Running from 24 to 30 April 2024, the first-ever Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week is about to kick off. Here’s all you need to know to get the most out of the event.
The Malaysian bar community is one filled with support, admiration and celebration. It’s a tight-knit group of enthusiasts that not only love a good cocktail or two, but also appreciate the craft behind the counter. And that’s why Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week (KLCW) is one event that’s filled with tremendous anticipation.
Happening for the very first time ever, KLCW will see the most beloved and talented personalities in the bar scene come together for a week of tippling goodness. The event, which runs from 24 April to 30 April 2024, is created to shine a deserving spotlight on the people behind every bar – be it the mixologist, menu curator, suppliers or front-of-house. Of course, KLCW also aims to help elevate the game both in Malaysia and beyond by bringing together both local and international bartenders.
Before we dive deeper into the mix of what to expect at KLCW 2024, we also have to give a shout out to the committee that made this happen. The people behind Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week include Angeline Tan, Divyesh Chuhan, Jin Boone Ooi, Joshua Ivanovic, Jon Lee, Lolita Goh, Matthew Goh, Nick Choo, Nicholas Ng and Rohan Matmary. Trisha Toh, a talented photographer and food stylist, was responsible for the gorgeous illustrations and images.
Guide to Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week: Dates, venues, and other details
Five zones, one week of fun
Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2024 will be divided into five zones throughout Kuala Lumpur. Each zone — Bangsar (24 April), Petaling Jaya/Taman Tun Dr Ismail (25 April), Damansara Heights (26 April), Chinatown (28 April) and Kuala Lumpur City Centre (29 to 30 April) — will comprise special programmes including guest shifts.
The inaugural Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week will feature some of Asia’s most notable names such as South Korea’s Alice Cheongdam, Singapore’s Atlas, Indonesia’s The Cocktail Club, Japan’s Tokyo Confidential and Thailand’s Teens of Thailand. These bars will be collaborating with local favourites like Bar Trigona, Penrose, Three X Co, Reka, Terumi and Here & Now. There’s definitely a lot to be excited about.
Food and cocktail pairings
In addition to guest shifts, Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week 2024 will also have a myriad of one-of-a-kind pairing dinners. There’s Jwala and Rakh on 24 April, Terra Dining and Three X Co on 25 April, Jus and Dewars on 26 April, Yellow Fin Horse and Tanqueray from 27 to 28 April as well as Bar Kar and Penrose on 29 April. On the final day of KLCW 2024, you can also indulge in specially curated menus by Reka, Roku Gin and Waig by Chipta 11A. Bespoke cocktails, top-notch culinary fare and great vibes; what’s not to like?
Festival Village, here we come
On 27 April, the highly anticipated KLCW Festival Village will be held at APW Bangsar. From 3.00PM to 11.00PM, a plethora of activities have been planned for a day to remember. Interact with mixologists via the various booths, check out inspiring masterclasses, find out the winner of the cocktail competition and of course, savour the many libations that will be prepared. Look forward to cocktails concocted with industry favourites such as Bombay Sapphire, Monkey Shoulder, Rémy Martin, Roku Gin, Deacon and Malfy Gin. Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week has also partnered with FunNow for its ticketing so remember to download the app to reserve your slot.
Learn more at Kuala Lumpur Cocktail Week.
(All photos provided by KLCW)
Ronn Tan
Senior Writer, Fashion & Dining
After graduating with a Masters in Fashion Journalism from Instituto Marangoni London, Ronn took on a role as Lifestyle Writer. Now on a more project-centric position with Lifestyle Asia, he actively writes about drinks, fashion, and everything cool. When he's not typing on the laptop or managing a shoot, you will find him visiting the newest restaurants or sipping on a Negroni.
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