town.
Address: 18-M, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 2381 9986
3. Louie’s Bar
For your listening pleasure
Exquisite tunes and classic cocktails are the mainstay of Louie’s Bar. The backdrop? Mood lighting and warm wood interiors in an elegant yet laid-back atmosphere. With different guest selectors coming in on the reg, every week is a flavourful delight for vinyl and cocktail lovers alike. It’s such a vibe.
Address: Unit 8-4A, Plaza Batai, 8, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
4. Rākh KL
For culinary cocktails
Describing itself as Asia’s first culinary cocktail bar, rākh is an experimental outfit driven by a fiery passion for unusual flavours and an ethos rooted in sustainability. Behind the thoughtfully conceptualised and food-inspired drinks menu is award-winning mixologist Akshar Chalwadi, whose signature rasam cocktail is simply a must.
Address: E-1-01, Level 1 The Block E, The Five, Kompleks Pejabat Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6012 923 3249
5. Reka:Bar
For innovative food and drink pairings
Debuting at #65 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars (51-100 list) in 2023, it’s easy to see why Reka:Bar stands out from the crowd. Offering world-class cocktail experiences with sustainability at the forefront of everything they do, Reka:Bar is a revolutionary post-modern flavour lab that sets the bar extremely high. Pun intended.
Be sure to check out their latest drink and food menu, ‘Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,’ which is designed with the same flavour approach as the Netflix series of the same name.
Address: 67M, Jln Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6010 287 8908
6. Bā by 61M
For the love of whisky and sake
One of the most renowned whisky establishments in Malaysia, Bā by 61M is a Japanese-inspired bar that showcases an impressive collection of whisky and sake, some of which are (very) rare and unusual. Our tip? Grab a seat at the counter, where the bartender will gladly tell you about some of the special bottles they carry.
Address: Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6018 213 9291
7. Tickets KL
For gin-spiration
If gin is your weapon of choice, then you’re in for a treat at Tickets KL this year. The latest brainchild of the acclaimed PS150 team, the hidden speakeasy is a thematic concept bar with an annual programme change. On the surface, it poses as a humdrum office space. Find the secret entrance, solve the sneaky puzzle, and enter into an immersive world of gin specials.
Address: G05A, Ground Floor Republik Damansara, 1, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +603 7622 8765
8. BAC
For highballs and banter
Promising a dang good time, BAC is a highball-focused bar with a team that’ll put a smile on your face the moment you enter. You’ll see the bartenders banter, General Manager Mattman Joseph doing his rounds, infecting guests with laughter, and people letting loose as shots get passed out through the night.
Address: 73-1, Jln Setia Bakti, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6010 287 0731
9. Desire Speakeasy
For something a little more intimate
At the top of a staircase to the side of Ben’s Grocer in Plaza Batai lies a hidden cocktail bar that opens up to a surprisingly spacious party den decked in plush seating and soft, dim lighting. Intimate, cosy, and elegant, Desire Speakeasy is “where style and sensuality intertwine.” Grab a cocktail or two or three (with a side of their tacos, please) and dance comfortably with your crew.
Address: Lot 6-A & 6-1A, Plaza Batai, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6018 960 1871
10. Ms Bianca
For a seductive girls’ night out
Lush, sexy, and sophisticated, Ms Bianca is one of the latest faces to grace the Bukit Damansara party circuit, and we’re all for it. With intimate red lighting, luxe velvety sofas, and a cosy seating arrangement, this small space is gaining traction by the week and ramping up as the night progresses. And by golly, their air conditioning is next level. It’s the perfect place for your next GNO.
Address: 6-2, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Contact: +6011 6347 0880
