Heli Lounge Bar

Excellent Cocktails, Excellent views of Kuala Lumpur. My favorite cocktail bar in KL!

Superbe terrasse au 34e etage avec une vue magnifique mais chaise style stark (style seulement car pas vraiment confortable). Prix des boissons (30 Rm 7 €) dont cocktails, que j ai bien aime perso mais vraiment petit, un tout petit plus élevé que certains bars occidentales a KL mais dans la moyenne des autres.
Mais un peu trop de pression pour consommer et le principe d être obliger de commander son verre avec de monter 5 étages M énerve car purement commercial et donc 3 étoiles au lieu de 4 étoiles.
Et finalement j’enlève 1 étoile de plus car finalement pas commercial du tout, dans le sens qu’ils t’obligent à reprendre une conso après 21h et pas possibilité de prendre n’importe quelle bouteille de vin pour 4 personnes (donc pas celui à 110Rm 24 € mais minimum 175 rm 38 €) aussi plus cher qu’en France par rapport au port qualité prix !
Comme c’est un ancien héliport on aurait pensé que ce serait plus décontracté mais c’est plutôt élégant (ce que je aime bien perso) mais trop directive donc difficile de rencontrer du monde à part lors des prises photos.

The go to place for a good view of KL. However, it’s definitely a one time thing, as the bar itself doesn’t do the location justice. First of all, you’ll have to carry your drinks up the first time (and probably a couple times more during the night if you want to get it within 20 minutes).
Second, the cocktails are not what you’d expect for 25rm. Ingredients aren’t fresh. Very average taste. The beer is cold though (thumbs up? Although they have run out a couple of times at like, 8pm… What?)
Third, the staff is quite unhelpful when it comes to getting you a table on the helipad. It becomes a free for all.
Finally, the «manager» on top, a lanky Indian guy with a walkie talkie, is not only useless (see 3^rd point) but arrogant and simply unpleasant. You’d expect somewhat decent service… I’ll admit some waiters are «friendly» and smile, but not very helpful in the end.
TL;DR: a good place for one drink, some pictures, and an introductory view of KL, but there are plenty of other bars with a great view and way better service at which you should spend good money.

We went there on a Sunday to celebrate mom’s birthday after reading rave reviews on Unilocal and Time Out KL. First of all the parking was really crappy and there were no signages, then when we got up, we walked into a really dingy bar with stacked tables etc and were told to order our drinks before going up.
Sent mom and my friend up as my husband and I waited in line to order. While looking at the menu I realised that they dont have any sugar less options, when our turn came, I asked the bartender if something could be made sugar free and he said no. Then I asked for water and he pointed to a jug and a glass and I poured myself a drink. We ordered three drinks and my water.
The pineapple juice for which we were charged RM25 was poured out of an F&N can into a glass of ice and not even the full can (the can is available for RM1.80−2.20). I was a bit shocked. Then while we were waiting, the waiter brought back some half filled glasses to the bar. One of the bar workers actually strained out the ice and poured the drink in another glass. I have no idea what happened to that drink after that!
Anyways, we went up with our drinks. The place was silent with some random table and chairs placed around. It was like I was having drinks on my terrace. Anyways, we found our place and sat down and were talking when one of the servers very aggressively walked to us and slapped the menu on the table and said ‚“there are four of you and you only have three drinks. The rule is you have to have 4 drinks”. First I did not see the signs anywhere, then I told him that he did not have anything for me to drink and I had requested the bartender to make something for me and he said he couldn’t do anything.
The guy then just very rudely poked at my glass of water and said, «you drink water don’t you, thats sugar free». By that time I was a bit pissed at his tone and attitude and I politely asked him if was going to continue to talk to me that rudely and he said «yes!».
I got up and said ok, then we are leaving as I am not happy with the way you are talking to me and he just pointed to the stairs! Yes, I did scream at him a bit then and my friend who had recommended us to the place and had been told about the stale drinks tipped our full glasses of fruit juices over and we walked away. Drinks for which we had paid RM75 (which would have costed me RM5 at the most!)
We were stopped by the bouncer at the entrance who tried to physically intimidate us by refusing to let us leave etc and trying to take my phone when I took it out to take a pic of them. After a heated discussion he let us go and I heard him say, don’t come back! I can’t confirm he said that as my Malay is not that good, but it sure sounded like that.
I wouldn’t recommend this to ANYONE. Rather I would ask people NOT to go there. Shady place, pathetic staff, below par drinks and BAD BAD customer service! I see no reason why they would walk up to us so rudely and talk to us SO rudely when we had ordered the drinks we wanted and they had nothing I could drink and when I had asked for water, I was pointed to that jug that I then poured myself water from. Even if he had come up to us politely and asked us to order, I would have, we probably would have ordered another round of drinks too, but his attitude, his aggression and his words and then showing us the way out etc. Totally unacceptable.

Heli Lounge and its helipad bar on the rooftop is a must-​see in KL!
The protocol generally requires you to order a drink (28−30RM) from the Lounge and after you receive it, you are then allowed to walk up the stairs to the Pad. You can order food here and some of the items on the menu (Burgers and Sides) can be delivered to you on the Pad as well.
Definitely come here for the experience and the view though!
My recent visit was foiled by some haze at the time, but it did not take away from being able to appreciate the view and being so far above the rest of the city. I went for an early dinner here, partly to grab a table before the Pad filled up, partly to catch the sunset, and because I had a concert in town to catch! The timing was great as I was able to snag a table before people were forced to stand about the standing cocktail tables or hope for other people to leave.
Take visitors here and enjoy being above the world with a drink in your hand!
*It should be noted that there is currently some construction going on near the KL Tower and so some of the beautiful pictures posted here isn’t possible anymore due to the new building being sprung up.

The view is absolutely amazing. The experience of it is definitely one you should experience. First of, you would need to take the elevator up and it might seem a little sketchy, with weird parking and stuff but once you get into the bar which you have to have covered pants and shoes for, it’s transforms. It’s really fancy when you wait before you are called to go up to the helipad because they would actually get the drinks prepared for you.
That would take about 10 to 15 minutes and you would have already paid for your drinks unless you order more. Sometimes there are a minimum spend required because they can only accommodate several tables so seating is pretty limited. The view is absolutely amazing and the service is good. I really enjoyed my time there because it’s so peaceful and you could properly have a good conversation without disruptions.

Drinking and heli pad did not sound like they go hand-​in-​hand together until the arrival of Heli Lounge Bar at Menara KH.
To go to the bar, you first need to order your drink at the bar on level 34, and then walk up a few stairs to the helipad. On the helipad, you get a 360 degrees skyline that’s definitely Instagram-​worthy. It’s a sparkling panorama that would take your breath away. Best come during sunset hours.
If you’re wondering about safety, they have bouncers standing by just in case you had one too many drinks. Without a doubt, this is the place to impress the out-​of-​towners.

To be honest, I have been working at a nearby office building for almost 6 months and I absolutely oblivious to the fact that this place even existed until I was invited by my buddies for a surprise birthday celebration for another friend. Heli Lounge Bar is also a one-​of-​a-​kind bars in Malaysia, imagine being able to chill out with your friends and enjoying your desired beverages at the very top of a building with the Kuala Lumpur city skyline as the background of your environment, truly bliss indeed!
However, if you’re planning on coming to this awesome without prior reservations, you’re going to be disappointed as Heli Lounge is packed during the weekends especially the peak hours (sunset period), so please remember to make prior reservations first! Besides their awesome heli pad environment, their in-​door seating area is nothing short of amazing too (mind the shortages in floor space). Nonetheless Heli Lounge Bar is an amazing night spot.

Helipad is definitely the place that you have to go if you are visiting Kuala Lumpur or even just feel like chilling and watch a nice view of Kuala Lumpur skyline during sunset. I went to this place couple times and have multiple different experience here.
First of all, they have two areas, one is the indoor bar and the other one is the open space bar which used to be a helipad long time back. Once I came after 9PM and I have to open a bottle to get a table in the pad itself, (that’s the house rule so if you are not planning to spend a lot of money try to come before, plus it’s way better to come during sunset for optimal view :)). So me and my friend ended up just sitting on the indoor bar and it was just like regular drinking place and nothing amazes me so much.
Second time, I went way early around 5.45PM and it probably was the best time to be since it’s very empty and you can go up to the pad without opening bottle (order drinks will do). View was amazing but just make sure be there when it’s not raining, else they’ll force you to go back to the indoor bar again.

If having drinks up high with absolutely no barriers then this is the place for you! My knees got a little weak coming here for the first time, as i had to climb up a flights of stairs and when i finally reached the top, i was mesmerised with the 360 view of my city, Kuala Lumpur. It made me realised how pretty KL really is and its just breathtaking.
I dare not look down as im somewhat scared of heights but i didnt want to leave either as it was a beautiful night and the weather was just right.
I came here with a friend and it was pretty romantic too. I felt like i was in a movie scene (hehe). We were then seated to our seats, i requested it to be at the middle part of the pad (so that i dont look down or feel anxious) and it was perfect. That night was perfect.
If you’ve got any friends visiting KL this is a must go to place! Whether or not she or he is afraid of heights! Or if you’d like to woo a loved one, this place could be it too.

I found this place in my first week in KL.
The bar is located on the top of the an hotel near the KL towers. In the past the place was a helicopter pad, which was turned into a nightlife hotspot is definitely one of the coolest things i’ve seen KL.
During day the place is a simple bar, but after the sun goes down it turns into a rooftop bar with a portable drink station and some simple lounge chairs and tables.
In my opinion the best time to go here is at the sunset because you will have the best view of the city ever. in specially if the sky is clear.
The place is divided into 2 areas: the bar on the roof and the lounge at 34^th floor. The lounge has an amazing theme, which is aeronautically-​oriented. For example they have a booth made from the converted side panel of a Boeing 737 and a Boeing-​747 turbine turned into a DJ console. in regards to the bar from the roof, you need to know that there are no rails, no walls and no boundaries of any kind to stop you from going over the side of this wide open space so be sure to stay far away from the edge
The views for the top can only be described as rewarding — it is so gratifying to have made it to this ‘secret’ spot to see the sunset and even more satisfying if you have your camera with you to grab a few fantastic photos. Heli Lounge Bar is set directly across from the KL Tower.
One thing to note, you will need to arrive between 18:00 — 21:00 to access the rooftop bar for free.
P. S. The place is closed on Sundays.

I came here when it first started to become popular. The funny thing is, I came here when there was this haze issue and the Heli Pad was deserted. It was perfect because we have the whole KL view to ourselves. Although the view was slightly ruined, the quiet ambiance was much appreciated. With the hype towards this place dying off, I think coming here during the weekdays would be enjoyable if you are looking for an open air space with a great view.
On the drinks and price, it’s like any other bar, moderate and averagely priced. If you’re looking for a place with more hype, you ca just take a flight of stairs down to a club. However, be warned that the crowd seems a bit off and to me, it’s just very boring.
After visiting Stratosphere in The Roof, I feel that they offer a much better ambiance and experience than this place. However if I’m in KL and looking for a cooling alternative to chill, other than Jalan Mesui, I would come here.

I always got headache when my friends from another states/​country visit KL and ask me to be their tour guide, especially for those friends who had came for multiple times.
Well, I have to say Heli Lounge Bar is one of the best tourist spot in KL for tourist because this is the place where you can grab your drink and chill out at the helipad and enjoying the scenery of KL.
I got to know this place when my BFFs threw me a birthday surprise at Heli Lounge Bar last year. But we reached a little too late that time. It’s crowded with people’s and thus we didn’t manage to get a seat and enjoy there.
Hence, learning from experience, I managed to brought my outstation’s friend here by 6p.m. They were really excited but I did told them about the little challenge for you to go up to helipad and they just don’t care.
So, we enter to the first section (proper bar) to order our drink. (Rule no.1, each person required to order one drink before get to the top: helipad). And here’s the little challenge that I mentioned, you have to grab your drink while climbing up the flights of staircase. Yes, no kidding. It’s exhausted especially for ladies who are wearing heels.
Once you get up to the helipad, I would say it’s all worthy (if you manage to reach early). We managed have a proper seat this time, catching sunset at the right time and enjoying the stunning of 360-​degree view in KL. Everyone will be busy taking pictures that time. We did have a memorable great time there.
The only downside here is you will need to take the staircase up and down again if you need to go to the washroom.

I’ve been noticed about this place since lots of friends of mine uploaded their photos of being there. I decided to join the party by persuaded one of my friend to join me since my girlfriend is in Phillippines at that time. Malaysia might be too slow in introducing their helipad-​style of bar compared to other neighbour countries like Thailand and Singapore but it’s better than none. The helipad is still operational during the day.
Honestly, the service is slow but the foods and drinks are good. I had a glass of Long Island with few fried chickens. The outdoor lounge is taking place at the uppest level of Menara KH. It is very simple at the outdoor that will allows you to enjoy the scenery more than anything else. It is truly the best place to chill out from the heavyload of works and release your stressness.

Didn’t know the existence of this place until one day, my friends suggested to have a surprise birthday party for my girlfriend. At first I was super excited! Wow, helipad! Later on. I find it just super overrated.
First of all, the parking of the building was confusing. They’ve closed the lower floor but did not put proper signage. The sign there asking people to ‘honk to access’. But after honking for so long, it just didn’t make sense cause no one appears. So we have to exit the parking to look for someone. Then found out from the security that the lower floor is not accessible. We have to park at the floor we enter (which we thought are reserved parking where we are not allowed to parked there)
Then, the bar. Everyone must order a drink before they are allowed to go up to the helipad. Er. Have to hold your drink and walk up the stairs in high heels. Well. Quite a turn off to me. But still, first time visiting that place, everyone was excited to see what’s up there.
When we are up there, no doubt there’s some nice view of the city on top. But if we want to have a seat (on those benches/​stools around), reservation is required. Hmmmmm … That’s quite an experience. Weird, funny I must say.
This is definitely not somewhere I want to chill with my friends. All dressed up but have to stand around on a helipad with no proper seating while holding my drinks. By the time we finish our drink we were all sweaty and sticky already.
Well, I can’t deny that they have awesome view. But just not that kinda place I would want to be to chill with my friends. I would prefer somewhere with proper couch over those low stools. Though they have it down at the bar area, there was nothing much there. Nothing interesting and the place was very small and cramped up. Yet again, must have reservation. We ended up finishing one drink (each of us) and left for somewhere else.

Yes, this is a real helipad turned bar. And the view, oh my!
So since I arrived to this side of the world I learned that roof top bars are a huge hit. I lived in Toronto for almost 3 years and I do not remember to have even been to such fancy places on top of sky scrapers.
This is breathtaking. Would love to take a helicopter ride one day but for not I will sit here and enjoy a glass of wine while admiring Petronas.
I believe it is a little over priced regarding drinks but the finger food is alright and not to expensive. If you disregard the cost, this is an amazing experience, even when storm is approaching.
I would recommend that everyone checks this place out specially if you want to get a sense of how big KL is or you want to do something out of ordinary for your special one. It is a popular place for tourists but for couple also. The inside bar is cozy and the staff is always alert and ready to assist.
Enjoy!

KL has an amazing night scene, and it’s a waste that we don’t get to see them too much from the bird view.
There are 2 sections in Heli Lounge Bar — the lower floor if you just want to have a nice meal, and the helipad if you iconic KL Tower was just right in front of our eyes. We had to open a bottle in order to go up to the helipad, but it was worth it. We were sipping on our whisky under the stars, while enjoying the view.
On the other hand, because it’s so high up, the place tends to get really windy. So, ladies — please be careful when you are wearing skirts or dresses.

Where in town do you get to hang on a helicopter pad and have drinks during sunset? Only heli pad offers this experience of being up so many levels above ground, enjoying the 360 degrees view of the city skyline over a glass of drink and conversations in the sky.
I went here for the first time at night with some friends and I felt like getting up there was pretty bizzare. First we enter the club and it looks normal but then you go to the back door and climb up 2 flights of stairs (that don’t look like it is part of the club) that lead you out to climb another flight of stairs (that look like it could break off anytime) for you to reach the pad then I was wowed by the staircase adventure for us to have a better adventure!
Like any clubs or bars, they offer the usual type of drinks — the price wasn’t too crazy considering its unique experience. They don’t have a full blown food menu but offer small bites like sandwiches, burgers and finger food like chips, onion rings, chicken wings… You get the gist.
Operation hours:
Monday — Wednesday: 6pm-​12am
Thursday: 6pm-​2am
Friday — Saturday: 6pm-​3am

I rarely visit Bukit Bintang as the hectic mess of journeying into that part of KL has always been a major put off on my part, however I guess some things are just worth the hassle and the Heli Lounge is without a doubt, one of them. Certain experiences just go hand in hand and drinking to a good view is that match made in heaven that everyone should appreciate, save for you guys with a severe case of acrophobia, seriously don’t look down. Drinks can get a bit pricy, but hey sometimes you’ve just got to suck it in and indulge. The lounge is conceptualized with a right smack in your face kind of aviation theme, with waiters dressed in pilot uniforms and aeronautical themed furnishings. But don’t be mistaken, you’re coming here for the Helipad and that ridiculous 360 view of the KL skyline.