Are bars in JB cheaper than Singapore?

Yes. Drinks at JB bars cost roughly 40–60% less than Singapore. A beer costs MYR 15–25 (SGD 4.50–7.50) compared to SGD 12–20 in Singapore. Cocktails are similarly discounted.

What types of bars are in JB?

JB has rooftop bars, sports bars, cocktail lounges, craft beer pubs, and neighbourhood bars. The Mount Austin and CIQ waterfront areas have the highest density of well-rated bars.

What are the bar operating hours in JB?

Most JB bars open from 5–7pm and close between 1am and 3am. Some venues run late into the early hours on weekends. Last call times vary by venue.

Is there a minimum age to enter bars in JB?

Yes - you must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol in Malaysia. Bring ID (passport or Singapore IC). Well-run bars enforce this consistently.

Bars in Johor Bahru

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Bars in Johor Bahru

Shang Bar & Restaurant Eco Palladium Bars★4.8 (600 reviews)Blok B, 01-19, Jalan Ekoflora 7, Taman Ekoflora, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia13.9 km from JB CIQ
Rock Bottom Johor Bars★4.6 (580 reviews)LG-13, Lower Ground Floor, Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, 79000 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia12.9 km from JB CIQ
23 Space Bistro Bars★4.8 (421 reviews)49, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/3, Taman Sutera Utama Skudai, Taman Sutera Utama, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia12.1 km from JB CIQ
Tipsy Toss Bars★4.9 (176 reviews)G-05, Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia1.6 km from JB CIQ
Flanagan’s Irish Restaurant (Pelangi) F1 Bars★4.4 (235 reviews)39, Jalan Kuning 2, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia1.7 km from JB CIQ
Blue Moon Kitchen & Bar JB Bars★4.6 (150 reviews)2, Taman, Jalan Kota 3/1, Cahaya Kota Puteri, 81750 Masai, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia9.3 km from JB CIQ
Esfera Rooftop Bar Bars★4.6 (92 reviews)Lot R-P1-01, Level P1, Menara Teega Jalan Lebuh Laksamana, Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, 79250 Johor Bahru, Puteri Harbour, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia13.2 km from JB CIQ
Mac Murphy Irish Pub Bars★4.6 (85 reviews)B-1-16, Lake Front, Persiaran Southkey 1, Southkey, 81500 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia4.2 km from JB CIQ
Club 29 || Mount Austin, Johor Bahru || Kitchen & Bar Bars★4.7 (76 reviews)GLF020, Jalan Austin Height 8/2, Taman Austin Heights, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia11 km from JB CIQ
Chaos Natural Wine Bar Bars★4.6 (83 reviews)73, Jalan Kemuning, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia3.1 km from JB CIQ
Restaurant Bar 9 玖 ( Taman Pelangi ) Bars★4.7 (74 reviews)1A, Jalan Kuning 1, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia1.7 km from JB CIQ
Shoot Taproom (enter from back alley) Bars★5.0 (41 reviews)123, Jln Beringin, Taman Melodies, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia3.1 km from JB CIQ
Maison M - Cocktail Bar Bars★5.0 (31 reviews)No. 01-09, Block G Komersil, Southkey Mozek, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey 1, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia4.1 km from JB CIQ
Haha Namaste Bars★4.8 (28 reviews)Jalan Perdagangan, 18, Jalan Kebun Teh 1, Kebun Teh, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia2.7 km from JB CIQ
Rock&Bull Cafe Bars★4.8 (24 reviews)A-1-51, BLOCK A,PUSAT KOMERSIAL BAYU TASEK, Persiaran Southkey 1, KOTA SOUTHKEY, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia4.1 km from JB CIQ
SecondRound Bistro & Cafe Bars★5.0 (3 reviews)14, Jalan Kuning 1, Taman Pelangi, 80400 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia1.6 km from JB CIQ

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