Sunba Retro Bar
Sunba Retro Bar
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Grace O
Washington DC, DC23 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
Pro: Had live music, very retro-ey feeling, had a pool table for a couple ringgit, was open late
Cons: Very Smokey, not my vibe as someone who is not into clubbing. Dinks are fairly more expensive than the place next door.
Overall, if you smoke and into flashing lights, this may be that place for you. For those looking to dance, this may be one of the few places in walking distances that has a disco, and music. Keep distance in mind when your planning your trip because taxi is the sole way of getting around unless you rent a motor scooter or car, which may not be a bad idea if you're staying for a couple days.
Cons: Very Smokey, not my vibe as someone who is not into clubbing. Dinks are fairly more expensive than the place next door.
Overall, if you smoke and into flashing lights, this may be that place for you. For those looking to dance, this may be one of the few places in walking distances that has a disco, and music. Keep distance in mind when your planning your trip because taxi is the sole way of getting around unless you rent a motor scooter or car, which may not be a bad idea if you're staying for a couple days.
Written 19 October 2014
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Sara Y
Penang Island, Malaysia205 contributions
Apr 2018 • Friends
Terrible place and rundown. I guess the place need renovation and refresh back the air. Feeling too dust and dark.Sad to see the place after 3yrs as the bar use to be my favorite bar. The formal guitarist also now play at Marrakesh Bar, Asenia Hotel.I won't go back if there is no improvement.
Written 2 May 2018
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Alia M
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
It is the only nightlife place in langkawi that is open till late. It is about pricier than most places on the island, the service was pretty lousy but the band was amazing!
Written 20 January 2018
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A Bandicoot Fan
2 contributions
Nov 2019
Do not go. the owner and the people running it enforce thuggish behaviour, beating up customers senselessly while under drug/alcohol influence.
I've been there on three separate trips, first two i witnessed them beating & chasing people down the streets. Didn't think much of it then but was not so lucky the third time i went there. My friends and I got threatened, kicked out & punched.
I've been there on three separate trips, first two i witnessed them beating & chasing people down the streets. Didn't think much of it then but was not so lucky the third time i went there. My friends and I got threatened, kicked out & punched.
Written 13 January 2020
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Anonymous
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • Solo
Avoid this place at all costs. I was walking through the dance floor and got punched in the back of the head for no reason. Then 5 guys surrounded me on the floor and started to kick me in the head and stomach. Some other people in the bar saw what was going on and pushed the guys off me. I got up and gathered myself for a few minutes and the 5 guys came back with another 5 guys. They snuck up behind me and dragged me through the club to a side alley. They threw me on the floor and took turns kicking me in the head and stomach. I managed to get up and run away when they were swapping out who was kicking me. Ended up with hematoma down the side of my skull, a concussion and 5 broken ribs.
Written 14 July 2023
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yas4timo
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1 contribution
Nov 2015 • Couples
My husband and I went to Sunba on 14th November 2015. On the way out a short Malay man tried to intimidate my husband. Then tried to sleeze onto me. He called for backup and a minimum of 15 guys attacked my husband. There were people with Knuckle busters and whips and they beat my husband till he bled everywhere. Security didnt help us until the end where my husband nearly became unconscious. We managed to drive away and then were followed to our hotel and we're stalked. We informed our consulates and the local police. Many stitches x-ray and consultations later we flew out of Langkawi never to return. Terrifying experience
Written 17 November 2015
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paul t
1 contribution
Jan 2018 • Friends
This place is dreadful and dangerous. No security, no cctv, this place is full of local gangs looking for westerners to be robbed and attacked. We saw people left on the front almost unconscious and full of blood. Nobody did anything...
Written 4 January 2018
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Shah5705
7 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
On Friday nite 14 November, a drunkard New Zelander who was agressive at the bar was beaten up by 10 locals...and guess what? The bouncers joined in the frey and beat him up, too. He was left unconcious and only the act of 2 Thai GRO who intervened saved him. A barbaric act of kicking the head of when he was down should not be condoned. Lucky he was alive. We Malaysians do not condone this act. Do not go to this place, it is unsafe.
Written 16 November 2014
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Dylan R
4 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
Local people hit the tourists. My friends and I have been really hurt. They were 15 guys throwing people on the floor and giving kicks in the face. Very dangerous place, please don’t go there.
Written 14 April 2019
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Natasha
1 contribution
Aug 2019 • Solo
Our friend was bashed by locals and left in the alley. Ended up in hospital with fractured head and face. Dangerous!
Written 15 August 2019
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Is the bar open everyday ?
Written 8 October 2019
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