Venture into the most elusive of George Town's speakeasies to take a master class in cocktail mixology. Learn the basics of mixing and shaking cocktails with three types of drinks: highball, sour and old fashioned. Backdoor Bodega is a hidden bar in an overpriced pin shop that boasts over 40 signature cocktails on its menu.
Opened discreetly with zero fanfare in 2016, this owner-operated speakeasy with a small team of self-taught bartenders is now one of Penang's top cocktail bars. It's even clinched the Penang's Bartender of the Year award in 2019!
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What's included
INCLUDED
Cocktail masterclass including 3 drinks
Customer reviews
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12 reviews
Reviews by customers who tried Pelago's activities
Was a fun experience. Got to try 3 cocktails and learn a lot about bars and the drinks in general.
Tarnesh was a wonderful story spinner and was able to share the history of each cocktail while at the same time putting the ingredients together to make the concoction.
It was a fun class and the trainer gave a very interactive lesson on 3 drinks that costs more than the cost of the class. Love the place and our daughter made her first cocktail ‘jungle bird’ which is the state drink of Penang. Can’t asked for more!
Decided to book a cocktail masterclass for myself along with my folks to put a spin on the activities we were doing in Penang and I must say, this was the best decision. Shen & Thanesh guided us patiently on how to craft each cocktail (we had a total of 3 & Jungle Bird was my fave). Was super entertained looking at my dad shaking his own cocktail. This was definitely an experience filled with a lot of fun, laughter and alcohol. HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone that's visiting Penang. Backdoor Bodega is also a bar hidden behind a regular apparel store, so do be mindful of this when you're visiting.
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Operating Hours
Monday - Sunday, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
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Age Requirements
This experience is only for ages 21 and above.
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Backdoor Bodega 37, Jalan Gurdwara, George Town, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Was a fun experience. Got to try 3 cocktails and learn a lot about bars and the drinks in general.
Tarnesh was a wonderful story spinner and was able to share the history of each cocktail while at the same time putting the ingredients together to make the concoction.
It was a fun class and the trainer gave a very interactive lesson on 3 drinks that costs more than the cost of the class. Love the place and our daughter made her first cocktail ‘jungle bird’ which is the state drink of Penang. Can’t asked for more!
Decided to book a cocktail masterclass for myself along with my folks to put a spin on the activities we were doing in Penang and I must say, this was the best decision. Shen & Thanesh guided us patiently on how to craft each cocktail (we had a total of 3 & Jungle Bird was my fave). Was super entertained looking at my dad shaking his own cocktail. This was definitely an experience filled with a lot of fun, laughter and alcohol. HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone that's visiting Penang. Backdoor Bodega is also a bar hidden behind a regular apparel store, so do be mindful of this when you're visiting.