The Pool, Ampang
Words: Emerald Eye Photos: Monica Tindall
Listen up ladies, the best excuse for a girls night has hit Kuala Lumpur with ‘The Pool’ in Ampang. ‘The Pool’ has created a spectacular menu, featuring a range of delicious, fun and exciting cocktails in all shapes and sizes, from tropical and fruity to smooth and chocolatey, to downright hardcore for the seasoned drinkers.
Cocktails are the primary focus with a large selection of unique flavours to choose from. Making a change from the traditional margarita, or martini, these cocktails can only be found at ‘The Pool’ in Ampang, or at their sister bar, ‘The Hill’ in Damansara. Standout favourites include Milo Ais, a lip-smackingly delicious chocolate cocktail, and Coco’s Nutz, a rich and creamy coconut blended drink, expertly presented in an old coconut shell to make you feel like you’ve been crowned queen of your very own tropical island.
However, choosing favourites was not an easy feat as every cocktail I tried left me wide-eyed in delight. I was like a kid in a candy shop; distracted and excited with too many delicious options to choose from:
Coco’s Nutz
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| Coco’s Nutz – Malibu, rum, condensed milk, coconut juice and coconut cream RM28 |
Transporting you to a deserted island, beneath the swaying palm trees, this delicious, creamy and oh-so indulgent cocktail tastes like tropical euphoria as its cold, smooth and richly coconut flavour delights the taste buds, making it impossible to sample without a deep-rooted ‘MmMmm’ passing your lips.
The Fish Bowl
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| The Fish Bowl – white wine, Blackhorn cider, peach liqueur, peach infused tea, fruit, spices RM70 |
Nutella Martini
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| Nutella Martini – Vodka, White Curacao, Frangelico, Nutella and; Milk. |
Pool Disinfectant
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| Pool Disinfectant – Sambucca, rum, vodka, gin, tequila, blue Curacao, apple juice RM60 |
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| Pool Disinfectant – Sambuca, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Blue Curacao, fresh apple juice. |
Baker’s Dozen
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| Key Lime Pie and Macaron Shots – Crème caramel, chocolate brownie, apple pie, macaroon, key lime pie, dark cherry cheesecake and a mystery shooter. |
Watermelon Slush
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| Watermelon Slush – vodka, Midori, lychee liqueur, watermelon RM40 |
Skittles Bomb
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| Skittles Bomb – Cointreau, Red Bull, Skittles RM20 |
Milo Ais
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| Milo Ais – rum, Baileys, Kahlua, Milo RM28 |
Sweating in an ice-cold metal cup, this moreish cocktail brings you back to your childhood. A naughty adult upgrade to the ever-popular childhood drink, this ambrosial concoction is so right in so many ways. The smooth and creamy Baileys, combined with the deep Kahlua coffee flavour, the splash of gin with the sweet Milo chocolate milk make this a taste that will last on your tongue long after your visit. This nostalgic drink is the perfect balance of local and international treasures.
The Pool is open Wednesdays to Saturdays from 5 pm – 2:30 am, Sundays from 4 pm – 2:30 am and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The dress code is casual chic or designer pool wear. Men are charged a RM35 entry fee, while ladies enjoy free entry daily.
Reason to Visit: fun well-presented cocktails, value for money, poolside beverages
The Pool
347 Jalan Ampang
50400 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
017 998 5577
[email protected]
thepool.com.my
Must go visit someday! 🙂
i've always love what those guys did with their innovative cocktails! But distance wise, the hill has always been a better choice for me and since they serve the same cocktail there too, why not! My fav goes to their keylime pie. Slurps! and something fun, the watermelon slush and fishbowl 😀
I won't survive past the third cocktails! You girls had fun!
I'll have a mocktail…
What an exciting experience!
Drink all the cocktails! 😀
heheh, i'm not sure i'd dare trying the pool disinfectant, but i'd sure love to see video clips of customers "enjoying" it! 😀