4 KUALA LUMPUR ROOFTOP BARS WITH AMAZING SKYLINE VIEWS

Last Updated on 26th February 2026 by Bejal

Malaysia’s capital city has a wonderful skyline and one of the best ways to see it twinkling is with a drink in hand at one of the many rooftop bars and restaurants the city boasts. Read on to discover 4 Kuala Lumpur rooftop bars with amazing skyline views including our personal top tips such as dress code, reservation information, exact location and what view to expect.

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Where Are Rooftops Located in Kuala Lumpur?

As you’ve probably guessed many of the rooftop bars are located in well-known hotels as well as apartment buildings/business buildings. The ones featred in this post are around the main central points of interest.

How To Get Around To The Rooftop Bars

If located close to your base of hotel, then many of these may be walkable, however, we’d recommend taking a local taxi or Grab. There is no Uber in Malaysia but Grab is a very good equivalent and great value for money. It works exactly like Uber with an App you need to download and add your payment details when prompted during set-up.

Head to the Grab Website to find out more about the App.

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Kuala Lumpur Rooftops With Amazing Skyline Views

These are four rooftop bars we think are worth visiting in Kuala Lumpur that we’d also suggest making reservations fro to avoid disappointment on a busy evening.

Heli Lounge Bar

It was inevitable we would end up at this place on one night – we could see it beside the Petronas Towers from our hotel suite. This is an actual helicopter pad which just happens to morph into a rooftop bar in the evenings with a bustling scene of locals and tourists alike dancing into the night with outdoor and indoor panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur  cityscape. During the day the  helipad is fully functioning, hence the late afternoon/early evening times.

Upon entering the Menara KH building, you wouldn’t have an inkling that it houses such a lively bar as by day it is an ordinary office block. But once those lift doors open on the 34^th floor, you are greeted by gentlemen dressed in the aviator apparel, who quickly usher you to a table. You’re handed a menu and you’ll soon be tucking into delicious cocktails and admiring the surroundings, watching the skillful mixologists, gazing up at the hanging helicopter over the bar or heading out onto the helipad to check out the scene!

The tunes are on point as are the strawberry martinis! If you are one of the first to arrive, you can bag yourself an outdoor table with the most spectacular views of the CN tower and the Petronas Towers, not to mention the rest of the city skyline.

Heli-Lounge Bar Be-Lavie Tips

•  Booking is recommended and state if you would like a table in the bar area or on the helipad. Sunset is around 17:30-18:00, so ensure you get your table and spot on the pad
• There is a minimum spend but KL will seem fairly reasonable compared to other capital cities around the world
• If you fancy making a night of it, there is also a restaurant, however we had reservations elsewhere.
• It’s smart casual and evening wear after 21:00, but a little more casual from any earlier. Just to note the bar turns into more of a night club later in the evening.

• Location: Heli Lounge Bar Bukit Bintang 34th Floor  Menara KH   Jalan Sultan Ismail Kuala Lumpur  50450
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Further Info: Website/Facbook Page
• Opening Hours: 18:00 – 00:00 (Closing time varies depending on day)
• Reservations: Essential
• Food/snacks available: No
• Price Range: $$$

Luna Bar

Luna Bar is known as one of Kuala Lumpur’s best nightclubs, offering 360° views of the city with extraordinary vistas of the Petronas Towers as well as the KL Tower. It’s surrounded by towering skyscrapers and offers the most breath-taking views. One of it’s draws is definitely the relaxing atmosphere where local celebrities frequent but additionally that there is an al fresco dining and long bar with a swimming pool in the middle of the lower deck. If you fancy a bite to eat, you can opt for the trendy outdoor bar area or head on over to the top deck which hosts a modern Italian relaxed restaurant, Cristallo overlooking the pool.

 Luna Bar: Be-lavie Tips

•  No need for reservations, however I would advise booking a table if you plan to dine here
• Dress-code is smart casual but later in the evening the bar has a bit of a club vibe, and more evening wear is worn.
• Try out Luna Bar’s signature cocktail, the Luna. This is a mixture of dark rum, Cointreau, blue Curacao and lychee liqueur. The sweet and fruity drink is served with longan fruit and sago. It makes a lovely pre-meal drink.

• Location: Luna Bar Roof Top Level 34. KH Tower  Pacific Regency Hotel Suites Jalan Punchak Off Jalan P Ramlee Kuala Lumpur
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Reviews: See what other guests are saying
• Opening Hours: 11:00-01:00 daily
• Reservations: Not Essential
• Food/snacks available: No
• Price Range: $$$

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Marini’s on 57

This is the highest roof-top bar in Kuala Lumpur perched on the 57^th Floor and if you want to be close to the Petronas Towers well, you can be in no better place as they are literally next door! Marini’s on 57 is a roof top bar and cigar lounge. Marini’s on 57 is definitely one of the most impressive rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur.

We were here for pre-meal drinks at sunset, to see the sun go down over the city scape and this was no disappointment. The DJ was throwing out some tunes, yes we were verging on a pretentious crowd but the floor to ceiling glass windows keep you just wanting to order  more drinks! We tucked into Mojitos and champagne and literally gazed out at the view perching on our high window table.

The cocktails are spot on but with award winning mixologists at hand, you wouldn’t expect anything else! The price is pretty steep but with this location you can’t really argue. This would be the equivalent of UK prices hence why we considered this place for a special occasion. It was my birthday the week before so we decided to wait and celebrate in KL instead by having drinks and a meal at Marini’s restaurant. There is a minimum cover charge for a window table, which will  be explained to you at the time of booking. Additionally the music is pretty good in the bar with a resident DJ, mixing tunes on one side whilst the mixologists are preparing bespoke cocktails.

Marini’s on 57 restaurant is located on the opposite side of the bar area across the lift landing. The view again is pretty spectacular and we had booked in advance requesting a window table. The restaurant serves Italian cuisine using local ingredients and is very much a fine dining establishment with fantastic wine pairings. This restaurant has won many awards and is hailed the BEST restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent.

Marini’s on 57 Be-lavie Tips

• If you want a window seat to absorb that all important view, make sure you book in advance as the bar and restaurant are quite busy. We booked 8 weeks in advance for the restaurant.
• The dress code is smart casual and entry will be refused if your dressed a lit more on the casual side, especially in the evenings.
• Sunset hours are between 17:00-21:00 which basically is happy hour on selected drinks!

Location: 57 Menara 3 Petronas Persiaran, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Find it Here: Map Location

Further Info: Website

Opening Hours: 17:00-03:00 Daily

Reservations: Essential

Food/snacks available: Yes, meals

Price Range: $$$$

Trader’s SkyBar

In our opinion, you have not been to KL, unless you have been to Skybar!! But surely the question you’re wanting to ask is why? Firstly we’re in absolute awe of the Petronas Towers and this for us is where you get the best view of the two towers and a full length view.

This bar was quite busy on our visit but there is an understated, chic vibe about it I’d never felt in any of the other roof bars. The resident DJ’s here spin techno music on select nights but also there are jazz nights, easy listening rock and modern pop hits playing too, however these are more discreet allowing conversations to flow nicely between signature cocktails.

We had no dinner reservations on this particular night, so decided to order some finger food and I can recommend the spring rolls and nachos but I’m sure Dr C will recommend the spice-crusted calamari. Portions are very generous so go easy! Additionally there’s an array of drinks to choose from but Mondays and Tuesdays are the best due to the happy hour. If I had a choice I would choose one of their signature cocktails every time, namely the Kiwitini which contains Belvedere vodka, sugar syrup and Moet et Chandon. It’s no wonder that Traders Skybar has won an array of awards from 2007-2016. It’s pure sophistication!

Trader’s SkyBar Be-lavie Tips

• You must be 21 or over to enter the Sky bar after 19:00.
• If you want a window seat facing the Petronas Towers, make sure you book a cabana or booth well in advance (I mean a couple of months in advance).
• There is also a minimum spend charge in place for these premium seats which will be explained to you at the time of booking.
• Make sure you try one of the signature cocktails and head on over to the terrace, which is usually open if there’s no rain.
• Safety and security is a big thing in Kuala Lumpur so be prepared to get yourself and your bags searched.

• Location: Traders SkyBar by Shangri La. Convention Centre  Stall 7  Jalan Pinang. Kuala Lumpur   50088
• Find it Here: Map Location
• Website: Trader’s SkyBar
• Opening Hours: 10:00-03:00 Daily
• Reservations: Essential
• Food/snacks available: Yes, small plates and snacks
• Price Range: $$$

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We hope this short introduction to rooftop bars in Kuala Lumpur helps with your itinerary planning as the evening is when there are some pretty spectacular city views to enjoy with a drink in hand. We would always recommend pre-booking bars as well as abiding to the dress code. The last thing you want is to be turned away for not observing the correct attire. It’s also good to note that tipping is appreciated but not customary in hospitality settings in Malaysia.

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