No Black Tie

Top choice in Kuala Lumpur


Blink and you’d miss this small live-music venue, bar and bistro, hidden as it is behind a grove of bamboo. NBT, as it's known to its faithful patrons, is owned by Malaysian concert pianist Evelyn Hii, who programmes the varied musical acts who perform here from around 9pm. Check the website for the schedule.


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