It’s no secret that The Yum List and friends like to have the occasional cocktail or two. Seasoned imbibers, we’re not fond of premixed watered down versions so commonly found in the city. So, here (in no particular order) we’ve compiled for you some of our great finds in a series on:
The Best Cocktails in Kuala Lumpur
Click on the titles to find full reviews and details of each location.
The Pool, Ampang – Creative cocktails that are value for money and uniquely presented.
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| Milo Ais, The Pool Ampang |
Circus, Pavilion – Molecular Cocktails in a hip atmosphere.
* Note Circus is now closed.
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| Molecular Cocktails |
Twenty One Tables and Terrace, Bangsar Shopping Centre – House made specially infused shots and a dangerously good Espresso Martini that might just be a tempting replacement for someone’s morning coffee.
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| TwentyOne Tables + Terrace |
The Bar, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur – Classic cocktails, a yarn spun by the barman and live music by the Solianos in a Colonial setting.
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| Barman Johnnie mixing up a Classic Cocktail, The Bar, The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur |
La Mexicana, Terrace at Hock Choon – Best Margaritas in the city and a long list of Mezcals and Tequilas.
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| La Cucaracha and Margarita Cancun, La Mexicana, Terrace at Hock Choon |
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| Pisco Sour, Pisco Bar, Jalan Mesui |
The Bar at Harrods KLCC – Don’t pass up the Grand Margarita or the powerful Christina. They serve mocktails and alcohol free wine and beer too that enable those who shouldn’t indulge to join the fun.
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| Grand Margarita at The Bar, Harrods KLCC |
Tate at the Intermark – Charlie Chaplin videos play on screens and the dimly lit intimate ambience breathes a secret club feeling. Cocktails are fab too!
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| Tate, Intermark |
Qba, The Westin – for some real South American fun paired with cocktails and Latin tunes.
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| Qba, the Westin |
Ril’s Bar Bangsar – Twists on the classics in the swinging ambience of a time gone by, but fondly remembered.
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| Ril’s Bar Bangsar |
One Six Five, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur – The Negroni perfected in a newly renovated contemporary setting. Style, style, style.
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| One Six Five, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur |
Maison Francaise – everything French! A long list of Kir.
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| Maison Francaise |
Who do you think serves the best cocktails in the city?
