Stirring Up Spirits with a Week-Long Celebration of Cocktails

Amidst the cocktail capitals of our neighbouring nations like Singapore and Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur stands tall as a burgeoning cocktail haven. With bars dotting the cityscape, each offering innovative cocktails, and a community of both budding bartenders and seasoned legends, Kuala Lumpur's cocktail culture is a force to be reckoned with.

Now, marking its inaugural edition, Kuala Lumpur is gearing up to host its very first Cocktail Week. This landmark event will showcase the city's vibrant cocktail culture, providing a platform for local talents and international mixologists alike to shine. From April 24 to April 30, 2024, the city will come alive with a week-long celebration of all things cocktail.

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As Kuala Lumpur's cocktail scene flourishes throughout its diverse neighbourhoods, the upcoming festivities are set to span five dynamic zones. Commencing in Bangsar and ending in the bustling heart of Kuala Lumpur, this celebration promises an immersive experience. Beyond just drinks, expect engaging sessions featuring knowledge-sharing, guest shifts, seminars, masterclasses and cocktail pairing dinners.

24 APRIL : BANGSAR

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• JWALA x MICHTER'S Cocktail Pairing Dinner: 6 pm - 10 pm @ The Five KPD

• ALICE CHEONGDAM X HENDRICK’S GIN Bar Takeover: 8 pm -11 pm @ Three X Co, BSC

• ROOM BY LE KIEF X ROKU Bar Takeover: 8 pm -11 pm @ Rakh

• TEENS OF THAILAND X BACKDOOR BODEGA X DEWARS Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Here and Now

You can reserve your spots by clicking here.

25 APRIL : PETALING JAYA & TTDI

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• SEMINAR BY NIKS ANUMAN: 2:30 pm @ JungleBird

• TERRA DINING X HENDRICK’S GIN Cocktail Pairing Dinner: 6 pm - 10 pm @ Terra Dining

• ALICE CHEONGDAM X HENDRICK’S GIN Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ Soma

• GOD BKK X DEWARS Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ Ikiya 2.0

• LAST WORD X TANQUERAY Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Remedy

• ROOM BY LE KIEF X ROKU Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Terumi

You can reserve your spots by clicking here.

26 APRIL : DAMANSARA HEIGHTS

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• JUS X DEWARS Cocktail Pairing Dinner: 6 pm - 10 pm @ Jus

• BAR LEONE X COCCHI Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ JungleBird

• NUTMEG & CLOVE X TANQUERAY Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ Skullduggery

• TOKYO CONFIDENTIAL X NIKKA Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Reka

You can reserve your spots by clicking here.

27 APRIL : FESTIVAL VILLAGE AT APW BANGSAR

Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week's highlight is the Festival Village at APW Bangsar, open from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Sample cocktails from brands like Bombay Sapphire, Dewar’s Whisky, Hendrick’s Gin, and more. Enjoy live music, masterclasses, and games, surrounded by the bar industry and the vibrant cocktail community.

Early bird tickets start at RM80 | Purchase your tickets here.

28 APRIL : CHINATOWN

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• BE WELL SIGHTSEEING RUN BY BACARDI: 7:45am

• SEMINAR BY KANTONO: 2.30 pm @ Bar Trigona

• YELLOW FIN HORSE X TANQUERAY Cocktail Pairing Dinner: 6 pm - 10 pm @ ELSE Hotel

• BAR LONG FONG X JWC CABINET X MICHTER’S Bar Takeover: 7 pm - 10 pm @ Cabinet 8

• SIDECAR X MONKEY SHOULDER Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ Jann

• THE COCKTAIL CLUB X BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Concubine

• COSMO PONY X RÉMY MARTIN Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Penrose

You can reserve your spots by clicking here.

29 APRIL : KUALA LUMPUR

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• SEMINAR BY YANGDUP LAMA: 2.30 pm @ Astor Bar

• BARKAR X RÉMY MARTIN Cocktail Pairing Dinner: 6 pm - 10 pm @ Barkar

• ATLAS X MICHTER’S Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ Bar Trigona

• BAR LEONE X COCCHI Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ Franks Bar

• THE COCKTAIL CLUB X BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Joloko

You can reserve your spots by clicking here.

30 APRIL : KUALA LUMPUR

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• WAIG X ROKU GIN Cocktail Pairing Dinner: 6 pm - 10 pm @ Waig

• SIDECAR X MONKEY SHOULDER Bar Takeover: 8 pm - 11 pm @ Ver

• EO S’PORE X RÉMY MARTIN Bar Takeover: 9 pm till late @ Bar Trigona

You can reserve your spots by clicking here.

Whether you're a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or just starting to explore the world of mixology, KLCW has something special waiting for you. So mark your calendars because this festival is your gateway to a week filled with boozy adventures, tipples and plenty of connections with the community

WRITTEN BY NATASHA HOE