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Penrose

Kuala Lumpur

• The Best Bar in Malaysia 2025, sponsored by Scrappy's Bitters

Embellishing Kuala Lumpur's increasingly exciting cocktail tapestry, Penrose is the city's latest drinkers' delight. Opened in August 2022, this is an elevated bar that embodies the principles of functionalism, simplicity and modernity. Spearheaded by Jon Lee, the intimate atmosphere with a focus on bar-counter seating allows the team to deliver more intentional service that encourages conversations across the bar.

At Penrose, the essence of the cocktail is captured through five pillars: alcohol, flavour, taste, body and dilution. This conscientious structure enables the crew to create immaculate libations that pay homage to the classics while incorporating carefully chosen ingredients, for example, the Makopa Martini, which supercharges the gin and vermouth base with june plum and lava salt. Central to its philosophy is the holistic appreciation of the cocktail journey, encompassing the ambience, seating, service and music, as well as the drinks themselves. In its short life, the bar has become a much sought-after destination for drinks enthusiasts in Kuala Lumpur, with 2025 seeing it retain its title as The Best Bar in Malaysia 2025, sponsored by Scrappy's Bitters. 

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