Been going there since '93, I was obviously saddened when it was sold last year. I had become good friends with the brothers (and their kids) over the years.
Heard it reopened and decided to check it out last Sunday 4 May 2025. Surprisingly, there must have been around 10 people when I walked around 8pm
As expected, it was a bit disorienting, as the place had been (quite well) renovated with a more optimized layout (gone is the iconic "island" bar.
Stage was moved to the back end and there's a pool table again at the entrance. Stout's apparently no longer served in pints but half pints. I guess that makes sense given the price of things these days, makes for a more scalable night out. Mutton varuvel was decent. Staff were polite and attentive.
There was a band playing the usual bar favorites and maintaining a good rapport with the crowd.
I understand the new owner owns a couple of other bars, so he's probably got the business well defined.
Hope they do well. I see some of the old performers will be playing there, may drop by again if I get the urge to hear loud...
Read moreAn unassuming classic rock pub smack in the centre if Damansara that is the home of the best Guinness draft in klang valley. It is chilled at a slightly lower temperature so it gives that refreshing bite on your tongue on a hot evening.
Their service is very genuine making even new guests feel at home. When my friend accidently spilt a glass of stout, it was immediately replaced with a complimentary pint. Didn't even have to ask for it. Can't get any better.
Hokkien fried noodles cooked by an Indian chef is a strong contender for being the best in town.
Spicy boar, pork vindaloo, and deviled pigs in blanket are the other must haves from their kitchen.
The live bands are also carefully selected. All are very good entertainers that make real effort to engage the audience. Patrons sing with the band in every visit I've made so far.
If you are looking for a place with good beer and live music to spend the evening,...
Read moreA pub that i used to hang out in my haydays. It's situated in Damansara Kim with ample parking space in the night. The pub is opened from 4pm till 1am. It was a family run business but their two eldest brothers Xavier and Lawrence had since passed on. The other two brothers remaining but i heard Collin and his son is handling it now. Raymond the youngest of the brothers is now in Penang running a pub too i heard. There used to be a Live Band with Bala a local singer at the helm but that was decades ago. I heard from Collin that there's no live band at this moment till the pandemic is...
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