Eclipse Rooftop, Berangan Road

This new lounge offers an open-air, second-floor rooftop view of Bukit Bintang, in a much calmer setting that most bars in this neighbourhood. Its cocktails are basic, ranging from Long Island Iced Teas to Old Fashioneds, but on certain nights, you'll also find a smattering of African fare, from jollof tomato rice to egusi melon-seed soup.

Eclipse Rooftop Lounge & Bar

33B Jalan Berangan, Off Changkat Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 8pm-late.

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The Rum Bar @ Changkat Bukit Bintang

The Werner's Group's latest contribution to its stronghold of Changkat Bukit Bintang is home to Malaysia's biggest rum selection, trotting from Trinidad to Thailand, Belize to Barbados, Puerto Rico to the Philippines, to offer more than 200 labels, served over ice, in flights, as cocktails or even transformed into rum ciders. The bar's opening party provided a fun peek into its future: If you're a fan of The Whisky Bar that's long been a Werner's favourite on this street, this is the rum-loving equivalent, bringing plenty of intriguing elements to the table.

While enthusiasts can spend many happy evenings exploring the shelves of rum, the rest of us might indulge in The Rum Bar's cocktails - perhaps the Chocolate & Orange Old Fashioned, blending Diplomatico Mantuano with dark cacao, orange curacao, & angostura & orange bitters. The Rum Bar also takes pride in its Rum Cider originals, combining rum with Strongbow ciders for reinvigorating concoctions like The Don (Cana Brava 3-Year-Old + Strongbow Gold Apple), Spring Buzz (Angostura Reserva + Strongbow Elderflower), Honeydrop (Cachaca 51 + Strongbow Honey) & Berry Sweet (Captain Morgan + Strongbow Dark Fruit). Food is never an afterthought at Werner's outposts - a preview of the kitchen's capabilities proved impressive, with nuanced flavours & fresh textures to represent global cuisine with key ingredients sourced from Borneo.

The Rum Bar

47 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Sun-Thurs, 4pm-1am; Fri-Sat, 4pm-3am. Tel: 03-2110-3678

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The Whisky Bar: Limited Edition Chinese New Year Gift Box

Here's an impressive gift idea for Chinese New Year: Exquisite boxes stuffed with 12 shots of premium labels that promise a tasteful voyage through the world of whiskies - the sturdily crafted case by The Whisky Bar is a beauty on the outside, but what's within illustrates the formidable thought & effort poured into this offering, with the top lids of each shot spelling out 'GONG XI FA CHAI,' reflecting the careful collection of whiskies to supercharge the Year Of the Rooster's celebratory cheer.

GONG XI: 'G' is for Glen Grant 12YO, 'O' is for Old Ballantruan 10YO, 'N' is for Nikka All Malt, 'G' is for Grant's Family Reserve, 'X' is for XR 21 Johnnie Walker & 'I is for Islay Mist 12YO - the sampling takes us through the smooth, rich nuances of whiskies, with a much-appreciated booklet of tasting notes for nose, palate & finish to help guide the experience.

FA CHAI: 'F' is for Famous Grouse The Naked Grouse, 'A' is for Arran Lochranza Reserve, 'C' is for Chivas Regal Extra, 'H' is for Highland Park 12YO, 'A' is for Auchentoshan 12YO, & the final 'I' is for Irishman Single Malt Small Batch - there's something for every whisky/whiskey preference contained here, with the potential to entice both malt aficionados & novices.

These CNY boxes are available for RM388+ while stocks last, by advance order of two working days. Collection is at The Whisky Bar but delivery can be arranged for orders of 10 boxes & above; labels may differ based on availability, & customisation can be offered by request. Email events@wernersgroup.com or call 03-2143-2268 to place an order; thanks to The Whisky Bar for this sampling.

The Whisky Bar

46 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-2143-2268

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Tim: The Italian Market @ Changkat Bukit Bintang

Changkat Bukit Bintang's coolest new venue tackles Italian cooking with a twist, spotlighting small plates for snacking & sharing - start with the street-food-style fritters filled with a creamy blend of zucchini & feta cheese (RM14), then ponder the sticky pork ribs boosted by a flavourful marinade of Italian double-malt beer (RM26) & the deep-fried burger, a fun creation comprising a tender house-made beef patty wrapped in a hollow ball of dough (RM28; served with absolutely addictive fries).

Even the pastas come in petite portions, like the ravioli with sliced duck breast in mushroom sauce (RM24). Tim's head chef Marco & general manager Simone both hail from Rome, so a trip to this restaurant wouldn't be complete without trying the Italian capital's speciality of carbonara, a rich treat with pancetta, egg, cheese & black pepper (RM18); the potato gnocchi with gorgonzola, walnuts & sage are worthwhile too, with the fresh-tasting dumplings prepared in Tim's kitchen (RM18). Even the drinks represent Italy pretty well - the Tim Tonic is constructed with Poli Marconi 46 Italian gin & Recoaro tonic water (RM26). Italian craft beers are available, produced by two brothers in Tuscany; wrap up your meal with Bologna's Amaro Montenegro - if you can't make it to Italy, make Italy come to you at Tim.

Tim: The Italian Market

32 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Tues-Sun, 3pm-130am. Tel: 03-2141-1131

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