A Bar Can Sell More Than Drinks
At Singapore's groundbreaking Native, Vijay Mudaliar has a vision for a different kind of "local bar."
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- illustration: Nick Hensley
Singapore Outlaws Late Night Public Drinking
Singapore's late night public drinking scene is getting the boot says the South China Morning Post. It will now be illegal to drink alcohol in public places nationwide from 10:30…
- story: Joanna Harkins
The Best Places to Drink Wine in Singapore
As a historic intersection for a number of Eastern cultures, Singapore has long been home to a diverse food scene. Until more recently, however, the city hasn't been much of a wine…
- story: Talia Baiocchi
The Best Places To Drink Cocktails in Singapore
Singapore’s obsession with all things edible, combined with imported talent and a wealth of local ingredients, has sparked a growth in the tiny island’s cocktail culture. Where once only manufactured…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
The Best Singapore Slings in Singapore
Singapore's cocktail scene has been developing at a rapid pace, spurred along, to some extent, by the reinvention of the Singapore Sling. A cooling mix of gin, cherry brandy, lime, pineapple (and…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
Singapore’s Best Local Hangouts
An ever-shifting mix of high and low cultures, Singapore loves the glamour of a cocktail bar as much as it does the grit of a cold beer at a food…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
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…
- story: punch_intern2
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…
- story: punch_intern2
