What’s good, foodies! What do you guys usually do on the weekends? Perhaps it’s spending time in the gym, indulging yourself in some me-time or hanging out with your friends? As tempting as those options sound, still, undeniably nothing beats sipping on a glass of first-rate wine as your date sits across of you. Imagine a soothing atmosphere with jazz music hitting in the air in the background. The night you’ve always longed for is finally right before your eyes! So, trust us with a good time alright.
10 Wine Bars To Chill On The Weekends In KL
1. JOLOKO
From natural wine, mezcal, to cocktails, they have it all. Not to mention, they got an amazing and fun atmosphere that will keep you going for hours, be careful not to get too drunk aye. JOLOKO boasts of Africa and Arabia influences in both their food and also interior. Furthermore, they were nominated for Best Wine Bar in 2018. Hence, that really just goes to show how great the vino selection they have in the house.
? 43, Jalan Kamunting, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
? 5pm – 1am (Sun – Thu), 5pm – 2am (Fri & Sat)
2. Cellar 18
Located in Tropicana Avenue, Cellar Eighteen can be found along a bustling commercial street and is distinguished by a simple wooden facade with wide glass windows that reveal rows upon rows of wine bottles. In addition, the attentive staffs over there will be more than happy to assist you! After you’ve decided on your choice of wine, proceed to the restaurant-deli, Ingrained where you can order some pastries, caviar or smoked salmon to go with your wine.
? Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
? 10am – 10pm (Sun – Thu), 10am – 12am (Sat & Sun)
3. Chateau DeCanter
Truly a place where you want to spend the weekend together with your partner, Chateau DeCanter offers plenty of space for you to hang around. To summarize, if you’re crazy about wines, here’s the place to be. Beyond just importing wines from around the world and sometimes, they even carry brands that no other bars in Malaysia have. Definitely should be added onto your list of must-visit wine bars!
? 175A, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
? 5pm – 1am (Closed on Sunday)
4. Private Room
Hunt for the tell-tale door leading up to the discreet den of vino, located on the same street as DC Restaurant & Bowery Petit if you ever decided to drop by. You’ll receive a text message with door access password when you make a reservation. Expect to be greeted with relaxing and laid-back vibes once you’ve stepped into the place, well it’s KL’s first speakeasy-style bar that specialises in wine for a reason!
? 48a, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
? 5pm – 1am (Mon – Thu), 5pm – 2am (Fri & Sat), Closed on Sunday.
5. Sitka Restaurant
Housed in a 40-seat neighbourhood building, they look to Southeast Asia’s natural larder for inspiration, combining traditional ingredients with modern techniques. Using both imported goods with ingredients sourced within Malaysia, the kitchen’s constantly changing up their menu innovatively. Get ready to be blown away with the Old World and New World wines selection they got in the house!
? Plaza Batai, 8 – 5, Jalan Batai, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
? 11am – 11pm (Daily)
6. Vintry Damansara
Vintry’s humble beginning has started in 2006, located over in Medan Damansara. Since then, they’ve expanded to a total of four outlets and won Best Wine Bar in The Bar Awards KL 2018, so it’s a given that they have one of the very best wine selection in the happening city of KL. All things wine and porky, just the way you like it!
? 130, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, 50490 Wilayah Persekutuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
? 3pm – 12am (Closed on Sunday)
7. Wine Kaki TTDI
When being questioned, their loyal patrons will surely jump to praise this wine bar because of its lovely ambience and also its great selection of reasonable wines. Super great place if you’re interested in small-batch wine labels, or the hard-to-come-by old world and new world wines. In a nutshell, only good vibes here!
? 28, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 2, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
? 5pm – 1am (Closed on Sunday)
8. The Barn @ Pavilion KL
With numerous branches all over Malaysia, till these days, they continue to offer customers a myriad selection of great wines, the likes of both old and new worlds. Moreover, teaming up with an extensive food menu that consists of tapas, sharing bites to mains, rest assured that you’ll be slurping and burping at the end of the night!
? Level 4, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, 168, Jalan Raja Chulan, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
? 10am – 12am (Daily)
9. The Forking Cork (OUG)
As cheeky as the name suggests, this place is the perfect hangout spot with your friends over some of the finest wines. Arranged nicely on the shelves is the amazing collection, so have fun browsing through them. Feeling a little famished? Order yourself something from the menu, all good and yummy.
? 49, Jalan Hujan, Taman Overseas Union, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
? 4pm – 12am (Closed on Sunday)
10. ZENZERO Restaurant & Wine Bar
One of the few places where you can get authentic Italian cuisine with no gimmick whatsoever, only sophisticated and contemporary culinary creations found in this house. The name Zenzero, which means ginger in Italian was selected by the founders as a tribute to the versatile spice. Enjoy yourself in their modern and cosy atmosphere, surrounded by the people you treasure. Honestly, what else can beat this?
? A09, Ground Floor, St Mary Place, No.1, Jalan Tengah, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
? 12pm – 1am (Mon – Sat), 6pm – 1am (Sun)
10 Wine Bars To Chill On The Weekends In KL
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