The Space
To get in, you go through a nondescript glass door of the hostel with a red lantern inside. Walk up to the first floor where the hostel reception is and ask for directions. The way up to the Attic is a sightseeing adventure, through old wooden stairs and a pathway reminiscent of an old Chinatown street whereby you climb up an old-school spiral staircase which whizzes you up to your destination for the night. What makes The Attic Bar great is the view from its rooftop which gives you great sunset views over the south of Kuala Lumpur and a view of the Twin Towers, The KL Tower and the new Merdeka Tower.
Cast & Crew Access
Balcony and Bar only.
Interaction with Cast & Crew
We will able to help whenever they need, we will do our best to help as we can.
Getting Around
The Attic Bar KL
Since there is no signage of any kind, finding a hidden bar is all about knowing where to look. The Attic Bar makes it easy: #followtheredlanterns. We start by finding the entrance to the Travel Hub, a single door that takes you up a flight of stairs to the lobby of a popular guesthouse. After asking the ‘concierge’ where to go, we are directed to more stairs, this time a very tall spiral staircase. I make a mental note to not wear heels next time, especially for the walk down! Red lanterns guide our path.
The Attic Bar KL Cocktails
With the hassle of a work day behind us, we are thirsty as we enter the narrow room endowed by exposed brick and soft red underlighting. Chinese themes grace the bar, and a cluster of cozy couches waits in a corner. In grand fashion, the stunning Dragon Lady (RM38) arrives next, a parade of deep purple hues and elegant orchids. I am immediately entranced; I’ve never seen a drink this color before, and it’s one of my favorites. This cocktail captures the tropics in vision as well as in flavour: passionfruit and lime blend with vodka and dragonfruit for a delicious drink that is fruity without being overly sweet.
A Negroni is a drink that seems simple enough to make, but it’s the quality of the ingredients in the right proportions that make the drink special. The Attic’s Negroni (RM40) features Carpano Antica Formula Vermouth alongside gin and Campari for an exceptionally smooth cocktail with hints of vanilla around the edges. Not wanting to be stingy with our taste buds, we ask for a second round. The Attic Bar in Chinatown is a terrific discovery, not only because it is hard to find but also because it is one of the only bars in the area to marry a substantial menu of delicious food with inventive cocktails. Extra special is the opportunity to enjoy the refreshments from a view-filled twilight on the terrace until late into the evening.
Other Things to Note
The Attic Bar is a rooftop bar serving cocktails from classics to one-of-a-kind creations with local twists on cocktails. It is hidden on the rooftop of one of Chinatown’s hippest hostels, Travel Hub Guesthouse, in Chinatown.
To get in, you go through a nondescript glass door of the hostel with a red lantern inside. Walk up to the first floor where the hostel reception is and ask for directions. The way up to the Attic is a sightseeing adventure, through old wooden stairs and a pathway reminiscent of an old Chinatown street whereby you climb up an old-school spiral staircase which whizzes you up to your destination for the night. What makes The Attic Bar great is the view from its rooftop which gives you great sunset views over the south of Kuala Lumpur and a view of the Twin Towers, The KL Tower and the new Merdeka Tower.
AWARDS
The Attic Bar in KL has been voted as one of the best cocktail bars in Kuala Lumpur by Time Out KL in 2016 and 2017.