Guinness Malaysia unveils the Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars of 2026, celebrating the venues that set the gold standard for pouring the perfect Guinness Draught.
The announcement is part of the national Rate Your Pint campaign, giving drinkers the chance to become Chief Pint Officer for the day— rating their pint and helping shape the Perfect Pint Guide with their scores. To spot a properly served Guinness Draught, just look for three things: Serve (a spotless glass on a Guinness coaster), Tilt (a sturdy, creamy head that doesn't spill), and Taste (a perfectly balanced, smooth sip).
(Second from right at the front) Joyce Lim, Marketing Manager at Guinness Malaysia, together with the Guinness Malaysia Team at the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night.
With over 7,000 ratings from 3,480 consumers across 677 outlets nationwide, Malaysia's Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026 have been crowned. The winners were selected based on a combined score—merging expert assessments from the Star Academy team with real-world consumer feedback from the Rate Your Pint campaign. From Kuala Lumpur and Selangor to Penang, Johor, Perak, Sabah, and Sarawak, these 30 bars stand out for their unwavering commitment to the Guinness Draught Perfect Pour.
Representatives of the Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026, recognised for consistently delivering quality Guinness Draught serves, based on Guinness Perfect Pint quality assessments by the Star Academy team and Rate Your Pint consumer ratings.
Representatives of the Guinness Top 30 Perfect Pint Bars 2026, recognised for consistently delivering quality Guinness Draught serves, based on Guinness Perfect Pint quality assessments by the Star Academy team and Rate Your Pint consumer ratings.
“When we launched Rate Your Pint, we wanted consumers to better understand what goes into a well-served Guinness Draught and give them a simple way to recognise quality for themselves. The response showed that people do notice the details, and the Top 30 recognises the outlets that have consistently put that care into every serve,” said Sean O’Donnell, Marketing Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia.
Keeping Every Pint Perfect
Behind every great pint stands Star Academy—HEINEKEN Malaysia's training programme that equips bartenders with the skills to master the Perfect Pour. With 12 Guinness Trainers having coached 1,696 bartenders across 406 outlets nationwide, and Chief Pint Officers actively championing quality pours, the programme ensures that standards remain high from tap to table. More than just training, it builds a culture of pride and respect for the craftsmanship that defines a truly perfect Guinness Draught
Guests personalised their Guinness glasses and tote bags while enjoying memorable moments with Mr. Pint, the Guinness mascot, at the Guinness Perfect Pint Bar Award Night.
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