Heli Lounge and Bar, Kuala Lumpur
Details
- Location: Menara KH Building, Kuala Lumpur
- Cost: $18 per cocktail
The Arrival
I walked up Jln Sultan Ismail, which is impossible to miss as it's a stupid busy street with a monorail in the middle of it, heading toward the Menara KH Building. Even at night, the lack of anything interesting outside makes it a bit difficult to discern the super nice bar at the top. Into the elevator and up to the 34th floor, around to the bar, where you pay your entry fee (this includes 2 drinks).The Bar
A functioning helipad by day, closed and it becomes a borderless open platform bar at night. With couches and high top seating, a mix of locals and foreigners (mostly foreigners) abound. Selfie and view picture taking are definitely on the menu.I had a bit of a vertigo scenario myself as I made my way up the final staircase to the platform.
I was quickly seated in a nice spot, and I have to say my bartender knew his drinks, with excellent conversation skills.
The View
The drinks, while pretty good, are not absolutely unique enough to be the only draw. Let's not be coy, the rooftop view is the reason, along with reasonable drink prices.The view is stunning, no glass to glare or collect dew in the humidity, which is evident but the aloft breezes help prevent dying of sweat.
Price and explanation
Don't get chopped up!
This, is the helipad, and lots of open space to walk and picture take
This one was ok, little too sour for my tastes (pear and something)
Now this drink, with strawberry, this was my speed
Scary drunk white guy warning
The view, the Petronas Towers, highlight of the entire city
Looking southeast
Peering north, the KL Tower, actually higher than Petronas (but not taller)
Looking west towards KL Sentral and my hotel somewhere
Hey, can you get sick of this view though?
Off south to the fanciest district in town, Bukit Bintang
Southwest, and to actual normal people's area in the city that goes on to the horizon
Summary
I'm going to say it's a tourist spot, but a reasonable and approachable one. I really liked it, had a good hour conversation with a guy from Bangladesh on the student movement, the revolution and how if they want to continue with reforms, the political party process.The views! I am bringing people here next time (hey, I do have friends!)