Best Rooftop Bars in KL

Perched on the 32^nd floor of Wisma Goldhill, boasting with picture-perfect scenery of Petronas Twin Towers and the KL Tower and often filled to the brim with partygoers, Elysium beckons. The bar lounge area is embellished with sofa beds and warm lightings, creating a more refined vibe but the main draw is rooftop bar. Slew of libation are available but their cocktails cut above the rest with unique yet delicious combinations. Think flavours like – Hibiscus Sour (hibiscus concentrate and orange liquor), Herbs and Berries (fresh, basil, berries and dill) and Pisco Cocombre (Pisco El Gobernador, cucumber syrup, egg white and fresh lemon juice), to name a few. Another scoring point here is the DJs knows exactly what the crowd wants – from funk to soul tunes, you name it, they spin it.

No rooftop bar trail in Kuala Lumpur is deemed complete till you’ve stepped into Mojito Rooftop Bar at Nagaba, an under-the-radar spots for partygoers. There are particularly two types of views – overlooking the spectacular sights of the city or facing a backdrop of lush greenery. Atmosphere aside, what keeps patrons coming back for more is their Mojitos -  classic, coconut, white grape, watermelon, passion fruit or lychee are range of flavour profiles and hands down, everything is worth going for seconds or even thirds. As the sun descends towards the horizon, the strings of colourful lights bulbs and talented DJs just elevate the whole experience a degree higher. 

Sitting pretty on the 24^th floor in Troika Sky Dining, Fuego has been stacking up reputations as one of the best spots to pamper your taste buds with South American flavours. One would never be ceased by lure of the captivating cocktails and gorgeous grubs. Culinary creations like Smoked Quail Eggs, Smoked Snails, assorted guacamoles and cinnamon sprinkled churros offer the perfect marriage to out-of-the-box blends such as butter and popcorn infused rum, tequila with charcoal-grilled lemon, lychee and chilli imbued rum. Soak up the panoramic views of the iconic towers and bustling city and this sort of moments are what Instagram was made up for. 

Housed in G-Tower Hotel, no list of the best bars in Kuala Lumpur can shy away Bridge Bar. As per the name, you might have a clue already but it’s a helluva of a bridge bar as is suspended between two blocks of the hotel. Besides the knock-out views and impressive blend of cocktails, another magnetic appeal here is the glass platform which gives a thrilling feel of floating on the air, even before gulping down few shots of spirits. One signature drink here is Chily-Tho – rum infused with lie, chili, mint leaves and filled to brim with soda water with fresh green chili and wedge of lime perched atop. Sounds peculiar but it packs a punch. Scrub up well, rub shoulders with well-heeled diners while embrace the beauty of the city which is under your feet. 

Among the most sought-after nightlife spots in Kuala Lumpur where backpackers and locals gather to unwind and crack up a convivial ambience. Despite being nestled amidst skyscrapers and urban buildings, Reggae Mansion is here to stay with a colonial building charm. The anchor of attraction is certainly the rooftop which opens up to imposing views of KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers. Immerse yourself with blend of beats and buoyant atmosphere without the need of any dress code or cover charge. If you’re looking to dine as well, sheer spread of Western and Asian dishes does not disappoint too. 

Bukit Bintang is known to be a heaven for nightlife but if you hanker for something less frenetic but holds nothing back to ensure patrons have a great time, make your way to Tetto Rooftop Lounge. Literally translated as roof in Italy, expect a more easy-going ambience with amazing graffiti artworks adorning the walls. Being blown by the breezy wind while overlooking the full-of-life Bukit Bintang without the need to break a sweat up, all you’ve got to do is tempt your taste buds with classic cocktails like Mojitos, beers and whiskies. Oh yea, if you’re feeling a little peckish, their skewered meats and pizzas are highly acclaimed by the locals too.