A Guiding Light Goes Dark
For 15 years, Pegu Club reshaped the way we drink, and trained a generation of bartenders along the way. This is its legacy, in the words of former staff, owners…
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Milk & Honey, New Year’s Eve 1999
Twenty years after it changed cocktails forever, friends and former staff remember the bar’s exhilarating early days.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Georgette Moger
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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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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Nutmeg & Clove
Once the headquarters for a Cantonese clan association, Nutmeg & Clove’s tiled Chinatown storefront maintains the original signage. Inside, vintage apothecary décor mingles with a modern bar whose drinks offer…
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Bar Stories
Located on the second floor of a cozy shophouse on Haji Lane, Bar Stories' bartenders mix bespoke cocktails for guests seeking an adventurous tour of Singapore’s native ingredients. Tropical elements like gula melaka (palm…
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28 Hong Kong Street
Just around the corner from Clarke Quay, one of Singapore’s busiest nightlife districts, 28 Hong Kong Street’s discreet entrance belies the theatrics inside. The place is stacked with accolades, and…
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Jigger & Pony
Classic and progressive cocktails coexist harmoniously at this friendly spot. Helmed by Aki Eguchi, the bar exudes professionalism—polite bartenders in creased shirtsleeves who take inspiration from the Japanese style of…
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