Cover Swirl, sniff, sip your favourite wines across the Klang Valley in some of the hottest wine bars we've found. Pictured is Fafaba's center bar, serving up wines and kombucha for every type of drinker (Image: @fafaba.kl)
Swirl, sniff, sip your favourite wines across the Klang Valley in some of the hottest wine bars we've found. Pictured is Fafaba's center bar, serving up wines and kombucha for every type of drinker (Image: @fafaba.kl)
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The versatility of wine bars is not lost on us. Whether it’s a sunny afternoon, a rainy evening, or a momentous Saturday night, there’s a wine bar for every occasion
No longer the stuffy, pretentious drink for the older crowd, wine bars are increasingly on the forefront of drinking trends and have become essential fixtures for urban nightlife. These versatile establishments have evolved into trendy social hubs that appeal to every occasion, and most of the time, come with a great menu for the ultimate dining experience.
Bridging the gap between the formal setting of fine dining establishments and the casual atmosphere of a neighbourhood bar, their carefully curated wine list is made approachable with fun labels that encourage exploration rather than expertise.
Drink through all shades of wine in our top selection of wine bars, grab a bite or two, and revel in a trend we hope will not die anytime soon.
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Unwined
Have a sip with your girls in Unwined KL
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With two locations in Bangsar, Unwined KL and Unwined Plus, it’s safe to say that they have made themselves quite heavy hitters in the local wine bar scene by importing their own wines, along with offering their own retail selection.
Not only does Unwined Plus offer a great menu, exciting collaborations and guest shifts from across the world, it’s the perfect cosy spot for a catch up with your girlfriends or a date night. Unwined KL, located in APW Bangsar, is a great spot for a chill, open air sip session, whilst indulging in the rest of the food offering APW has.
Unwined, multiple locations in Bangsar, @unwinedkl, @unwinedplus
Psychotic Operator
The trendy neighbourhood of Taman Paramount was bound to have a trendy wine bar, but this place beats all allegations of trend following, and instead is carving their own path.
A few doors down from Monster and Beer, their sister craft beer joint, Psychotic Operator brings together an impressive list of both conventional and low-intervention wines, with of course, a great menu. Find wines from across the globe, handpicked, and pair it with their perfectly sized portions of small plates (we recommend the crudo!)
Psychotic Operator, 17, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, +6012 916 6713
Mellow Wine & Dining Room
Mellow Wine KL might just be a top contender for the hidden gem in PJ. This boutique wine bar boasts a great menu, rotating events, (think sip & paint!), and many more!
Not only do they have a great selection of natural wines, they do hearty plates such as their Wagyu Steak Frites, Iberico Pork Collar, and many pasta dishes, it’s hard to go awry within their cute, funky space.
Mellow, L1-06A, Seventeen Mall, Jalan 17/38, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, +6019 272 3627
Basic Wine Store
This cosy spot located in Arcoris in Mont Kiara is a no fuss place to get a glass, or a bottle of wine, with indoor and outdoor seating to match your mood and the weather.
Basic Wine Store’s knowledgeable staff go through their concise menu that focuses on small batch wines, along with a short food menu that pairs with their wines perfectly. Keep your eyes peeled on their socials for any tastings that might pique your interest!
Basic Wine Store, Lot 13A, Ground Floor, Arcoris, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, @basicwinestore
Mount Pleasure
Above Sandwiched in between Pizza Mansion and Feeka Coffee Roasters, this is where you can get your caffeine fix, wine fix, and pizza fix all in one (Image: @thisismountpleasure)
Above An impressive array to choose from at Mount Pleasure (Image: @thisismountpleasure)
Sandwiched in between Pizza Mansion and Feeka Coffee Roasters, this is where you can get your caffeine fix, wine fix, and pizza fix all in one (Image: @thisismountpleasure)
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Tucked in between—and we really mean in between—Feeka and Pizza Mansion within The Five, you can have the best of three worlds in Mount Pleasure. Reap the benefits of a coffee shop, a pizza parlour, and a wine bar all in one when you spend your time sipping here.
Focused on vino and vinyl, check out the schedule on their socials as DJs come and spin tunes on vinyl.
Mount Pleasure, Pejabat Koperasi Damansara, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, @thisismountpleasure
Fafaba
Above The middle center piece island that anchors the cosy spot (Image: @fafaba.kl)
The middle center piece island that anchors the cosy spot (Image: @fafaba.kl)
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Hailing themselves as a ferment bar, this industrial looking wine spot is caught up in the middle of all the action within Rex KL.
Fafaba serves up not only funky natty wines, but a great list of curated kombucha. If you want the vibes of a wine bar, with or without the wine, sit by the long open bar in the middle, order some small plates, and enjoy the 360 views of people passing through their glass floor to ceiling windows.
Fafaba, 80, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, @fafaba.kl
Gentle Giants
Have a sip of great wine in this cosy spot (Image: @gentlegiants.bar)
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In the historic Zhongshan building sits the casual, no fuss wine bar. Meet Gentle Giants, a tiny bottle shop that packs a punch. Walking into the comfort of their store feels like a familiar atmosphere, whether you’ve been there before or not.
Bring your own food, bring your best friends, and the best vibes for this homey spot with great wines.
Gentle Giants, The Zhongshan Building, 80B, Jalan Rotan, Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, @gentlegiants.bar
Murky Wines
The bustling hub of The Gasket Alley provides us with gems upon gems, and Murky Wines is a great example of that.
Spreading their love for wine through their many tastings, they provide a great way to up your knowledge of wines, and perhaps find your next favourite bottle! Keep an eye out on their socials for their upcoming events, you won’t want to miss it!
Murky Wines, Unit 15-12, Lot 15, The Gasket Alley, 13, Jln 13/6, Seksyen 13, 46200 Petaling Jaya, @murkywines
Juno
Above The ultimate vibes for your evening sunset relaxation routine (Image: @junobangsar)
Above Day to night, this can be your next favourite spot to hang out (Image: @junobangsar)
The ultimate vibes for your evening sunset relaxation routine (Image: @junobangsar)
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This moody wine bar is perfect for day to night, with a large open concept that is the perfect setting for a sunny afternoon or an evening unwind.
A great selection of wines line Juno’s walls, and have a relaxed glass or two, paired with some food. Catch them on one of their many kitchen takeovers with fun restaurants to have the best of both worlds.
Juno, 4, Jalan Abdullah, Bangsar, 59000 Kuala Lumpur, @junobangsar
UP KL
Hidden upstairs in Chow Kit, UP KL has an impressive portfolio of natural wines with a Spanish and Turkish inspired food menu.
Also very active on the events front, they frequently have live music sessions, along with afternoon raves (fueled by coffee). Join them for one of their sip and paint sessions, or jazz out with their musicians, you’re guaranteed to have a good time.
UP KL, 40A, Jalan Doraisamy, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, @upkualalumpur
Keandra's expertise lies within writing deep dives into the culture and anthropology of food, sometimes with a philosophical twist. With a background in London's F&B consultancy scene, she's excited to be back in Kuala Lumpur to champion the local dining scene.
Reach her at keandra.hing@tatlerasia.com, @keandruh
