Ribs and beer—proof that life couldn’t get any better at Healy Mac’s.
The choices along Changkat Bukit Bintang could be too much for a first-time visitor, and without Google’s precious advice, we found ourselves a little lost in its cosmopolitan jungle. We went through the stretch of bars and restaurants opposite the shopping block, to gauge which bar or restaurant would draw us; “giving up” simply isn’t on the vocabulary of even the pickiest of eaters.
We kept walking until we found this jovial bar near the end of the road: The crowd is not too rambunctious like the others, but just spirited enough for our noise-averse ear drums. We don’t like boring, but we don’t like attention-starved either.
Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant attracts diners who are relaxed, but knows how to have good, clean fun. Yes, it’s a drinking spot (it’s a sports bar for crying out loud), and one that has kept its good reputation intact for over a century. It exudes a family-friendly vibe: from the mahogany furnishings to the overall neighborhood pub theme, it certainly feels like you’re right at home, perhaps even better.
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At the entrance, we’re immediately sold with just one look at the menu. Healy Mac’s offers diners a wide range of dining options, from comfort fare to steak dinners. The menu is extensive and features fish, beef, pork, and vegetable-based ala carte dishes, so there’s one for every one. Main courses set diners back anywhere between RM 70 and RM 150 (with drinks).
The food is hearty and fuss-free, as in mixed sausage platters, grilled salmon, fish & chips, and your typical chicken roasts. We assumed the crowd favourite was the organic pork spare ribs – marinated tender pork spare ribs, accompanied by truffle oil mashed potato, sweet corn and drenched in Guinness-based BBQ sauce – which we didn’t hesitate to order. The serving is huge, even for our eager appetite.
Staff is very attentive and friendly: A Filipino member of the wait staff checked on us regularly to make sure our needs are taken care of. She also joined us for a quick conversation, and booked a Grab ride for us.
It makes so much sense why Healy Mac’s have won the hearts of its customers: it gives diners many reasons to come back.
Address: 38, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL, 50200, Malaysia
Opening and Closing Hours: 10:00 AM to 3:00 AM
Contact Number: +60 3-2144 5778
See Healy Mac’s menu on Zomato.
Words and Images by Sandy Miguel
