We aim to bring you zestful recommendations and intoxicating flavours in each post we deliver. The island city of Singapore is certainly more lively than ever with its restaurant, bar and overall dining scene flourishing while keeping creativity and invention at the forefront.
In this article we introduce you to sparkling new cocktail lounges offering drinks and cocktails to sip on while pairing with sumptuous bites. Here is our selection of swanky new bars to explore in Singapore. Check them out! Image Credit: Stay Gold Flamingo Facebook Page
Nemesis
The sprawling bar scene of Duxton Hill has got itself a Nemesis, and we have high hopes from their bar scene, their innovative touch, and the vibe of the place. Our eyes are on their house cocktails like Hawaiian - rye, spices, pear, apple, pineapple, and cheese. Their Valley Of The Dolls Martini also sounds promising as it features gin, Lyre’s Vermouth, sherry, and roasted olives. We’d love pairing these up with an Artichoke Pizza, Burrata, or Focaccia with olive oil and sea salt. Image Credit: Nemesis Facebook Page
a. 37 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089615
Club Street Wine Room
The suave new wine room in town, Club Street, is the concept of Chef Andrew Walsh, and he has given it a welcoming vibe. Wine bottles more than a hundred of them are neatly lined up at the bar, and you can pick from the sea-aged variants too. Take the expertise of the sommelier Amir Solay as he guides you through the vast wine list. Amongst the delicacies, we recommend feasting on Endive & Cashel Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad, Snapper with kale, raisins & caper, and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ginger Chantilly Cream. Image Credit: Club Street Wine Room Facebook Page
a. 87 Club St, Singapore 069455
Flow Bar
Passionate about mixology, Flow Bar is helmed by the award-winning Ricky Paiva in collaboration with the One Michelin Star restaurant, Jag. Sip on some classics like Espresso Martini with a touch of dulce de leche or a Citrus made with Bobby’s Gin, lemongrass, kaffir, and seltzer. One of the innovations we love is Shibui made with Isle of Harris Gin, house blend vermouth, and umami. We love pairing these with Latour en Provence Heirloom Tomatoes, Blue Crab with Laksa & Thyme Citron, and Artichoke Hummus with brioche. Image Credit: Flow Bar Facebook Page
a. 76A Duxton Rd, Level 2, Singapore 089535
Chuan By Nutmeg
Nutmeg & Clove have made a name for themselves in the past two years, and the team has now launched CHUAN on the 60th floor of UOB Plaza. Enjoy mesmerising views from the bar as you sip on some of the fantastic cocktails this island has seen. Tea lovers are going to love their tea-based cocktails like Fancy Jasmine - Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, black plum, kaffir lime, jasmine tea, and clarified milk punch. Pair these with Golden Mushroom with Wasabi, Pan-Fried Dumplings with Ginger Vinegar, and Deep-Fried Squid with Honey. Image Credit: Nutmeg & Clove Facebook Page
a. 80 Raffles Place #60-011 UOB Plaza 048624
Mama Diam
Soak in the culture of Singapore at Mama Diam as this bar is a nostalgic treat for the locals who’ve grown up on the island. Creating the look and feel of a mama diam or a convenience store, the bar serves local cocktails and food with a modern twist. You’ll find vintage knick-knacks and decor, but what’ll win you over are the flavourful drinks - Mamarita, Pandan Sour, Cashew Later, and Kaya Toast Shooter. Indulge in eats like Stuffed Seafood Lychee, Crab Kueh Pie Tee, and Butter Boxing Chicken. Image Credit: Mama Diam Facebook Page
a. 38 Prinsep St, Singapore 188665
Stay Gold Flamingo
Some love to hit the bar on the weekends, for which Stay Gold Flamingo is perfect. Their invigorating ambience, rock music, and heady cocktails are the best way to end a busy week. But those of you who work on your own terms and timings shouldn’t be kept away from the bar scene, isn’t it? Stay Gold is equally perfect for you as it serves all its smashing drinks throughout the day along with coffee and delicious bites. We love their Bitter Love, Twiggy, and Intro to Absinthe. Image Credit: Stay Gold Flamingo Facebook Page
a. 69 Amoy St, Singapore 069888
e. reachout@staygoldflamingo.com
Here Kitty Kitty
Change your mood entirely as you enter the vivacious Here Kitty Kitty. The music, the ambience, and the eclectic decor will bring you into a party mood in no time. Fair warning, there is a good chance of you having one too many of their cocktails and end up dancing all night. We’ve tried and loved their heady drinks: Zen Garden, Ume Whisky Sour, and Shiso Julep. Pair these with Wagyu Aburi Sushi and Fugu & Ehire Shioyaki - dried pufferfish, stingray fin, and spicy mayo. Yum! Image Credit: Here Kitty Kitty Facebook Page
a. 3E River Valley Road, #02-01, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024
e. reservations@herekittykitty.com.sg
Analogue
Heady cocktails, finger-licking food, and a sustainable concept for a restaurant, Analogue manages to tick all the boxes. Head here to see just how good sustainable ingredients can create tantalizing meals. Plus, everything from the furniture to the bar is made with material keeping the environment in mind. You can come here just to sit back and enjoy the vibe or even come on a weekday to sip on their healthy non-alcoholic concoctions. Image Credit: Analogue Instagram Page
a. 30 Victoria St, #01-31 Chijmes, Singapore 187996
Sum Ting Wong
Despite what the name suggests, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the delicious nosh and potent cocktails at Sum Ting Wong. Amongst their cocktails, Gay Ming is perhaps their strongest. It is concocted with whisky, DOM Benedictine, maple syrup, and bitters. The drink is topped with a smoked chilli padi, a bite of which will take your tastebuds for a ride. Do enjoy a lovely set dinner for two featuring Sichuan-style Foie Gras with Mantou, Grilled Asparagus with Smoked Duck Breast, Smoked Wagyu with Miso Butter Sauce, and for dessert either an egg or a yam tart. Image Credit: Sumtingwong Instagram Page
a. 68 Smith St, Singapore 05896
