Hidden in plain sight in the heart of Tanjong Pagar is Levant, a brand new rooftop bar with a panoramic 360-degree view offering a different perspective of the Singapore city skyline.
With modern mezze, craft cocktails by skilled bartenders and a buzzy atmosphere, the scenic open-air hotspot evokes memories of lush Mediterranean summer evenings. Effortlessly elegant Mediterranean living is the way of Levant.
A buzzy paradise, it is a vibrant and refined experience perfect for daytime libations, sunset socials and night-outs. Levant connects the exotic destinations that dot along the Mediterranean Sea, with a crossroads of rich flavours from Southeast Europe and Western Asia.
The cocktail menu is a contemporary interpretation of the region’s most representative taste profiles, celebrating national spirits and drinking cultures. Head to the sun-bleached shores of Greece with Greek Forest ($18), a spirit-forward blend of honeycomb-infused tsipouro, mountain pine liqueur and maglini lemon, or the refreshing, floral-imbued Apricot Clouds ($22) that layers metaxa with candied apricot and anise.
The cocktail odyssey continues in Italy with a Negroni-inspired Amber Constellation ($22), a concoction of gin and vermouth with Gran Classico bitters, bergamot and star anise that heralds the familiar bitter and spiced notes beloved by the region. Athena’s Olive Branch ($24) then transports one to Spain, with its delicious mix of Gin Mare, Madeira and olive air accented by the unforgettable aroma of floregano. A well-curated list of wines, spirits and beers sourced from around the world round out the bar program. Levant offers daily happy hour on select spirits, wines and beers from 5 pm to 8 pm, with prices starting from $12
Accompanying the tipples are moreish grub that combines European and Middle Eastern influences. The mezze-style food menu is a collection of modern dishes inspired by the region’s shared culinary customs, with highlights such as Kale Borek, Spiced Honey and Sesame ($16), addictive crispy Whitebait Fish Fries, Sumac and Harissa Yogurt ($18) and heartily robust Beef Kofta Sliders, Eggplant Fritter and Green Chilli Shatta ($18).
Illuminated by futuristic floating lights, Levant is a sleek and minimalist-designed 60-seater, tucked above a conserved shophouse with a uniquely Singaporean backdrop of skyscrapers and heritage buildings. At the heart of its open, free-flowing space is a large bar island that is the centre of the action. Levant is the latest concept from the ilLido Group by Restaurateur-Chef Beppe De Vito.
The hospitality group is also behind some of Singapore’s top F&B concepts: Art, Amò, Braci, CARNE Singapore, GEMMA Steakhouse and Southbridge. Levant officially opens this month, operating daily from 4 pm to 10:30 pm.
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