BISO is a George Town cocktail bar founded by Quay Kar Ve, with an experimental drinks programme that draws on Penang flavour and fermentation.
Description source · Checked 2026-09-21
Plan Your Visit
63A Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Style
- Contemporary experimental cocktail barChecked 2026-09-21 · Source
- Menu
- Current venue coverage identifies signature cocktails including N.E.O.H, No.1 and Double Espresso, but no complete owner-controlled menu was established.Checked 2026-09-21 · Source
Hours and menus can change. Check the venue’s latest details before visiting.
The score & its evidence
Seven signals. One score.
31.6 / 100
The composite combines the seven weighted signals and the published adjustments. The chart shows each signal before weighting.
Read the full calculation- Guest ratings
- 78.8
- World's 50 Best
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Top 500 Bars
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Spirited Awards
- —None found · Checked; no qualifying signal found; contributes zero
- Regional Recognition
- 25.9
- Serious press
- 9.8
- Social Vibes
- 52.5
Weights: Guest ratings 23% · World's 50 Best 12% · Top 500 Bars 10% · Spirited 12% · Regional Recognition 18% · Press 10% · Social Vibes 15%
Missing evidence, confirmed none and evidence outside a scoring window each contribute zero. We do not redistribute their fixed weight to other signals.
Social Vibes
Score read updated:
Sentiment score
75/ 100
Score context
At 63a Jalan Magazine, Francesca T (October 2025), Kandrix (September), M T (June) and Vivien T (May) describe cocktails and bar service. Marcos P (September) likes the staff but reports repeated pressure to buy another drink and poor value. Their named, dated Google text is visible on Wanderlog. This is a mostly favorable but materially mixed service sample from one mirror; confidence is low.
Guest score details
What guests like
- specific savory cocktails and generous tastings
- bartenders explain drinks and make recommendations
What to know
- Marcos says staff pressed him to order another drink and prices felt too high
Other cited sources
Crowd signal
Google 4.9★ across 233 reviews.
View on Google · Checked . Ratings and review counts can change.
Awards
Results from the three global systems scored separately in our formula.
No recorded global awards in the scored window.
Regional Recognition
Regional and national lists, local awards and bartender peer picks considered for this room's Regional Recognition score. The strongest result from each program and year scores; assessed guides use the latest accepted dated status once.