TOKLFDA2018 Shortlist: Best Neighbourhood Bar

TDH – as it’s commonly known – is no stranger to the Awards, or the neighbourhoods where the outlets are located. The bar welcomes guests with an unpretentious atmosphere, and its custom-made beer taps and wooden sleepers make it stand out from the rest. Come for the beer and pub grub, stay for the boisterous atmosphere.

Sid’s Pubs are welcoming watering holes known for their great pulls of beer and a cosy homey ambience. Reminiscent of a typical British pub, Sid’s is where you’ll find friendly staff warmly greeting guests, regulars at the bar nursing a pint, a menu of hearty grub and a sense of community that’s not easily matched.

JungleBird’s claim to fame is its collection of rum. The self-titled Rumah Rum welcomes you into its home with knowledgeable bartenders who are quick to steer you towards great cocktails. Don’t miss the bar’s namesake cocktail – the Jungle Bird was created right here in Malaysia and offers a refreshing respite from our city’s heat.

The casual ambience at Uncle Don’s makes it a crowd favourite, along with great beer and food (with heavy Asian influences) in generous portions at very affordable prices. It gets quite lively during peak meal times, and is a great place to go for a good time with good company over an ice-cold beer.

MAZE provides a classy hideout that exudes an easy charm with inviting arm chairs surrounding individual tables – great to while away an afternoon, or to spend a night perusing carefully-crafted drinks. Alternatively, as a gin specialist MAZE offers the opportunity to customise your gin cocktail with the extensive selection of gin and various garnishes available.