Momokaka

Momokaka is a craft beer bar and bottle shop at 48 Lebuh Armenian, better known as Armenian Street, in George Town's old quarter. Beer Asia's Northern Malaysia guide, updated in October 2026, describes it as arguably the foremost craft beer bar and store in old George Town, and it is one of only a handful of places on Penang Island where the focus is squarely on independent beer.

The range is built around artisanal beers imported from around the world, alongside beers from local breweries, with new arrivals added regularly. Most of the stock sits in cans and bottles in the fridges, which double as a shop for takeaway. Reviewers mention unusual flavours such as mango and pandan beers, a good showing of Japanese beer and a lager made for the bar. The staff are often praised for knowing the range and offering recommendations, which helps given how often the selection changes.

Food is bar snacks rather than full meals, with tacos the item most often mentioned, and Vietnamese coffee is on the menu for anyone not drinking. Seating is split between a small indoor room and an outdoor section on the street, which suits an early evening drink after a walk around the shophouses and cafés of the old town.

The guide lists opening hours of 3.30pm to midnight from Tuesday to Saturday and 2.30pm to 9pm on Sunday, with Monday closing. One listing advises buying beer before 9pm, so it is worth checking the bar's Facebook page for the evening's hours before making a special trip. Momokaka suits beer drinkers exploring George Town on foot, and pairs well with Drafted on Jalan Gurdwara, the other craft-focused bar in the city centre, for an evening of Malaysian and imported beer.