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Penang Island, besides being well-known for its food, is also known as center of commerce and technology. The historical aspect of Georgetown with its pre-war buildings also played a big role in the island being awarded the UNESCO World Heritage Site status.

 So what do the locals do during night time? There are many activities across the island and here are some better known ones: Students or locals who do not intend on spending that much will frequent the beach in Tanjung Bungah  area and have a gathering of some sort, with some drinks, snack food and a guitar. There are also barbeques by the beach where food is brought and enjoyed under the night sky. Then of course, for those who prefer a brighter spot, will frequent the local hawker centers and Indian-Muslim shops for some food and drinks while watching a soccer live telecast, or simply just chit-chat about things that have happened over the week.

There are many entertainment outlets across different areas of the island as well. Smaller bars and coffee outlets can be seen frequented by the older crowds or those who just like to have a more relaxing night out. The concentrations of pubs and hang-out spots in the town area at the Upper-Penang Road section is known as the more happening place where patrons will come to meet up friends and to be seen. What is spectacular about this place is that the area is made up of pre-war buildings which are renovated to stylish looking outlets. In fact, the center building that houses three clubs currently, used to be a garage and showroom for British cars such as Morris, Austin and Jaguar. This section also overlooks the majestic Eastern & Oriental Hotel which was built back in 1885. The row of bars and restaurants on one side serves delicious food and lower priced alcoholic beverages. Bars like D’Joint and Zenzi Bar have a variety of offers for draughts and cocktails. These bars also have a karaoke area on the upstairs for those who like to sing.

There are three clubs in the Upper-Penang Road area consisting of Slippery Senoritas, Fame and Mois. The younger crowd that are made up of college students and working adults will frequent the clubs like Fame and Mois. These two clubs have a majority of local Chinese patrons, whereas Slippery Senoritas tends to be frequented by more westerners.

It is also a practice by the locals to have meals after clubs at the late night food outlets for some curry or local food.