Mark Your Calendars for the Penang Cocktail Week 2023

Penang launches its inaugural celebration of cocktails, bars, and bartenders which will be held from 20th until 29th October 2023.

The 10-day period will witness a city-wide festival of bartending and mixology, with some of the finest bars in Penang and the best bartenders from across the globe, right here in the heart of George Town. The festival will feature workshops and masterclasses, guest bartending shifts, pop-up bars, and cocktail parties.

Event Calendar

20 October, Friday

“From Lab to Glass: The Art of Crafting Cocktails”
Masterclass by Thanos Prunarus & Baba Au Rum (Athens)
Chez Chez, 4.00pm – By RSVP only

PCW 2023 Opening Party with Baba Au Rum
Featuring Thanos & Niki (Athens)
Chez Chez, 7.00pm onwards

The Opening After-Party
Featuring Din Hassan, Black Tears (Singapore)
No Bar Here, 9.00pm onwards

21 October, Saturday

“Elevate Your Craft: Mastering The Art of Cocktail Photography”
Masterclass by Sip Sensei (Jakarta)
Foxhole 24, 3.00pm – By RSVP only

“From Bar to Brand: Life as a Bartender-turned-Ambassador”
With Din Hassan, Black Tears (Singapore)
Cocktails & Shots, 5.00pm – By RSVP only

Sip Sensei Guest Shift
Featuring Tariq Widarso (Jakarta)
Backdoor Bodega, 8.00pm onwards

Alquimico Bar Takeover
Featuring Jean Trinh, Danitza & Miguel (Cartagena)
No Bar Here, 9.00pm onwards

22 October, Sunday

PCW Cocktail Garden
In collaboration with Hin Market
Hin Bus Depot, 11.00am – 5.00pm

Bar Mizukami Takeover
Featuring Shawn Chong (Kuala Lumpur)
Baobae, 6.00pm & 9.00pm – By RSVP only

Karl Too Guest Shift
Featuring Karl Too (Kuala Lumpur)
Foxhole 24, 8.00pm onwards

23 October, Monday

“Ice Carving & Highballs: How Ice Affects Cocktails”
Masterclass by Shawn Chong, Bar Mizukami (Kuala Lumpur)
Baobae, 4.00pm – By RSVP only

Origin Bar Takeover
Featuring Adam Bursik & Cherry Lee (Singapore)
The Nest, 8.00pm onwards

Jameson Black Barrel Showdown
Featuring Ronny Holicka, The Cocktail Club (Jakarta) & Thanesh Kumar, Backdoor Bodega (Penang)
Cocktails & Shots, 9.00pm onwards

24 October, Tuesday

PCW Battle of the Bars
Community Bartending Showdown
The Nest, 11.00am – 3.00pm

Low-ABV Cocktail Masterclass
With Penicillin (Hong Kong) & TJ Anthony (Giffard)
Nomad, 4.00pm – By RSVP only

Jungle Ballroom Guest Shift
Featuring Adrian Besa (Singapore)
Nomad, 8.00pm onwards

Penicillin Bar Takeover
Featuring Anjal Rai (Hong Kong)
No Bar Here, 9.00pm onwards

25 October, Wednesday

Islay Whisky Masterclass
With Abi Clephane, Bruichladdich (Islay)
No Bar Here, 2.00pm – By RSVP only

Introduction to Moutai
Masterclass by Shirmy Chan, Bar Terumi (Kuala Lumpur)
Baobae, 8.00pm – By RSVP only

Bruichladdich Guest Shift
Featuring Abi Clephane, Global Brand Ambassador for Bruichladdich
The Mandarin, 8.00pm onwards

Lockdown Bar Guest Shift
Featuring Saan Dhakal (Hong Kong)
No Bar Here, 9.00pm onwards

The After-Hour Aperitivo Party
Featuring Giovannni Magliaro (Kuala Lumpur)
Biso, 11.00pm until late

26 October, Thursday

Italian Aperitif Masterclass
With Roberto Bava, CEO of Cocchi (Asti)
Bottega Penang, 3.00pm – By RSVP only

PCW 2023 Aperitivo Party
Featuring Giovanni Magliaro (Kuala Lumpur)
Bottega Penang, 6.00pm – 8.00pm

The Malaysian Invasion
Featuring Rakh @ Biso, Skullduggery @ The Mandarin, Cabinet 8 @ Foxhole 24, Pahit @ Backdoor Bodega, Tiga Bar @ The Nest, Frank’s Bar @ Baobae, Budi @ Chez Chez, & Botakliquor @ Cocktails & Shots
George Town Bar Crawl, 8.00pm onwards

27 October, Friday

“Feni: An Indian Heritage Spirit”
Masterclass by Deepak Soni (Bangkok)
Biso, 3.00pm – By RSVP only

Deepak Soni Guest Shift
Featuring Deepak Soni (Bangkok)
Nomad, 8.00pm onwards

Toma Guest Shift
Featuring Bayu Adithia (Jakarta)
Cocktails & Shots, 9.00pm onwards

28 October, Saturday

Classic Cocktails Workshop
With Jordan Lim, Beam Suntory (Kuala Lumpur)
Chez Chez, 4.00pm onwards

PCW Jameson & Chivas Party Bus
Bar Hop Tour Featuring No Bar Here, Baobae, The Mandarin, Nomad, & Backdoor Bodega
No Bar Here, 7.00pm – By Tickets only

Three x Co Bar Takeover
Featuring David Hans & Igene (Kuala Lumpur)
Foxhole 24, 8.00pm onwards

Kafe Utu Takeover
Featuring Zachary Ibrahim (Singapore)
Cocktails & Shots, 8.00pm onwards