5 Best Beach Clubs and Bars in Penang

Sand Bar at Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a great place to head to if you are in the mood for a whole lot of fun with a Caribbean vibe. What makes it such a favourite seaside haunt are the super friendly staff members, who adopt a casual demeanour with guests, ensuring that everyone has a fun time.

Sand Bar is a hotspot for young people looking to enjoy beach parties in Penang. Set behind the hotel swimming pool, the beach bar features a large circular tiki hut with a straw-thatched roof. Signature drinks include the Sandyjager (Jagermeister, grenadine syrup, and orange juice) and Watermelon Gin Fizz (watermelon juice, lime juice, ginger ale and gin).

Bora Bora at Ferringhi is a longstanding beach bar in Penang. It has been a local landmark since 2010, beloved by many for its fun, casual atmosphere and friendly staff members. Music-wise, expect reggae beats and jazz tunes playing until late. 

Bora Bora features a straw-thatched roof shack, lots of fairy lights, and blue lawn chairs sitting under umbrellas. Their drinks menu is pretty simple, with ice-cold beers and potent cocktails.  

Beach Blanket Babylon is an open-air bar in George Town, adjacent to 32 at The Mansion. This beach bar serves local and western dishes throughout the day. Drinks-wise, you look forward to ice-cold beers, classic cocktails, non-alcoholic juices and coffee. 

Our favourites are Love Bird (vodka, peach liqueur, pineapple juice and blue Curacao) and Golden Sunset (vodka, Southern Comfort whiskey, orange and pineapple juice).

QE II is one of the best beach bars in Penang, thanks to a killer soundtrack courtesy of their resident DJs. Expect tunes from the 1980s all the way to the latest dance tracks. It's set directly over the waters of Pengkalan Weld next to the Jeti Ferry Georgetown.

Drinks flow from early noon until past sunset. Clubbers can expect a fairly extensive drinks list, with pina colada and Bleu Balls (brandy, blue Curacao and Red Bull) standing out as our favourites.

Sigi's Bar and Grill on the Beach is a classy bar along the winding Batu Ferringhi seaside frontage. As part of Shangri La Golden Sands Resort, its all-white interior design is a cross between a beachside shack and an upmarket hideaway. 

Watersports enthusiasts often cool off on the sand dunes in front of Sigi's Bar and Grill on the Beach. There is a fairly extensive menu of pizzas, pasta, and gourmet dishes, as well as an impressive range of drinks.