Jon Lee & Lai YS (Penrose – Kuala Lumpur)

This coming Tuesday, June 10, from 8 PM til sold out, we’re proud to welcome Jon Lee and Lai YS of @penrose.kl for a special guest shift at The Old Man. Representing Kuala Lumpur’s finest, Jon and Lai bring Penrose’s signature precision, simplicity, and modernist philosophy to our bar for one unforgettable night.

Since opening in August 2022, Penrose has carved out a name as Malaysia’s top cocktail destination—ranked No. 8 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024, named Best Bar in Malaysia, and earning the Nikka Highest Climber Award after soaring 42 spots up the list. With their approach built on five key pillars—alcohol, flavour, taste, body, and dilution—Jon and Lai craft immaculate cocktails that honor the classics while pushing boundaries with inventive touches like sake vinegar, wasabi, and shochu.

Expect sharp technique, thoughtful storytelling, and a night of cross-border mixology mastery here at The Old Man — the kind of night Hemingway himself might’ve called a moveable feast.