In Hong Kong, Drop – founded by iconic DJ Joel Lai and late actress Colette Koo – has been a firm fixture in the nighlife scene since 2000. In club years, that’s practically prehistoric, given that most 20-somethings who frequented the place when it first opened are now well and truly deep into their 30s and 40s.
Which is how and why Drop KL came to be in the first place. The establishment is Drop’s first foreign outpost and eschews the club vibe in favour of a more mature restaurant-bar ethos. Drop can be a little difficult to locate, as there is no signboard outside, but once you locate it, you’ll find a sophisticated dining area that can also be converted into a dance floor, and an outdoor space (with retractable roof) that offers unparalleled views of the perfectly manicured lawns of The Royal Selangor Golf Club. A rooftop bar will also soon be unveiled.