Hidden gems - Bars in George Town, Malaysia not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Bars in George Town

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in George Town. This list contains 70 places from Bar category.

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Benefit Cosmetics BrowBar Lounge(Sephora Paragon)

Beauty salon

👍👍 I’ve had several wonderful experiences with Yee Ting at the Benefit Brow Bar. She is fun to talk to and delivers a satisfying service, as well as cooperating with customers’ requests.

5.00 (48 reviews) (~3.85 km from centre)

Cocktail Society （Cocktail Bar)

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Very good ambiance with extremely good cocktails. The place is menu-free; just describe what you like and the super-friendly bartender with conjure it for you—even better than you what you were expecting when you described. I got these: like Old-fashioned but with a hint of coffee, and like Margarit...

5.00 (39 reviews) (~4.78 km from centre)

No Bar Here

Cocktail bar

👍👍 For you guys don’t know where to chill, one of new bar open in Penang, neighbour with Back Door (same owner), check it out this new place - good vibes

5.00 (23 reviews) (~4.56 km from centre)

MBAR at Mercure Penang Beach

Bar

👍👍 nice view of the beach while enjoying our welcome drink. great atmosphere with comfortable seats, great lighting and nice music.

5.00 (22 reviews) (~6.16 km from centre)

C De Beaute Brow Studio

Beauty salon

👍👍 did a facial by Catherine, really very comfortable and refreshing, enjoyed my time here alot:) The results were very obvious as well and my skin is amazing now :))

5.00 (8 reviews) (~9.57 km from centre)

The Pipes Lounge

Bar

👍👍 Very Smooth Shisha and Unique Interior Deisgn

5.00 (6 reviews) (~4.93 km from centre)

Bottle Room Bar

Bar

👍👍 Best place and new environment to hang out at the Pearl of Orient. A place to go again.

5.00 (5 reviews) (~8.3 km from centre)

Cocktails & Shots

Bar

👍👍 Celebrated my birthday here and by far they’ve served the best cocktails i’ve had in penang. Wendy was very precise on the flavour mix and Justin was great with his gesture and guidance on drink of choice. i guess we were flying the “concorde” with our tasteful drinks. A splendid birthday night out...

4.90 (142 reviews) (~5.52 km from centre)

Middle House Penang

Restaurant

👍👍 Superb dining experience. The food is delicious and clean. The owners are very polite, warm at heart, and make me feel like dining at home. Will definitely come back here again.

4.90 (89 reviews) (~4.15 km from centre)

Tag Social Lounge & Bar

Cocktail bar

👍👍 Loved everything about this place. From the moment we stepped in, we already fell in love. The place is cool and calming, with a very pleasant fragrance and not the toxic fumes from cigarettes as you would get in other bars. We were greeted and served by Nappy who was just awesome at what he does !...

4.90 (80 reviews) (~5.21 km from centre)

THE UN Bar

Bar

👍👍 Super underrated bar. Open air style dining bar/hookah bar with a chill atmosphere and good music! So clean and spacious, and it's not too loud like other bars on the street. Highly recommended for people who are looking for a relaxing place to drink.

4.90 (64 reviews) (~5.79 km from centre)

BAYAN KARAOKE

Karaoke bar

👍👍 Room is quite big and the sound system is good too! Customer service 5/5 👍🏻 Definitely will come again.

4.90 (63 reviews) (~8.76 km from centre)

Nomad Bar

Bar

👍👍 A modern, cosy, chill cocktail bar with a unique selection of drinks. Their concoctions had such interesting yet balanced flavour profiles that were a delight on our tastebuds. Along with Edwin at the bar, the owners Ken and Sophie were very welcoming and hospitable. This is certainly a great place...

4.90 (60 reviews) (~4.96 km from centre)

The Nest Cocktail Bar

Cocktail bar

👍👍 There is a miraculous cocktails bar, all the cocktail was very supprise me. Taste, sense and aroma of the cocktails was nice , their bartender also friendly and professional, share a lot knowledge of liquid and explain the cocktails

4.90 (49 reviews) (~5.3 km from centre)

Borneo House

Restaurant

👍👍 Good food and good vibes.. The selection of drinks was very nice as well... Mr Paul was very attentive and friendly as well... Will definitely repeat

4.90 (34 reviews) (~5.33 km from centre)

Eumjiu Penang 隐久 @ 14 Kek Chuan

Restaurant

👍👍 This “locals lounge” in a row of beautifully restored heritage shops along Kek Chuan Road has the best singers in the form of the hospitable lady boss and her talented daughter - great entertainment for us regular patrons! Not to mention several TVs playing both karaoke songs (a popular pastime amo...

4.90 (22 reviews) (~4.19 km from centre)

Varsha Tamil Musical Bar

Night club

👍 It's a small hall..the DJ has done a great job.. good service

4.90 (16 reviews) (~5.1 km from centre)

Third Alley 三巷

Bar

👍👍 Good vibe

4.90 (11 reviews) (~4.88 km from centre)

Belachan Tapas Bar

Cocktail bar

4.90 (10 reviews) (~5.24 km from centre)

Begin Bubbles Bar

Bar

👍👍 It’s a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Amazing whiskey, wines, cigar and service. Staff are extremely knowledgeable and make great recommendations. Live music performance everyday as well…

4.90 (10 reviews) (~4.1 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Bars in George Town, Malaysia