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    Jon Lee

    Founder & Head Bartender, Penrose

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    i. Biography

    Jon Lee is the founder and head bartender at Penrose in Kuala Lumpur, which he opened in 2022. He is also the founder of Lavantha in Kuala Lumpur, established in 2025. Earlier in his career, he worked as a bartender at Tippling Club in Singapore.

    Career - Founder, Lavantha, Kuala Lumpur (2025–present) - Founder & Head Bartender, Penrose, Kuala Lumpur (2022–present) - Bartender, Tippling Club, Singapore

    FAQ What venues has Jon Lee founded in Kuala Lumpur? Jon Lee founded Penrose in 2022, where he serves as head bartender, and founded Lavantha in 2025. Where did Jon Lee work prior to founding his venues in Kuala Lumpur? He previously worked as a bartender at Tippling Club in Singapore.