2 Malaysian bars listed among Asia's 100 best bars, in 50 Best extended list
Two Malaysian cocktail bars have been named in the extended 51-100 list by the Asia Best 50 Bars. Kuala Lumpur's Coley came in at No. 92, while Penang's Backdoor Bodega was listed at No.64.
Kuala Lumpur's Coley is a convivial neighbourhood bar in Bangsar that recently celebrated its ninth anniversary, the bar has been a mainstay in the list since it made its debut on the 2019 list at No.27.
Penang's Backdoor Bodega, which was listed at No.62, has also been a regular on the list since became the first Penang bar to be listed in 2022.
Located in the heart of George Town, Penang, Backdoor Bodega is a bar with a unique concept. Calling itself an 'overpriced pin shop', patrons purchase lapel pins at the outlet, which come with a complimentary cocktail.
Penang's Backdoor Bodega has been a mainstay in the list since its debut in 2022.
This year's 51-100 list comprises bars spanning 23 different destinations across Asia, with 14 new entries, including debut entries by bars from Bars from Shenzhen (Obsidian Bar, No.51), Phnom Penh (Sora, No.65), and Kaohsiung (Maltail, No.75).
Singapore has six bars on the list, while Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei and Tokyo have four bars each.
The main Asia's 50 Best Bars 2022 awards ceremony will be held on July 15 in Macau, in collaboration with destination partners Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace.
The awards ceremony will be livestreamed on 50 Best's YouTube channel, starting at 8pm (Malaysian time).
The full ranking of Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 list 2022 and video can be accessed here.
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