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Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2025

Cyrene De La Rosa

<p>After a successful debut last year, <a href="https://klcw.my" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW)</strong></a> returns this<strong> April 22 tp 27</strong>, turning Malaysia’s capital into a vibrant playground for cocktail lovers and industry insiders alike. Expect six action-packed days filled with bar takeovers, pop-ups, seminars, and more. Whether you&#x27;re flying in or already in town, this is your cue to clear your calendar. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744768827645klcw2025_kv1@2x.PNG" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2025 | Photo: Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week on Instagram</span></span></span></div><p>Here are five great reasons to book that last-minute trip and dive headfirst into KLCW 2025:</p><div><strong>1. The world’s top bars, all in one city</strong></div><p>27 of the world’s best bars are flying in for a week-long series of exclusive one-night-only bar takeovers. Highlights include<a href="https://www.instagram.com/handshake_bar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Handshake Speakeasy</strong></a> from Mexico City—recently crowned <a href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/bars/the-list/handshake-speakeasy.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No. 1 on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024</a>—at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bartrigona/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bar Trigona</a> in the Four Seasons KL (April 25). Also shaking things up is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barleonehk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Bar Leone</strong></a> from Hong Kong, <a href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/bars/asia/the-list/bar-leone.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Asia’s current number one</a>. Representing the Philippines is Quezon City’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/floraginbar/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Flora Gin Bar</strong></a>, taking over <a href="https://www.instagram.com/franks.kl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frank’s Bar KL</a>, a Sinatra-inspired speakeasy, also on April 25.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1744769069373489618103_17922545793061967_3567219310980128756_n.jpg" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">QC&#x27;s very own Flora Gin Bar will do a bar takeover on April 25 | Photo: Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><strong>2. Explore Kuala Lumpur’s bar scene by zone</strong></div><p>To make bar-hopping easier (and more fun), the city’s top cocktail neighborhoods are divided into five zones—Bangsar, Petaling Jaya, Damansara Heights, Chinatown, and KL City Center. Each zone gets a dedicated night, so you can plan your crawl without missing a beat. It’s KL’s cocktail culture, neatly mapped out for maximum sipping.</p><div><strong>3. The Festival Village at Sentul Depot</strong></div><p>Short on time? Don’t worry. Head to the <strong>KLCW Festival Village</strong> at<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sentuldepot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Sentul Depot</a> on April 26 for a one-stop cocktail celebration. Expect signature serves from renowned local and international brands, live music, interactive games, and an all-around high-energy vibe. Perfect for those who can only spare a night or two but don’t want to miss out.</p><div><strong>4. Seminars for the cocktail curious and industry pros</strong></div><p>KLCW goes beyond the bar with expert-led seminars curated in partnership with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/barconventsingapore/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bar Convent Singapore</a>. Among the must-attend talks is “The Art of Hospitality” by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philipbischoff_/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Philip Bischoff</a>, the acclaimed bar director behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bkksocialclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BKK Social Club</a>. Whether you&#x27;re in the business or just love the culture, these sessions will stir up your cocktail IQ.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:900px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17447693659505.JPEG" style="width:900px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">The schedule is packed | Photo: Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week on Instagram</span></span></span></div><div><strong>5. Cocktail pairing dinners you don’t want to miss</strong></div><p>New this year: cocktail-pairing dinners at some of KL’s top restaurants, including Michelin-starred <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beta.kl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Beta</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/akar.dining/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AKAR by Chef Aidan Low</a> (who just wowed diners in Manila with a six-hands collab at Hapag). These one-off dinners bring together fine dining and masterful mixology for a multisensory experience.</p><p><strong>Pro tip:</strong> Last-minute travelers can still score round-trip tickets to KL for under PHP 10,000 via third-party sites like Agoda, with 3- to 5-star hotel stays starting around PHP 2,500 to 3,000 per night.</p><div><em>To plan your experience and stay updated, follow</em><a href="https://www.instagram.com/klcwofficial/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em> @klcwofficial</em></a><em> on Instagram or check out </em><a href="https://klcw.my" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>www.klcw.my</em></a><em>.</em></div>

<p>After a successful debut last year, Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) returns this April 22 tp 27, turning Malaysia’s capital into a vibrant playground for cocktail lovers and industry insiders alike</p>

After a successful debut last year, Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) returns this April 22 tp 27, turning Malaysia’s capital into a vibrant playground for cocktail lovers and industry insiders alike

5 Reasons Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week Is The Only Party That Matters This April

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5 Reasons Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week Is The Only Party That Matters This April

Cyrene De La Rosa

Published April 15, 2025 10:15 AM PHT

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Updated April 16, 2025 10:24 AM PHT

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