Salsa Clubs in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Official Correspondent: James Quah
Little Havana
Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL (near Frangi Panni's).
Little Havana is back with non-stop DJ-spun Salsa from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. the crowd packs in at 11 a.m.
RM 10 first drink charge (beer, soft drinks, juice).
Largest dance floor in KL.
Strongly recommended on Fridays with Rueda, On1 and some On2 dancers.
Music by DJ Lee at +60 (12) 935-6799.
Salsa Havana
Federal Hotel KL, Jln Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Fridays (recommended), all other nights Salsa music is played depending on crowd demand. Saturday nights are ok.
First drink charge.
Music by Manager Martin Reyes +60 (16) 317-5385
Qba
Westin Hotel, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
Thursdays (recommended), Saturday ok, all other nights Salsa music is played depending on crowd demand except Sunday.
Local band currently playing, heard the sounds not too exciting. DJ-spun Salsa music between 45-min sets until about 1 am. No cover. Small dance floor, fits 8-10 couples.
Music by DJ Dev +60 (12) 630-2179 or
Manager Alfredo Hernandez +60 (12) 920-6105
Other days either at Qba or Salsa Havana, salsa music by request.
HUSH
Wednesday night - at Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar; No Cover; From 9:30pm
Bilique
Sunday night - Jln Telawi, Bangsar, Every Sunday nite from 9pm till 11:30pm, Cover of RM 15/- one Drink
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Salsa Clubs in Penang, Malaysia
Brasil 68
68 Jalan Kelawai, Penang, Malaysia.
Saturday night. Free to bring along your own music. Small crowd. No cover charge. Can consider having Brazillian dinner and drinks. Look for the Brazillian manager named Siri.
Bagan Bar and Restaurant
18, Jalan Bagan Jermal, 10250 Penang, Malaysia.
Not a hardcore salsa club but they play salsa music on week days. Feel free to request for salsa songs. Salsa songs are played between live band sets, approximate every half and hour. No cover charge. Nice and cosy place to dine and have drinks with friends. Tel : 604-226 4977, Manager: Chona
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