Live Your Potterhead Dreams At Platform 9 & 1/2 Cafe In Ipoh

By Amanda on 10 Dec 2019

Digital Editor

Amanda enjoys writing about fashion and lifestyle (even though she can't dress and has no life). She is also a self-professed cheese, mala and sparkling water lover.

Although the last Harry Potter movie instalment was released in 2011, it is still insanely popular with clothing, guest house and even jewellery inspired by or collaborating with the franchise. Although there are some Harry Potter-inspired cafes in Singapore and Seoul, there is now another one in Ipoh, Malaysia that you should check out!

Read on to find out more about this magical cafe!

Photo from @全马最爆吃喝玩乐 (via Little Red Book)

Platform 9 & 1/2 Cafe is Malaysia's first Potter-themed cafe and it is located at the (in)famous Concubine Lane in Ipoh. Although it is located a little far in from the main road, the exterior is noticeable with the two old-school London-esque windows similar to those found in Diagon Alley.

Photo from @全马最爆吃喝玩乐 (via Little Red Book)

Walk into the cafe and be welcomed by the rustic, industrial interior with exposed bricks and cement, accompanied by black furniture and leather seats. The cafe was remodelled from a former old shophouse and the owners retained the original structure which works well with the rustic magical theme.

Photo from @全马最爆吃喝玩乐 (via Little Red Book)

Make sure you try their in-house exclusive non-alcoholic Extra Large Butterbrew Float, a homage to the Butterbeer found at Hogsmeade! Be warned though, the float is really big and you should probably share it with someone!

Photo from @全马最爆吃喝玩乐 (via Little Red Book)

You can even play dress-up at the cafe and wear a robe and scarf from your Hogwarts house. There's even a trolley that you can take photos with at the cafe and pretend you are travelling to Hogwarts at Platform 9 3/4!