Bar Trigona, Kuala Lumpur
Inside the Experience
Bar Trigona sits on an upper floor of the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur, and the experience begins long before you take your first sip. As you walk into the gilded lobby and follow the signs upstairs, the noise of the city falls away. The bar opens into a sleek, intimate room framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, with views that catch the light of the Petronas Towers and the evening traffic along Jalan Ampang.
Inside, the space feels quietly opulent. Deep-toned woods, sculpted lighting and plush seating create a room that is at once luxurious and genuinely welcoming. You can settle into a low armchair by the windows for a sunset drink or take a seat at the bar, where the experience is more immediate. Either way, the sense is the same: you are not just here for cocktails, you are here for a story about Malaysia told through flavour.
Head bartender Rohan Matmary and the team lead with hospitality. You are greeted with a small welcome bite, often their olive sphere, and an introduction to the bar’s philosophy. Bar Trigona’s identity is built on relationships with Malaysian farmers and producers, with a particular focus on native Trigona honey and sustainable, single-origin ingredients. Their current menu, Colour Me Curious 2.0, channels this into a series of vivid, expressive drinks where a portion of proceeds supports the revitalisation of local bee habitats.
Order a signature and the narrative becomes tangible. The Trigona Old Fashioned arrives rich and silky, its depth shaped by honey and local botanicals without losing the spirit’s core character. The Dusk blend of cognac, cacao husk, Malbec and black sesame feels like a slow, late-night conversation in liquid form. Drinks from the All About Honey section, like Under the Canopy with rum, tuak, osmanthus and Trigona honey, showcase how layered and nuanced honey can be when treated as a central ingredient, not just a sweetener.
For those who love a sense of occasion, the Trigona Honey Flight is essential. Three classic cocktails are reimagined with different expressions of Trigona honey, allowing you to taste how terroir, texture and technique shift within the same general format. Other series, such as Rare & Remarkable and Single Origin, explore themes like banana used nose-to-tail, or mead and local cacao elevated into luxurious, modern serves.
The mood at the bar is calm and unhurried. Staff like Melvin, Mitchell and others are often mentioned by name, praised for their warmth, knowledge and easy conversation. They take time to explain each drink and the farms behind the ingredients, yet the education never feels heavy. It is hospitality first, storytelling second.
Bar snacks and small plates meet the same standard. Wagyu satay with Sarawak pepper, surf and turf sliders, ethical seafood platters and cacao-forward desserts echo the bar’s focus on local produce and thoughtful indulgence. It is very easy to spend an entire evening here, grazing and sipping while the sky shifts from gold to deep blue outside the windows.
Prices are on the higher end for Kuala Lumpur, but guests consistently frame it as paying for the overall experience: world-class cocktails, a sustainability-forward programme, and a room that feels quietly special without becoming stiff or intimidating. For many, Bar Trigona is not just another hotel bar. It is the destination bar in the city.
What People Say Most Often
One of the best cocktail experiences in Kuala Lumpur, often described as a destination in itself
Creative, locally rooted drinks using Malaysian ingredients, especially Trigona honey and single-origin produce
Warm, professional and thoughtful service, with bartenders who love to explain each drink
Elegant yet cosy atmosphere with beautiful views and a calm, easy-to-talk noise level
Standout signatures like the Trigona Old Fashioned, Trigona Penicillin, Banana, Dusk and Under the Canopy
Excellent bar snacks such as Wagyu satay, surf and turf sliders, crab croquettes and chocolate-focused desserts
Pricey by KL standards, but widely considered worth it for the quality and setting
Strong sustainability and farmer partnerships, including support of local bee habitats
Editorial Snapshot
Overview
Located within the Four Seasons Place on Jalan Ampang, Bar Trigona is a multi-award-winning cocktail bar that champions Malaysian terroir, sustainable sourcing and native Trigona honey. Its menus read like chapters in an evolving story about local ingredients, crafted with precision and presented in an elegant, intimate setting.
The Experience
Expect a refined hotel bar atmosphere with dim lighting, polished marble, plush seating and softly glowing views of the city. Service is engaged and personal, with the team taking time to share the stories behind the ingredients and the farmers who produce them. The pace is relaxed and conversation-friendly, ideal for date nights, business drinks or a slow evening with friends.
Signature Drinks to Try
Trigona Old Fashioned
A house classic using Trigona honey to add complexity, texture and local character to a timeless recipe.
Dusk
Rémy Martin 1738, cacao husk, Malbec, black sesame and orange bitters. Deep, rich and perfectly suited to late evenings.
All About Honey – Under the Canopy
Rum, tuak, osmanthus blossom, Trigona honey and pegaga leaf. Floral, herbaceous and distinctly Malaysian.
Rare & Remarkable – Lumos
Gin, passion fruit, vanilla, saffron, Trigona mead and edible gold. A luxurious, showpiece cocktail.
Single Origin – Banana
A zero-waste concept using banana flower, peel, flesh and leaves. Tropical, smooth and sustainably minded.
Trigona Honey Flight
A tasting of three honey-focused classics, ideal for guests who want to explore the bar’s signature ingredient in depth.
Why People Love It
Guests highlight the bar’s thoughtful storytelling, its commitment to sustainability and local farming, the warmth of the team and the consistency of the drinks. Bar Trigona feels refined but not intimidating, luxurious yet grounded in a clear sense of place.
Good to Know
Located inside Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Smart casual attire fits the room and setting
Reservations recommended, especially weekends
Cocktails are priced at a premium but offer high value for quality and experience
Quiet, conversation-friendly atmosphere with city views
Bottled cocktails available as gifts or for take-home enjoyment
https://www.fourseasons.com/kualalumpur/dining/lounges/bar-trigona
