The latest update of this guide to Kuala Lumpur’s craft beer scene was made in April 2024.
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 listed below for 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 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).
Dog Friendly: Yes
- Address
A-0-3 One Residency, 1 Jalan Nagasari, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 11 6978 0780
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
Monday-Saturday: 3PM-12AM
Sunday: 12PM-12AM - Delivery
WhatsApp +60 11 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 (Above Senya Izakaya, Inside TTP.my Print Shop) - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 6419 0328
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
3PM-10PM 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 - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 16 218 9218
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Check-in on Untappd
- Online menu at beerbank.alacarte.my
- Operating hours
Monday-Saturday: 12PM-2AM
Sunday: 12PM-12AM - Delivery
Call or WhatsApp +60 18 388 8677 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.
Dog Friendly: Yes
- Address
20, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, 50300 Kuala Lumpur - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 2602 9627
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
Tuesday-Saturday: 11AM-10PM
Sunday: 12PM-6PM
Monday: Closed - Delivery
Call or WhatsApp +60 12 209 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 - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12 942 8525
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
Sunday-Thursday: 11AM-1AM
Friday-Saturday: 11AM-2AM
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 +60 11 6849 7323
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-1AM
Friday-Sunday: 3PM-1AM
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 - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12 388 5102
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
Tuesday-Sunday: 11.30AM-11PM
Monday: Closed - Takeaway, delivery & pick-up
Call or WhatsApp +60 12 332 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 - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 7731 5946
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
2PM-12AM daily
Farmer’s Bar
Farmer’s Bar is one of Klang Valley’s best-known craft beer bar groups.
They now have venues located in KLCC, Puchong and Subang Parade – all of which have a wonderful range of beer from around the world (notably some speciality beers from around Asia and Australasia) and delicious food, too.
Besides their physical locations, Farmer’s Bar is one of the first online craft beer stores in West Malaysia, offering same-day delivery in Klang Valley for orders by 7 PM. You can even have craft beer delivered by placing an order through: farmersbar.com.my
Farmer’s Bar @ Avenue K
Dog Friendly: No
- Address
L3-14B, Avenue K Shopping Mall, 156 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 2181 0968
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
10AM-12AM daily
Farmer’s Bar @ Puchong
Dog Friendly: Yes
- Address
6-1, Jalan Puteri 2/4, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 9548 0665
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
2PM-12AM daily
Farmer’s Bar @ Subang Parade
Dog Friendly: No
- Address
LOT SP01, Lower Ground Floor, Jalan SS 16/1, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 8605 8154
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
10AM-12AM daily
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
- Call +60 16 799 6081
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
Monday-Thursday: 4PM-11PM
Friday-Saturday: 3.30PM-12AM
Sunday: Closed
Craft Beer Venues in Melaka
The Craft Bier Shop Melacca
Another new edition to a handful of craft beer store outside of Klang Valley is The Craft Bier Shop Melacca.
- Address
1 Jalan KSB 11, Taman Syah Bandar, 75200 Malacca City - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12 229 2606
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Check-in on Untappd
- Operating hours
2PM-11.30PM daily - Delivery
Call or WhatsApp +60 12 229 2606
Restaurants & Cafes Serving Craft Beer in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Takumi Craft Bar
- Address
50, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur (Located in Lot 10) - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 11 6978 0780
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
Monday-Friday: 12PM-10PM
Saturday-Sunday: 11AM-10PM
Jao Tim
- Address
61, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 2022 3897
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 3PM-1AM
Friday-Saturday: 1PM-1AM
Sunday: 1PM-12AM
Monday: Closed
Taste of love 愛の味
- Address
138, Jalan Choo Cheng Khay, Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 11 3150 3138
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
Temporarily closed
Eco Wine
- Address
Kuchai Lama, 12A, Jalan Kuchai Maju 11, Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park, 58200 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12 323 3018
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
12PM-11.30PM daily
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
- Opening hours
Wednesday-Saturday: 12PM-11PM
Sunday: 12PM-10.30PM
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Kingstreet Café
- Address
621, Jalan 2/87g, Taman Seputeh, 58000 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 2276 2869
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Opening hours
Wednesday-Monday: 9.30AM-6PM
Tuesday: Closed
Entier French Dining
- Address
Level 41 at Alila Bangsar No 58, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 3 2268 3819
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Opening hours
12PM-4PM & 6PM-10PM daily
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
- Visit Website
- Like on Facebook
- Operating hours
Monday-Saturday: 11.30AM-8.30PM
Sunday: 11AM-8PM
Breworks Puchong IOI Boulevard
- Address
G-33, IOI Boulevard, Jln Kenari 7, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12 955 4303
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
11AM-12AM daily
Penang
Hudson’s Deli
- Address
103, Jalan Chan Siew Teong, Taman Tanjung Bunga, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 16 213 8344
- Like on Facebook
- Operating hours
Tuesday-Sunday: 11AM-6PM
Monday: Closed
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
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
9AM-10PM daily
Momokaka
- Address
48, Lebuh Armenian, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang - Open Location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12 433 5622
- Like on Facebook
- Operating hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 4.30PM-12AM
Friday-Saturday: 11AM-12AM
Sunday: 11AM-9PM
Monday: Closed
Perak
Kikilalat
- Address
27, Jalan Bijeh Timah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak - Open location on Google Maps
- Like on Facebook
- Follow on Instagram
- Operating hours
Sunday-Thursday: 6PM-1AM
Friday-Saturday: 6PM-2AM
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
- Operating hours
Monday-Thursday & Saturday: 2PM-11PM
Friday: 2PM-12AM
Sunday: Closed
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
- Operating hours
Tuesday-Sunday: 5.30PM-10PM
Monday: Closed
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
- Operating hours
Saturday-Thursday: 12PM-2AM
Friday: 12PM-12.30AM
ZOZO Beans & Booze
- Address
Jalan Song, Tabuan Heights, 93350 Kuching, Sarawak - Open location on Google Maps
- Call +60 12 205 6080
- Like on Facebook
- Operating hours
11AM-12AM daily
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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