Saturday, January 17, 2009

The Wine Room - Kuala Lumpur

The Wine Room is the most stylish and intimate lounge located along Asian Heritage Row (AHR), and in 2005 was voted Best Wine Bar in Kuala Lumpur by KLUE magazine. Located next to Bar SaVanh and occupying the first floor of units 58 and 60 on Jalan Doraisamy (off Jln Sultan Ismail, Next to the Sheraton Imperial Hotel), Wine Room is easily accessible via the KL monorail Medan Tuanku station and within walking distance from the Putra LRT Dang Wangi Station.

Ten acres of open air parking is readily available at the UDACO car park next to Asian Heritage Row, and additional car park and valet services are provided at Sheraton Hotel.
The Wine Room is designed based on an eclectic mix of furnishings and decorative artefacts from various periods. There are similarities in design with that found at the Soho house in New York and London. There is a sense of tension and deliberate contradiction in its design with the contrast in textures through out. Velvet, marble, tile and stainless steel were some of the specially chosen materials used, as they age well over time. The mix of wood, concrete, stainless steel, low slung sofas and restrained lighting make this a great place to chill and lounge. The Wine Room exudes the feeling of being in a private members club with a sense of a personalized touch in its furniture and art pieces, which were collected by the owner proprietor over the years. Antique Chinese furniture and a 70's arm chair are just some pieces among the collection here. The feeling is slightly European contrasted with an Asian mix of artefacts.

Wine Room is located one floor up and provides a fine aerial view from its two split levels of elevated outdoor seating. The lighting inside is dim allowing for individualized control in various areas. Strong loft light sensibility, double volume height and a high ceiling pitch roof structure gives the space its elegance. The artwork is custom produced using contemporary black and white photography contributing to the 3 colour palettes themed in all the décor; grey, red and white. Light meals such as a cheese platter, pizzas and other finger food are served along with a good selection of wines, champagnes, cigars, liquor, and imported beers.

The atmosphere at the Wine Room is relaxed, and the place hip and cool, often crowded with local celebrities and good looking patrons. It is sexy in a sophisticated way and has an understated elegance that both seduces and beguiles.
Seating capacity of 100 inside and 50 outside, with standing room for another 50. Can accommodate up to 200 people.

Opening Hours: 4:30pm - Late ( Monday to Saturday ) Closed on Sunday Phone / Fax: 03 2691 8672 / 03 2691 8669 Email: wineroom@asianheritagerow.com

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