There is a new speakeasy in Penang and its hidden right in the middle of bustling Georgetown! Its entrance is not all that easy to spot but the hunt for the door is part of the charm of this place.
You'd have to go into this cafe to look for the entrance to the hidden bar - Out of No Where
By day a café serving up freshly brewed coffee, by nightfall the hidden bar opens up to serve some mean cocktails. This cafe-bar is tucked away in a corner along a quiet alley just off Kimberly Street. The noise from the road side stall and traffic often distracts one from venturing into the quiet lane of Jalan Kuala Kangsar where this coffee shop and bar is situated.
If you're looking for something new to spice up your senses this is the bar you’d want to head to. None of their cocktails are the norm-run-of-the-mill and if you don’t like what you read, the bar experts are able to make you a customised drink to suit your taste buds.
This speakeasy is a perfect place to gather your friends and catch up over delicious cocktails. The dark furnishing flanked by soft-warm mood lighting and sublime lounge music, makes time fluid. The bar is separated into 3 sections which are the lounge, the open space and the bar. There is a strict no-smoking policy at the lounge and bar area which is ideal for those who do not smoke.
This speakeasy is a perfect place to gather your friends and catch up over delicious cocktails. The dark furnishing flanked by soft-warm mood lighting and sublime lounge music, makes time fluid. The bar is separated into 3 sections which are the lounge, the open space and the bar. There is a strict no-smoking policy at the lounge and bar area which is ideal for those who do not smoke.
The cocktails here are unique and the ambiance sets the perfect tone to unwind the week and welcome in the weekend. It’s a small outfit with the ideal amount of cosiness and friendly-entertaining bar staff.
Out of Nowhere, has an urban-minimalism feel to their interior yet their menu has an interesting twist compared to the other speakeasies out there. Their cocktails drawn inspiration from the local food and ingredients combined with a reminisce of British Colonial times. Instead of going down the nostalgic route, they have reengineer the cocktails to suit the current urban crowd yet have hints of local flavours that would remind you of being in the Torrid Zone.
Out of Nowhere, has an urban-minimalism feel to their interior yet their menu has an interesting twist compared to the other speakeasies out there. Their cocktails drawn inspiration from the local food and ingredients combined with a reminisce of British Colonial times. Instead of going down the nostalgic route, they have reengineer the cocktails to suit the current urban crowd yet have hints of local flavours that would remind you of being in the Torrid Zone.
Into The Bahulus is an example of their rendition of the Jungle Bird with subtle lingering notes of Pandan after every sip. The presentation, cocktail name and decorum brings it into the 21st century. For the hipster-caffeine-connoisseurs, the Pisco Express* would be ideal as it combines Pisco, Cynar Cold Drip and Azuki Bean Liqueur to give the coffee the much needed edge and the presentation of the cocktail is something you’d need to see for yourself and experience.
*Pisco Express is also known to the regulars as Baby Jesus. You’d have to ask Chris, the mixologist, on how that came about. And the cocktail itself, as a whole, is creative.
What I love about this bar is that ideal for a catch up session with friends and they serve up some amazing drinks, even personalised ones on request.
*Pisco Express is also known to the regulars as Baby Jesus. You’d have to ask Chris, the mixologist, on how that came about. And the cocktail itself, as a whole, is creative.
What I love about this bar is that ideal for a catch up session with friends and they serve up some amazing drinks, even personalised ones on request.
Into The Bahulus
Truc's Margarita
The Remedy
Pro-tip: There are two drinks that are off the menu and exclusively for those in the know – the regulars. So if you want to surprise the guys behind the bar, these are two drinks that you should order.
Truc’s Margarita
If you love Margarita then you’ll love Truc’s Margarita. It is by far, to me, one of the best Margarita’s I’ve tasted. The story behind it is that a lady was at a bar one night and said to the mixologist that she’s never had a good margarita in ages and the best one she's had was back in the States. The mixologist made a margarita that was tailored to her and she actually teared up, and said ‘Guys, this is what I’ve been looking for. This is the best margarita I’ve ever taste, brings back so many memories!’.
The Remedy
If there is ever a drink than can calm your nerves down, after a tough week at work, the The Remedy is the drink you’d want. It’s similar to mulled wine, warm with subtle hints of spice, but with a good dose of alcohol thrown into the concoction. The story behind this drink is that they had a regular come in on a weekday, complaining of how she had to deal with a special-kinda-stupid all week that has fried her nerves and patience. So they made her this special remedy that helped with the recovery.
Truc’s Margarita
If you love Margarita then you’ll love Truc’s Margarita. It is by far, to me, one of the best Margarita’s I’ve tasted. The story behind it is that a lady was at a bar one night and said to the mixologist that she’s never had a good margarita in ages and the best one she's had was back in the States. The mixologist made a margarita that was tailored to her and she actually teared up, and said ‘Guys, this is what I’ve been looking for. This is the best margarita I’ve ever taste, brings back so many memories!’.
The Remedy
If there is ever a drink than can calm your nerves down, after a tough week at work, the The Remedy is the drink you’d want. It’s similar to mulled wine, warm with subtle hints of spice, but with a good dose of alcohol thrown into the concoction. The story behind this drink is that they had a regular come in on a weekday, complaining of how she had to deal with a special-kinda-stupid all week that has fried her nerves and patience. So they made her this special remedy that helped with the recovery.
Out of No Where
(Hold Up! café is your entry portal)
75, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, 10100 George Town.
T: +016 422 0657
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 6pm – 1am
Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 2am
Closed on Sundays
(Hold Up! café is your entry portal)
75, Jalan Kuala Kangsar, 10100 George Town.
T: +016 422 0657
Opening hours:
Monday – Thursday: 6pm – 1am
Friday – Saturday: 6pm – 2am
Closed on Sundays
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