Guidebook for George Town
Food Scene
Locals in town top favourite for good artisan bread and a good bakery.
8 locals recommend
Continental Bakery
33 Jalan NagorLocals in town top favourite for good artisan bread and a good bakery.
A place to get Malay local food and also Chinese local food while enjoying the sea view.
14 locals recommend
Esplanade Park Food Court
Jalan Padang Kota LamaA place to get Malay local food and also Chinese local food while enjoying the sea view.
Starbucks Coffee -First Avenue-
182 Jalan MagazineCommonly known.
Jawi House Cafe Gallery
85 Lebuh ArmenianYummy and unique selection of Jawi descendants cuisine.
One stops food court for varieties of local foods. Great for local eateries hunters!
111 locals recommend
Gurney Drive
Gurney DriveOne stops food court for varieties of local foods. Great for local eateries hunters!
The Mugshot Cafe
302 Lebuh ChuliaGood coffee and a good place to chill in the afternoon.
New Lane Street Foodstalls
Lorong BaruLocal, cheap and amazing street foods. Yummm!
Drinks & Nightlife
Varieties selections of Wines. Had a great and relaxing time drinking till you are high with your friends and just hop on Uber to get back here.
22 locals recommend
That Little Wine Bar
54 Jalan Chow ThyeVarieties selections of Wines. Had a great and relaxing time drinking till you are high with your friends and just hop on Uber to get back here.
Patio Bar de Tapas
49 Pengkalan WeldAlcohols and live bands. Opens till midnight.
This is the best dining area around town. Very unique. A combination of art gallery, cafe, bars and garden in the house. Full of surprises. There will be live music at night. Absolutely love it!
88 locals recommend
China House
153 Beach StThis is the best dining area around town. Very unique. A combination of art gallery, cafe, bars and garden in the house. Full of surprises. There will be live music at night. Absolutely love it!
Sightseeing
Chew Jetty is occupied by people with surname Chew. It is very interesting to see the architecture of their houses. They are built on the water.
78 locals recommend
Chew Jetty
45 Pengkalan WeldChew Jetty is occupied by people with surname Chew. It is very interesting to see the architecture of their houses. They are built on the water.
Parks & Nature
Let's go for an escape at Penang National Park and hop on a boat to the Monkey Beach, have a picnic or camping there. We all love and shall preserve the nature together.
121 locals recommend
Penang National Park
Jalan Hassan AbasLet's go for an escape at Penang National Park and hop on a boat to the Monkey Beach, have a picnic or camping there. We all love and shall preserve the nature together.
Take a cable car up to the mountain. It's fantastic to spend an evening/night there. Panoramic view of Penang.
182 locals recommend
Penang hill
Take a cable car up to the mountain. It's fantastic to spend an evening/night there. Panoramic view of Penang.
Arts & Culture
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
14 Lebuh LeithOne of the highly recommended museum to visit.
#1 in Tripadvisor. I spent hours there learning about Baba Nyonya culture. Only RM22 per ticket and you will get a group guided tour. Recommended!
102 locals recommend
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
29 Church St#1 in Tripadvisor. I spent hours there learning about Baba Nyonya culture. Only RM22 per ticket and you will get a group guided tour. Recommended!
You will learn a lot about the history and evolution of camera here.
16 locals recommend
Camera Museum
You will learn a lot about the history and evolution of camera here.
Shopping
Gurney Paragon is a new and premier shopping center with restaurants, branded retail shops, and cinema.
337 locals recommend
Gurney Paragon Mall
163d Persiaran GurneyGurney Paragon is a new and premier shopping center with restaurants, branded retail shops, and cinema.
Gurney Plaza is a shopping mall with departmental stores, cold storage, telecommunication store, bookstore, cafes, restaurants, fast food restaurant and cinema.
340 locals recommend
Gurney Plaza
170 Persiaran GurneyGurney Plaza is a shopping mall with departmental stores, cold storage, telecommunication store, bookstore, cafes, restaurants, fast food restaurant and cinema.
Slightly further from town area but this is definitely a place to go to get clothes, shoes, restaurants, electronics and groceries within one stops. Queensbay Mall is the longest and largest mall in Penang.
340 locals recommend
Queensbay Mall
100 Persiaran Bayan IndahSlightly further from town area but this is definitely a place to go to get clothes, shoes, restaurants, electronics and groceries within one stops. Queensbay Mall is the longest and largest mall in Penang.
A good place to shop for groceries. Reasonable price. Within walking distance from Penang Times Square
48 locals recommend
Gama Supermaket & Departmental Store
No.1 Jalan Dato KeramatA good place to shop for groceries. Reasonable price. Within walking distance from Penang Times Square
Essentials
One of the money changer outlet in town. Feel free to walk or look for other options to get good rates.
8 locals recommend
Money Changer
One of the money changer outlet in town. Feel free to walk or look for other options to get good rates.
Kim Lee Loong Chan Dry Cleaning & Laundry
149 Jalan BurmaAbout 10mins drive from Penang Times Square.