Malacca Nightlife

What to Do at Night in Malacca

Despite being a small town, you'll be surprised just how much the action heats up at night in certain spots around the city.

For those after mild entertainment with a focus on late-night supper, Jonker Street is the perfect haunt. Those after more vigorous entertainment at the clubs and pubs need to head to Melaka Raya.

Jonker Street

During the day, Jonker Street becomes a famous haunt for shopping antiques and other old goods. At night on weekends (Friday & Saturday), the place transforms into a fantastic eating stretch where you can bask in the moonlight while visiting stalls upon stalls of traders peddling all sorts of goods¡­ and food.

Similar to a 'Pasar Malam' or night market, Jonker Street shuts its doors to traffic at 7pm. Then, hawkers congregate on the area to dish out a variety of sumptuous delights, most of them unique food from Nyonya culture. The hawkers themselves use traditional utensils to cook their fare, adding to the cultural charm of Jonker Street.

Geographer Cafe

Address: 83 Jalan Hang Jebat, 75200, Melaka
Tel: (606) 281 6813‎
Opening Hours: 10am - 1am

Ringo Classic Cafe

Address: Jalan Hang Lekir, off Jonker Walk, Melaka

Melaka Raya

Melaka Raya was built on reclaimed land near Bandar Hilir as a commercial township consisting of shop lots, shopping centres and apartments. Over time, it grew into a hub for night-time entertainment as clubs and pubs sprouted over the place. Today, it is a popular spot to get some night life action and excitement in the sleepy city of Malacca.

During the day, you can do shopping and trying out numerous restaurants that serve a variety of local food from Malay dishes to Nyonya delights. When night comes, most of the restaurants open but the pubs, clubs and discos take precedence. Visitors can sing the night away in karaoke lounges, chill out in cool cafes, have a beer in pubs and dance till the wee hours of the morning in clubs.

Pure Bar

Address: Lot 591, 592 & 593,Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka
Tel: (606) 281 4309‎
Opening Hours: Wed-Sat, 8pm-late

Portuguese Square

The Portuguese Square is the centre of the small Portuguese community in Malacca, the descendants of the past Malaccan colonists. The Square feels like a little patch of Portugal with plenty of restaurants, food stalls, pubs and a mini-museum.

On Saturday evenings till night, the square becomes a hub of activity, as the Portuguese community put up traditional dances, entertain tourists and celebrate in style their unique culture. You can get a beer or tow here while listening to pop bands strut their music.

Portuguese Square

Address: Jalan d'Albuquerque, Off Jalan Ujon Pasir, 75050 Melaka
Tel: (606) 283 6538‎

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