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Hidden bar in Penang – Out of Nowhere

August 8, 2018

Hidden bar in Penang again? Yes! Penang is full of hidden bars or secret bars or speakeasies, as they are called. The other day, we were in Manchurian style hidden bar, but this time something totally different. This is the hidden bar with the best entrance we’ve ever seen. Throughout the day, this is just an ordinary café named Holdup with a few tables.

Contents

  • Secret Door
  • Vivi’s Drink
  • Ian’s Drink
  • Conclusion
  • Out of Nowhere Review Card
  • Price and Location
Penang Street art
Penang Streets are hiding much more than ‘just’ street art

Secret Door

At night, the café is closed, but there is a huge orange fridge in the center of the room. However, if you are brave enough, open this fridge and go into the unknown. In the first place, Out of Nowhere is a nicely decorated hidden bar with a great atmosphere and an outstanding drink list. This place is chill with dim lighting and an industrial feel. We sat behind the bar so we could be in the center of the mixology that was happening.

Hold up cafe
Hold up cafe through a day is a normal-looking cafe.
Hold up cafe Penang
At first looks like a coffee shop

The bar was pretty much full so we didn’t even think we could have sat somewhere else… The barmen were all nice and ready to communicate with us at any time. With this in mind, it’s always easier to choose your drink, when barmen help you.

Out of Nowhere bar
After finding a secret door, it’s much more than the Cafe. Literally out of nowhere.

On the bar were displayed some dark bottles with their own infused liqueurs and we were instantly interested in trying these. The cocktail list is tempting and almost every drink sounded perfect for us. Vivi ordered the Roti Satu Cocktail with smoked woodchip rum, coconut Espresso, toasted bread infusion and jackfruit foam.

Out of nowhere hidden bar
The ambiance at Out of nowhere is laid back with nice lighting and cool music.
This hidden bar in Penang is nice
Service at Out of Nowhere is good. Barmen have a good sense of humor.

Vivi’s Drink

Apparently, she chose the strongest cocktail on their list. Not surprised, Vivi is always aiming high… Despite the alcohol content, the cocktail is nicely balanced and the alcohol is well hidden in it. However, it is strong, no argument there. At the same time with some creamy taste of jackfruit and fresh note. It has a toasty taste with a hint of wood in it, well mixed with the jackfruit cream. In other words, this cocktail is a true masterpiece. For decoration, they use pandan leaf and small roti biscuit on top, which is simple and nice looking at the same time.

Roti Cocktail
The Roti Cocktail is a nice cocktail. It is strong with a nice balance and creamy texture.

Ian’s Drink

My choice was a bit more serious. I chose Nikka from the barrel. This whiskey winning the top prize in its category at the World Whisky Awards in 2007 and 2010 made my night much better than it was. As it is in common with Japanese whiskies, it has a nice balance between fruitiness and woody-spice taste, some sweet notes of citruses and cinnamon with the great oak finish. However, I will write an extended review and history of this amazing whisky. Keep it up with us!

Nikka whisky
Nikka Whisky

Conclusion

If you are looking for a hidden bar in Penang, you are lucky. Why? Because there are many options. We checked one which is supposed to be the best hidden bar here in Penang. Well, we will leave that to you. If you ask us, Out of nowhere is an amazing hidden bar in Penang and you should check their artisan cocktail list.


Out of Nowhere Review Card

  • 8.9/10
    ATMOSPHERE – 8.9/10
  • 9.5/10
    SERVICE – 9.5/10
  • 8.4/10
    DRINK SELECTION – 8.4/10
  • 9/10
    PRESENTATION – 9/10
  • 9.3/10
    OUR DRINKS – 9.3/10
  • 8.5/10
    VALUE – 8.5/10
8.9/10

Price and Location

Cocktails here will cost you about 9 USD, which is the same price for a glass of Nikka Whisky. If you would like to see and try this speakeasy bar by yourself, here is a location link.


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