The Global Drinker — World Bar Guide
Penrose
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Penrose occupies a spot on Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur's city centre and ranked number 10 on Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025. The interior is deliberately dark and intimate, with small lights provided so guests can read the menu. Cocktails are built with balanced flavours and detailed presentation, and seats at the bar reward those who reserve ahead.
149, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Awards & Rankings
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026 — #64
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2025 — #10
- Top 500 Bars 2025 — #97
- Tatler Best Bars 2025
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #8
- Top 500 Bars 2024 — #95
- World's 50 Best Bars 2024 — #98
- Asia's 50 Best Bars 2023 — #50
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