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China House
Sprawling heritage cafe with 30+ daily cakes, art galleries, and live jazz in a stunning restoration.
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Best Bars in George Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site — Historic Heart of Penang
About George Town
The heart of Penang and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. George Town is a living museum of colonial architecture, clan houses, and temples interwoven with world-famous street art murals by Ernest Zacharevic. Walk through Armenian Street, Chulia Street, and Love Lane to discover heritage shophouses converted into boutique hotels, hip cafes, and art galleries. The area is also home to some of the best street food in Asia.
Quick Facts
- Attractions
- 12
- Food Places
- 15
- Area
- George Town
20 Bars Found
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Hameediyah Restaurant
Penang's oldest nasi kandar restaurant since 1907, legendary for murtabak and heritage ambience.
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Indigo at The Blue Mansion
Fine-dining Asian-French fusion inside the UNESCO-listed Blue Mansion courtyard — the most atmospheric restaurant in Penang.
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Kimberly Street Char Kway Teow
Legendary charcoal-fired char kway teow stall with permanent queues and unforgettable wok hei.
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Nasi Kandar Line Clear
Legendary nasi kandar since the 1940s, famous for rich curries and the 'banjir' (flood) technique.
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New Lane Hawker Centre (Lorong Baru)
Nightly street food paradise where locals feast on duck rice, fried kway teow, and char koay kak.
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Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul
The gold standard of Malaysian chendul since the 1930s - shaved ice, gula melaka, and coconut milk perfection.
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Sister Wan's Char Kway Teow (Lorong Selamat)
Penang's most famous char kway teow stall on Lorong Selamat, known for intense charcoal wok hei.
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Tek Sen Restaurant
Heritage zone legend for Hokkien-Teochew home cooking - Anthony Bourdain's favourite double-roast pork.
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Bagan Bar & Restaurant
Modern Penang cuisine in a heritage shophouse - deconstructed classics and Penang-inspired cocktails.
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Cecil Street Market (Lebuh Cecil)
Heritage street with evening hawker stalls and colonial architecture - less crowded than Gurney.
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ChinaHouse (BTB - Beach, Toast, Burger)
Fusion restaurant in the China House complex with gourmet burgers, pizzas, and Asian-Western mains.
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Chulia Street Night Hawkers
George Town's backpacker strip with diverse hawker stalls serving Indian, Chinese, and Malay street food.
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Joo Hooi Cafe
Classic 1940s kopitiam famous for its asam laksa and rich Hokkien prawn mee.
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Macallum Convent
Industrial-chic warehouse cafe in the hip Macallum district with specialty coffee and fusion brunch.
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Macallum Street Evening Hawkers
Hip warehouse district with evening hawkers - blend of classic Penang food and modern vibe.
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Mugshot Cafe
Armenian Street cafe famous for Instagram-worthy toast art portraits and solid brunch fare.
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Nasi Kandar Beratur
Named for its perpetual queue since the 1950s - famous for creamy dhal and crispy fried chicken.
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Red Garden Food Paradise
Lively open-air food court with 50 stalls, live music, and cuisines from across Southeast Asia.
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The Daily Dose
Third-wave specialty coffee in a heritage shophouse - single-origin brews and all-day breakfast.
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