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New Craft Cocktails KL Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Richard Callahan KL has a plethora of cool, hip bars whipping up some fantastic craft cocktails. To stay on top of the game, however, they must continually curate and refine menus to remain competitive. Only ju…
Aviary Bar & The Jungle Bird Monica Tindall Back in 1973 in Aviary Bar, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, a legend was born. Head bartender at the time, Jeffrey Ong Swee Teik, created the Jungle Bird. This beverage has since gained international acclaim and is found on cock…
WET Deck KL Monica Tindall Seeing overwhelming success from day one, WET Deck at W Kuala Lumpur has recently added a new accolade to its list of achievements. They’ve made it to the Top 52 Restaurants and Bars by Marriott Bonvoy! On the surface, this might not seem li…
Tickets Bar KL Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Rich Callahan Recently renovated, Republik in Damansara Heights is creating a buzz. With lots of playful and eclectic venues opening, this an ideal destination for an evening out. The most playful of them all tho…
Circa Bar KL Words: Kirsten Durward Photos: Rich Callahan Bravely venture into the back alley of Jalan Batai. Never mind the darkness and the bins; you are going on a rather fun adventure tonight. Find the golden archway that’s your first clue to glam…
Poison Apple Sunway Words: Sean Kelly Photos: Rich Callahan The newest addition to the Bandar Sunway entertainment district is Poison Apple, a fairytale-inspired restaurant and bar. Part of the Caffeinees Group’s collection, the concept is whimsical yet …
Flying Monkeys Bar KL Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Rich Callahan “Welcome, my pretties,” to the magical world of Flying Monkeys Bar – KL’s latest bar with unique city views and craft cocktails. Located on the eighth floor of Tribeca, the bar ov…
Words: Aileen Dee Photos: Rich Callahan Video: Monica Tindall “Meet me at 5.30 pm at Potions in Chinatown,” was Monica’s message to me. Oh yes, it’s easy to get to Chinatown albeit Petaling Street which was exactly what I thoug…
Words: Monica Tindall Photos: Rich Callahan Malacca has a speakeasy! The Old Merchant is housed in a pre-war shop on the west bank of the Malacca river. Signalling its entrance are white columns with red Chinese characters identifying the original private ba…
Words: Kitty Noble Photos: Monica Tindall “Let me know when you’re near and I’ll guide you in.” These were Monica’s instructions for getting into Suzie Wong KL. Well. I’m pretty sure I can smell my way to any drinking establishment… think again Kitty! Be…
Most party-goers seem to know Changkat Bukit Bintang but have you heard of Jalan Mesui? Just two streets over from the popular night-spot another happening vibe has developed. Here you find a friendly mix of expats and locals out to have a fun time with good food, cr…
Words: Kitty Lang Photos: Monica Tindall Did you know the phrase ‘Dutch Courage’ originated during the war? Folk from the Netherlands would down a sizeable amount of gin, then run out to war, with a considerable, if not misguided, courage to fight. I’m not sure wh…