Guinness Malaysia has recently revealed the Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026, recognising the outlets that consistently upheld the standards behind a well-served Guinness Draught. I was at Arthur's Storehouse Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 21 August to witness the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night event.
The nationwide Rate Your Pint campaign recognises 30 outlets for consistently serving quality Guinness Draught, based on consumer ratings and Guinness Perfect Pint quality assessments.
The recognition forms part of the nationwide Rate Your Pint campaign, which invites consumers to step into the role of Chief Pint Officer by rating the Guinness Draught served to them and contributing their scores to the Perfect Pint Guide.
Star Academy Ambassadors were recognised at the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night for their efforts in working closely with bartenders and outlets across Malaysia to uphold the standards behind a quality Guinness Draught serve.
Consumers can identify a well-served Guinness Draught based on three simple checks: Serve, from a clean glass to a Guinness coaster; Tilt, where the creamy head holds without spilling; and Taste, for a balanced and smooth Guinness Draught.
Malaysia’s Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026
Over 7,000 ratings were submitted by 3,480 consumers across 677 participating outlets nationwide, with the Top 30 determined through a combined score of Guinness Perfect Pint quality assessments by the Star Academy team and Rate Your Pint consumer ratings. Malaysia’s Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026 list spans Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor, Perak, Sabah and Sarawak, recognising participating outlets that have consistently upheld Guinness Draught Perfect Pour standards.
Sean O’Donnell, Marketing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia, delivering his welcome speech at the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night.
“When we launched Rate Your Pint, we wanted consumers to better understand what goes into a well-served Guinness Draught and give them a simple way to recognise quality for themselves. The response showed that people do notice the details, and the Top 30 recognises the outlets that have consistently put that care into every serve,” said Sean O’Donnell, Marketing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia.
A photo with Mr. Pint, the Guinness mascot, at the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night
A polaroid photo with Mr. Pint for my keepsake
We got to try out three different Guinness cocktails too which are THE BLACK VELVET (Champagne layered with Guinness Draught), LADY GUINNESS (Guinness Draught with blackcurrant liqueur) and
GUINNESS ESPRESSO MARTINI (Guinness Draught shaken with rum, vodka and dark crème de cacao liqueur).
Guests personalising their Guinness glasses at the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night.
Keeping the Perfect Pint Standard Going
Behind these standards is Star Academy, HEINEKEN Malaysia’s training programme, where Guinness Trainers work closely with bartenders to uphold Perfect Pour standards. Through the programme, 12 Guinness Trainers have trained 1,696 bartenders across 406 outlets nationwide, while Chief Pint Officers continue to help recognise and champion a well-served Guinness Draught. Together, they help uphold Guinness Draught standards while building greater appreciation for the craftsmanship behind a Perfect Pint.
Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars in Malaysia:
Klang Valley
ARTHURS STOREHOUSE – Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
ARTHURS STOREHOUSE PAVILION KL – Kuala Lumpur
GUANG RESTAURANT & BAR – Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
LACHICA MEXICAN GRILL – Petaling Jaya, Selangor
LOCO – TTDI, Kuala Lumpur
M LOUNGE – Cheras, Selangor
OOMPH – Petaling Jaya, Selangor
ROCKAFELLERS – Petaling Jaya, Selangor
SOULED OUT – Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
SOULED OUT – Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur
SOULED OUT – Kuala Lumpur
SOULED OUT PAVILION BUKIT JALIL – Kuala Lumpur
WALNUT BISTRO – Puchong, Selangor
WINE AND MEAT FRIEND – Cheras, Selangor
YI CAFE – Puchong, Selangor
IPOH & PENANG
80S BISTRO – Bukit Mertajam, Penang
BIG BARREL – Butterworth, Penang
DE MOOSE CAFE & BAR – Bukit Mertajam, Penang
HAVEN H BAR & RESTAURANT – Ipoh, Perak
ROOFTOP RESTAURANT AND BAR – Ipoh, Perak
SKY 7 HUTONG ALMA – Bukit Mertajam, Penang
WAREHOUSE – Ipoh, Perak
JOHOR
BREW GARTEN TAMAN DAYA – Johor Bahru, Johor
LA PRIMEUR AUSTIN – Johor Bahru, Johor
LA PRIMEUR TAMAN GAYA – Johor Bahru, Johor
LA PRIMEUR TAMAN MOLEK – Johor Bahru, Johor
LA PRIMEUR TUN AMINAH – Johor Bahru, Johor
SABAH & SARAWAK
19’C BAR & BISTRO – Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
HOF BRIGHTON SQUARE – Kuching, Sarawak
MCGREGOR OLD ENGLISH PUB – Kuching, Sarawak
Don't forget to never drink and drive guys... #EnjoyResponsibly
If you would like to know more info about the Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026, visit Guinness Malaysia's Facebook and Instagram page. at www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia.
.: Peace Out :.
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