CONGRATULATIONS BAR TRIGONA AT FOUR SEASONS! IT HAS JUST WON 2 COVETED, TO-DIE-FOR AWARDS---'BEST NEW BAR 2018' AND 'BEST HOTEL BAR 2018'! BUT WHY AM I NOT SURPRISED? SIMPLY BECAUSE I FULLY EXPECTED BAR TRIGONA TO WIN HANDS AND PALMS DOWN! IT HAS ALL THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS FOR A FORMIDABLE CONCOCTION---FABULOUS VIEWS, SLEEKLY STYLISH DECOR, IMPRESSIVE CHANDELIERS INSPIRED BY KELANTAN'S SPINNING TOPS, PANTHER SCULPTURES AND THE BEST STOCKED BAR IN TOWN PLUS NOW IT IS CONFIRMED BAR TRIGONA HAS THE BEST BARTENDER TOO IN THE FORM OF SHAWN! SO SEE YOU THERE TONIGHT!

KEE@FSWMAG.COM

BAR TRIGONA SHAKES UP TOP HONORS AT

THE BAR AWARDS 2018

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur celebrates a double achievement with

“Best New Bar 2018” and “Best Hotel Bar 2018”

 The jubilant Bar Trigona team celebrates their awards.

Bar Trigona, Kuala Lumpur’s dazzling new bar located at Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, has been recognized with two prestigious awards by The Bar Awards 2018.   Bar Trigona received two top recognitions with “Best New Bar 2018” and “Best Hotel Bar 2018”.

“We are truly honored to have been recognized by The Bar Awards for two very prestigious awards,” said Tom Roelens, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur.  

“The awards, along with Bar Trigona’s seven other nominations, the most of any bars in the city, are a true testament to the bar’s stylish ambiance, carefully crafted cocktail menu, and incredible talent, and truly elevates Kuala Lumpur’s beverage scene.”

The Bar Awards recognizes the best bars and bar professionals in Malaysia.  The awards celebrate a variety of categories, ranging from the best specialty concept to best creative cocktail program, including the best bartending talent. 

Bar Trigona is also happy to add another feather to their cap when Shadrach Shan “Shawn” was crowned the Champion of Malaysia for the 2018 Campari Bartenders Competition. 

Shawn’s individual creativity, coupled with his passion and enthusiasm will represent Malaysia, Bar Trigona and Four Seasons in the International Competition in Milan, Italy.

As the city’s most elegant new bar, Bar Trigona features a stylish cocktail bar complemented by an unparalleled ambiance with the most coveted masters of their craft.  

Named after Malaysia’s native trigona bee – which produces some of the world’s most unique wild honey – Bar Trigona boasts hand-crafted cocktails, curated spirits, wines and beers, and light food pairings, all anchored by Four Seasons hospitality.  

Inspired by Malaysia’s rich and diverse flora, celebrated head bartender Ashish Sharma has developed a captivating menu with an emphasis on local and sustainable ingredients. 

Sip, savour and enjoy classic cocktails with a reimagined twist.  

Discover what so many cocktail aficionados and epicureans alike have uncovered including The Bar Awards, at Kuala Lumpur’s newly awarded Best New Bar 2018.  To learn more, or to reserve your seat at the bar, please call +603 2382 8888.

Bar Trigona

Shadrach Shan “Shawn”, Champion of Malaysia for the 2018 Campari Bartenders Competition.

 GENERAL MANAGER OF FOUR SEASONS HOTEL TOM ROELENS HOLDING THE FORT IN THE MAIN BAR UNDER THE SPECTACULAR, SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED LIGHTING SYSTEM INSPIRED BY THE FAMOUS SPINNING TOPS OF KELANTAN, MY HOME STATE

 CONGRATULATIONS TO TOM ROELENS AND HIS WINNING TEAM

 LOVE THE EXOTIC SCULPTURES 

 TOM ROELENS AND DATO KEE HUA CHEE AS A GOLDEN PHOENIX INSTEAD OF A YELLOW BEE CALLED TRIGONA AFTER WHICH THE BAR IS CALLED 

ENTRANCE LEADING TO TRIGONA BAR 

 ONE FOR THE ALBUM