25 Changkat Bukit Bintang (see map), 2144-3001, 2145-3001, email. Friday is gay night at this world-class club. Downstairs is perhaps KL's most beautiful restaurant - a hidden oasis with seating around a large reflecting pool - serving modern French cuisine in a setting straight out of Wallpaper magazine. Upstairs on 2/F is a trend-setting cocktail habitat with two bars, cozy couch seating, chill-out area, and a small dance floor. The DJ spins "happy music" and latin beats late into the night. Local celebs and bodies beautiful inhabit this planet. Closed Mon.

CHERAS

La Bear Café (mixed) 8-0-1 Queen Ave, Jln Bayam, 9205-5727, 012-623-8881. Not a bear bar at all, but rather a combo of chill-out space in front and karaoke in the main room. Cocktails and snacks. Activities include karaoke competitions, drag contests, and hosting special events (perfect set-up for a private party). Handsome staff. Crowd is about 70% gay, 18-40yo locals.

PALACE Bar (mixed) 28-G, Block N, Jln 3/93A, Warisan Cityview, Batu 2 1/2 Jalan Cheras (opposite Jaya Jusco Maluri and next to CALTEX), Utopia Map, 9205-6280, 012-432-5013, email. Mostly gay crowd here at this contemporary, friendly and relaxed bar, lounge and karaoke. Clean, open space with great sightlines for making eye contact. Crowd is mainly young, local professionals. Some lesbians as well. Large song list of Chinese, English, Malay, Japanese, Thai and more. Regular events on public holidays, special occasions and festivities. Utopia Member Discount

Comments from Utopians:

"There is one bar/pub near Kakiku sauna, and the name is El Gee café. Mostly gays and lesbians go there. Beer served, no wines and cocktails yet. The staff are friendly and all are Chinese. Turn left when you see Sang Kee Restaurant and you will see this glittering pub on your left." -- JasonSimon, May 14, 2009

On top of The Ship Bukit Bintang. Drag show on Sat.

50 Jln Sultan Ismail (see map), 242-1067, email. Malaysia's oldest gay club, rolling on past its 2nd decade now. Small, friendly neighborhood place that gets completely packed on Fri and Sat nights. Main room has a bar and dance area. Second room has table seating. Decor is basically dim lighting. Crowd is mostly young Malay and their matt saleh (white) admirers. The MBs are rather obvious and to be avoided. After all, why dish out with all the complimentary treats on hand?

Comments from Utopians:

"It was a little dirty and run down but the people were friendly enough and the DJ was surprisingly good. The drinks were EXPENSIVE but I guess that's the same everywhere in KL. The cabaret show was mediocre, but they tried hard." -- mdalin, Nov 17, 2009

"Went to Blue Boy in KL last weekend. It was really empty and sad. No good music, too dark and seems to be dirty." -- samandjet, Jul 8, 2009

"I went to Blue Boy two weeks ago. It was the best. The music was great and a very good crowd. The guys are beautiful." -- davide, May 17, 2009

"Just look for the Pizza Hut and it's right behind it." -- miken1999, Mar 12, 2009

5 Jln P. Ramlee (at the corner of Jln Sultan Ishmail), 017-325-9985, email. PLU-owned and operated disco with two floors of fun in the center of Kuala Lumpur. Young crowd.

Comments from Utopians:

"Overally the place is big, able to take up the crowd capacity. The crowd consisted of about 80% Malays. It got me wondering if this is the new hang out for the Blue Boy crowd? Overall music was good, and drinks were reasonably priced." -- happy_cat, Apr 15, 2009

"The last time I went to La Queen, it was torn apart, the floor broken, and some of the couches in a shameful condition." -- jon_guy1, Jan 1, 2009

4A, Jln Yap Kwan Seng, 2166-0752. Popular gay dance club on Sat nights. Cool view of Petronas Towers. Hot house beats. Rooftop chill-out space.

Comments from Utopians:

"I guess most of the crowd nowadays frequent Market Place more than any other clubs. Here you can see all sorts of crowd - from young to matured. And it's really REALLY REALLY packed on weekends! You can squeeze in the crowd if you like to dance, or else you can chit chat with your friends at the open-air area." -- younggun80, Oct 29, 2009

"Good music, drinks and good looking people. Dance floor is packed and lounge areas are all quite cozy. Crowd is 20s-30s." -- samandjet, Jul 8, 2009

Jln PJ Ramlee, 012-203-4636.

Comments from Utopians:

"I thought the place was cool. Plenty of space and didn't get too packed. Music was awesome (especially when Princess Ann was spinning). If you see cute boys approaching you asking you to buy a tequila shot, think twice. I tried it and it was two parts tequila and three parts water. Not exactly value for money." -- happy_cat, Apr 15, 2009

"Oblique is nice, vibrant atmosphere, beautifully decorated when there is an event like during Christmas. I hope Oblique will be maintaining their club in terms of cleaniless and also their equipment/facilities." -- jon_guy1, Jan 1, 2009

OTHER AREAS

23-1 Plaza Danau 2, Jln 4/109F, Taman Danau Desa, 7987-9211, 012-661-5564, email. A bit difficult to find the first time, so call for directions. Club is accessed by a stairway and entry door on first landing is unmarked. This lesbian-owned club is the only pub in town that caters largely for women. It's a safe and friendly high-style atmosphere, with bar, pool table, and private lounge nooks for intimate conversations. Chinese Unplug every Mon and Wed. English Oldies Unplug every Fri. Chill out and karaoke on other days. Patrons are mainly lesbians, though it is getting popular with gays and straight couples. Staff consist of tomboys and gays only. Very much a PLU-friendly hangout joint. Open daily from 6pm-late. Utopia Member Discount

B/F Melia Hotel, Imbi Rd. Weekends only. Local pop music. Popular with local gays and lesbians.

115G Jln 3/93, Taman Miharja, 019-380-9122. Gay-friendly karaoke pub. Open opened daily 8:30pm-3am. Happy Hours 8:3010.30pm.

Right behind Taman Maluri Jaya Jusco and opposite Sai Cek Kong coffee shop. One of the shops further down from AmBank. Open concept karaoke, mainly for chubs and chasers, but all are welcome. A lot of updated songs to sing. But don't worry if you don't like to sing, you can hang out here and chit chat with the staff and the friendly customers. Yummy finger food. Big crowd mostly during weekends. Reasonable prices.