Barrelling through a sweeping selection of grub & booze at one of this year’s popular new watering holes at Desa Sri Hartamas.

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Roast Pork

Pork’s the primary pursuit at Bricks & Barrels, a beer garden that first emerged in Ipoh before expanding to KL; first-timers will likely enjoy the roast pork, available in both an English-inspired version of slow-cooked pork belly with sage & garlic (RM38) …

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… & a German-influenced preparation, also tender & meaty, with crunchy crackling & plenty of mashed potatoes & mustard.

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Hainanese Pork Chop

The repertoire, more ambitious than many might expect, spans East & West; this reinterpretation of Hainanese pork chop (RM36 nett) comes pan-fried with peas & potatoes in a light tomato gravy, to be soaked up with herb-tinged basmati rice.

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Your Choice of Eggs

Egg can be ordered frittata-style, mixed with luncheon meat & topped with cream cheese (RM16 nett) …

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… or fried with oysters, capelin roe & cucumbers (RM20 nett) in an interesting rendition of Chinese ‘oh chien’ omelettes.

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French Pizza

Ultimately, Bricks & Barrels is all about guilty pleasures; scarcely three or four salads feature on the menu, heavily outweighed by two dozen pastas & pizzas. We like the ‘French Pizza,’ a crispy-crust, garlicky-cheesy one with snails galore. RM42 nett.

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Mojitos

The cocktail list is extensive too; it’s easy to see green with the eye-catching Mojitos (RM28 nett; variations of ginger, cinnamon, lychee or passion fruit are offered) …

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Martinis

… to Martinis that come in head-turning variations (from black forest to banana, chocolate to apple pie to espresso).

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One Too Many Drinks

Our memory of what specifically we had is foggy now, the consequence of guzzling down too many sips of these.

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Breezy, Casual and Easy-Going

Bricks & Barrels has a vibe that’ll fit customers who want a hangout that’s breezy, casual & easy-going. We hope it stays good.

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Location and Contact Details

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Bricks and Barrels

76, Jalan 27/70A, Desa Sri Hartamas

Tel: 012-662 5129

View Bricks and Barrels directory page here.

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