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Paint the town red: Top 3 Beach Bars in Penang, Malaysia

Some of the best beach bars are well poised in Penang, making dreams come true, sip your favourite cocktail with sand touching your toes is the reality that one lives here. There is something really magical in watching the sunset over the horizon while the musical ocean waves striking the shore, with chilled beer in hand, and sighting new people in a fun, casual and highly laidback setting. I know you can’t wait to visit Penang and enjoy at the beaches.

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The best beach bars in Penang, ranging from spots in Georgetown all the way up to Jalan Batu Ferringhi – the perfect places to leave your worries behind as you enjoy light heartedly. Starting from simple, effortless shacks stocked with beer and set up on the sand to chic themed bars, they are all pretty unique but the one thing they all have in common is the reclined environment, comfy seating arrangements and a menu of candy-coloured classic and creative drinks.

1. Sand Bar- This is one of the best beach bars in Penang at Hard Rock Hotel. This is a great place to visit, if you are in the mood for a whole lot of fun with a Caribbean vibe, ensuring that everyone has a ‘gala’ time.

2. Beach Blanket Babylon- Taking into drinks, the menu is simple yet elegantly executed – you can look forward to beers served chilled in true island style, classy cocktails, non-alcoholic juices and coffee is also served here. Decent western dining menu of heartily filling dishes, priced reasonably in order to attract a wide variety of diners.

3. Sigi’s Bar & Grill- Here one shall fairly find an extensive menu of pizzas, pastas and all manner of gourmet dishes, apart from good food there is an impressive range of drinks.