Best Rooftop Bars in KL

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Imagine this: You rent a helicopter to take you around Kuala Lumpur so you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the vibrant cityscape from a bird’s-eye view. Isn’t that great? Well, the problem is, renting a helicopter ride is hardly cheap at all. Depending on the different helicopter rental services, a single ride alone could cost you a fortune—at least RM150 per person. Thankfully, there’s another way to admire the cityscape, and that would be visiting some of the rooftop bars found around the Kuala Lumpur area. You see, rooftop bars are actually a place where you and your companion can dine on good food or savour cool drinks (read: alcoholic beverages such as cocktails and hard liquors), while enjoying the spectacular views of the city horizon.

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    It was voted by the readers of the Expatriate Lifestyle magazine as “Best Hotel Bar” and “Best Bar in Malaysia” for four consecutive years. So what makes the SkyBar such a successful phenomenon? Well, the rooftop space is blessed with transparent balconies, as well as glass skylights that allow you to witness the majestic views of Petronas Twin Towers and among others. But the biggest limelight here is the gleaming 26-meter long pool that stretched along the bar. Best of all, you get to chillax on the poolside sofa while sipping your favourite cocktail. Speaking of cocktails, the signature “Mata D’or”—a fruity blend of passion fruit, grenadine syrup and Red Bull—is one sensational pick-me-up drink you can’t afford to miss out. There are also a variety of foods available, but it was the finger foods that worth ordering here. For instance, there’s the scrumptiously spicy buffalo chicken wings which is available in half or one dozen. And if you are here with a bunch of friends, you can never go wrong with the Skybar Bucket—a potpourri of mouth-watering buffalo wings, crispy fried seafood, mixed satay and cross-cut chips.
    Tips

    Look out for different happy hour promotions such as “Ladies Night” (with free selected cocktail from 6pm – 11pm on Wednesdays); “Big Boy Out” (with first round of free beer on Thursdays) and “Thirsty Sunday” (with 50% off on every pint beer on Sundays).

    Things to expect

    Good place for chilling, while listening to a variety of different music on select nights.

    Best with

    Crunchy Black and White Calamari Fritters, Frozen Deluxe Margarita, Lychee Rose and Kiwitini.

    Price

    RM18.00 to RM100.00

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    33rd Floor, Traders Hotel, KLCC, 50088, City Center, Kuala Lumpur
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    0323329888

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
    10:00AM—01:00AM
    Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    10:00AM—03:00AM
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    Fancy for some fun and vibrant get-together moments? If you and your friends are into booze, then the Tiki-themed rooftop bar on the 30th floor of the Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral might be the answer. Blessed with a swanky décor and cool furniture such as the pink bean bags, the Mai Bar also offers you a great view of the Kuala Lumpur cityscape. Drink-wise, don’t forget to order their signature Malaysian Princess Mai Tai. Served in a Tiki-themed glass, this particular cocktail is an appealing blend of—here we go—dark & silver rum, orange liqueur and juice, lime juice, pineapple juice, grenadine syrup, kaffir leaf and blueberries. Not only is it an amazing tropical mix, it tastes heavenly as well.
    Tips

    For the complete experience, relax by the poolside while sipping your favourite drink and watch the beautiful city of Kuala Lumpur during the night.

    Things to expect

    A colourful place to destress with your colleagues or your buddies after a long day at work.

    Best with

    One thing you can’t miss ordering from the menu (unless you are not a drinker) is the refreshing cocktail selection such as Green Paradise and Belle Fizz.

    Price

    RM15.00 to RM100.00

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    30th Floor, Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, 50470, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
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    0327231188

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday
    12:00PM—12:00AM
    Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    12:00PM—01:00AM
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    Situated just opposite Suria KLCC, Cedar on 15 is a trendy rooftop bar-cum-fine dining restaurant that offers a sumptuous range of Western cuisine. The restaurant itself is spacious enough to give you a comfortable dining experience. Meanwhile, the decor is also worth mentioning here with deluxe-looking interior and posh furniture that evokes a laidback feel. As for the food selection, go for one of their signature main courses which are Pumpkin Seed Crusted Black Cod. You’ll be delighted that the fish here is served fresh with minimal seasoning. Not only that, it also pairs well with a delectable trio of side dishes (mushroom tomato chutney, snap peas and fennel mousse). If you have a room for dessert, their cake offerings—such as the sinfully tempting Chocolate Molten Cake—are amazingly rich and tasty enough to end your meal with a smile on your face. Of course, no rooftop bar would be complete without a decent selection of liquors and wines. For that, you’ll be spoilt with choices. And if you’re here for cocktails, the rosé wine-based cocktail “Cedar’s Whisper” is one of the must-tries.
    Tips

    In order to get a perfect view of the Kuala Lumpur city, make sure you choose the table by the balcony.

    Things to expect

    Whether it is a date night or special friends’ gathering, Cedar on 15 is an exceptional chill-out spot for food and drink.

    Best with

    New South Wales Ribeye, Triple Layer Cheese Cake with Amaretto Liquor and Kaffir Martini.

    Price

    RM20.00 to RM100.00

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    Cedar on 15 View restaurant

    Level 15, Impiana KLCC Hotel, 13, Jalan Pinang, 50088, City Center, Kuala Lumpur
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    0321471111

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    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    06:30AM—01:00AM
    Saturday, Sunday
    04:00PM—01:00AM
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