61 MONARCHY
61M, Jalan SS 21/1A, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya
Business hours: 5pm to midnight (Monday to Thursday), 5pm to 2am (Friday, Saturday and eve of public holidays)
Reservations: 018-213 9291
61 Monarchy boasts over 400 types of whisky from around the world, with the majority being Scotch single malts.
Established in 2015, it claims to be Petaling Jaya’s first whisky bar.
It serves classic whisky-based cocktails, whisky flights, barrel-aged cocktails and a variety of spirits ranging from rum and gin to wines and champagne.
The outlet also offers cigars and takes pride in its collection of independently bottled wines and spirits.
A customised whisky flight journey can be ordered for guests keen to discover rare whiskies.
Customers can also savour classic cocktails with different spirits upon request.
The mixologists are sure to whip up something to your liking.
Mixologists at 61 Monarchy can customise cocktails for customers.
TAKUMI CRAFT BAR
• Third Floor, Isetan The Gardens, The Gardens Mall, Kuala Lumpur
• Isetan The Japan Store, Lower Ground Floor, Lot 10 Shopping Centre, KL
Business Hours: Noon to 10pm, daily
Reservations: 011-6978 0780 (for both outlets)
Touting itself as Malaysia’s first artisanal Japanese craft bar, Takumi Craft Bar offers curated craft beers and artisanal cocktails.
Its first outlet started in 2016 at Lot 10 Shopping Centre and the second recently opened at The Gardens Mall.
The bar aims to give patrons the “real Japanese drink experience” complemented by omotenashi, which means “hospitality from our hearts”.
This includes a fantastic line-up of signature Japanese cocktails such as Suntory Highball and beers such as Hitachino Nest Craft Beers.
Besides craft beers, whisky, gin, rum, sake, spirits and highballs to cater to different tastes, there is also a tasting set of three for those who want to try more of what’s on tap.
Small bites such as snacks and pizzas are also available to accompany the drinks.
Takumi Craft Bar offers a fantastic line-up of signature Japanese cocktails such as Suntory Highball.
NOMI TOMO SAKE BAR
Level 3, 2-2 Jalan Medan Setia 2, Bukit Damansara, KL
Business hours: 5pm to 2am (Monday to Saturday)
Reservations: 016-661 5907
Its name, which means “drinking buddies” in Japanese, reflects four friends’ passion for quality sake.
Established in 2015, the bar is Kuala Lumpur’s very first sake speciality bar that imports a wide selection from all over Japan.
Guests can expect a respectable range, from futsushu (table sake) and Junmai Ginjo to premium options such as Junmai Daiginjo, as the outlet aims to satisfy even connoisseurs.
There are also other liquors, including Japanese whisky, Scotch whisky and cocktails, in addition to food to pair with the drinks.
Assortment of sake served at Nomi Tomo Sake Bar.
Havana KL’s classic mojitos are hot favourites and come in many flavours.
HAVANA KL
No.2 & 4, Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, KL
Business hours: 4pm to 3am (Monday to Thursday), 2pm to 3am (Friday to Sunday)
Reservations: 011-1085 0074
Havana Kuala Lumpur is a fixture among visitors looking for a watering hole in Changkat Bukit Bintang.
Its newly renovated Che’ Lounge upstairs provides a more private setting, while its rooftop bar is designed for smaller groups who want to take in the night views.
Both spaces are open from 8pm until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays.
Aside from a selection of dishes, they also serve craft beers and cocktails.
Their classic mojitos are hot favourites and come in many flavours, such as lemon, lychee, coconut, peach, orange and ginger mojito.
For a more personalised selection, guests can choose their preferred premium rum, such as Brugal Anejo Superior, Sailor Jerry, The Kraken, Captain Morgan, Havana Club or Angostura Rum.
Other classic cocktails such as Long Island Iced Tea, cosmopolitan and daiquiri are also on the menu.
Taps Beer Bar offers a range of craft beers.
TAPS BEER BAR
No.1, Jalan Nagasari, KL
Business hours: Noon to midnight, daily
Reservations: 03-2110 4836, 011-2194 6176
Taps Beer Bar in Bukit Bintang is having a “Live Music Sunday and BBQ” event on Dec 1.
Patrons can enjoy some soulful music by Richard Lim, Joven Goce and Hong while enjoying food from the barbecue from 6pm onwards.
The bar also offers a special selection of craft beers.
It regularly rotates its selection to ensure diversity and range of quality craft beers.
The outlet has served over 800 types, including some of the best craft beers in the market.
