Looking for a place with soothing atmosphere to wine and relieve the strains of daily life? Drop by at these 5 (non-hotel-related) wine bars in Klang Valley that are perfect for a quiet conversation, post-work relaxation and more importantly, that ideal wine experience.
1) Vintry Damansara
A name that most wine connoisseurs living in KL would not be unfamiliar with. Vintry, a renowned wine bar/ restaurant located at Damansara Heights has been serving excellent wines for a decade now. All wines displayed on the racks at Vintry are handpicked by the managing director Mr. Wong Yin How himself. Not only Vintry carries an extensive wine list of over 1,000 wine labels from all over the world, it serves good food to go along with its exquisite wines too.
Visit Vintry:
130, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara,50490 Kuala Lumpur.
+603-20948262
www.vintry.com.my
2) Chinoz on the Park
Chinoz on the Park or Chinoz is a modernly designed brasserie located in heart of Kuala Lumpur at Suria KLCC and it oversees the stunning view of KLCC Park. The Bar Lounge offers a comprehensive range of wines and spirits as well as expertly brewed coffees, making it an ideal place to catch up with friends. What many do not know is that Chinoz offers a wide selections of exclusive wines chosen and handled by one of the most well-known wine experts, Mr. Teng Wee Jeh.
Visit Chinoz on the Park:
G47, Ground Floor, Suria KLCC, Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
+603-21668277
3) Private Room (PR) TTDI
Wine bars and speakeasy bars are a common sight, but a “Speakeasy Wine Bar” is something of a rarity. Located at TTDI, Private Room is the first Speakeasy Wine Bar in KL offering a wide range of quality wines from around the world, wine base cocktails with touches of whiskies and other liquors, curated & created by 2 of Malaysia’s Best Sommeliers, Justin Ho and Danny Tai. Founded by a group of young enthusiasts, Private Room is set to be a trendsetter in Malaysia’s wine drinking culture.
Visit Private Room TTDI:
No.48a-2, First Floor, Persiaran Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000, Kuala Lumpur.
+6019-3346631
www.facebook.com/prttdi
4) Claret Wine Bar
Thinking of having a glass of wine while overlooking the panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur skyline? Claret it is. Located in the iconic Norman Foster building “The Troika” in the heart of KL City Centre, Claret is one of the most fashionable wine bars around. Wines selected by their wine manager Jazmi Hazman offers a curated list of wines from all over France which will arouse and pamper your palate.
Visit Claret Wine Bar:
Tower B, The Troika, Level 23A, Troika Sky Dining, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
+603-21620886
www.troikaskydining.com/claret
5) Mezze Wine Bar & Bistro Damansara
Being shortlisted as Best Western in Time Out KL Food Award 2013, Mezze not only serves up good food but also great wines. Their wine selections are conducted by their resident sommelier Mr. Sebastien Le Francois who curates notable wine list of over 200 labels from mainly France, Italy, Spain, Australia and New Zealand. Its selection of wines would easily make any wine lover ask for more.
Visit Mezze:
132, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur.
+603-20950122
www.mezze.my
