Carousel & Co. Ignites Malaysia Tourism With KL’s First Carnival-Style Social Entertainment Venue

Published on December 9, 2025

The new Carousel & Co., which is set to open this December at Avenue K, has been announced and is ready to welcome travelers and visitors to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The venue will be a first-class spot combined with an excellent dining experience, cocktails and fun competitions in one energetic place for a night out.

As more travellers seek immersive, fun-forward leisure experiences rather than conventional nightlife or dining, Carousel & Co. offers a fresh playground: a carnival-inspired, rooftop social entertainment venue that brings a new dimension to Kuala Lumpur’s urban leisure scene.

What is Carousel & Co. and who’s behind it

The venue is backed by HB Leisure (HBL), the global leader in skill games and family-attraction entertainment. With nearly a century of experience supplying and operating games in amusement parks and attractions worldwide, HBL now brings its signature format to Malaysia’s city centre.

Carousel & Co. is designed to be more than a bar or a restaurant, it is described as Malaysia’s first true social entertainment venue, combining group-focused games, handcrafted cocktails, shareable bites, and immersive ambience under one roof.

A New Category in Leisure: What Makes It Special

Carnival Vibes Meet Adult Socialising

Rather than the usual mall-based or nightlife-only experiences, Carousel & Co. channels the nostalgic joy of funfair and carnival games, reimagined for adults. Expect modern versions of classic skill-games, such as skee-ball, Down-The-Clown, basketball-style challenges, all with digital scoring for real-time competition.

At the heart of the venue will be The Carousel Bar, a circular bar setup inspired by a classic carnival ride, serving cocktails and shareable food, the kind of communal, energetic hub perfect for groups or travellers.

Designed for Groups, Travellers and Social Moments

Carousel & Co. is intentionally built for groups, casual hangouts, after-work meetups, corporate mixers, or weekends with friends. Its multi-zone layout includes private corners, open social spaces, and a rooftop deck that offers city views, creating different moods in one place.

For travellers, this means an opportunity to meet locals or other tourists, share food and experiences, enjoy drinks, and bond through playful competition all in a single venue.

Strategic Location: Easy for Travellers & Shoppers

Avenue K is centrally located in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, with connectivity to KLCC’s LRT, major hotels, and shopping centres. That makes Carousel & Co. especially convenient for travellers staying in central Kuala Lumpur, or those combining shopping, sightseeing and nightlife.

What This Means for Tourists and Visitors to Kuala Lumpur

For tourists particularly those who prefer experiences over standard sightseeing, Carousel & Co. represents a fresh, entertaining option:

• All-in-one evening plan: Visitors can dine, drink and play games without hopping between venues. Ideal for groups, couples or solo travellers wanting to socialise.
• A place to meet people: The group-oriented, social-games environment provides a relaxed yet playful atmosphere conducive to striking up conversations, whether with fellow tourists or locals.
• Post-shopping or sightseeing unwind: Given its location in a busy shopping and hotel district, Carousel & Co. could be a great way to decompress after a day of exploring, combining food, drinks, games, and cityscape views.
• Alternative nightlife: For travellers who don’t want traditional clubs but still want excitement, this offers a middle ground: low-pressure, fun, and interactive nightlife.
• Memorable group activities: For friends or families travelling together, or for corporate retreats or team-building trips to Kuala Lumpur, Carousel & Co. offers an engaging shared experience beyond the usual.

What Tourists Should Keep an Eye On

Though the official website of HBL outlines its global pedigree and track record in delivering skill-games entertainment worldwide, Carousel & Co. as a new concept in Malaysia, may offer certain unique features at launch.

You may want to watch for:

• The mix of games available and whether there are games suited to casual visitors (versus serious gamers).
• Food and beverage menus — how well they balance between local flavours, traveller-friendly dishes, and shareable bites.
• Peak times and booking options — since group-oriented venues often get crowded during evenings and weekends.
• Accessibility and transport ease — since its proximity to public transit (KLCC LRT) and central hotels may make it a convenient evening destination for tourists.

Why Carousel & Co. Could Mark a New Travel Trend in KL

With the arrival of Carousel & Co., Kuala Lumpur is embracing a broader evolution in urban leisure: moving beyond traditional nightlife and dining, toward interactive, experience-driven social entertainment.

For visitors to Malaysia, this aligns well with growing appetite for immersive and social travel experiences, not just seeing sights, but also engaging in fun, memorable activities that combine play, culture, dining and socialising in one place.

Moreover, backed by HBL’s global experience in skill games and attractions (serving over hundreds of destinations worldwide), Carousel & Co. brings professional quality and global standards which could set a new benchmark for entertainment venues targeted at both locals and international travellers.

Final Thoughts

Carousel & Co. is a strong recommendation for all the tourists coming to Kuala Lumpur in 2025 or later no matter if their main attractions are shopping, culture, business, or leisure. A spot to eat, drink, play, and socialize everyone from friends, family to even solo visitors can share together, with carnival-like fun, a rooftop bar’s comfort and real-time games and competition’s unpredictability.