Bored of drinking the usual commercial beers, or just looking for something different to do on your night out? Well then, why not try out the underrated craft beers in Klang Valley!
What exactly is craft beer? Well, in simple terms, it’s beer that’s brewed using traditional methods and in small breweries that are more intimate and ultimately produces a drink that emphasises flavour.
Commercial beers tend to focus more on producing lagers and pilsners, but craft beers can encompass anything from ales, pale ales and India Pale Ales (IPA), to stouts, porters and sours.
Here are some great places you can visit to indulge in a nice glass of delicious craft beer around Klang Valley!
1. The Great Beer Bar
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Proudly boasting more than 70 different types of craft beers from around the world, this casual and modern bar has been making a name for themselves in the industry.
What’s more, the bar also serves some tempting bar snacks that perfectly complement the bottled and craft beers on tap. Guess I know where I’m headed to this weekend!
Address: 86G Jalan SS21/62, Damansara Utama, 47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: 3pm to 1am daily
2. Ales & Lagers
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Publika is known as the happening spot to chill or try out the many eateries that have mushroomed in the complex. Tucked away in a little corner is this great craft beer bar with a dizzying array of beers waiting for you to discover.
Take the road off the beaten track and you will be pleasantly surprised by what this somewhat-hidden bar has in store for you. The owner who helms this establishment is the same brains behind The Great Beer Bar, so you know you’re in good hands!
Tip: If you see something you like, better stock up because it comes in limited quantities!
Address: D5-G4-3, Publika, Solaris Dutamas, No.1 Jalan Dutamas 1, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: 3pm to 10pm daily
3. PAUS
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Named after the local name for whale, this bar started with 50 types of carefully curated beer mainly from Australia and New Zealand but are continuously on the lookout to add more to their selection.
So, head on over to this laid-back bar and let the staff educate you on the types of beer that’s suitable for you. Are you ready to have a whale of a time? Sorry, just couldn’t resist that pun! :p
Address: 42A (1st Floor), Persiaraan Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr.Ismail, 60000, Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat, 5pm to 12am
4. Taps Beer Bar
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Head over to Taps and join in the revolution, the craft beer revolution, to be exact! This bar takes their beers very seriously and their diverse selection is proud proof of that fact.
This is one of the pioneering craft beer bars that’s still going strong partly due to their creative rotating tap concept.
Address:
Taps @ Changkat
A-0-3 One Residency, 1 Jalan Nagasari, 50200, Kuala Lumpur
Taps @ Mont Kiara
G-1, 1 Mont Kiara Mall, 1 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480, Kuala Lumpur
Opening Hours:
Taps @ Changkat: Mon to Sat, 5pm to 1am; Sun, 12pm to 1am
Taps @ Mont Kiara: 11am to 1am daily
5. Gold Bar
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For those not in the know, beer has also been described as liquid gold, so this name is quite appropriate for a bar that not only serves awesome craft beer but doubles as a wine bar as well.
Besides that, they also have a beer dining experience on its menu, which helps you pair your beer with food so that you can enjoy the different nuances of the taste even more.
Address: P-01-17 Tropicana Avenue, 12 Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana, 47400, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening Hours: Mon to Thu & Sun, 4pm to 12.15am; Fri to Sat, 4pm to 2am
6. Brussels Beer Cafe
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Now, we know you may be thinking that this bar is rather mainstream as you often see it in various locations around Malaysia.
However, you will be surprised to know that they carry several imported draft beers on tap and have quite a number of bottled craft beers too. On top of that, you can sample their mouthwatering food as well!
Address: Click here for the full list of locations.
Bonus: Wine Talk
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Are you too lazy to step out of your house to purchase alcohol? Then just log on to Wine Talk’s website as they have over 3,000 types of alcohol on sale, and they deliver right to your doorstep too!
No more worrying about running out of alcohol during a party! Plus, their collection of craft beers is impressive and they even have discounted prices on some of the booze.
Can’t wait to indulge in a nice pint or two (or more) of craft beer!
Also read: 11 Speakeasies in Klang Valley You Need To Try At Least Once!
