Penang

Magazine 63 Penang

Magazine 63, Hidden Cocktail Bar, George Town, Penang

Magazine 63 Penang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall One of Georgetown’s most established and loved cocktail bars, Magazine 63 is still one of the best places for laid back cocktail coolness in the foodie haven of Penang. For lovers of martial arts ci…

fun dining George Town

Beso Rosado, Restaurant & Bar, Penang

Beso Rosado Penang Words: Claire Matheson Photos: Monica Tindall Entering Georgetown’s Beso Rosado, it becomes clear that this is not your average Penang foodie venture. With an entrance adorned with punk-styled graffiti sprayed over gilt mirrors and glitzy …

Blanc Macalister Mansion

Fine Dining Penang – Blanc at Macalister Mansion

Fine Dining Penang – Blanc Words: Alison ChristPhotos: Monica Tindall Macalister Mansion is a boutique hotel offering some of the finest service I have had in Malaysia. That service extends to their beautiful fine dining restaurant, Blanc, at which we en…

Campbell House Penang

Campbell House Penang, Boutique Hotel Georgetown

Campbell House Penang Monica Tindall Set on one of the very few streets with walkable sidewalks in George Town, you could not ask for a better-located property or one that has been more meticulously restored than Campbell House Penang.  Campbell House Pena…

Juju Lounge & Restaurant Penang

Juju Lounge & Restaurant, George Town, Penang

Juju Lounge & Restaurant Seraphina Anderson & Monica Tindall First, we had hidden bars in Penang… now, we have hidden restaurants! Juju Lounge & Restaurant is a hidden private dining establishment just off Stewart Lane in the heart of George Town. I…

Italian Restaurant Georgetown

Il Bacaro, Italian Restaurant, Campbell House Penang

Il Bacaro Penang Monica Tindall Designed with the back street taverns of Venice in mind, Il Bacaro serves contemporary and traditional Italian fare in a warm and friendly atmosphere.  Il Bacaro Drinks Menu Many Italian meals begin with an aperitif and Il Ba…

Seven Terraces Penang

Seven Terraces Penang, Heritage Boutique Hotel

Seven Terraces Penang Monica Tindall Grace, beauty and majestic charm make the first entry to Seven Terraces a powerfully emotional one. Overwhelmed by the classic grandeur of such pristinely restored history, senses are filled with a soft elegance and romanc…

The Top Penang

The Top Penang, Indoor Family Theme Park, Komtar

The Top Penang Monica Tindall I love a good view and one of the best in Georgetown can be found at The Top Penang. The island’s indoor theme park is home to views, views, views, a fine dining restaurant and a host of attractions. Views, Views, Views – The Top […]

The Tower Spa Penang

The Tower Spa, Luxury Spa @The Top Penang

The Tower Spa Monica Tindall Located on the 67th floor of Penang’s tallest building, Komtar at The Top, The Tower Spa is an elevated experience in more ways than one. This luxury spa provides a range of body and beauty treatments in an exceptional setting. Stunning …

Boutique Accommodation Georgetown

Noordin Mews Georgetown, Pet-friendly Hotel Penang

Noordin Mews Georgetown, Pet-friendly Hotel Penang Monica Tindall Boasting a heritage boutique hotel feel, Noordin Mews in Georgetown, Penang is also one of the very few pet-friendly hotels in Malaysia. On top of that, it’s centrally located, offers a c…

Backdoor Bodega Penang Speakeasy

Backdoor Bodega, Hidden Bar Georgetown, Penang

Backdoor Bodega Monica Tindall I can’t resist the thrill of the find and Penang’s hidden bar, Backdoor Bodega, provides fun in the chase as well as delicious rewards at the end. The team behind Backdoor Bodega claims to be an overpriced “pin shop.” In …

Wine Not Penang

Wine Not Penang – Wine Bar Georgetown

Wine Not Penang Monica Tindall Wine Not, Penang’s latest wine bar, feels like you’re in someone’s home. It’s a comfortable space with a marble dining table and low lounges, all in a palette of neutrals. Located above Communal Table by Gen 根, the wine bar benefits fr…