Rolling Grace

Cacao Mixology and Chocolate at Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur sits quietly above the bustle of the city, wrapped in warm light and tasteful finishes that soften the edges of the view outside. It is intimate without feeling small and the team moves with an ease that sets the tone from the moment you arrive. Service is attentive, thoughtful, and almost anticipatory.

This is not simply another hotel bar. It is one of the very few venues in the world that brings cacao and mixology together as a focused, high-craft experience. Similar concepts are scarce, often found in boutique chocolate ateliers in cities like Tokyo or select resorts in Europe, but rarely with this level of refinement and height. Cacao Mixology and Chocolate stands as one of Malaysia’s first dedicated cacao and cocktail lounges, positioning Kuala Lumpur on a growing global map of cacao driven gastronomy.

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Cacao-Led Bar Concept

There is a particular calm that settles the moment you step into Cacao Mixology and Chocolate at Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Polished surfaces catch small glimmers from the skyline, while the air carries the muted hum of a space designed for slow evenings. Service is thoughtful in a way that feels almost intuitive. Glasses appear before you realise you were ready for another. Conversations flow without interruption. Nothing feels hurried.

We arrived on the last night of Negroni Week. The team welcomed us with a soft assurance and placed before us the three creations that defined the week. Each one is shaped by Malaysian cacao in its own unique way:

• The Cacao Americano opened the experience with a gentle lift. Bitterness eased into the depth of Kelantan 70% cacao, giving the drink a rounded warmth beneath its sparkling surface. A trace of coconut paint lingered at the edges like a soft tropical breath.
• The Cacao Campari Sour followed. Raspberry chocolate softened the citrus, with each element settling gently into the next. The drink felt light on the palate, bright yet composed.
• The Cacao Negroni closed the trio with a deeper resonance. The blend of gin and Cinzano 1757 Rosso Vermouth formed a warm, aromatic base, while Campari gave the structure its familiar backbone. The use of Fernet Hunter Holger Deh seventy one percent cacao introduced a quiet earthiness that softened the bitterness, making the drink feel fuller and more grounded.

Signature Cacao Cocktail Menu

Even after the Negroni Week trio, curiosity drew us into the main menu, where the team guided us towards three signatures that revealed the breadth of their craft.

The Cacao Nut Highball (RM75) arrived first, refreshing with a gentle tropical warmth as pandan coconut soda softened the gin into something almost silky, lifted by a quiet hint of hinoki. The Cacao Club (RM75) followed with brighter notes of raspberry chocolate and whisky, its durian element intentionally restrained, adding only a soft roundness to the body. The Cacao Coffee Martini (RM85) closed the sequence with deeper tones, bringing together brown butter, dark rum, mezcal and local coffee in a smoky, caramel warmth beneath a light, playful layer of popcorn foam.

Our favourite: Among everything we tasted, the Cacao White Negroni (RM85) held a certain clarity that made it unforgettable. The first sip felt almost crystalline. Cacao expressed itself as a delicate floral fragrance rather than a heavy flavour. Don Julio Blanco added quiet brightness, while Iichiko shochu introduced a gentle purity that made each note feel finely drawn. A touch of gentian anchored the drink with soft bitterness. It unfolded slowly, revealing its layers with calm precision. A cocktail worth returning for!

Local Malaysian Cacao

What gives this bar its quiet beauty is its devotion to Malaysian cacao. The team works with single-origin beans sourced from Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, and Penang, each carrying its own quiet signature shaped by soil, rainfall and the character of the land. In cacao, single origin means the beans come from one specific region rather than a blend, allowing the natural flavour profile of that place to shine through.

Kelantan tends to offer deeper, earthier notes, while farms in Pahang and Perak bring softer, fruit-forward tones. Penang contributes a brightness that lifts the palate gently. These variations are not treated as novelties but woven thoughtfully into each cocktail, creating drinks that feel rooted in Malaysian terroir while still refined and contemporary.

Muslim Friendly Dining

Alongside its spirited offerings, the bar presents a range of zero-proof cacao cocktails crafted with the same intention. They carry complexity and depth without alcohol, making the space welcoming for Muslim guests and anyone seeking a refined nonalcoholic experience.

Cacao Mixology and Chocolate at Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is more than a bar. It is a gentle elevation of Malaysian cacao, shaped into an experience that feels both global and rooted. It works beautifully for quiet celebrations, late evening conversations, and those unhurried moments when you want to watch the city soften into night. Each visit carries the sense of being invited into something crafted with care, held above the rush of the world below.

Contact Information

• Address: Cacao Mixology and Chocolate at Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Menara Merdeka 118, Presint Merdeka 118, 50118 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Contact number: +603-2303 2721
• Opening hours: 5 pm–12 am