The latest update of this guide to Kuala Lumpur craft beer was made in February 2023.
Kuala Lumpur hasn’t historically been known as a mecca for craft beer enthusiasts. High taxes, a loud Islamist lobby, the weak ringgit, restrictive brewing conditions: the list of woes for craft beer enthusiasts and brewers is painfully long
However, as the world’s craft beer revolution has taken off, more bars and restaurants have decided to offer Malaysians better beer choices.
Beer In Malaysia: A Unique Environment
Malaysia’s craft beer market is, unfortunately, one of the most conservative in Southeast Asia.
There are at least four brewing licenses, though unfortunately for budding brewers, former Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi had previously announced no further licenses would be issued.
Two of the brewing licensees are owned by Carlsberg & Heineken, who form a powerful duopoly that dominates beer sales and production in Malaysia.
Their ranges of beers, brewed locally and arguably decent commercial beers in their own right, dominate restaurant fridges and bar tap systems.
Fortunately, there are pioneers and strivers who have fought to established craft beer beachheads in Kuala Lumpur.
The third license, owned by a Klang-based brewery Napex, is used to produce Legend Beer (a budget lager largely sold via convenience stores), Starker Beer and Brewmaster.
2022 and 2023 saw a range of new Malaysian beer brands emerge: first Kuching-based 1602 Craft Beer launched with little fanfare outside of Sarawak.
Then we saw the launch of both Leyd in Kuching and Paperkite Brewing Co. in Kuala Lumpur, creating a surprisingly competitive craft beer environment given how far Malaysia’s restrictive brewing laws have delayed the growth of the scene.
Whether you are a quest to find a refreshing session Pale Ale to cool down in the tropical heat or to find that special sour or gose from your favourite overseas craft brewer, Beer Asia’s Kuala Lumpur Beer Guide is here to help.
Kuala Lumpur Craft Beer Directory
Click on any venue listing below to find more information, or scroll through the rest of this page to review Beer Asia’s directory of craft beer venues in Kuala Lumpur (in no particular order):
Selangor Craft Beer Directory
Melaka Craft Beer Directory
Craft Beer Venues in Kuala Lumpur
Taps Beer Bar
One of Malaysia’s first craft beer establishments, Taps is an institution amongst local beer lovers and travellers alike.
Taps reputedly inspired inspiring Rohit Dugar to found Hong Kong’s excellent Young Master Brewery.
Today, they serve hundreds of thirsty patrons weekly to indulge in an impressive variety of imported craft beer including Heart of Darkness Brewery & Pasteur Street Brewing Company (Vietnam), Brewdog (Scotland) and Beerfarm (Australia).
- Address
A-0-3 One Residency, 1 Jalan Nagasari,
50200 Kuala Lumpur - Call 03-2110 1560
- Open location on Google Maps
- Visit tapsbeerbar.my
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
Thursday-Saturday: 4-11PM
Sunday: 12PM-11PM - Delivery
WhatsApp +6011 6978 0780 to order
Ales & Lagers
Located inside Publika Mall, Ales & Lagers is a great place to meet like-minded craft beer lovers while enjoying a wide selection – with Malaysia’s excellent local Modern Madness blended beer on tap and a range of other breweries’ bottles/cans.
- Address
D5-G4-3, No 1, Jalan Dutamas 1,
Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Above Senya Izakaya, Inside TTP.my Print Shop) - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 03-6419 0328
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operation hours
3PM-9PM daily - Delivery or self pick-up
Up to 35km Radius on alesnlagers.beepit.com
Beer Bank KL
Hidden at the back of a supermarket in the heart of KL, Beer Bank has hundreds of bottle choices for you to have at the bar or for take home.
If you’re hungry, they also serve finger food. The best part for late-night drinkers: the bar is typically open until 2AM (except at 12AM on Sunday).
- Address
Wisma Lim Foo Yoong, 86, Jalan Raja Chulan,
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 016-218 9218
- Visit beer-bank.business.site
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Online menu at beerbank.alacarte.my
- Operating hours
12PM-12AM - Delivery
Call or WhatsApp +6018 388 8677 to order
PAUS Craft Beer
Located in leafy upscale TTDI, PAUS has been part of the KL beer scene for more than three years now.
PAUS serves unique beers, probably the best range of craft beer in TTDI.
Committed to searching only the best-imported craft beer for you, PAUS serves imported craft from Hong Kong (Heroes), Japan (Hitachino), the United States and beyond. PAUS also offers a variety of food, designed to pair with the beer.
- Address
42a, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail,
60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 03-7731 8006
- Visit pauscraftbeer.weebly.com
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
5PM-10PM - Delivery
WhatsApp +60123326503 to order
Gavel Coffee Kitchen Craft Beers
Located in Chow Kit, Gavel is one of a handful of recently opened venues offering craft beer in KL. From Against The Grain to Coopers, Gavel offers a variety of craft beers by the bottle and can.
Notable for a craft venue, they offer their signature Sunday Roast: a weekly menu of roast lamb, roast beef or if you’re lucky – beef wellington. They also offer salads and roast veggies for vegetarian customers.
- Address
20, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit,
50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12-209 7950
- Like on Facebook
- Operating hours
930AM-10PM (Mon-Sat)
10AM-6PM (Sun) - Delivery
Call or WhatsApp +6012 209 7950 to order
Tap Room KL
Tap Room KL is the most recent addition to our craft beer guide, only opening in January and amazingly, serving locally made craft beer (Paperkite Brewing Co).
While the range of beer is still limited (currently an Oatmeal Stout and IPA are on draft, with a Copper Ale and Pale ale soon to come), we are optimistic about the future of Paperkite and Tap Room.
The venue boasts a pizzeria, with a large Stefano Ferrara oven and a range of Italian and Western food is available.
Dog Friendly: No
- Address
Lot P10, Bamboo Hills, off DUKE, Taman Bamboo, Segambut, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 0129428525
- Like on Instagram
Craft Beer Venues in Selangor
House of Hops
House of Hops is a friendly craft beer bar in Taman Megah, PJ. The venue doubles as the taproom for the beers imported by the owners, many of which represent the creme of the crop of New Zealand and other international breweries.
Dog Friendly: Yes
- Address
104, Jalan SS 24/2, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 03 7887 5565
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
Monster and Beer
Located in Taman Paramount of Petaling Jaya, Monster and Beer is the perfect neighbourhood craft beer garden for the PJ folks living within a stone’s throw away.
With literal illustrations of funky, funny and emotional monsters with beer, this spot is currently open for takeaway, delivery & pick-up only so be sure to call ahead!
- Address
11, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 03-7865 8121
- Like on Facebook
- Operating hours
4PM-10PM - Takeaway, delivery & pick-up
Call or WhatsApp +6012 332 6503 to order
The Great Beer Bar
Located in Damansara Utama, The Great Beer Bar is easily among the best options for craft beer in Petaling Jaya.
Offering a range of craft on draft and on tap, The Great Beer Bar has the unique distinction of serving Malaysian-inspired craft beer from Modern Madness. They recently offered a Bah Kut Teh Ale, which is very much a local experience to indulge in!
Besides beer, Great Beer Bar also serves delicious Crispy Pork Belly with Apple Sauce and Mushroom – perfect to go with a Lemongrass Ale.
- Address
86, Jalan SS 21/62, Damansara Utama,
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 012 922 0723
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
3PM-12AM daily - Delivery
Order online on farmersbar.com.my
Farmer’s Bar
Farmer’s Bar is one of Klang Valley’s best-known craft beer bar groups.
They now have venues located in Kota Damansara, Puchong and Subang Parade – all of which have a wonderful range of beer from around the world (notably some speciality beer from around Asia and Australasia) and delicious food, too.
Besides their physical locations, Farmers Bar is one of the first online craft beer stores in West Malaysia, offering same-delivery delivery in Klang Valley for orders by 7 PM. You can order craft beer delivery around at farmersbar.com.my
Farmer’s Bar @ Kota Damansara
- Address
Sunsuria Avenue, Persiaran Mahogani, Pju 5 Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 016-391 9301
- Visit farmersbar.com.my
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Opening hours
6PM-10PM
Farmer’s Bar @ Puchong
- Address
6-1, Jalan Puteri 2/4, Bandar Puteri,
47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 03-9548 0665
- Check-in on Untappd
- Opening hours
3PM-12AM
Farmer’s Bar @ Subang Parade
- Address
LOT SP01, Lower Ground Floor, Jalan SS 16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia - Open location on Google Maps
- Call 03-9548 0665
- Check-in on Untappd
- Opening hours
3PM-12AM
Battle Of Bull
For those living in Cheras, you no longer need to travel beyond the borders of Selangor for your dose of craft beer.
Battle of the Bull has eight draft taps, which have previously included beers from BrewDog, Citricity and Crew Republic.
The Cheras craft beer specialist also offers dozens of bottles for drink-in or take-away.
- Address
C-70-UG, Jalan C180/1, Dataran C180,
Batu 11 Cheras, 43200 Cheras, Selangor - Open location on Google Maps
- View battleofbull.business.site
- Call 012-267 3526
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
3.30PM-8PM
Craft Beer Venues in Melaka
The Craft Beer Shop Melacca
Another new edition to a handful of craft beer store outside of Klang Valley is The Craft Beer Shop Melacca.
- Address
1 Jalan KSB 11, Taman Syah Bandar
75200 Malacca City - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +6012-2292 606
- Visit website
- Like on Facebook
- Delivery
Call or WhatsApp +6012-2292 606
Restaurants & Cafes Serving Craft Beer in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Takumi Craft Bar
- Address
50, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Like on Facebook
Jao Tim
- Address
61, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-2022 3897
- Like on Facebook
Taste of love 愛の味
- Address
138, Jalan Choo Cheng Khay, Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 16-258 0815
- Like on Facebook
The Red Chamber
- Address
3, Jalan Hujan Rahmat, Taman Overseas Union, 58200 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 14-643 9561
- Like on Facebook
Eco Wine
- Address
12A, Jalan 10, 116B, Jalan Kuchai Maju 11, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12-323 3018
- Like on Facebook
TGG Arkadia
- Address
B-G-9, Plaza Arkadia, No, 3, Jalan Intisari, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-2733 3994
- Like on Facebook
TGG Publika
- Address
No28, Block C5, Level G3 Publika Shopping Center, No1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-6206 1863
- Like on Facebook
Dream Art Lamp Cafe
- Address
16-1, Jalan Radin Anum 1, Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12-326 7468
- Like on Facebook
Stations Cafe
- Address
9, Jalan 3/62a, Bandar Menjalara, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-6263 4822
- Like on Facebook
Kingstreet Café
- Address
621, Jalan 2/87g, Taman Seputeh, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-2276 2869
- Like on Facebook
Hokkaido Syokudo 北海道食堂
- Address
Publika Dutamas, A2-G2-2, 1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-6206 4964
- Like on Facebook
Entier French Dining
- Address
Level 41 at Alila Bangsar No 58, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-2268 3819
- Like on Facebook
Selangor
W Wine & Liquor Warehouse Puchong
- Address
58G, Jalan Op 1/5, 1 Puchong Business Park, 47160 Puchong, Selangor - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3-8076 6188
- Like on Facebook
Breworks Puchong IOI Boulevard
- Address
IOI Boulevard, G-33, Jln Kenari 7, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12-955 4303
- Like on Facebook
MadMen
- Address
P-01-17 Tropicana Avenue, 12
Persiaran Tropicana 47400 Petaling Jaya - Like on Facebook
Gin 云锦
- Address
36-1, Jalan Kasuarina 6, Bandar Botanik, 41200 Klang, Selangor - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 10-379 9831
- Like on Facebook
Penang
Hudson’s Deli
- Address
103, Jalan Chan Siew Teong, Taman Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 16-213 8344
- Like on Facebook
Macallum Connoisseurs
- Address
1, Gat Lebuh Macallum, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 4-261 3597
- Like on Facebook
Kafe DuaBotol
- Address
FM-C 30,SHOP-IN D’PARK, PLOT 3, Jalan Perusahaan, AUTO CITY, 13600 Perai, Penang - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 17-580 8607
- Like on Facebook
Momokaka
- Address
48, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang - Open Location on Google Maps
- Like on Facebook
Perak
Kikilalat
- Address
27, Jalan Bijeh Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak - Open location on Google Maps
- Like on Facebook
The Choice Cafe
- Address
1b, Lorong Tok Perdana, Taman Tok Perdana, 32000 Sitiawan, Perak, - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 10-565 9753
- Like on Facebook
Johor
Gourmet Trails Marketplace & Deli
- Address
Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, 79000 Nusajaya, Johor - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 7-509 0585
- Like on Facebook
Sabah
Bottle Haus KK
- Address
Lot 21, Ground Floor, Block D, Phase 3, Jalan Damai, Luyang Commercial Centre, 88300 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 88-215 810
- Like on Facebook
Sarawak
Mike’s Smokehouse
- Address
12, Green Heights Commercial Centre, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Green Heights, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12-368 5978
- Like on Facebook
Porkie’s By Flavours
- Address
42, Jalan Song, Tabuan Heights Commercial Centre, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 82-296 462
- Like on Facebook
ZOZO Beans & Booze
- Address
Jalan Song, Tabuan Heights, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12-205 6080
- Like on Facebook
Malaysia Craft Beer Map
To get started on your craft beer adventure in Malaysia, we have created a Google Map of all the venues we’ve listed including Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Perak, Penang, Melaka, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak.
To save this map, click on the small ‘star’ on the right of the map name to open and view in Google Maps.
Self-Guided Kuala-Lumpur Craft Beer Tour
Besides our Google Map of craft beer venues earlier in this craft beer guide, we have also developed a self-guided craft beer tour for beer lovers in Kuala Lumpur.
Other Guides To Craft Beer in Malaysia
To give you an alternative viewpoint on the best craft beer bars in Klang Valley, we’ve collected a selection of articles related to craft beer in Malaysia. Check out some other ideas for craft beer venues and join the conversation!
‘Malaysia Craft Beer Lovers‘ Facebook Group (an activective & friendly Malaysian craft beer community)
‘5 Craft Beer Bars in KL (Malaysia) for Proper Beer Appreciation’, Alvin Tan, Uncover Asia
‘Where to Find Good Beer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia‘, Kim Choong, Beer Travelist
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