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Entertainment & Night Life
For the larger fraction of the population, nightlife still means sitting around over a good meal, having an outdoor barbecue and maybe nursing a drink or two with family and friends. But that is not to say about Kota Kinabalu is a city that sleeps at night. Today, it has moved on with the times, and does have a fair share of happening pubs & discotheques.
Shenanigans owned by Hyatt regency is one of the attraction in town. Winner of the 'Best Entertainment Spot 2000 / 2001', better known as Best Fun Pub in Borneo, this traditional Irish pub offers international live entertainment, speciality cocktails and sumptuous snacks Most tourists however are dissapointed with the ultra pricey drinks in this pub - compared to other pubs.This is probably because Shenanigans is a hotel pub so therefore their drink can cost you a bomb. My advice: across Shenanigans, there's a semi-outdoor pub called Upper Star that sells way cheaper drinks. So i suggest you drink there first before entering Shenanigans. =) hope this helps. :)
Somewhere sitting in the city of Kota Kinabalu, along the Gaya Street road, there's a fast food centre-Sugar Bun. I was told that there's a life band performing there until 11pm and the opening hours is until 2am. Beer is quite cheap here. A 4 cans carlsberg/ heineken for RM15.
Opposite the Promenade Hotel is a short stretch of the KK waterfront that becomes a hub of activity from dusk onwards. It is a popular meeting place for youngsters to hang out with their friends and where office workers converge for a beer after work. For tourists, it is the place to relax while watching the sun going down and eyeing the pretty ladies that may stroll by. :) With a good view of the Tunku Abdul Rahman islands & ships in a distance, it is certainly a very relaxing spot.Go to the KK waterfront at around 5.30-6.00 pm and you shall be amazed by the brilliant sunset with many hues of gold, bronze and vermillion. With the salty sea breeze blowing through your hair, you can't help but feel relaxed. Do be aware that the sun sets very quickly in places near the Equator and so, in a matter of minutes, the whole show will be over. The sunrise is equally special, and the sun rises rather early, at around 6.00-6,30 am. If you are an early bird, you may just catch the pretty KK sunrise. No special dress code, but if you forget your camera, or your memory card is full, you'll surely kick yourself! LOL
After a spot of sun watching, feel peckish or dry? No worries - there are a few open-air pubs along this stretch of the waterfront that serve snacks or you may just continue watching the sun set with a glass of wine or two in hand. The tables outside offer the best view of the sunset and a good feel of the sea breeze. By 7.00pm, these tables were mostly taken so it is best not to be late. But if you prefer a nice & quiet place to wind down, I was told that there's this place called Havana Club at the Magellan Sutera & Spa Resort. This club has about 200 exquisite cigars from all over the world. Just order a drink or two, choose a cigar and puff away in the company of soft music playing in the background !
Karaoke Bars are plentiful in the city to, but only one comes with great seafood. Jaws seafood restaurant & karaoke lets its diners sing their hearts out while waiting for their oders. A superb concept and a great stress-reliever too ! Of course, there are many more places/pub to hang out in the city.., theres.. Bed...(not the one you sleep on..he he he ).. Cocoon.. Cock & Bull.. unfortunately, I just dont know all of them :(....
Best Place to Dine
My recommendations - For those who just dont favor too much seafood.. ..there's this place called Little Italy, right in front of Wisma Merdeka. What can I say.. the food is good.. and comes in very affordable prices !
P/s : Nov 3rd & 4th... where else would u wanna b ?
Land Below the Wind- Part 4 ( Golf Lovers )
Entertainment & Night Life
For the larger fraction of the population, nightlife still means sitting around over a good meal, having an outdoor barbecue and maybe nursing a drink or two with family and friends. But that is not to say about Kota Kinabalu is a city that sleeps at night. Today, it has moved on with the times, and does have a fair share of happening pubs & discotheques.
Shenanigans owned by Hyatt regency is one of the attraction in town. Winner of the 'Best Entertainment Spot 2000 / 2001', better known as Best Fun Pub in Borneo, this traditional Irish pub offers international live entertainment, speciality cocktails and sumptuous snacks Most tourists however are dissapointed with the ultra pricey drinks in this pub - compared to other pubs.This is probably because Shenanigans is a hotel pub so therefore their drink can cost you a bomb. My advice: across Shenanigans, there's a semi-outdoor pub called Upper Star that sells way cheaper drinks. So i suggest you drink there first before entering Shenanigans. =) hope this helps. :)
Somewhere sitting in the city of Kota Kinabalu, along the Gaya Street road, there's a fast food centre-Sugar Bun. I was told that there's a life band performing there until 11pm and the opening hours is until 2am. Beer is quite cheap here. A 4 cans carlsberg/ heineken for RM15.
Opposite the Promenade Hotel is a short stretch of the KK waterfront that becomes a hub of activity from dusk onwards. It is a popular meeting place for youngsters to hang out with their friends and where office workers converge for a beer after work. For tourists, it is the place to relax while watching the sun going down and eyeing the pretty ladies that may stroll by. :) With a good view of the Tunku Abdul Rahman islands & ships in a distance, it is certainly a very relaxing spot.Go to the KK waterfront at around 5.30-6.00 pm and you shall be amazed by the brilliant sunset with many hues of gold, bronze and vermillion. With the salty sea breeze blowing through your hair, you can't help but feel relaxed. Do be aware that the sun sets very quickly in places near the Equator and so, in a matter of minutes, the whole show will be over. The sunrise is equally special, and the sun rises rather early, at around 6.00-6,30 am. If you are an early bird, you may just catch the pretty KK sunrise. No special dress code, but if you forget your camera, or your memory card is full, you'll surely kick yourself! LOL
After a spot of sun watching, feel peckish or dry? No worries - there are a few open-air pubs along this stretch of the waterfront that serve snacks or you may just continue watching the sun set with a glass of wine or two in hand. The tables outside offer the best view of the sunset and a good feel of the sea breeze. By 7.00pm, these tables were mostly taken so it is best not to be late. But if you prefer a nice & quiet place to wind down, I was told that there's this place called Havana Club at the Magellan Sutera & Spa Resort. This club has about 200 exquisite cigars from all over the world. Just order a drink or two, choose a cigar and puff away in the company of soft music playing in the background !
Karaoke Bars are plentiful in the city to, but only one comes with great seafood. Jaws seafood restaurant & karaoke lets its diners sing their hearts out while waiting for their oders. A superb concept and a great stress-reliever too ! Of course, there are many more places/pub to hang out in the city.., theres.. Bed...(not the one you sleep on..he he he ).. Cocoon.. Cock & Bull.. unfortunately, I just dont know all of them :(....
Best Place to Dine
My recommendations - For those who just dont favor too much seafood.. ..there's this place called Little Italy, right in front of Wisma Merdeka. What can I say.. the food is good.. and comes in very affordable prices !
P/s : Nov 3rd & 4th... where else would u wanna b ?
Land Below the Wind- Part 4 ( Golf Lovers )
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