Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) 2025 is set to return from April 22 to 27, promising an even more vibrant celebration of mixology than its inaugural edition. This six-day event will feature a dynamic lineup of international and local bars, interactive experiences, and educational opportunities for cocktail enthusiasts.
What to Expect
KLCW aims to spotlight Kuala Lumpur’s burgeoning cocktail scene by bringing together 27 renowned bars from around the world. The festival will include guest bartending shifts, bar takeovers, cocktail pairing dinners, and seminars designed to deepen appreciation for the craft. The week will culminate in the KLCW Festival Village at Sentul Depot on April 26, offering live music, brand showcases, and a festive atmosphere.
Behind The Scenes
The event is organized by a dedicated team of industry professionals, including bar owners, bartenders, and creatives, all committed to elevating Malaysia’s cocktail culture. Notable committee members include Angeline Tan (Three x Co), Jon Lee (Penrose), and Amanda Wan (Three x Co), among others.
The KL Cocktail Week Schedule
KLCW OPENING PARTY
10am to 2pm | 20 April 2025 | Pickle Park @ Flour, Fire & Stone
Bartenders: Bar Trigona, Penrose, Reka:Bar & Three x Co
Sponsored by: Monkey Shoulder, Iichiko Saiten, Ratafia Rossi & Solisca
KLCW DAY 1: 22 April (BANGSAR)
SET THE TABLES: BREAKING THE PAYCHECK-TO-PAYCHECK CYCLE
2.30pm | Here & Now
Speaker: Peter Yong (Mr Money TV)
Supported by: Bangsar Heights Pavilion (BHP) & Michter’s
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: JWALA X DEWARS
6.30pm | Jwala
Sponsored by: Dewar’s
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: IGNIS X CHIVAS
6pm | Ignis
Sponsored by: Chivas
THREE X CO X SOKO & LE CHAMBER (SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA)
7pm | Three x Co
Sponsored by: Hennessy, Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker, Volcan, Belvedere & Ron Zacapa
ASTOR BAR X MAHANIYOM (BANGKOK, THAILAND)
8pm | Astor Bar
Sponsored by: Hennessy, Tanqueray, Belvedere & Ron Zacapa
BA BY KINUGAWA X BEE’S KNEES (KYOTO, JAPAN)
8pm | Bā by Kinugawa
Sponsored by: Roku Gin
RAKH X DENTREE (SHANGHAI, CHINA)
8pm | Rākh
Sponsored by: Rémy Martin & The Botanist
CLOSING PARTY: HERE & NOW X BAR LEONE (HONG KONG) & SUGARHALL (SINGAPORE)
10pm | Here & Now
Sponsored by: Martell & Código 1530
KLCW DAY 2: 23 April (DAMANSARA HEIGHTS)
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: JUS X HERE&NOW
7pm | Jus
Supported by: Monkey Shoulder
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: BISTRO LÉA X THREE X CO
7pm | Bistro Léa
Sponsored by: Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker & Ron Zacapa
REKA:BAR X GOKAN (HONG KONG)
8pm | Reka:Bar
Sponsored by: Hendrick’s
JUNGLEBIRD X LOCKDOWN (HONG KONG)
8pm | JungleBird
Sponsored by: MHD (Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker, Volcan & Belvedere)
HUMBOLDT X NUSS BAR (BANGKOK, THAILAND)
9pm | Humboldt
Sponsored by: The Orientalist Spirits
CLOSING PARTY: THE RECORDS SPEAKEASY (MALAYSIA TAKEOVER)
11pm | The Records Speakeasy
Bars: No Bar Here, Good Friends Club, Haiiro Usagi & Budi
Sponsored by: Jameson & Malfy
KLCW DAY 3: 24 April (PJ/TTDI)
COCKTAIL COMPETITION: HENNESSY MYWAY
11am to 4pm | Reka:Bar
Sponsored by: Hennessy
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: AKAR X DEWARS
6pm | Akar
Sponsored by: Dewar’s
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: CHIPTA 11A X THREE X CO
6pm | Chipta 11A
Sponsored by: Roku Gin
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: FIFTY TALES X MARTELL
6pm | Fifty Tales
Sponsored by: Martell
SOMA X FIREFLY (BANGKOK, THAILAND)
8pm | Soma
Sponsored by: Hendrick’s
DC MOONBAR X VENDER (TAICHUNG, TAIWAN)
8pm | MoonBar at DC Restaurant
Sponsored by: Rémy Martin & The Botanist
REMEDY COCKTAIL BAR X PONYUP (SHANGHAI, CHINA)
9pm | Remedy Cocktail Bar
Sponsored by: Código 1530 & Bumbu
CLOSING PARTY: TERUMI X PENICILLIN (HONG KONG)
9pm | Terumi
Time: 9:00PM
Sponsored by: Jura
KLCW DAY 4: 25 April (KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE)
THE ART OF HOSPITALITY
2pm | Bar Trigona
Speaker: Philip Bischoff (BKK Social Club)
In partnership with Bar Convent Singapore
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: BAR.KAR X PENROSE
6pm | Bar.Kar
Time: 6:00PM
Sponsored by: Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker, Volcan & Belvedere
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: BETA X RÉMY COINTREAU
6pm | Beta KL
Sponsored by: Rémy Martin & The Botanist
COCKTAIL PAIRING DINNER: OKAJU X BEAM SUNTORY
6pm | Okaju
Sponsored by: Roku Gin
JOLOKO X OPIUM BAR (BANGKOK, THAILAND)
7pm | Joloko
Sponsored by: Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker, Volcan & Belvedere
LIVING ROOM X THE NOMAD LAB (ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA)
8pm | Living Room at W Kuala Lumpur
Time: 8:00PM
Sponsored by: Hennessy, Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker & Ron Zacapa
FRANK’S BAR X BAR.FLORA (QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES)
8pm | Frank’s Bar
Sponsored by: Chivas & Malfy
VÉR X OFFTRACK (SINGAPORE)
9pm | Vér – The Bar at Nadodi
Sponsored by: Bumbu, Deacon & Martell
CLOSING PARTY: BAR TRIGONA X HANDSHAKE SPEAKEASY & BKK SOCIAL CLUB
10pm | Bar Trigona
Sponsored by: Michter’s
KLCW DAY 5, 26 APRIL
KLCW FESTIVAL VILLAGE
2.30pm to 11.30pm | Sentul Depot
KLCW DAY 6: 27 April (CHINATOWN)
SCENTS & SPIRITS: OLFACTORY MIXOLOGY
2pm | Lavantha, Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Speaker: Hadrien Moudoulaud (Bar Nouveau)
In partnership with Bar Convent Singapore
PAHIT X 無 WU (NOTHINGNESS) (TAIPEI, TAIWAN)
4pm | Pahit
Sponsored by: MHD (Hennessy, Tanqueray, Volcan & Ron Zacapa)
COCKTAIL DINNER PAIRING: UPPER HOUSE X HENDRICK’S
6pm | Upper House
Sponsored by: Hendrick’s
COCKTAIL DINNER PAIRING: ESCA X BAR TRIGONA
6pm | Esca
Sponsored by: Rémy Martin & The Botanist
COCKTAIL DINNER PAIRING: RAW X REKA:BAR
6pm | Raw
Sponsored by: Michter’s
CABINET 8 X THE BAR AT THE RITZ CARLTON TOKYO (TOKYO, JAPAN)
7pm | Cabinet 8
Sponsored by: Iichiko Shochu, Ratafia Rossi & Solisca
CONCUBINE X NIGHT HAWK (SINGAPORE)
8pm | Concubine KL
Sponsored by: Monkey Shoulder
JANN X THE HOUSE ON SATHORN (BANGKOK, THAILAND)
8pm | Jann
Sponsored by: Chivas & Jameson
JAO TIM X MODERN HAUS (JAKARTA, INDONESIA)
9pm | Jao Tim
Sponsored by: Hennessy, Johnnie Walker, Belvedere & Ron Zacapa
PENROSE X JIGGER & PONY (JAKARTA, INDONESIA)
9pm | Penrose
Sponsored by: Rémy Martin & The Botanist
CLOSING PARTY: LAVANTHA X ARGO (HONG KONG)
10pm | Lavantha, Moxy Kuala Lumpur Chinatown
Sponsored by: Roku Gin
Check out official KL Cocktail Week website for more information.
