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The Pokok - All Day Bar

Restaurant Bar Pub

One of the Most Reviewed Pubs in George Town


Address

Lot, 227, Chulia St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+60 12-545 6152

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Sunday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Monday: 4 pm to 2 am

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  • 5/5 mano s. 7 months ago on Google • 50 reviews
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Open Air Restobar with Live band & DJs 💯 Recommended 💯 Lively Music 💯 Fun Mixed Crowd Experience wth both the locals and tourist. English live band singing top 40s on charts and from 19s & the 2000s. Happy hour all night long! This place gets “Happening” every night from 9pm till 3am but yeah till bar open earlier. Super cool atmosphere 💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯 Perfect place to chill out and dance. 💯Recommend.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Inês P. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice ambience. Good place just to chill and relax. Life band added an extra star. very good service as well. Really nice cocktails and fresh beer. Can be a bit crowded on a weekend, maybe once fully occupied they should not allow new entries as it could feel a bit congested.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 chiangmaicharlies 2 months ago on Google • 586 reviews New
    Definitely the best bar on Chulia in my opinion. The outdoor garden seating and the tree with lanterns make it stand out and welcoming. It can't just be my opinion either, as it was always busy and sometimes we just couldn't get in. Beers are pretty standard, but the meals we had there were tasty. Some large TV screens showing nothing much when we were there, and live music was in the offing but probably after my bedtime. Service was OK, but they were very busy.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Afiq A. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place to relax and chill..open space enjoy natural air..run when rain come or u want to get wet..haha..enjoy live band and music..dont drink not good for your health..18 and above only..hahaha..just drink fresh juice or can drink...also can eat fries and wedges..very nice...overall nice to lepak-lepak release tension at work...hahahahaha..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yvonne Ting Yee V. 1 year ago on Google • 484 reviews
    It is a nice place for chilling with friends for food and dinner. We tried the octopus pasta, chicken wings, Bailey milk shake, juices, margarita, calamari rings, and soju. The food here is quite good. There is a live band around 9.30pm and they are entertaining. It was happening on the weekends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jo Jan D. 3 months ago on Google • 654 reviews New
    Here before in 2018 and glad to be back. Love the outdoor seating. Live band was also good.

  • 4/5 Riz B. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome place for a drink. Live band to chill with. The place is filled with Pokok thus the name implies. Very busy and jam-packed but cool vibe! Staff forgot our order probably due to so many people. Music is funky too. Anyway, if you’re up for a drink and love a lively place in Penang this got to be the place to be in!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaimy Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The Pokok is really a happening place in Penang. There's a four piece live band which is stringing out best rock n roll. There's a long stream of people keep coming in but unfortunately the place is full to bursting point. Everyone is having a blast.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason 1 year ago on Google
    True to its name, a big giant tree lit with bright hanging lanterns greeted us as we descended upon Pokok All Day Bar for the first time. It was a busy Friday night as you can see from the pics, with tables on the ground filled to the brim with tourists and locals alike. All happy, chill & enjoying their drinks while being entertained by the resident band which was surprisingly good. Although food was on menu, we went there strictly for drinks and had no chance to review their food. So the 4/5 rating is strictly for the ambience & service of the place. A bucket of 5 bottles of Tiger was Rm80, pretty decent. We sat upstairs as all available tables on the ground were full. As we walked around the Love Lane/Chulia Street area, Pokok seems to be the most happening place there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Collin D. 4 months ago on Google • 63 reviews
    Great place to hang out with outdoor alfresco , they serve draft beers . Don't expect much on cocktails, but beer and bottles are decent prices . Live band every day
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dhaanyah M. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Amazing food and vibe. The bar tends to get crowded during weekends. So i would suggest you to use a grab to come here as there will be no parking. Since i went late i had to sit upstairs and the service is a bit slow for the upstairs area due to the crowd below.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Goh Xian F. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic atmosphere with great live band performances through the night. F&B are on the pricier side but I would pay for the atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cameron B. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice bar with live music and cold beers + other drinks but can be noisy depending on where you're sitting. Think the drinks were cheap but cannot remember :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fatima P. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the vibe! There's live band. Enjoy our stay and just chill around this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Renee C. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for drinks on a Saturday night. Busy place with a good vibe. Nice outdoor space, live music and good selection of drinks. There is also an upstairs seating area that is covered but the view is not as good. We didn’t order any food but they have a descent selection of bar bites. The drinks are reasonably priced and staff pretty responsive. We did share a table with another couple which was ok for us because otherwise you have to wait longer to get a private table. Overall I would say it’s a cool place to go but nothing overly exciting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jeffrey T. 1 year ago on Google
    You come here for the lights. The food is really terrible. My friend was tipsy and hungry. And thought that the Peri Peri chicken wasn't good. The prawn noodles was bad. Char kuey teow was bad. Service was good, drinks were mediocre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeremy C. 2 years ago on Google
    [Post Covid-19] Live music is back! Recommended for friends to hangout and enjoy snacks with good cocktails. Tried the Singapore Sling and Popcorn chicken while visiting. Love the live music however it is a tad bit loud so do take note you'll have difficulty conversing with friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thevarupan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome ambiance! Good for couples, friends & family! That cheesy wedges +bbq sauce was DOPE!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Soo Hin Y. 1 year ago on Google
    The Pokok most probably hosts the best band in Penang and it rocks! Super crowded every evening as it attracts the party crowd of Georgetown in the chic Chulia Street area. Simply translated as ‘The Tree’ in Malay, with its hint of naturalistic vibe in the midst of chaotic street attracts a fusion of travellers from tourists to backpackers and locals wanting a fresh and a lively spot to chill with draught beers or freshly made cocktails. A must go destination 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 gareth j. 4 years ago on Google
    Music from the band was too loud you couldn't sit there. It hurts your ears. Bar was pretty cool though
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Zac N. 3 years ago on Google
    Couldn't believe my luck.. Alighting a grabcar, into an empty/closed (supposedly) All Day Bar.. 😏 Worry not .. Will catch up with you'all some other time in a near future..
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alan T. 8 months ago on Google • 238 reviews
    Came here after dinner in Chulia Street Night market. Hence didn't have the space for extra bite here, so no comment about their food. However, drinking wouldn't be a problem🍻😂 They have live band on Tuesday night, ended around 11pm. Not sure when it started, I was there around 830pm, and they are already performing. Atmosphere is good, not too crowded.

  • 5/5 Julian N. 3 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    A very nice and happening place for a drink and ppl watching. Come early as otherwise there will be no place left... Except maybe the bar counter. Best part is the band, great singers and performance. Btw, price is reasonable too.

  • 5/5 Joshua 5 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    This place has some of the best local bands who play here. Great atmosphere. Staff are quick and efficient when bring drinks & food.

  • 5/5 Gandhiraj T. 7 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    It is a great chill out place. Food was great and live band was good too. Just it was raining when I was there yet they had enough tables covered. Most importantly price was reasonable. Ordered Teriyaki Chiken and Fried Calamari with a bucket Apple Fox cost Rm133.

  • 4/5 David L. 1 month ago on Google • 16 reviews New
    -The Pina Colada is highly recommendable -Decent live music and overall pleasant atmosphere in the evening -Usually quite lively

  • 5/5 Anthony R. 5 months ago on Google
    A great place to stop for a drink. We only had beer and did not eat here. Some of the area is covered in the event of rain, but this is an outdoor venue. Music most nights with a lively crowd. It can get pretty crowded here. They do have a happy hour. Beer is 2 ringgits less. Located on Chulia St.

  • 5/5 Nasthalie T. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice live band preformed, great place to chill

  • 5/5 Joel Lim Yi J. 4 years ago on Google
    Good live band and atmosphere. Here for beer.

  • 1/5 Piotr P. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Chicken Burger looked like from 7eleven and tasted that way. Service was unpleasant and overall it was just not worth it

  • 5/5 rei o. 4 years ago on Google
    Great live band start from 10pm. Outdoor is abit warm. Indoor upstairs looks better!

  • 5/5 Lennie R. 6 years ago on Google
    Newly opened & loving it. Al fresco drinking under the big Pokok (tree) . So nice & cooling. Great to see drinks menu reflects the local environment of backpackers & tourists .. also a band every weekend & loads more. A fantastic local experience .. must visit again

  • 5/5 Cheryl P. 3 years ago on Google
    The aglio olio anf cabonara are perfectly cooked. Please keep up the good work and keep this latest menu.

  • 5/5 Chet W. 10 months ago on Google
    Great party place in the middle of Heritage Georgetown. It is happening with all the fun and exciting music. It is like an outdoor courtyard bar. The name 'Pokok' meaning Tree is the focal point of the place. The place light up well at night, great atmosphere with plenty of fun if you are having a group of friends with you.

  • 5/5 Imtiaz A. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice club, visited with my friends to see the night club life 😁 and we spend good time over there. Enjoy time staff also good and corporative.

  • 4/5 Yan Chee C. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to chill. Draught beers for RM10-12 during happy hours.

  • 5/5 Faiz H. 1 year ago on Google
    Hard Rock Cafe level live band. Great company. Great atmosphere. Great experience. Planning to watch EPL here soon

  • 5/5 SARAC C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great for people who enjoys music and football matches. Live band was great on a Sunday. They offer a wide variety of draught beers. Great vibes but food is really mediocre.

  • 5/5 Jabez L. 11 months ago on Google
    Great bar. Good music. Abit old people place but enjoyable nonetheless. Service is responsive and decent. Good vibes ~ 😎🤩

  • 4/5 Justin O. 1 year ago on Google
    Super popular bar, be prepared to wait. Be prepared to park a distance and walk as well. Popular with locals and internationals. Food average, drinks prices acceptable. Vibes+++ One of the best live bands I’ve ever chanced upon too. Chemistry of the band and vocal chops of the lead female singer were outstanding. Worth a visit to check out the bustling night life

  • 4/5 Vincent L. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cozy bar in the center of Georgetown. Relax atmosphere. Nice ambience. Cool to sit outside/outdoor. Friendly staff (very persuasive 😉). Nett price.

  • 5/5 sanjeev k. 2 years ago on Google
    Went there for a chill drinking session. End up getting to listen to an awesome live band. I have no idea who that lady was today. But she was freaking awesome. I had an amazing time with my friends. From the comments I see this place always has live bands so if it is always this good. I can really recommend people to visit this place.

  • 5/5 Clement S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place to chill for the night, just the sound system has abit not good. But overall experience was nice. Good pricing for drinks. Love the decoration

  • 3/5 Jensen 5 years ago on Google
    The place is good, just slightly stuffy. Musics are a bit too loud for casual talk. Have live band too, good one!

  • 5/5 Babu P. 1 year ago on Google
    Good Ambience. Great crowd. The seating is lovely in the outdoor with the lamps on the tree lit up. Live music and the band that plays really knows what the crowd want. Good selection of food and beverage. The taste is so so and not so great. The service is prompt and friendly. Affordable bill. Overall a great night handout in George town.

  • 5/5 Yi Hang L. 2 years ago on Google
    Cozy place, suitable to have a relax night with friends. Having a beer together with live band is nice. However, not much choices of snack.

  • 4/5 Andray S. 1 year ago on Google
    Its pretty, outdoor bar with a big tree and lamps. Crowd foreigner. But the worker not really friendly, but ok.

  • 5/5 isabel l. 1 year ago on Google
    Really amazing live band, environment and crowd. Don't expect a refined drinking experience tho even if drinking options are adequate. Also seen people vomiting directly on the floor later at night but staff are quick to place papers on top and take care of it

  • 2/5 Betty S. 2 years ago on Google
    Chilling environment with very good live band that makes the place so lively. Beverages are reasonably priced, limited food/snacks variety. Friendly and attentive staff BUT none of them wears face mask. (Except one female food server 👍) SOP not observed especially at the bar counter seating. Minus 3 stars because my personal opinion, staff wearing mask is crucial as they are the one serving the customers. Mar 2022

  • 4/5 Sonam L. 2 years ago on Google
    If you just wanna grab a drink then its okay. Very less option for snacks . Price is reasonable. Live bands make the place lively in the eve

  • 3/5 Gary L. 2 years ago on Google
    The pokokloco and the mojitos are very diluted. Too much shaved ice and not enough flavour. Wanted to have more but quality doubtful. Bartenders do not wear mask. Following the SOP is important esp from the staffs.


Call +60 12-545 6152 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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