

The pioneers of Malaysia's evolving drinks industry, leading the scene in flavour and innovation
Best Bars Malaysia 2026
Rising Star
Penang, Malaysia
A George Town haunt that pays homage to the flavours of Penang
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia
A cocktail bar that draws inspiration from omakase experiences
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
Penang, Malaysia
Biso Cocktail Bar delivers a contemporary and experimental cocktail experience in the heart of George Town
Chinatown, Malaysia
Initially making waves in Johor Bahru, the team at Cabinet 8 expanded into Kuala Lumpur and hasn't shown signs of slowing down since
Pudu, Malaysia
For everything and anything chocolate-spiked, Cacao Mixology & Chocolate is the place to go
Bangsar, Malaysia
A cocktail bar located in Bangsar that blurs the lines between food and drink with unique flavours
Damansara Kim, Malaysia
A multifaceted space that presents itself as a cocktail bar, a coffee bar, and everything in between
Bukit Damansara, Malaysia
Malaysia's first dedicated rum bar with an impressive collection of rums from across the world
Best New Bar
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Malaysia
From the team behind Penrose is Lavantha, a cavern-like cocktail lounge set within a repurposed bank vault that is rooted in intentionality.
Bar of the Year, Best Service
Kuala Lumpur, Chinatown, Malaysia
Opened in August 2022, Penrose KL is an elevated bar that executes classic and modern cocktails within an intimate setting
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Hidden unassumingly in a pre-war shop, PS150 unfolds into three unique spaces, each representing a chapter in the evolution of cocktails and culture
Best Innovation
Bukit Damansara, Malaysia
A cocktail bar that reimagines Asian flavours and focuses on sustainable mixology
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Drawing inspiration from the flow of water, Shui is rooted in the belief that the connection between flavour and texture in cocktails should be seamless.














