A brewery of cultures
By Marco Ferrarese
October 2014 FEATURE
Antarabangsa, one of Penang’s most popular bars, hasn’t got a pretty face. But don’t judge a book by its cover – this place is the crossroads where locals and foreign visitors come together in peace, and tipsiness.Shirtless and arms akimbo on the sides of his bulging stomach, The Owner stands behind the cashier of his hole-in-the-wall shop, Antarabangsa in George Town. There’s no pretense of calling this familyrun watering hole a “bar”. In fact, regular patrons know very well that...
Marco Ferrarese
is a musician, author and travel writer. He has written about overland travel and extreme music in Asia, and blogs at www.monkeyrockworld.com. He also curates the Penang Insider, the smart guide for traveling and living in Penang, at www.penang-insider.com. His latest book, The Travels of Marco Yolo, is available in bookstores. Follow him on Twitter @monkeyrockworld.
