Cocktail bars in Kuala Lumpur
From speakeasies to hotel bars, Kuala Lumpur pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. When in doubt, call ahead. Kuala Lumpur spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Kuala Lumpur
The serious-drinks map of Kuala Lumpur: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Kuala Lumpur
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Kuala Lumpur is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Kuala Lumpur vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (coordinates 3.15, 101.69, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Kuala Lumpur: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Kuala Lumpur cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Kuala Lumpur with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Kuala Lumpur?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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