Finding a perfect place to unwind yourself after a long tiring day at Jonker Street?
You’ve come to the right place!
Other than Jonker Street night market that everyone knows, there are top 7 places where you can quiet yourself down while listening to music until midnight.
Some café even offers an outdoor dining area overlooking the beautiful Malacca river.
You can just sit back and enjoy the flow of evening breeze over your face.
The best part is, you don’t need to travel far! The places below are just somewhere along Jonker Street.
Scroll down and be mesmerised by the wonderful nightlife in Jonker Street!
Top 7 Nightlife In Jonker Street
1. Geographer Cafe
Located at the corner of shophouses, the Geographer Café is a great hangout place with friends especially at night.
The charm of the café lies at its warm ambience. Most of the guests are amazed by the interior which has a perfect blend of western and eastern design.
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Besides, the café serves wide selections of food such as spaghetti, pizza, fried rice, satay and many more. The café also serves excellent beers for you.
The special part about the café is they have weekly live performance from Miss Nadia and her father, Mr Abid. Every Monday night, both of them will perform Jazz music while every Friday & Saturday night, they will entertain guests with pop music.
Contact: +606-281 6813
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 1:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am – 1:00am
2. Reggae on the River Melaka
After a long tiring day at Jonker Street, you can unwind yourself at Reggae on the River, a beautiful bar that overlooks the peaceful Malacca river.
Setting only reggae music as background, the bar offers relaxing rattan chairs where you can chat, meditate and sing with a drink at hand. Somehow, you will feel yourself being transported to the Jamaica.
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If you come early, you might be able to catch the amazing sunset over the river. The atmosphere is very romantic and it’s best if you can bring your loved ones here to enjoy this special moment.
Despite the amazing view, they serve wide array of drinks at reasonable prices. This is truly the place that worth the penny.
Contact: +6012-218 7532
Opening Hours:
Daily: 5:30pm – 2:00am
Wednesday: 8:30pm – 2:00pm
3. Hard Rock Cafe Malacca
Featuring both outdoor and indoor dining area, Hark Rock Café Malacca offers fresh and high-quality menu including 10-ounce Outstanding Burgers and exceptional drinks such as Margaritas, Hurricanes and other alcohol-free beverages.
Using only premium grade beef, their burgers are grilled to perfect and complimented by fries. For vegetarians, they offer vegetarian-friendly burgers too!
For desserts, their highlight is the Hot Fudge Brownie. Their brownie cake is served together with vanilla ice-cream and topped with chocolate sprinkles, chopped walnuts and cherry.
Up until now, the café has welcomed contemporary and legendary musicians from all over the world. Their pictures have adorned the walls inside.
Do check out their “Shop The Rock Shop” too. They sell T-shirts, caps, socks and many more inside.
Contact: +606-292 5188
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Friday to Sunday: 11:30am – 2:00pm
4. Sid’s Pub & Jonker
Overlook the picturesque Malacca River, Sid Pub & Jonker is another relaxing pub with great band performance along the Jonker Street.
The pub is specially designed to resemble the authentic pub in England. They serve the high quality and wholesome English food at decent prices. The best part is you can sit on the edge and watch the river view while enjoying the food.
The most ordered dishes here are Malacca chicken rice balls, Cod’n’Chips, Bacon Butties and asam pedas fish. Besides, they serve puddings, pies, toast, soup and snacks for those who prefer desserts or light meal. For beers, their iced cold Tiger is most recommended.
Live sports can be watched here too. They mostly display the football match and rugby match.
Contact: +606-283 7437
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10:00am – 12:00am
Saturday & Sunday: 8:30am – 12:00am
5. Far East Café Melaka
Famed for their unique Nyonya food, Far East Café Melaka is a humble restaurant in Jonker Street that offers both indoor and outdoor dining area. The evening breeze is perfect with choices of liquor and beer complimented by jazz music in the background.
With the old class but well-maintained tables, chairs, staircases and floor tiles, the nostalgic ambience will bring you back to the old times.
Their stir-fried belacan kangkong is one of the must-try. The spicy taste goes very well with the belacan. Never ever missed out their Nyonya Fried Pork which has heavenly tender texture too.
Besides, the Nyonya Pineapple Prawn is quite unique too. The fresh meaty prawn is mixed in their highlight sauce. The dish is hardly found in other places.
Location: 19, Jalan Hang Lekir, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6012-696 6277
Opening Hours:
Daily: 11:00am – Late
6. Me and Mrs Jones Café
Me and Mrs Jones Café is one of the most sought-after bars in Jonker street for its high standard live music, cosy atmosphere and affordable drinks.
The bar plays all music ranging from blue to rock. The musicians are mostly local resident and the owners, Mr and Mrs Jones.
Being a great place to meet new local friends, guests always come with an exciting feeling and open mind in a hope to have some sharing with new people. Sometimes, you can talk to Mr and Mrs Jones too!
The café doesn’t offer any food. They only serve beers and other beverages. No worries because there’re many eateries around.
Hence, our advice is, grab a bit at the restaurants nearby before heading here!
Location: 3, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 75200 Melaka, Malaysia.
Contact: +6016-234 4292
Opening Hours:
Daily: 7:00pm – 1:00am
Closed on: Wednesday
Nightlife Near Jonker Street
7. Alto Sky Lounge – Hatten Hotel Melaka
Beautifully located on 22nd floor of the Hatten Hotel, Alto Sky Lounge offers you outstanding views of Malacca’s cityscape complimented by the exquisite soothing music. The charismatic architecture and upscale ambience are great for both pleasure and business.
Featuring a 130 seats outdoor bar, Alto Sky Lounge is perfect for elegant birthday or cocktail parties, business functions or just a simple unwind after work.
Whether it is delicately crafted cocktails, fine wines or mouth-watering light bites, the sky lounge caters to your needs in details.
If you wish to chill at the indoor lounge, you have to wear a smart casual code. Guests who dress in singlet, shorts and slippers can enjoy at their al fresco lounge.
Contact: +606-286 9696
Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday: 4:00pm – 12:00am
Friday, Saturday & Eve of Public Holidays: 4:00pm – 1:00am
