Kuala Lumpr Cocktail Week (KLCW) is returning for the second year running, taking place between 22 to 27 April 2025.
The week-long festival spans five key areas in Klang Valley: Bangsar, Petaling Jaya/Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Damansara Heights, Chinatown, and Kuala Lumpur City Centre, culminating in the main Festival Village on 26 April at Sentul Depot.
KLCW Festival Village - Sentul Depot, 26 April
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For one day only, the celebration runs from 2:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Festivalgoers can enjoy signature cocktails crafted for sponsoring brands, live music, performances, and interactive games.
Satellite events – various locations 22 to 27 April
Bar Takeovers
Local bars will host guest shifts from 27 renowned bars worldwide, including Asia’s and World’s 50 Best Bars like Jigger & Pony (Singapore), BKK Social Club (Thailand), Bar Leone (Hong Kong), Vender (Taiwan), and Handshake Speakeasy (Mexico).
Pairing Dinners
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Food lovers can indulge in cocktail pairing dinners at top restaurants, including Akâr, Barkar, Beta, Bistro Lea, Chipta, ESCA, Fifty Tales, Ignis, Jwala, Jus, Okaju, Upperhouse, and Yellow Fin Horse at RAW.
Industry events
In collaboration with Bar Convent Singapore, industry professionals can attend expert-led seminars featuring:
- Hadrien Moudoulaud of Bar Nouveau on Olfactory Mixology
- Philip Bischoff of BKK Social Club on The Art of Hospitality
- Mr. Money TV hosting a roundtable on personal finance for hospitality professionals
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Hosting Bars in Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week
Astor Bar, Ba by Kinugawa, Bar Trigona, Cabinet 8 KL, Concubine, Frank’s Bar, Here & Now, Humboldt, Jaan, Jao Tim, Joloko, JungleBird, Lavantha, Living Room at W, Moon Bar, Pahit, Penrose, Rakh, Records, Reka, Remedy, Soma, Terumi, Three X Co, and Ver Bar.
Malaysian and International Bars for Takeovers
Malacca - Budi
Penang - Good Friend’s Club, No Bar Here
Johor Bahru - Haiiro Usagi
Singapore - Jigger & Pony, Night Hawk, Offtrack, Sugarhall
Thailand - BKK Social Club, Firefly, Mahaniyom, Nuss Bar, Opium Bar, The House on Sathorn
Hong Kong – Argo, Bar Leone, Lockdown, Gokan, Penicillin
China – Dentree, Pony Up
Taiwan - Vender Bar, Wu
Korea - Le Chamber, Soko Bar
Japan - Bee’s Knees, Ritz Carlton
Philippines - Flora Bar
Indonesia - The Modern Hausm
Mongolia - Nomad Lab
Mexico - Handshake Speakeasy
Follow Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week on Instagram (@klcwofficial) for updates and ticket releases via FunNow.
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