The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Backdoor Bodega
Penang, Malaysia
Backdoor Bodega hides behind a retail storefront on Jalan Gurdwara in George Town, one of the bars that drove Penang's modern cocktail movement. It ranked at number 66 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 and holds a 4.6 rating from 467 Google reviews. The compact backroom pairs exposed brick and 90s hip hop with cocktails built on local ingredients.
37, Jalan Gurdwara, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #66
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #64
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #470
- Tatler Best Bars 2025
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #52
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