First, let's figure it out with the question of where you can drink in Malacca and maybe even have to have fun. Well, with the exception of the weekend on the main street of the city - Jonker Street, Nightlife in Malacca Pretty restrained. The best place for dating and relaxing behind a glass of beer with other travelers is the hall of the guest house. True, not all Gasthauses are so good that they are able to offer a really cozy "lounge", so just in case you can go to the Gasthus restaurant "Discovery Cafe and Guesthouse" (3 Jalan Bunga Raya; 12: 00- Started). Here, most likely, it will be lively and, if you are lucky, fun. There is even a swimming pool, darts, sometimes live music, and still sure that it is here that it is for sale the cheapest beer in the city - about seven or eight ringgits.
The right sign that Malacca has already managed to love barkpeckers and party members of the whole world - the branch of the infamous "BUCKET BAR" (14 Jalan Laksamana; 17: 00-01: 00). Why sad? You may have heard about the island of Ko Phangan in Thailand and his monthly party Full Moon Party, during which the participants of the parties are drunk from the "alcohol buckets" to unconsciousness. In Malacca, the scope, of course, is not that, but for 50 ringgitis you will be given a bucket whiskey with a cola, which you can also fall until you fall. Of course, the price is high, but sometimes there are night stocks, in which one (or even two) can be obtained for free. And in this bar sometimes there is a good music, a cheerful crowd of tourists and - oh, yes! - Bir-Bong, lovers of the most daring and drunk (and wishing to get drunk). True, most likely, this bar is already closed, since it is already closed at the time of writing the article (maybe for reconstruction, who knows).
If the student playing you are little interested, and I want something more relaxed, measured and pleasant, then try to go to "The Geographer Cafe" (83 Jalan Hang Jebat; every day 10: 00-01: 00), quite pleasant (and, apparently, recently renovated) Shophaus on Jonker Street. Here you can see a more adult crowd, which comes to listen to jazz, try cocktails from glasses (!) And to rush well. Prices here are slightly above average, but if that, here they are taken to pay for the card. It is interesting here on weekends (on weekdays of the concert may not be).
Another place with live music in the city - "Honky Tonk Haven Cafe" (68 Lorang Hang Jebat; CP-PN 15: 00-00: 30), which belongs to the expato named John, a friendly Scottish guy who is a part-time jazz musician - you will not find such improvisations in any bar in Asia. The atmosphere in this bar is probably the most spiritual in the whole city, plus the convenient location of the restaurant. From the case of the case there is a jam-session there, but even if there are no live music, it's still very nice to spend the evening - a cafe in retro-style with the written walls and a "happy hour" from the moment of opening until 20:00.
Along the Malacca River more restaurants, rather than bars, but still here you will find some good places where you can stretch and eat cold beer. "Lao San Cafe" (84 Lorang Hang Jebat, every day 12: 00-00: 00) offers Tiger beer for 12 ringgitis and some light dishes as a snack, like fried rice and vegetable curry, as well as here you can order a huge portion of traditional dessert, Chandola. The establishment works until midnight.
IN Riverside Kopitiam (22 Jalan Laksamana) Prices below: Beer from eight ringgitis, non-alcoholic drinks from two ringgitis. As a rule, the institution works until 23:00 on the weekend, but it can be closed earlier on weekdays, if there are no customers.
Since 2012, it works and coastal "Hard Rock Cafe" (28 LORONG HANG JEBAT) - as it should be relying, with the corresponding attribute and modern interior in the appropriate style, which is everywhere in the world. True, not such large sizes. But it can be live music (sometimes such a loud that will not work normally). Prices in this bar are significantly higher than in any other place of Malacca, but the club is located right in the central part of the city. Plus an excellent system of air conditioners (you can stay from crazy heat and humidity), big portions, all in Europe delicious. Works Cafe on schedule: Vax-Thu 11: 30--01: 00, the kitchen closes at 22:30; Fri, Sat and Eve of Holidays - 11: 30-02: 00.
Ploy and B. Tuktuk Kitchen & Bar (88, Lorong Hang Jebat) - a small restaurant of Thai cuisine and a bar C, unfortunately, very small portions, but very tasty food (many noted that it is better than even in Thailand) and a cheap beer (12 ringgitis). The most impressive terrace on the roof overlooking the river - especially romantic views are opening in the evening, when the light from the restaurant lanterns is reflected on the stroit of water.
With nightlife figured out. Now let's see What else can you do during the day , in addition to visiting numerous museums and old ruins of the city. First, it is certainly worth going to Embankment Malacca . This is a very good place for a slow walk: Many cafes, interestingly painted Dutch houses (Well, if they were not, then a walk along the river would lose all their attractiveness), colorful boats floating past. By the way, it is possible to ride a boat, however, the sensations are not the ones that when skating on the channels of St. Petersburg or Venice. Nevertheless, there is a couple of marins along the river, where every half an hour, walking boats move; Cruise takes 40-50 minutes. In the evening, the walk is no less good, because many garlands and lanterns are lit everywhere.
Next, you can go to the local Oceanarium "The Shore Oceanarium" On Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya. It is very small, and tickets, to be honest, expensive, but everything is in good condition, all sorts of livelihood mass, and here the quiz with gifts are held. In short, if children travel with you, then you need to go there.
Also with children (or without them) you can look into "Coral Wonderland" Located on the 4th floor of Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, in the heart of the historic city of Malacca. This is the first coral park in Malaysia. What is the most pleasant - some sea creatures can touch!
