The NightLife at Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu, for not being all that big, has the lion's share of options for night life, from the pulsating to the sedate, whatever you feel like, is on offer.

Even after 10pm, most stalls and restaurants were still open!

Some of the bars may require you to buy a drink at the entrance.  This serves two purposes. First, they then don't charge a cover charge and ensure you will buy a drink, and secondly, they make sure the venue doesn't fill up with idle on-lookers. If you just want to have a quick look to check out the venue, you can tell the doorman this, or you can simply say you will buy the drinks inside. Either way, you will get your drink, no need to worry.