Kuala Lumpur’s current highest bar is Vertigo perched on the 59th floor at the top of Banyan Tree Hotel. It offers 360o views of the city including most impressive vistas of the Twin Towers and Menara Kuala Lumpur behind which, the sun sets. Arrive between 6pm and 7pm to admire the sunset and book an outside table for the finest views (this requires a minimum spend). Otherwise, turn up and enjoy a cool beverage in the stand-up interior around the ever-busy bar. Cocktails are listed under ‘While the Sun Sets’ (Aperol Spritz with Aperol, Prosecco ‘Voga’ and soda water) and ‘When the City Lights Up’ (Mount Genting with Gordon’s London Gin, Cinzano dry, lime juice, lychee and raspberry Monin syrup and egg white). Carlsberg and Kronenbourg beers are poured on tap while bottled beer such as Erdinger and Little Creatures is available, at a price. There are a dozen wines by the glass including Drappier Champagne. Asian-inspired tapas are served and a deejay provides entertainment as the evening progresses.
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