TAP TAP Hartamas – Cocktails on Tap Words: Alicia KennedyPhotos: Rich Callahan In a galaxy not that far, far away exists a cocktail bar named TAP TAP Hartamas. They sell the country’s most comprehensive range of affordable, freshly made cocktails o…
Bars
Terrazza KL, Rooftop Bar Chow Kit
Terrazza KL – Yap Ah Shak House Words: Amanda Chin Photos: Richard Callahan Cocktails, Italian food and a rooftop – you can’t go wrong at Terrazza KL. We started conservatively with three cocktails and ended up with more than a handful – …
The Sticky Wicket, Sports Bar
The Sticky Wicket Words: Alicia Kennedy Photos: Rich Callahan Are you looking for a place to catch an upcoming sports match while at the same time savouring food and beverage a bit above your average pub grub? Well, look no further. The Sticky Wicket is a place for sp…
Hybrid KL – Concealed Lounge off Changkat
Hybrid KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Rich Callahan With most lounges turning into mini clubs past 10 pm, a quiet place resides in Changkat Bukit Bintang that does the opposite. Hybrid KL is a clandestine lounge for the discreet. It’s for the folk who avoid at…
The Rebel Penguin of Funky Town, KL
The Rebel Penguin of Funky Town Words: Han Sen Hau Photos: Rich Callahan How did the 80s become such a fascinating decade lately? With mullets making a comeback and Stranger Things dominating Netflix, it seems we cannot help but fall in love with an era that worship…
AlcoHall by Wholly Spirits, Qra @ Arcoris, Mont Kiara
AlcoHall by Wholly Spirits Words: Alicia Kennedy Photos: Monica Tindall Looking for a satisfying beverage after a busy day of grocery shopping? Or the perfect bottle of wine or spirits to go with a special home-cooked meal? Look no further; AlcoHall by Wholly Spi…
Haba Restaurant & Bar, Bangsar
Haba Restaurant & Bar Words: Rebecca Cannon Photos: Rich Callahan ‘A place for drinkers by drinkers,’ I was told as I walked into Haba Restaurant & Bar and met the team behind it. Paul Dass and Deepak Gill must know what they are doing because H…
Penrose KL, Cocktail Bar Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
Penrose KL Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Rich Callahan It’s pretty impressive how full of distinctive bars Chinatown has become in such a short time. A lot of this creative resurgence can be attributed to the founders of Merchants Lane and Wildflowers, Ken Ho and Matt…
Panggung KL, Restaurant & Bar, Chinatown
Panggung KL Words: Sathya Selvarajah Photos: Monica Tindall * Now closed. In an era where the trend is for dark, mysterious and hidden, Panggung KL is a breath of fresh air. Set on a prominent corner in Chinatown near the popular muraled laneway, Panggung KL is hard …
Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan
Puteh Beach Bar Kuantan Monica Tindall Puteh Beach Bar in Kuantan was born from the desire of three friends who dreamed of a relaxed party place similar to spots they’d spent many fond times in Bali. Originally, founders Alex, Olanda and Victoria put the establish…
Moromi KL- Private Sakaya Bar, Bukit Damansara
Moromi KL Words: Sathya SelvarajahPhotos: Monica Tindall Now closed In a world of overly sweet and syrupy drinks, Moromi stays true to the art of proper infusion with their handcrafted infused sakes. Far from a standalone sake joint, this new bar in Damansara Hei…
Gekko Dining, Damansara Heights
Gekko Dining Words: Matt BrownPhotos: Monica Tindall The beautiful and intimate space that is Gekko Dining will allow you to really relax, slowing everything down so that you can savour the impeccable tastes and surroundings. As soon as you enter this upstairs l…