3 Best Gin Bars to Check Out in Penang

According to MarketResearch.com, Gin has been one of the fastest growing categories in the global spirits industry over the last few years. One of the main reasons for the growing popularity of this beverage is its suitability as an ingredient in a wide variety of drinks, as well as the consumers’ interest in gin cocktails. 

Younger consumers are catching up on the trend and moving away from the saturated beer and wine market. Along with cocktail bars popping up everywhere, we finally have a few dedicated Gin Bars to shout about. So here are the list of Gin Bars in Penang to check out.

The Gin Library at Courtyard Penang

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Probably the first and only distillery-themed bar offering spectacular city views, The Gin Library is located at the 23rd Floor of Courtyard Marriott Penang. The Gin Library serves over 40 curated varieties of gins, whiskeys, spirits, and hand-crafted cocktails. The gin cocktails range from RM30-RM40 per glass which is very reasonably priced. Watch out for their monthly special Gin Tasting Flights.

To pair with the cocktails, The Gin Library provides a menu of small bites for you to savour. Perched high up, it is the perfect place for a sundowner while you enjoy spectacular sunset views over the city.

The Gin Library
Address: 218D, Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Penang
Tel: 04-297 2300
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Passion Garden at Parkroyal Resort Penang

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Passion Garden at Parkroyal Penang Resort is the island’s new destination bar for the Gin connoisseur. The bar also serves a choice of botanical-inspired beverages, wines, beers, spirits and tapas. Happy Hour especials start from 7pm until 9pm, daily while live band starts at 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. So head over to Batu Ferringhi and have a Gin-licious time.

Passion Garden
Address: PARKROYAL Penang Resort Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, Penang
Tel: 04-886 2288
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The Wine Shop Signature

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As its name suggests, The Wine Shop Penang is synonymous with the grape fruit rather than juniper berries. However, The Wine Shop Signature begs to differ and is offering premium gin labels by the glass to go with its signature breakfast, brunch sets or charcuterie board. It’s marble-laid floor and ceiling design creates a mix of classic and contemporary style, offers a different vibe to that of its three other outlets. The Wine Shop Signature is located at Tanjung Tokong sandwiched between TWS Tg Tokong and Ingolf’s Kneipe German Restaurant. Head over to get your Gin fix.

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The Wine Shop Signature Penang Address: 1-i Jalan Sungai Kelian, Tanjong Tokong, 11200 Penang Tel: 016-323 2985 FB | Web