What to order at Pahit

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The neon sign says Juniper and Joy, not Pahit; that is the giveaway you have found the right shopfront.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeCocktail bar
Price$$
NeighborhoodBukit Bintang
HoursDaily 18:00-01:00
Signature drinkGin flights from a list of more than 150 labels
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Location

Address: 3 Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur

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TipTake the lift to the 34th floor lounge first, then climb two more flights of stairs to reach the open helipad deck.

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TipKwai Chai Hong's murals draw daytime crowds for photos; come after 17:00 once the bar itself opens for drinks.

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TipTake the lift to the 34th floor lounge first, then climb two more flights of stairs to reach the open helipad deck.

Directions

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TipArrive before sunset to get a rail-side table facing the towers; the deck fills up fast once the lights come on.

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TipSmart casual dress is enforced at the lift lobby; flip-flops and sleeveless shirts will not get you up to the 59th floor.

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