

The pioneers of Malaysia's evolving drinks industry, leading the scene in flavour and innovation
Best Bars Malaysia 2025
Best Innovation
Penang, Malaysia
A George Town haunt that pays homage to the flavours of Penang
Taman Paramount, Malaysia
A Taman Paramount cocktail bar focused on celebrating the beauty of simplicity, from its menu to its interior
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia
An award-winning cocktail bar nestled in Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur that celebrates Malaysian flavours
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia
A cocktail bar that draws inspiration from omakase experiences
Bangsar, Malaysia
A cocktail bar located in Bangsar that blurs the lines between food and drink with unique flavours
Damansara Kim, Malaysia
A multi=faceted space that presents itself as a cocktail bar, a coffee bar, and everything in between
Penang, Malaysia
Speakeasies in Penang might come a dime a dozen, but ones that are interwoven into local culture as this might be harder to find and worth the experience
Rising Star
Bukit Damansara, Malaysia
Modern cocktail bar puts out fun cocktails on tap within a spacious spot at The Five
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Malaysia
Blending Japanese elegance with minimalist design, Ikiya 2.0 delivers quality cocktails with heart, showcasing ingredients that are close to nature
Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, Malaysia
Located in the heart of Chinatown, Jann combines modern elegance with a nostalgic touch, bringing to life the spirit of Petaling Street and the surrounding history
Bukit Bintang, Malaysia
Housed in a charming Jalan Sin Chew Kee building, Pahit showcases an extensive selection of more than 150 gins worldwide
Best Service, Bar of the Year
Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, Malaysia
Opened in August 2022, Penrose KL is an elevated bar that executes classic and modern cocktails within an intimate setting
Bukit Damansara, Malaysia
Rakh, translating into ash in Urdu and Hindi, prides itself on showcasing the culinary aspect of crafted beverages.
Best Design
Bukit Damansara, Malaysia
A cocktail bar that reimagines Asian flavours and focuses on sustainable mixology
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Malaysia
From alcohol-infused desserts like the Tau Fu Fah paired with spiced rum and Guilinggao, Soma Cocktail Bar evokes nostalgia with playful and modern drinks focusing on local flavours
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
From hosting masterclasses and guest shifts, Three X Co prides itself on propagating a drinking culture that is adventurous and welcoming, bringing excitement to the local bar scene.














