Award-winning Manhattan Bar has its own rickhouse with over 100 American oak barrels that are used for aging spirits and bitters. This sophisticated watering hole came in 2nd on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2019 and also 11th in the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars 2019. It is known for its selection of whisky and experimental cocktails with ingredients such as wild cherry bark and Schisandra berries.

The bar’s newly launched American Whiskey Embassy program puts a spotlight on the great whiskeys from the United States of America and features over 200 bottles of whiskeys. Unique offerings include Singapore’s first and only Adults-only Sunday Cocktail Brunch at S$158++, and a Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 20 years at S$290++.

Hello! Tours Founder/CEO Laura Blackhall with Hello! Singapore tour guides Janice and Daryl.

Address: Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road Level 2
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–1am; Fri & Sat 5pm–2am; Sun noon–3pm, 5pm–1am
Tel: +65 6725 3377 (Trade Contact: Gabriel Carlos)
Website: www.regenthotels.com/regent- singapore/dining/manhattan
Email: manhattan@regentsingapore.com.sg / gabriel.carlos@regentsingapore.com.sg (Trade Contact: Gabriel Carlos)
Nearest MRT: Orchard Station

Bringing back the art of classic cocktails, this award-winning bar is a favorite amongst young professionals working in the Central Business District (CBD). Listed 9th on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 and on the list of the World’s 50 Best Bars 2019, Jigger & Pony has a diverse menu of cocktails curated by a multicultural group of bartenders from Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore.

Visitors should try the Tokyo-Hi (S$23++), a highball with Japanese fruit and liqueurs as well as the bar’s Mango Hazelnut Daiquiri (S$23++) a daiquiri made with Clairin Communal Rhum, an interesting Haitian Rhum that’s intensely aromatic. Martini lovers can try the sweet and fragrant Rice Martini (S$23++), its delicate aroma is a result of brown jasmine rice cooked into gin at low heat. Groups can order the customized punch bowls from S$230++ (serves 15–20).

Address: Amara Singapore, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu & Sun 5pm– 1am; Fri & Sat 5pm–3am
Tel: +65 9621 1074 / +65 9112 0824 (Trade Contact: Sarah Tsang)
Website: www.jiggerandpony.com
Email: info@jiggerandpony.com / sarah@jiggerandpony.com (Trade Contact: Sarah Tsang)
Nearest MRT: Tanjong Pagar Station

Under the leadership of co-founder Indra Katono and Group Bar Programme Director Aki Eguchi, Gibson Bar has been ranked 15th on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019. It has been ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Bars every year since the list’s inception in 2016. The cosy and vintage ambience of the bar is a welcomed getaway from crowded speakeasy bars and their charismatic bartenders guarantee a professional yet fun and memorable experience.

The cocktail menu focuses on Asian ingredients in classic cocktail structures. Must-try cocktails include The Gibson (S$23++), a classic dry cocktail with nukazuke (Japanese fermented vegetables), pearl onion and smoked quail’s egg, and Mango PX (S$23++), a Southeast Asian version of a Pedro Ximenez sherry and features fermented mangoes with dark rum infused with charred French Oak. Another highlight cocktail is the Sugarcane Daiquiri (S$23++), a concoction that using sugarcane nectar to brighten the flavour of the rum, mirroring the way agave nectar is used in a Tommy’s Margarita. Happy hour is from 6–8 pm.

Address: 18 Bukit Pasoh Road
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 6pm–1am; Fri & Sat 6pm–2am
Tel: +65 9114 8385 / +65 9112 0824 (Trade Contact: Sarah Tsang)
Website: www.gibsonbar.sg
Email: info@gibsonbar.sg / sarah@jiggerandpony.com (Trade Contact: Sarah Tsang)
Nearest MRT: Outram Park Station

An award-winning bar, Employees Only Singapore is a New York speakeasy bar on Amoy Street. The bar debuted its second outpost in Singapore in June 2016 and on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2019. Led by Igor Hadzismajlovic, one of the founding five of the original Employees Only in New York, the bar offers signature concoctions such as the Ready Fire Aim (S$26++), served with Del Maguey VIDA Mezcal, fresh lime juice and house-made honey-pineapple syrup with dashes of Bittermens Hellfire Bitters. Visitors can whet their appetite with Employees Only’s selection of delicious menu offerings like the homemade Tagliatelle (S$20++).

Address: 112 Amoy Street
Operating Hours: Mon–Fri & Sun 5pm–1am; Sat 5pm–2am
Tel: +65 6221 7357
Website: employeesonlysg.com
Email: reservations@employeesonlysg.com
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer Station

D. Bespoke exudes luxury and style with leather armchairs, a bar counter that lines the entire shophouse and a meticulously curated selection of spirits adorning its shelves. This Ginza-style bar, ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019, is helmed by Japanese bartender Daiki Kanetaka and uses state-of-the-art equipment to deliver finely crafted spirits in elegant glassware and guarantees a tailored experience for each guest. Cocktails are served with complimentary snacks like dehydrated kiwis and roasted almonds.

Visitors can also opt for more substantial dishes such as the Cold Cut Platter (from S$30++), with freshly carved jamón Ibérico de Bellota and salami. Customised cocktails start at S$27++ and there is a minimum order policy of S$60++ per person. As space is limited to a maximum of 28 guests, reservations are highly recommended

Address: 2 Bukit Pasoh Road
Operating Hours: Mon–Sun 6pm–2am
Tel: +65 8141 5741
Website: www.dbespoke.sg
Email: reservations@dbespoke.sg
Nearest MRT: Outram Park Station

On the corner of North Canal and Lor Telok, a historic building dating back to the early 1800s has been transformed by dual-concept Barbary Coast. Occupying the lower level, Deadfall reminisces the style of bars that peppered the original Barbary Coast in San Francisco and features creatively crafted cocktails that are affordable.

The upper level of Barbary Coast is a contrast to Deadfall—named The Ballroom, its offerings are highbrow and elegant. Guests to The Ballroom should adhere to its ‘no slippers’ dress code. As a space with varied options across both levels, the bar caters to visitors of different caliber and is inviting to all.

Photo credits: facebook.com/barbarycoastsg

Address: 16 North Canal Road Level 01 & 02
Operating Hours: Mon & Sun 4pm–1am; Tue & Wed 4pm–2am; Thu–Sat 4pm–3am
Tel: +65 8124 0579 (Trade Contact: Celia Schoonraad)
Website: www.barbarycoastsg.com
Email: info@barbarycoastsg.com / celia@barbarycoastsg.com (Trade Contact: Celia Schoonraad)
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay Station / Raffles Place Station

Listed 5th on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 and 8th on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2019 is ATLAS—a bar that celebrates the culinary and beverage traditions of the glamourous and romantic 1920s. Located at the heart of Singapore’s iconic Parkview Square, its grandiose Art Deco interior boasts stunning ceiling murals, lavish granite, marble, and gilded gold decor and a massive eight-meter gin tower.

There are over 1,300 gins in ATLAS’ collection, earning the bar the reputation of having one of the world’s largest gin collections. Guests can pair exquisite gins, spirits, champagnes, and cocktails with the extraordinary European cuisine served at ATLAS. Visitors to ATLAS have to adhere to a smart casual dress code, with no shorts or slippers.

Hello! Singapore guests waiting for their cocktail drink in the ATLAS bar. Photo by: Gee Soo

Address: Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 10–1am; Fri 10–2am; Sat noon–2am
Tel: +65 6396 4466
Website: www.atlasbar.sg
Email: info@atlasbar.sg
Nearest MRT: Bugis Station

Situated on the ground floor of an old shophouse behind a nondescript door is 28 HongKong Street. Ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019, this ‘secret’ bar is famed for its artisanal spirits and American-style craft cocktails. Its menu comprises of 28 HongKong Street’s own take on classics, unique cocktail creations and experimental drinks. Off- the-menu classics are also available. For food options, 28 HongKong Street dishes out American comfort food that is made in-house and ideal for sharing. Reservations are recommended.

Address: 28 HongKong Street
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 6pm–2am; Fri & Sat 6pm–3am
Tel: +65 6533 2001
Website: www.28hks.com
Email: findus@28hks.com
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay Station

CÉ LA VI Singapore is a restaurant, sky bar and club lounge elevated above the Observation Deck of the SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands®. It boasts arguably the best views of Singapore and is a popular venue for visiting celebrities. Its Sunset Sessions (from 5–10 pm) is the perfect time for visitors to snap a rooftop selfie.

CÉ LA VI Restaurant menu features contemporary Asian cuisine by executive chef Joseph Sergentakis. The tender and succulent Rice Flake Crusted Lobster and Rangers Valley ‘Black Market’ Tomahawk are crowd favourites. On selected days, guests will have to pay a cover charge for entry to CÉ LA VI Singapore. Guests of CÉ LA VI will require a Skypark Observation Deck ticket to enter. Tickets are available from the Skypark Ticketing Counter at B1 of Marina Bay Sands® Tower 3.

Address: Marina Bay Sands®, 1 Bayfront Avenue Tower 3
Operating Hours: Mon–Fri noon till late; Sat– Sun 11am till late
Tel: +65 6508 2188
Website: www.sg.celavi.com
Email: reservation-sg@celavi.com
Nearest MRT: Bayfront Station

One of the most popular places that people visit in Singapore is the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. It is located on the South Bridge Road in Singapore (Chinatown), the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple can be easily reached by means of the local bus or via the MRT

The Buddha tooth relic temple is a place of worship and is a repository of Buddhist wisdom and relics. One of the places that you can visit whilst on your Hello! Singapore city tours. Your private tour guide will teach you the proper etiquette upon entering the sacred temple.

Explore Buddha tooth relics with Hello! Singapore city tours

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