Best Pubs in Melaka

Bistro Year 1673 is a unique gastropub housed in a 338 years old building, one of the oldest heritage buildings in Jonker Walk! They are known for their fine Asian and Western cuisines, and have also been visited by a famous extraordinaire chef and food writer from China, Chef Martin Yan for their scrumptious food! In addition to that, they also offer a varied range of imported beer selections from Belgium and Australia, and cocktails. Name anything from a scone to a bowl of cendol, their extensive menu will never let you down. Escape from the bustling area of Jonker Walk and head over here to enjoy live music performances at night with a glass of cocktail.

Me & Mrs Jones Cafe is one of the pioneer family pubs located one street off of Jonker Walk. As a musician himself, the owner allows his customers to play on a grand piano if requested. Come and join the fun here if you're a musician. For the non-musicians, enjoy the chilled booze, soft drinks or healthy juices as live blues music fill the air.

Sitting across a reggae bar along a passage heading towards Jonker Walk, The Irish Harp is frequented by travellers and regulars alike. Priding themselves as an Irish pub and embodying harp as their name, they peculiarly serve Irish drinks (Guinness Stout or Kilkenny) poured via a cask. They also serve imported lager beers, as well as an array of whiskies and wines. When night falls, patrons are entertained with live band performances from time to time, particularly during the weekends. In addition to being a pub, they also promote set lunch specials with a complimentary free drink. The Irish Harp also occasionally features special live entertainments by invited guests.

Based on their motto “Where Happy People Meet”, Bernie’s Pub is definitely a great place to hangout with a wide selection of cocktails and beers for you to choose from. They are regularly patronised by visitors of all ages, including the younger generations as well as senior citizens. You can challenge your friends to a friendly game or two in a pool match here, cheering up the atmosphere all the more. Visitors are entertained with a virtual DJ spinning retro music and repertoire performances played on the deck.

Bamboo Hut Bistro is a pub featuring an open air concept in a wooden themed house, found under one roof with a hotel and a party place above. It is strategically located surrounding the common tourist hot spots in town. As a recipient of Certificate of Excellence awarded by TripAdvisor in 2015, they are remarkable for their Italian and French dishes such as Seafood Lobster and local cuisines such as kebab. For entertainment, there are live broadcasts for football matches and live solo singing performances on certain weekdays. Cocktails, beers and wines are served here, too.

Discovery Cafe & Guest House is a cafe during the day, and a pub as night falls, in addition to providing accommodation. They have a wide open air seating and a designated area for local live bands to perform at night. At the indoor section, reminiscences of the olden days are clearly depicted at almost every corner of the cafe, including an old showcase cabinet with assorted vintage collectibles back before the 80’s! Western cuisine and Peranakan food such as creamy broth Nyonya Laksa is served here. At night, light snacks and alcoholic beverages such as beer are available. 

Honky Tonk Haven Cafe is a small pub secluded behind a row of other heritage buildings facing the river view of Melaka! A perfect spot for romantic moments complemented with a live band and liquid refreshments such as beer and cocktails. Their food menu includes a fusion of Asian and Western cuisines - especially burgers and pastas, named after popular jazz musicians. The live band performance is performed by the owner himself, an outstanding musician from New Zealand who duets with his Malaysian wife - he plays the piano while she sings some jazz songs. Occasionally, they do invite other musicians to perform over here, as well.