Bangsar is all about delivering the dynamic urban lifestyle of a modern KL resident. It offers excellent connectivity to the delights of the city’s wider urban centre while boasting a metropolitan feel that makes it an attractive destination for locals and expats alike.
The popularity of this affluent neighbourhood is undeniable, and can be seen consistently demonstrated in high valuations and continued demand for property in the area. Living in Bangsar is about enjoying urban life without sacrificing that neighbourhood feel.
Bangsar Shopping and Entertainment
Bangsar is a mall-lovers paradise, with a range of popular malls providing convenient shopping and entertainment hubs throughout the nearby area.
Bangsar Village 1 and Bangsar Village 2 are popular neighbourhood malls, with extensive retail, dining and entertainment spaces to keep local residents happy. These connected twin-buildings boast a range of recognisable brands, with Bangsar Village 2 in particular having a more fashion-focused and boutique brand name appeal.
Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) offers a more focused luxury portion of the local neighbourhood shopping opportunity. First built in the 1990s, this newly refurbished shopping centre provides top international brands alongside exclusive local boutiques.
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If your mall preferences lean more towards the mega, then the iconic Mid Valley Megamall offers over 4.5 million square feet of entertainment and retail complex on the edge of the Bangsar neighbourhood. This monster building is also home to an outlet of Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC), and a range of other entertainment outlets, from glistening arcades to virtual reality attractions. Mid Valley also connects through to The Gardens Mall, a more luxury targeted shopping centre with obvious upmarket appeal, as well as being home to a GSC Signature Cinema outlet.
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If you want some famous local fitness to relax, then Celebrity Fitness at Bangsar Village 2 is a popular gym in the neighbourhood. Chi Fitness is an alternative option, conveniently located in BSC mall. And if you’re looking for more fighting fit with your entertainment, Monarchy MMA gym is a great local choice to explore.
Bangsar Food and Nightlife
This neighbourhood is bursting with food, drink and nightlife. Kuriya is a mainstay of Japanese flavours, western food is widely represented by the likes of Yeast Bistronomy and Antipodean Café to name but a few, while popular local favourite the Ming Room offers tasty dim sum treats and Cantonese cuisine.
Jalan Telawi is the heart of Bangsar’s bustling nightlife, with a renowned strip of bars and restaurants providing an array of food and drinks for visitors. If you’re looking for vibrant nightlife or restaurants in Bangsar, this is a popular place for locals to hangout. Thriving local restaurant and bar The Social is another local favourite that serves up tasty food alongside some great drinks and a popular evening atmosphere. Coley Cocktail Bar is another notable local establishment, and easily vying for the title of best cocktail bar in Kuala Lumpur.
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The local malls are also popular nightlife locations, with Bangsar Shopping Centre’s ground floor often a bustling hub of activity in the evenings thanks to busy restaurants and cafes serving residents until late. It’s also worth checking out hip rooftop venue Mantra Bar in Bangsar Village 2 if you want a late night vibe with a view.
For those on the hunt for some daytime treats, APW Bangsar is a great local space with a creative outlook to enjoy food, fun, and events in the neighbourhood. It’s home to popular Bangsar café Breakfast Thieves, easily one of KL’s hottest breakfast and brunch spots, as well as PULP specialist coffee house and a range of other eateries.
Bangsar Healthcare
Bangsar benefits from excellent connectivity to local hospitals. Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur is a conveniently located 331-bed multidisciplinary private hospital, located on the south side of the Bangsar neighbourhood.
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The nearest public hospital can be found at University of Malaya Medical Centre, a 1,200-bed hospital located just a short drive south from Bangsar. Hospital Kuala Lumpur, the main hospital serving the city, is also accessible from the neighbourhood. This 2,300 bed multidisciplinary hospital is a short 15-20 minute drive from Bangsar to the north of KLCC.
As well as these two large and established hospitals, Bangsar is also home to a number of small clinics and hospitals such as Bangsar Medical Centre, Mahameru International Medical Centre, and various other clinics and specialist wellness outlets throughout the neighbourhood.
Bangsar Places of Worship
Bangsar is served by Saidina Abu Bakar As Siddiq Mosque, located on Jalan Ara. This is a popular place of worship for the local Muslim community, and as a result visitors and residents should expect significant congestion nearby, particularly around Friday prayer time.
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Bangsar also enjoys relatively convenient access to Malaysia’s National Mosque. This iconic structure boasts room for over 15,000 worshippers, and offers a beautiful location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
Arulmigu Sri Ramalinga Eeswarar Temple is a focal point of worship for the local Hindu community, conveniently located on the southeast side of Bangsar, between it and the Brickfields neighbourhood. Sri Kondaswamy Kovil Temple in the Brickfields neighbourhood is another popular place of worship.
Thean Hou Temple presents a beautiful local temple for worshippers of Buddhism, enjoying stunning views and a serene atmosphere from its position on Robson Heights, just a short drive from downtown Bangsar. Nearby Buddhist Maha Vihara, found in Brickfields, is another popular place of worship for the local Buddhist Theravada community.
The local Christian community enjoys access to churches of different denominations throughout the neighbourhood. Bangsar Lutherian Church, Bangsar Gospel Center, and St Peter’s Church are just a few of the Christian churches within the neighbourhood.
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