Kuala Lumpur’s skyline may not be the most impressive in South-east Asia - it’s a toss-up between Singapore and Bangkok for that honour. But Kuala Lumpur has its own interesting characteristics - the iconic 452-metre-tall Petronas Twin Towers, once the world’s tallest buildings - are unmissable, and its nightlife has an edginess one doesn’t find in Singapore.
Watching the sunset from Vertigo Bar on the 59th floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel is a wonderful experience, and was one of the highlights during my recent trip to KL to watch Pink Martini perform at the Kuala Lumpur Philharmonic Hall.
Cocktails - L: Mojito, R: Pandan Love (Stolichnaya vodka, pandan-infused syrup,lycee juice, Monin peach syrup)
Bar bites:
Spiced-roasted Gaucho steak skewer, with spicy Chimichurri sauce, guacamole, and mini naan bread:
Char-grilled chicken & beef sliders, with firepit brioche, home-made Smoking Gun ketchup, lettuce and cut fries:
Making forward reservations is necessary as sky bars in Kuala Lumpur are relatively popular, in a city which does not have hills or elevated landscape, and where skyscrapers provide vantage points to view the city skyline and city-lights after dark.
The bar has a pretty extensive menu:
It’s surprisingly cool up there, whereas KL tends to be hot & humid at street level.
Address
Vertigo
Level 59, Banyan Tree
2 Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: +603 2113 1822
Opening hours: 6pm to 1am, daily.