06/10/2025
SAVE THIS‼️ The best bar in Malaysia has just opened a new speakeasy concept inside a bank vault! 🏦
Ranked No. 10 on Asia’s , .kl is no stranger in the industry, being a much sought-after destination hotspot for drink enthusiasts around the world. Since their successful run, they had decided it’s time for them to make a bold move by expanding out into their second venture — .kl. 🤩
Occupying a space inside a bank vault from the historic Oriental Bank, this new bar is inspired by the ever-changing terrains of dunes, like an explorer in the dessert searching for his oasis. The lighting is specially designed to mimic a sunset hue, with a reflective monolith right in the middle, making us anticipate what ‘treasures’ lie within this vault. 💴
Despite bearing the same meaning as ‘lavender’ in Turkish, it has no link to that whatsoever. The name just popped up inside the dream of founder Jon Lee. He didn’t know what it meant back then, but just thought there was some mythical in this word which led to him concocting a signature drink that bears the same name. 🍸
The drinks are split into four different categories — tall, sharp, forward, and savoury. There’s a good mix of sweet and funky flavours, so you’ll never get bored trying all of them out. We personally like their signature Lavantha, as it has this berry-licious refreshing taste to it, that’s not too heavy on the palette. Each drink here goes for a hefty price of RM65++ (~S$21), which isn’t very wallet-friendly, but it’s definitely a good alternative to their sister concept, especially since it’s always so difficult to get a seat over there. 😂
Lavantha
📍 Lower Ground Floor, Chinatown, 1, Jalan Hang Lekiu, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
🕙 Thu to Mon: 8pm to 2am
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