Drunken Monkey Melaka

Drunken Monkey Melaka – The Sh*!@tiest Bar in Malacca

Drunken Monkey Melaka – The Sh*!@tiest Bar in Malacca

Monica Tindall

Just to be clear, “The Sh*@!tiest Bar in Malacca,” are the words of the owner of Drunken Monkey Melaka, not mine!

There is nothing classy about this joint. It’s a random collection of adornment with a giant mural of a monkey drinking beer, crowded and sells cocktails by the bucket. It does have great views over the Malacca River, however, and with the same owner as Blind Porky, the charismatic party animal Jordan, you are guaranteed not just a good time, but stay late enough and you’ll be promised downright bedlam.

The setting is a fractal mix of murals, temple paintings, cane furniture, bar stools, lanterns, potted plants, a few antiques, hanging bras and there’s even a hamster cage.

Drunken Monkey Melaka
Drunken Monkey Melaka
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Drunken Monkey Melaka

Actually, it’s not crowded, hot or humid (as described to us when it was recommended) when we visit. It’s very pleasant. Raining lightly, with open walls and industrial-sized fans, the air is cool and breezy, and we have a great seat overlooking the river.

There’s constant movement on the water. Trees lining the boardwalk are alive with lights resembling shooting stars, neon lights flash from the bridge and the Melaka River Cruise boats zoom past us at a pace of two a minute. It has to be one of the most interesting views in Malacca.

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Melaka River
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More Cocktails and Views – Drunken Monkey Melaka

Giggle Water

Don’t come for the drinks, come for the views and the good times. Drinks are purely provided to lubricate the giggles. Serious cocktail enthusiasts would be better off with a gin and tonic or whisky on the rocks. Cocktails here are pretty sweet with the use of Monin syrup – great for a younger crowd, too much for our mature (read “old”) palates.

Drunken Monkey Melaka
Cocktails and Views – Drunken Monkey Melaka

Special Promotion

Ladies looking for a bargain can exchange their bra for a free drink. It gets added to the collection in the form of an above-bar chandelier. Jordan calls it “breast cancer awareness,” and judging by the growing collection the campaign has been quite successful. Here too is also your warning: don’t come if you’re easily offended or hold standards high for political correctness. The crowd at Drunken Monkey is light-hearted, easy-going and united by the number one goal of “just having a good time.”

Owner Jordan
Have a Chat with Owner Jordan – He is the life of the party!

Reasons to visit Drunken Monkey Malacca: great river views; a chat with the charismatic owner Jordan; a focus on having fun and living life with a smile.

Drunken Monkey Melaka
98 Jalan Kampung Hulu
75200 Malacca City
Malacca, Malaysia
+60183109946
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/drunkenmonkey

Drunken Monkey Melaka Opening Hours
Daily: 4 pm-midnight by reservation only.

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6 Comments

  1. Wow! Great shot of the Melaka River. Where do they display the bras? Went to one place in Auckland where they threw them up and leave them to hang from the antlers or the deer heads on the walls.

  2. They should make a cendol cocktail.
    I might even like it more if they add more rum. 🙂

  3. Pretty shot ❤

  4. Great shot ❤

  5. Sounds like fun if nothing else Cheers Diane

  6. A great place so full of vibe, energy and colors! The views along the river are beautiful.

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