Nightlife in Kota Kinabula

As you would expect in such a well visited destination nightlife here is exciting, of a very high standard. There are places to dance and drink inside and out some are located in the major hotels others small holes in the wall. Whichever you might choose the choice is extensive and worth exploring. Prices vary and so does the clientele. All ages are catered for from conservative to hip. Many have live bands and approachable request friendly D.J’s others for the a more dance orientated crowd. Prices vary but there should be something here for all tastes and budgets.

Pirates Bar – The largest outdoor bar in Kota Kinabula. Located in Asia City in the T food Court across the road from Centrepoint just behind the Mercedes Benz Dealership. It has live music at weekends.

Shenanigan Fun Pub – This lovely bar is on the ground floor of the Hyatt Regency.

• Shamrock Irish Bar – The Waterfront Lot 6. Dependable Irish fare, with outdoor seating. Add 16% tax.

• Cocoon – Locally famous this relaxed bar by day becomes a lively bar/club by night, open till the wee small hours.

• Razz-Ma-Tazz – Lust outside the central business district along Julaan Tuaran. It is one the city’s largest and most popular nightclubs.  Has two rooms the larger featuring life music and D.J’s. The smaller room, Zuave, plays house, trance, and other pulsating dance tracks.

• Bed – Nice small place on the Promenade near the night markets. One room with a cover band, Pool table and DJ.

• Beach Road Pub and cafe has live bands and a pool.