Tom PS150 Kuala Lumpur was where we visited the end the evening during our trip to KL. PS150 is a unique location because it is (or seems) to be a Speakeasy Bar…
The term Speakeasy came from England/Ireland in the 19th century where illegal drinking establishments wanted its clients to “speak softly” or “speakeasy” to avoid detection (or Prohibition in 1920s USA). Today, the term has evolved into bars or restaurants that don’t seem to have a “bar/restaurant” entrance – much like what you’d see at the entrance of PS150. The entrance of PS150 looks like a small little toy shop, with electrical fittings that dates back to the 1960s and 1970s. But if you look closely, there’s a little sign that says “PS150”, which leads some to say, in the strictest form, that it really isn’t a “Speakeasy Bar” per se.
But to us, it is. Once you’re in, you’re led into hallways of seats and tables and eventually reaches the main cocktail bar of PS150…
Inside PS150 Speakeasy Bar Kuala Lumpur
Before we forget, remember to make a reservation at PS150 because it can get really crowded – just as when we arrived. We were eventually shown to our table right by the cocktail bar but we noticed that all other tables in this area was already occupied. Quite interesting to also note that by looking at the entrance of PS150, the streets were quiet and there wasn’t a queue outside – one wouldn’t have thought that it would be so crowded within!
After we were seated, we browsed through the cocktail menu at PS150 – which was an experience in and of itself…
PS150 KL Cocktail Bar Menu
The “Speakeasy”-ness of PS150 extends to also its cocktail menu. If you take a look at the picture above, it is actually an exercise book – complete with name, grade and school. One would never imagine that it’s actually the cocktail menu within!
As you open up the cocktail menu of PS150, you’ll find that the lines in the exercise book extends to the menu itself. Even the way how the cocktails are shown in point form, from larger fonts to smaller fonts, does resemble someone jotting notes in an exercise book. As with most modern cocktail bars, the names of the cocktails are really catchy as well. This time, we ordered
Rumble in the Jungle (50RM) – Tripical, Bitter-Sweet
– Coconut and Pandan Rum, Campari, Tuak, Pineapple Juice, Gula Melaka Syrup, Lime, Tiki Bitters, Curry Leaf
– Inspiration: Modern Twist on Classic Junglebird
and
Age of Blossoms (50RM) – Refreshing, Floral Earthy
– Chrysanthemum Gin, Home-made Mix Berry Syrup, Orange Liquer, Salted Beetroot Honey, Lemon Juice, Egg White
– Inspiration: Modern Twist on Clover Club
– Age of Blossoms is a Chinese metaphor for the fleeting time of youth, beauty and love. Encapturing your first glance with the mesmerising colour and aroma, this cocktail ends with an earthy note that portrays the inner beauty of the cocktail.
We love the presentation of both cocktails, especially Rumble in the Jungle – which tasted great as well. Technically speaking, we still think that Unicorn Pub in Hanoi is one of the best cocktail bars that we’ve been to. Nonetheless, the offerings at PS150 were pretty great as well.
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Love the experience of visiting a “Speakeasy Bar” such as PS150 at Kuala Lumpur. We love everything about it – the interior decorations, the vibes, the “Speakeasy” cocktail menus and the cocktails itself. If there’s one gripe, it would be the taste of the cocktails that we’ve had – good but we’ve had great ones before. Nonetheless, the presentation was still superb. PS150 is a great place to hang out with friends in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.
