Cantine Isola
The Cantine Isola (cantine means “cellars”) has been open for over a century, while the area around it has changed from bourgeois neighborhood to chaotic ethnic district to its latest incarnation:…
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Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall
Tucked amongst the rowdy, generic sports bars on Boat Quay, Ah Sam’s tiny, spare space and balanced offerings are a relief from the throngs outside. Owner Sam Wong, previously of…
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The Long Bar at The Raffles Hotel
Opened in 1887, the magnificent Raffles Hotel is the classic, colonial haunt of Rudyard Kipling and Ernest Hemingway. Its grand watering hole, The Long Bar—the birthplace of the Singapore Sling—is still outfitted…
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Horse’s Mouth
Hidden beneath a ramen joint inside of a shopping mall, the Horse’s Mouth—once discovered—is relatively straightforward. Drinks served at the long, narrow wooden bar are simple, usually fruit-focused, packed with…
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Bitters & Love
One of the more avant-garde cocktail bars in Singapore, Bitters & Love’s form of gimmickry is charming. Inspiration is taken from the surrounding city-state, with drinks served in little plastic takeaway…
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Sugarhall
From the same team behind the speakeasy-style Jigger & Pony next door, Sugarhall is a more casual, beach bum cousin of sorts. Between the palm sugar-laced house Daiquiri and the flame…
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Potato Head Folk
This three-story space encompasses three distinct dining and drinking concepts. At 10 p.m. every day of the week, the gallery-like Three Buns space buzzes with post-work crowds scarfing burgers and beer…
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Lantern Bar at The Fullerton Bay Hotel
When the sun sets and a light breeze kicks up, Singapore comes alive. This sleek rooftop bar and pool overlooking Marina Bay is a picturesque place to savor the waking…
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Standing Sushi Bar
Mall culture is a serious pursuit in Singapore, and locals spend afternoons browsing, eating and pulling out their credit cards. This no-nonsense sushi joint is a perfect meeting ground for…
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P.S. Cafe
The lush and airy P.S. Cafe was designed for day drinking. Known for its massive brunches and afternoon tea service (sticky date pudding is a must), P.S. Café’s drinks are…
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