9 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Langkawi

Pantai Cenang’s beach bars are arguably the best places to unwind with a cold drink after a day of sightseeing in Langkawi. These nightlife spots often have colourful beanbags, low tables and sunbeds set right on the beach, offering great views of the Andaman Sea and surrounding islets. 

You can enjoy vibrant fire shows and live bands playing (mostly) reggae and covers, or strike up a conversation with fellow tourists or locals. Beach bars in Pantai Cenang are also well-frequented by budget-conscious travellers because of their strong and affordably-priced beers, cocktails, wines and liquors.

D’Reef at The Cliff is a sleek open-air bar suspended over the headland of Pantai Cenang. It's a great place for a drink with panoramic sunset views of the Andaman Sea. 

D’Reef can comfortably accommodate 40 people at a time. It's decked out in elegant furnishings, white tablecloths, warm lighting, classy décor, and a fully-stocked island bar in the middle of the venue. The bar offers a wide range of beers, wines, and signature cocktails. Must-tries include The Cliffhanger (rum, triple sec, peach syrup, orange, pineapple and lime juice) and Hang On (vodka, Midori melon, orange juice, mango juice, lime juice and sugar syrup).

Yellow Beach Cafe is an interesting all-day beachfront restaurant that transforms into a cosy bar after the sun sets over Pantai Cenang. The vibrant venue clearly stands out for its hip décor, with chairs, walls, beanbags and hammocks all in varying shades of yellow. 

The bar exudes a hippie-like atmosphere, with guests lounging around in board shorts and bikinis. There are also happy hour promos every day – an amazing deal given the already low prices for alcohol in Langkawi.

The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Langkawi attracts affluent travellers with its extensive menu of premium wines, cocktails and cigars. Boasting plenty of natural lighting, fossilised wooden bar tables, and a breathtaking view of the Andaman Sea, this elegant nightlife venue is a popular spot for honeymooners and couples looking to unwind in private. 

Try the Lang Mary, a localised rendition of a Bloody Mary, with refreshing hints of lemongrass, pandan and tamarind. Another standout is 55th & 5th, a potent cocktail made with champagne, strawberry puree, crème de cassis and lime juice. Live music takes place from 9 pm onwards. 

Verandah Lounge is an elegant after-dinner spot in The Danna Langkawi. It serves North Indian cuisine with an extensive range of exquisite wine, liquor, spirits, and cocktails.  

Verandah Lounge also houses The Drawing Room, a sophisticated wine room offering over 200 labels from France, Spain, Italy, and Australia. It's great for both intimate dinners and casual gatherings in Langkawi. 

Sunset Deck at Bon Ton Resort is a tranquil bar that offers a satisfying selection of cocktails, wines, liqueurs, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

It has spacious open-air seats on a wooden platform, with palm and coconut trees providing ample shade. Diners are treated to an excellent tapas menu and a lovely view of the sunset while enjoying their favourite drinks.

Rhu Bar is one of the most upscale nightlife venues in Langkawi, thanks to its exclusive locale in Tanjung Rhu’s Four Seasons Resort. Fitted with Indian mogul hanging swings and coloured cushions, this Middle Eastern-inspired bar faces the tranquil Tanjung Rhu, known as one of Asia’s best beaches. 

Guests can lounge on cosy wicker sofas while enjoying house special cocktails (highly recommended is Sunset at Rhu), exquisite wines and champagnes, single malts and beers. Feeling peckish? Try authentic Japanese snacks such as yakitori, edamame, tempura and sushi rolls.

Charlie’s Bar and Grill Langkawi serves delectable cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages with picturesque views of the Andaman Sea. This breezy after-dinner spot is part of Fisherman’s Wharf Langkawi in Kuah. 

The venue consists of an open-air restaurant and bar, set approximately 500 metres uphill from the jetty at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. 

The Temoyong Night Market is one of Langkawi's most popular street bazaars. It takes place every Thursday evening in Pantai Cenang’s Kampung Temoyong Village. Local vendors set up makeshift stalls and sell all kinds of local items, including food and snacks, fresh produce, clothes, watches, sunglasses and souvenirs. 

The night market is also great for sampling authentic Malay dishes, including pisang goreng (fried bananas), keropok lekor (fish crackers), nasi lemak, fried noodles, and nasi ayam (chicken rice).