Tucked in a basement with an unmarked entrance, the bar’s appeal lies in its secrecy and omakase-style cocktails. Omakase + Appreciate spearheaded the speakeasy movement in KL. Omakase + Appreciate – A pioneer in KL’s speakeasy scene Opening Hours: 5PM – 1AM (Mon to Thu), 5PM – 2AM (Fri & Sat), Closed on SundaysĦ. They tend to play around with local flavours as well, introducing familiar ingredients such as chrysanthemum and pandan in many of their cocktails.Īddress: 46, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Their array of alcoholic beverages span anything from an whisky Old Fashioned to modern-day abbreviations of classics cocktails. This concept bar draws its inspiration from old-school pawnshops and even looks the part, boasting bright red tones, lacquered wooden furniture as well as old Chinese medicine cabinets. Nestled in the suburban precinct of Taman Tun Dr Ismail, The Pawn Room ranks high among the list of neighbourhood speakeasies that have taken KL by storm. The Deceased – Horror-themed speakeasy with creepy AF drinks Opening Hours: 4PM – 3AM (Mon to Sat), Closed on SundaysĤ. Here, the drinks are good but what people really get excited for is the entertainment, that comes in the form of cabarets musicals, live bands and DJs.Īddress: Wisma Lim Foo Yoong, 86, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The former sports archetypal English décor lounge, spaced perfectly with large Cheshire couches, wooded tables and medieval statues while the latter offers a mix of grandeur and oriental glitz and sports a look similar to that of an oriental brothel. Paying homage to far Eastern aesthetics, Suzie Wong is a hidden bar and nightlife destination that sports two unique concepts-Robert Lounge and Suzie Room. Suzie Wong – People come for the drinks & stay for the shows Opening Hours: 6PM – 1AM (Tue to Thu), 7PM – 3AM (Fri), 8PM to 3AM (Sat), Closed on Sundays & Mondaysģ. Helmed by master mixologist Viji Thomas (previously from venerable Paris tiki bar, Dirty Dick, his cocktail menu emphasises technique and precision, utilising premium and sometimes even small-batch craft spirits and unorthodox infusions.Īddress: 2M Plaza Damansara, Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This speakeasy may be tough to find but with enough persistence, you will be rewarded with a cosy, affluent bar that conjures up breathtakingly delicious cocktails. Skullduggery – Sip topnotch cocktails crafted by a mixology master Opening Hours: 6PM – 2AM (Tue to Sat), 6PM – 1AM (Sun & Mon)Ģ. The cocktails at PS150 draws from bold local flavours using distinct ingredients that are native Southeast Asia.Īddress: Ground Floor, 150, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The space is divided into three separate seating areas-Opium Den, Outdoor Courtyard & Main Bar-that bookmark three distinct eras in the history of cocktails. Hidden from plain sight in bustling Chinatown lies PS150 is a speakeasy bar that’s housed within a pre-war shop lot situated next to a tiny stationery shop.
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