Gin is the most versatile spirit behind a bar. It works in 70% of classic cocktails, it carries Southeast Asian aromatics (kaffir lime, lemongrass, pandan) beautifully, and the modern gin category has exploded in the last 10 years. If you are searching for a gin bar in PJ, both of our outlets are gin-friendly. Soluble Solids in SS2 is gin-led by design.

The selection

Across both outlets we rotate 15-20 gins at any time. The core is:

  • London Dry classics: Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, the baseline.
  • Premium London Dry: Sipsmith, Plymouth, Tanqueray No. Ten.
  • New Western style: Hendrick's, Monkey 47, The Botanist, Gin Mare.
  • Navy Strength: Plymouth Navy Strength, Hayman's Royal Dock, for stronger cocktails.
  • Local: select Malaysian-distilled gins when available, plus regional Asian gins (Roku from Japan, Sin Gin from Singapore).
  • Old Tom: for historic recipes that ask for sweeter gin (Martinez, Tom Collins variations).

If you want to taste through a few gins to find what you like, ask for a "gin flight", three 15ml pours of contrasting styles, RM 45. Useful before committing to a full cocktail.

Gin cocktails we pour often

Classic G&T. Premium gin (your pick), good tonic (we use Fever-Tree or East Imperial), big ice cube, expressed citrus peel matched to the gin. RM 32-48 depending on the gin.

Martini, gin. Stirred very cold, served very cold. London Dry or a botanical-forward gin. Olive or twist. The drink that separates a cocktail bar from a lounge.

Negroni. Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth. Equal parts. The bitter cocktail that converts non-bitter drinkers if built right.

Last Word. Equal-parts gin, chartreuse, maraschino, fresh lime. Endlessly drinkable, slightly menthol, more interesting than it sounds.

Bee's Knees. Gin, honey syrup, fresh lemon. Prohibition-era. Gentle, citrusy, the best gin sour for someone who thinks they do not like sours.

Aviation. Gin, maraschino, crème de violette, fresh lemon. Floral, pale-purple, photographs beautifully.

Our two local gin cocktails

Pandan Collins. Gin, fresh pandan syrup, lime, soda. Our Malaysian Tom Collins. /cocktails/pandan-collins/.

Calamansi Highball. Vodka or soft gin, fresh calamansi, soda. Sharp, citrusy, perfect with Malaysian food. /cocktails/calamansi-highball/.

Why Southeast Asian aromatics love gin

Gin's botanical base (juniper, coriander, citrus peel, often angelica and orris) provides a natural framework for Southeast Asian ingredients to layer onto. Kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, pandan, calamansi, bunga kantan, all of them sit beautifully on gin.

This is why gin shows up more often than any other spirit in our Malaysian-local drinks. We wrote three deep dives on these pairings:

If you are coming to drink gin specifically

Either outlet works. Soluble Solids in SS2 is the more gin-focused of the two by design, the no-fixed-list customisation model lets the bartender riff on gin endlessly. Dissolved Solids in Damansara Kim has the structured cocktail list with several gin cocktails always on offer.

Hours and reservations

Both bars: WhatsApp ahead if you want a specific gin or a structured flight. We will make sure it is on the back shelf.

Dissolved Solids: +60 11-4008 7607

Soluble Solids: +60 11-1682 8651

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the gin bar in PJ?

Both Dissolved Solids (43-1 Jalan SS20/11 Damansara Kim) and Soluble Solids (50-1 Jalan SS2/24) are gin-friendly. Soluble Solids in SS2 is the more gin-focused of the two by design: the no-fixed-list customisation model lets the bartender riff on gin endlessly. Dissolved Solids in Damansara Kim has a structured list with several gin cocktails always on offer.

What gins do you carry?

Across both outlets we rotate 15 to 20 gins. The core covers London Dry classics (Tanqueray, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire), premium London Dry (Sipsmith, Plymouth, Tanqueray No. Ten), New Western style (Hendrick's, Monkey 47, The Botanist, Gin Mare), Navy Strength (Plymouth Navy Strength, Hayman's Royal Dock), Old Tom for historic recipes, and select Malaysian and regional Asian gins when available.

How do I order a gin flight?

Ask for a gin flight: three 15ml pours of contrasting styles, RM 45. It is the easiest way to taste through London Dry, a New Western, and a Navy Strength side by side before committing to a full cocktail. WhatsApp ahead if you want a specific style or to pre-arrange a structured flight; we will make sure those gins are on the back shelf when you arrive.

Why do Southeast Asian ingredients pair so well with gin?

Gin's botanical base (juniper, coriander, citrus peel, often angelica and orris) provides a natural framework for Southeast Asian aromatics to layer onto. Kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, pandan, calamansi, bunga kantan, all sit beautifully on gin. This is why gin shows up more often than any other spirit in our Malaysian-local drinks like the Pandan Collins and the Calamansi Highball.

Which gin cocktail should I order first if I am new to gin?

Bee's Knees, a Prohibition-era cocktail of gin, honey syrup, and fresh lemon. It is gentle, citrusy, and the best gin sour for someone who thinks they do not like sours. If you prefer something local, our Pandan Collins (gin, fresh pandan syrup, lime, soda) is the Malaysian Tom Collins and an easy first gin cocktail. Both pour at either outlet.