The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Backdoor Bodega
Penang, Malaysia
Behind a nondescript fridge door in a heritage shophouse, the bar mashes Oaxacan mezcal with Penang pandan and nutmeg; won the 2025 Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu award for its zero-waste agave program.
37, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, Penang, 10300
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