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INK 360 – From Sunset Serenity to Midnight Allure

The journey to INK 360 begins long before your first sip of a cocktail. As you step into the golden-lit elevator, the curved glass walls cast a soft glow, carrying you upward in silent anticipation. With each passing floor, excitement builds, until the doors open on the 19th floor of InterContinental Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort, revealing a world suspended between sea and sky.

A Vision by Ashley Sutton
The enchantment deepens the moment you step inside. Designed by acclaimed Australian architect Ashley Sutton, whose theatrical works define nightlife across Asia, INK 360 is his imaginative tribute to the legendary Kraken, the mythical sea creature said to dwell in the ocean’s depths. The space feels alive: tentacle-like forms twist across the ceiling, their rough, tactile surfaces reflecting the interplay of light and shadow like shifting undercurrents. The atmosphere is immersive and dreamlike, inviting guests into a fantasy that feels both mysterious and magnetic.

Sunset Ritual
At the island’s highest vantage point, sunset at INK 360 is a ritual in itself. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky transforms into a luminous canvas of amber, coral, and deep violet. The world seems to pause in quiet reverence as the sea and sky merge into one breathtaking scene. Then, as dusk settles, the tempo changes. The DJ takes over, music rises, and the once serene sunset evolves into a vibrant celebration.

The Cocktail Odyssey
INK 360’s cocktail menu unfolds like a tale guided by the Kraken, a sensory voyage through flavor and imagination.

Lucky Coral opens the story with a bright, tangy freshness touched by a hint of sea salt, reminiscent of coral reefs shimmering under sunlight. Darkness follows with Kraken’s Deal, a bold fusion of Phu Quoc pepper, cinnamon, clove, and Italian cherry liqueur, a mysterious, lingering taste like a secret pact made at sea.

Then comes Mysterious Beach, a tranquil blend of aged rum, mint, herbs, and sea salt, evoking footprints that fade into the surf. Mermaid Tear tempts the senses with wild sim berries, delicate herbs, and a sweetness that fades as beautifully as it arrives. Finally, Davy Jones’s Heart closes the journey with smoky spice and strength, the deep, rhythmic heartbeat of the ocean itself.

The Art of Mixology
Yet what truly defines INK 360 is the creativity behind the bar. For those seeking a bespoke experience, the bartender might craft Sea and Shore, a cocktail that captures the spirit of Phu Quoc in every sip. Sea salt, fresh mint, wild sim syrup, and pepper-infused rum come together in perfect balance, embodying the island’s soul. It is more than a drink; it is a sensory passport into the local culture, where every ingredient tells a story of place and identity.

An Experience Beyond the Ordinary
INK 360 is more than a rooftop bar. It is an orchestrated journey, from the moment the elevator doors open, to the mythical Kraken-inspired setting, from the golden ritual of sunset to the deep flavors of locally inspired cocktails. Every element is designed to awaken the senses and immerse guests in a world where imagination meets the sea.

What lingers long after is not just the taste or the view, but the feeling, the echo of waves, the gleam of the ocean under moonlight, and the heartbeat of the Kraken resonating somewhere beyond the horizon.