6 Affordable bars for after-work drinks in KL

Booze Nights: 6 Affordable bars for after-work drinks in KL

Angela Goh

01 Jul 2016

Grab a few co-workers and make a beeline for one of these drinking spots tonight.

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La Boca Latino Bar
Get pulled in by the vibrance of this Latino bar which, in true Latin American fashion, embraces a friendly and lively atmosphere that’s perfect for getting your spirits up after a long day cooped up in the office. Happy Hour stretches all day Monday and Tuesday, and from 3 - 8pm every other day. With 1-for-1 deals and 30% discounts off all house pouring spirits and wines, there’s no better place to park yourself after work!
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, Lot. C3. 10.03, Level 3, 168, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Photo: La Boca Latino Bar Facebook
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Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur
Not only will you get to taste some great authentic American grub here, you’ll also relish some pitch-perfect live entertainment, as is the trend at all Hard Rock Cafes. You’ll be glad to know that Happy Hour goes from 4pm to 9pm, which will allow you to grab a few post-work beers with your music-loving colleagues.
Ground Floor, Wisma Concorde No 2, Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur Facebook
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Baan 26 Restaurant & Bar
It’s hard to miss this place as its bright yellow exterior stands out starkly from its colonial shophouse surroundings. The restaurant is known for serving up incredibly authentic Thai food as well as very affordable liquor and beers. Their “Mega Happy Hours” go from 6 - 8pm on weekdays, so you get to look forward to a whole jug of Tiger Beer going for just RM29++ when you knock off at work.
No 26, Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Baan26 Restaurant & Bar Facebook
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Barfly Publika
This “urban lifestyle bar”, as they call themselves, serves up some affordable beers, which is perfect for those wanting to hunker down and stay for a few hours to socialise after work. Reputedly incredibly crowded on weekends, it’s best to frequent the bar on a work day, anyway!
D1 G3 06 1 Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: Barfly Publika Facebook
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SOULed OUT
Happy Hour after 10? You bet! SOULed OUT is the place to be for a late-night booze fest with your buddies. From 10pm onwards, Mondays to Thursday, expect some great deals at this well-established franchise. You’ll feel right at home here as this food and drink spot is proud of the friendly and inclusive ambiance that it strives to bring its customers.
No.20, Jalan 30/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur

Photo: SOULed OUT Facebook
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The.Bngsr Tavern
This little drinking spot has a great number of fans and this comes as no surprise, seeing as they frequently have cheap beer promos and a good selection of the stuff available. The cosy interior makes for a great place for patrons to chill out and spend the night mingling.
32, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Photo: @thebngsr

Had a stressful few days at the office and need to let loose a little? It’s always a nice idea to wind down at the end of the week at a great little bar with a pint or two of beer, or perhaps something a little stronger.

Want to know where the most affordable drinking spots in KL are and how to take advantage of their Happy Hours? Head up to the gallery to find out just which bars suit you best – we’ve covered everything from a vibrant Latin American drinking hole to an authentic Thai food paradise. You’ll see that they’ve got some very nice competitive rates going for their booze.

Angela Goh

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