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Get into the year-end party mood at these 12 bars, which are ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2018 Beyond Gallery Walls Treasures of (pg 30-31). To experience 10 Discover an urban 20 Little India our multifaceted city, we landscape that is permeated Experience Singaporean Indian recommend hopping with street art like no other. culture and take home authentic aboard these unique tours mementos of your stay. that came out tops at the Coffee Talk and Singapore Tourism 12 Culture Walks Just Kidding Around Awards 2018 (pg 28-29) or Check out historic Jalan 22 Thrills and spills for simply following this Besar and Beach Road, the whole family. fascinating trail of street which showcase both Time Travellers art that peppers our island tradition and modernity. Retrace the footsteps (pg 10-11). Throughout 24 your stay, you’ll discover Makan Time of our founding fathers. that Singapore abounds 14 Tuck into our Paint the Town with diverse culture and local delights. 26 Dive into these lively rich heritage, along with Great Eats watering holes and New Year’s thrilling adventures 16 Visit these new countdown parties. suitable for the whole restaurants to savour family (pg 22-23). Foodies Not Your modern iterations of are invited to taste 28 Conventional Tours innovative renditions of Chinese gastronomy. These unusual journeys came classic Chinese dishes at Sweet Treats out on top at the Singapore these new restaurants (pg 17 Indulge in Singapore’s Tourism Awards 2018. 16) while thrill-seekers favourite desserts. won’t want to miss the Take Me Out Have a WTA Finals’ last edition in Go Local! 30tipple with friends at Singapore (pg 5). Our 18 Collect special these 12 Singaporean watering exuberant end-of-year keepsakes from these holes, which are ranked among celebrations are the icing Singaporean brands. Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2018. on the cake. Party with the world’s most popular Editor Andre Frois DJs at ZoukOut, which is Contributing Editor Victoria Tay Asia’s largest beach party Sub Editor Chai Tze Yuen (pg 8), then cap 2018 off Art Director Shirley Chia, Nor Hamimah with spellbinding Cover Photography Nicky Loh www.mongoosepublishing.sg Cover Model DJ Zushan aka Ben Teo, [email protected] pyrotechnics and Resident DJ at Zouk vivacious live music at our energetic countdown For general enquiries, contact parties (pg 9). There’s no Tourism Court, 1 Orchard Spring Lane, Singapore 247729 better place to spend the Tel: +65 6736 6622 | Fax: +65 6736 9423 holidays than in our Tourist line: 1800 736 2000 (outside Singapore) vibrant metropolis, where endless excitement awaits. STB is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of this publication and shall not be liable for any damage, loss, injury or inconvenience arising from or in connection with the content of this publication. You should verify or seek clarification from the individual third parties referred to in this publication. DC 001 05 18 Q4

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TRANSPORT

MRT Bus Taxi Trains typically run from Fares start as low as Fares start from S$3.90. 5.30am to midnight. S$0.77. Try to have the Comfort and CityCab Standard tickets vary exact fare as bus drivers +65 6552 1111 from S$0.77 to S$2.50. do not give change. Premier Cabs See page 32 for the MRT map. www.sbstransit.com.sg +65 6363 6888 www.smrt.com.sg www.smrt.com.sg +65 6331 1000 +65 6331 1000 SMRT Taxis +65 6555 8888

CONNECTIVITY Free Wi-Fi SIM Card Register for free public Wi-Fi Telcos in Singapore have service with your foreign number ceased the provision of 2G at any Wireless@SG hotspot across network in Singapore. To attain 3G/4G Singapore, and receive your login details roaming, buy a Singapore prepaid SIM via an SMS message. Overseas charges card from Singapore Visitor Centre may apply. Alternatively, you can rent a (orchardgateway), Recommends pocket Wi-Fi device at Singapore Visitor or telecommunications retail shops Centre (orchardgateway) or Changi located at the airport, major shopping Recommends at . malls and convenience stores islandwide.

SINGLISH, SIMPLIFIED English is Singapore’s primary language, A Malay word that “Afraid to lose out”, which though our English Singaporeans use to is an attitude that many is peppered describe something Singaporeans share. with colloquial upper-class. “The laksa stall sells out very expressions “The city centre has quickly, that’s why you’ll see all the that you can easily both street food and kiasu Singaporeans forming long pick up. atas restaurants.” queues there even before it opens.”

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GST REFUNDS Payment by cash and cards is safe and efficient in Singapore. Tipping is not a common practice as service charge has been factored into the Goods and Services Tax (GST). As a tourist in Singapore, you can claim a refund on 7% GST under the Tourist Tax Refund Scheme if you make any purchase more than S$100 at the participating shops. Here’s how to go about it:

1 Look out for these signs at the shops VISITSINGAPORE APP Download and try the enhanced 2 Choose one credit/debit card as a Token for tagging your purchases. Visit Singapore Don’t forget to ask for your eTRS Ticket, original invoice or receipt. Travel Guide app (available on iOS) 3 Apply for your tax refund at the eTRS self-help kiosks located at for tips and Singapore Changi Airport’s Departure Hall and Departure Transit Lounge of Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4, as well as at the ICA duty office recommendations at Airport. Be sure to file your GST claims before checking on hidden gems in in your goods. the city. Choose places of interest 4 At the eTRS kiosk, swipe your assigned Token to retrieve your purchase details. Otherwise, scan your eTRS tickets to retrieve according to your your purchase details. Passion Tribes, explore Singapore 5 You can choose to have the refund credited directly into your with ease and credit card at the eTRS self-help kiosk, or get a cash refund. If you chose the latter (available only at Changi International Airport), discover nearby proceed to the Central Refund Counter after the immigration recommended checks. places of interest. 6 Alternatively, apply for tax refunds with the Tourego app, a mobile tourist tax refund solution that is downloadable from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Get your refund ticket issued directly to an e-wallet. Tourego also provides users with the latest shopping, food and travel tips for an overall fuss-free journey in Singapore.

A Malay expression An expression of “Can” is used as both a question referring to food or great satisfaction and a reply. If someone is able the act of eating. and pleasure. to do something, he or she will “There are many shiok “The food in hawker reply your query with “can”. makan places in this centres like Lau Pa Sat “Uncle, one packet of neighbourhood—here, it’s and Tekka Market is chicken rice, can?” makan time, all the time!” very shiok!” “Can.”

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PVP eSports Championship Featuring Arena of Valor and Dota 2, this three-day event also 5–21 includes a global Kinky Boots pro stop for Directed and choreographed by From 17 Oct Blizzard’s Hearthstone two-time Tony Award-winner Jerry Nursery Crimes Championship. Powered Mitchell, Kinky Boots is an Strange things have been by Group and exhilarating story of a shoemaker’s happening in Miny Moe, an Razer, the championship son, who revives his father’s amazing world filled with nursery will bring together business by producing rather rhyme characters. Families are winning teams from peculiar footwear. Sing along to invited to follow Polly as she across the region, and Grammy and Tony Award-winning investigates the trouble that’s promises to be a Cyndi Lauper’s pop classics, as afoot. Children of all ages can join whirlwind of fun for unlikely duo Charlie and Lola in the singing and dancing as gamers and enthusiasts. dance their way to the fashion they meet familiar nursery rhyme Come down and unleash runways of Milan. characters who have come to life. the passion! www.marinabaysands.com/ www.srt.com.sg www.pvpesports.gg entertainment/shows/kinky-boots.html KC Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road Sands Theatre at ® Fort Canning Esplanade Bayfront

16 Oct – 11 Nov Festival 2018 Indulge your taste buds at some of Singapore’s best restaurants, located in , and . Afterward, take a stroll along the banks of our historic river during the Singapore River Festival with your family, where you’ll be amazed by the talents of street performers and also get to take part in an assortment of fringe activities.

www.srf.sg Singapore River Clarke Quay, Fort Canning and

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19–28 BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global Till May 2019 This fifth edition of the WTA Finals Singapore Experience Lab Singapore will be its last outing in Come join us at the Singapore Singapore, so don’t miss this chance to Experience Lab—a showcase catch your favourite tennis stars of Singapore’s past, present in action on the court and in intimate and future tourism products practise sessions, and pick up tips from in the comfort of a conserved globally renowned speakers at the shophouse. During this Tennis Coaches Conference and in intimate practice sessions. 30-minute experiential tour, Beyond witnessing fearsome battles for the US$7m cash prize, visitors will be taken on an you can also take part in exciting games at the Fan Village, pick immersive journey which up tips from globally renowned speakers at the Tennis Coaches introduces Singapore’s hidden Conference, and score exclusive WTA Finals merchandise. stories and off-the-beaten track experiences, narrated through www.wtafinals.com Singapore Sports Hub Stadium augmented reality, interactive projection mapping, bespoke installation and doodle art. Visitors and locals alike may 27&28 sign up for gallery tours via Clarke Quay the website. Halloween 2018 www.visitsingapore.com/ Be a part of a huge costume travel-guide-tips/getting-around/ party, where best-dressed tourism-centre individuals will be awarded Singapore Visitor Centre attractive prizes. Admission to @ orchardgateway the soiree at Clarke Quay Somerset Fountain Square is free. Visit 30 Oct – 9 Dec the bars and restaurants The Great around this precinct to enjoy Moscow Circus Halloween-themed parties A high-octane spectacle and promotions. that will captivate the whole 19–21 family, the Great Moscow Singapore Wine Fiesta 2018 www.clarkequay.com.sg Circus will bring you to the Happening indoors for the first Clarke Quay Clarke Quay edge of your seat. This time, Singapore Wine Fiesta is pop-up circus featuring a rare opportunity for you to gifted performers from sample a wide range around the world, including of wines in a gregarious setting. stunt motorcyclists and Gain intriguing insights fearless acrobats, will from winemakers from treat audiences of all around the world, while ages to an unforgettable indulging in gourmet night of thrills. dishes by local and international chefs. www.great-moscow- circus.com www.winefiesta.com.sg The Mighty Big Top, beside The Marina Bay Sands® Raffles Place Bayfront

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22 Sep – 30 Nov Deepavali celebrations 10 Nov 2018 – 1 Jan 2019 Join in the merriment of Christmas on Deepavali, also known as the a Great Street Festival of Lights, which is a 3–18 Witness mesmerising celebration of the MAMMA MIA! transform into a shopping triumph of light over darkness Fuelled by ABBA’s catchy belt with over-street and good over evil. Celebrated hits, this renowned tale of light decorations and by Hindus around the world, love and friendship has won experiential pop-ups, during Deepavali is best experienced in the hearts of theatre-goers the weeks leading up to the heritage precinct of Little the world over. Come be a Christmas. Christmas on a India, where colourful lights and part of this quirky Greek Great Street invites you to decorations line Road wedding’s celebrations, as enjoy a bevy of family- and Race Course Road. Visitors Sam and Donna find out that friendly activities within the to Little India can look forward to marriage has more moving Christmas Village as well experiencing a host of vibrant parts than they expect. as promotions and events cultural events, and taking their in the shopping malls that pick from festive delicacies www.marinabaysands.com/ speckle the precinct. entertainment/shows/ and traditional garments. mamma-mia.html www.orchardroad.org/christmas Sands Theatre at Marina Orchard Road Little India Bay Sands® , Orchard and Bayfront Somerset

2–18 From 14 Nov Private Parts 9–11 Guards at the Taj First staged in 1992, Private Neon Lights Festival This dark comedy’s witty Parts is a moving production This eclectic music festival humour and whirlwind of that tells the stories of several immerses you in whimsical emotions won it the Obie Award transsexuals, who are finding decorations, pop-up art for Best New Play in 2016. The themselves and their identities installations and mobile Taj Mahal will be completed very in society. Originally written by performances. Acclaimed soon, but can imperial guards acclaimed local playwright musicians from around the Humayun and Babur stay out Michael Chiang, the 2018 world specially fly to of trouble until then? The restaging of this heart-wrenching Singapore to play at this Singapore Repertory Theatre classic is directed by award- weekend-long party, which invites you to enjoy Guards at winning actress and director will also indulge your the Taj with its gripping twists Beatrice Chia-Richmond. artistic passions with and deep perception into the insightful craft workshops. human condition. www.sistic.com.sg Drama Centre Theatre at the www.neonlights.sg www.srt.com.sg National Library Building Fort Canning Park KC Arts Centre, 20 Merbau Road Bugis Fort Canning Fort Canning Photography: MAMMA MIA! 2017-18 UK Tour Cast Press/Publicity Photos by Brinkhoff/Mögenburg (MAMMA Brinkhoff/Mögenburg by Photos MIA!) Press/Publicity Cast MAMMAMIA! Tour 2017-18 UK Photography:

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From 16 Minimalism: Space. Light. Object. See more through less at the first exhibition on Minimalism in Southeast Asia spanning two major venues. Experience the coming together of Asian and Western art in their most essential forms. 17 Nov – 31 Dec Twilight Encounters www.minimalism.sg Come dusk, embark on a wildlife adventure like no other at National Gallery Singapore and ! Discover more about the fascinating animals in Night ArtScience Museum Bayfront and City Hall Safari through engaging activities for the whole family and top your night off with Rainforest Lumina, a multimedia night walk at .

www.twilightencounters.sg Night Safari Take bus 138 from MRT station

17 Nov – 31 Dec Dragons and Mythical Beasts Are dragons real? Be amazed by the Dragons 17 Nov 2018 – 20 Jan 2019 and Mythical Beasts Glowing Ocean display at the Singapore 30 Nov – 2 Dec Here’s your chance to admire Zoo, which will introduce C3 Anime Festival Asia luminescent marine life and you to many animals Singapore 2018 enjoy glow-in-the-dark that inspired the tales of Enjoy concerts by anime underwater performances. dragons. Learn about performers and famous voice Held in one of the world’s these legendary artists at this lively exposition. biggest oceanariums, creatures and draw your C3 Anime Festival Asia Singapore Glowing Ocean also invites own conclusions 2018 is also your chance to you and your family to meet as to whether they are collect rare merchandise, take its jovial mascots and take real or just a figment of pictures with colourful cosplayers photos with them. human imagination. and watch public screenings of popular anime. www.zoo.com.sg www.rwsentosa.com/SEAA Singapore Zoo S.E.A. Aquarium www.animefestival.asia Take bus 138 from HarbourFront Suntec City Esplanade Ang Mo Kio MRT station Photography: © Domus Collection and Tatsuo Miyajima Installation view at Tatsuo Miyajima: Connect with Everything, Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, of Contemporary Museum Art Connect with Everything, Australia, Miyajima: at Tatsuo view Installation Miyajima and Tatsuo Domus Collection © Photography: image courtesy artistthe Alex Davies, of Photo by Contemporary2016 of Museum and Art(Minimalism) Australia

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 08 WHAT’S ON DEC 4 Judas Priest - Live in Singapore One of the most vocal proponents of metal music, Rob Halford and his 30 Nov – 26 Dec associates show no signs Christmas Wonderland of slowing down, even Experience Christmas in the though several of them tropics at Christmas Wonderland, are over the age of 60. which is the first festival of its Get ready for a night of kind in Southeast Asia. Take a theatrical sets, elaborate stroll through Christmas-themed costumes and raucous attractions and a festive market, singalongs, which will which will be decked out with include arena rock hits light sculptures that have been like Turbo Lover, Painkiller specially flown in from Italy. and Breaking The Law.

www.christmaswonderland.sg www.lamcproductions.com Bayfront TBA

7 Dec 2018 – 13 Jan 2019 Musical TARU One of the most loved family musicals in Korea, Musical TARU is an edutainment production that will be performed in Mandarin by Singaporean and Taiwanese celebrities. Marvel at the intricate ZoukOut1 costumes and sets of this This year, ZoukOut will be headlined by electronic dance musical, which tell the story music superstars, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Besides the of dinosaur fossils that biggest names in electronic dance music, expect majestic come to life in a museum state-of-the-art sets, a full-fledged food village, roving when night falls. performances and fringe activities. Resorts World Theatre www.zoukout.com Siloso Beach, HarbourFront HarbourFront

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31 Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019 Immerse in the year-end festivities which stretch across the banks of Marina Bay and the Civic District. Enjoy live performances, pop-up food stalls and other fringe activities during the celebrations. This mega-party will showcase a series of firework displays, culminating in a pyrotechnic extravaganza at midnight.

www.marinabaycountdown.sg Marina Bay Bayfront, Esplanade and Raffles Place

8&9 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon This IAAF Gold Label road race invites seasoned runners and casual hobbyists alike to take part in an array of distances and categories. The Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon hosts thousands of avid 31 runners every December, Clarke Quay New Year’s Eve Countdown Party who get to enjoy unique views Welcome the new year with the epic party at Clarke Quay of the sunrise as they run past Fountain Square, where you can indulge in performances by live prominent landmarks of bands; admission is free. Extend your night out with the many our city. bars and clubs around Clarke Quay that offer exclusive New Year’s Eve promotions and themed parties. www.singaporemarathon.com F1 Pit Building Promenade www.clarkequay.com.sg Clarke Quay Clarke Quay

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The People of Mother the River And Child For a semblance of how The late Dr. Ng Eng Singapore’s early settlers Teng’s abstract sculpture lived, check out the bronze of a lady holding up her figures that line the banks of child has been on display in the Singapore River. Chong the heartlands of Beyond Fah Cheong’s masterpiece since 2010. In 2019, it will entitled First Generation be integrated into the (beside The Fullerton Hotel) National Gallery Singapore, Gallery features boys playing and which houses the largest jumping into the Singapore collection of Southeast Walls River, while Malcolm Koh’s Asian art in the world. This Discover A Great Emporium fascinates three-metre-tall statue, an urban visitors at Empress Place. which is meant to express landscape that Take a stroll around this a mother’s love, was district to see Aw Tee Hong’s donated by Dr. Ng’s family. is permeated River Merchants sculptures, Dr. Ng was a Cultural with street art which depict how people Medallion recipient, a rare like no other. from all over the world would honour bestowed by the cross paths in our young President of Singapore. trading port. Tampines Central Park Various locations Tampines Photography: National Gallery Singapore (Mother and Child) and (Mother Gallery National Singapore Photography:

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Yip Yew Chong’s Children Elephants and murals murals playing in in Little India Professional Victoria Street The historic quarter where accountant Yip Yew Chong Take your time to Singapore’s Indian migrants first always had a passion for explore the conserved settled, Little India has gone through painting. People began to shophouses of Victoria a revival that has speckled its alleys take notice of his talent Street. You can take with contemporary street art. and he was eventually pictures with the Designed by an artist named Zero, commissioned to paint numerous street art elephant statues entitled Makara several murals across installations that graze in a tranquil pasture along Singapore. Barber and Amah decorate this area, Hindoo Road. Check out Layers by in Everton Road respectively including Ernest Shah Rizzal (240 Serangoon Road), recall back alley hairdressers Zacharevic’s painting of which draws attention to our early and elderly live-in caregivers, jovial kids inside actual pioneers and brickmakers, along which used to be common shopping carts. Read with Jabba’s compelling Daily professions in Singapore. more about attractions Delivery (212 Serangoon Road), He has also painted a around this diverse which salutes the tiffin delivery men traditional provision shop in neighbourhood on who used to be a common sight in Spottiswoode Park nearby pages 12 and 13. this precinct. Elephants in floral and a bird singing corner in patterns will roam Little India’s Victoria Street , which is an Bugis central junction of Road ode to the avian ethusiasts and Serangoon too. They will pop up of this neighbourhood. here in full force as Deepavali (see page 6) approaches. www.yipyc.com Various locations Various locations Little India

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 12 ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE Coffee Talk and Culture Walks The River meanders through the tranquil township of and Beach Road, where delicately preserved yesteryear details are infused by global ideas and modern trends.

Noon This neighbourhood brims with acclaimed coffee joints. One of the area’s more popular caffeine institutions is Chye Seng Huat Hardware (150 Tyrwhitt Road). Gain keen insight into the roasting and preparation process of a perfect cuppa when you visit this former hardware store’s 10am roasting chamber and Start your day with an coffee school. Also in this indulgent cup of kopi neighbourhood, architecture gu yu (black coffee with lovers might like to check out Allenby House (290 to 298 Jalan condensed milk and creamy Besar), a colourful Neoclassical shophouse that used to function butter) at old-school as a prominent hotel, and Holy Trinity Church (1 Hamilton Road), coffeeshop Heap Seng which sports both oriental and occidental design elements. Leong (10 North Bridge Rd #01-5109), which is one of the last remaining establishments that still serve this drink. Then, fuel up on minced pork noodles at Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle (466 Crawford Lane #01-12) nearby; it happens to be one of the most affordable Michelin-starred meals in the world.

11am At the junction of Victoria Street and Jalan Sultan, Masjid Malabar’s (71 Victoria Street) gilded minarets gleam majestically. In 1963, this intricate structure was opened by Yusof Ishak, who became Singapore’s first President in 1965. Just beyond this mosque, Neoclassical Corinthian and Rococo-style shophouses embellish Syed Alwi Road. The family, who were the wealthy pioneers of Singapore, used to live along this stretch. ESSENTIAL SINGAPORE 13

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A street away, Halal End your night with drinks at Wild establishment The Bravery Café Bar (100 Beach Road #01-27), (66 Horne Road) is known for a local bar where you can enjoy its lavender latte. This famed affordable drinks and food, get to bastion of great coffee sits know its gregarious customers and beside Ben Qwek’s towering discover young local musicians. mural. It’s titled Ang Ji Gao, the colloquial name given to Guinness Stout meaning “Red-Tongued Dog”. “I am grateful to the landlords for this fun experience of painting a modern mural in a storied neighbourhood,” Ben reflects. “Its scale makes it very prominent and I hope it has given this heritage precinct a hip feel.”

6pm For dinner, savour Chef Damian D’Silva’s Peranakan* and Eurasian family recipes at Folklore (700 Beach Road, Level 2, Destination Singapore Beach Road) or sample Singaporean classics like beef kway teow (thick rice flour noodles) and 2pm Hokkien mee (fried prawn noodles; read more on page 14) at Golden Break for lunch at Antoinette (30 Penhas Road), Mile Food Centre (505 Beach Road). which serves mod-Sin (modern Singaporean) dishes This hawker centre used to be a like Chilli Crab Arancini (Italian rice balls) and Hakka popular supper spot among national Gnocchi. A short bus ride down Victoria Street servicemen, back when the opposite will take you past several jovial murals of children side of Beach Road housed several (see page 11), to the Vintage Cameras Museum army and civil defence camps. And Click Art Museum (8C, 8D Jalan Kledek). Walk *The term is an Indonesian/Malay word through the aperture of a giant camera to explore that means “local born”, which generally an impressive collection of old-school cameras. refers to people of Chinese and Malay/ Indonesian heritage.

4pm Walk down Jalan Sultan to Golden Mile Tower (5001 Beach Road). On the fifth floor of this classic brutalist structure, The Projector (6001 Beach Road #05-00, Golden Mile Tower) lets you watch a bevy of local and international films while you enjoy craft beers, great coffee and a range of snacks. Photography: Philipp Aldrup () Aldrup (Golden Philipp Photography:

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Hainanese Chicken Rice Satay A truly Singaporean creation, this These grilled flagship delicacy of Singapore is adapted skewers of meat are a from the Wenchang chicken recipe of favourite among Hainan Island and was brought here by Singaporeans. Enjoy Chinese migrants. Featuring steamed them on Satay Street, or roasted chicken served with which is a road running chicken stock-flavoured rice, parallel to Lau Pa Sat Singapore’s rendition of that closes at night to chicken rice places host late-night crowds. much emphasis on the Served with slices of flavour of its cucumber and onion, along with accompanying chilli rice dumplings called ketupat, and garlic sauces. satay is traditionally made from Enjoy at: Chatterbox fillets of beef, chicken and lamb. Mandarin Orchard, Enjoy at: Lau Pa Sat 333 Orchard Road Level 5 18 Raffles Quay +65 6737 4411 Raffles Place Somerset

Hokkien Mee Prata One of Singaporeans’ A South Indian favourite comfort foods, this dish flatbread dipped in from China’s Fujian Province curry, this doughy consists of yellow and white comfort food is loved noodles wok fried with by Singaporeans from squid and prawns. A all walks of life. Flipped good plate of Hokkien over a hot stove by skilled mee is not just juicy and cooks, you can request your flavourful, but also prata to be made with cheese, accompanied by tasty onions, egg or a variety of dessert chilli paste and lime. condiments like chocolate and honey. If you’re famished, order Enjoy at: Newton Food Centre murtabak instead, which is its 500 Clemenceau Avenue North larger variation that includes Newton onions, egg and a meat of your choice. Wash this hearty meal Fish Head Curry down with teh tarik, a milk tea that A spicy and sour curry, this is literally pulled from one cup to symbolic dish was introduced another to produce froth. Visit by Indians in Singapore Shah Alam along the Singapore and adapted to local palates. River’s lively nightlife district to Enjoy the tender meat of the fish savour rich cheesy versions of head that flavours the curry. prata and murtabak.

Enjoy at: The Banana Leaf Apolo Enjoy at: Shah Alam Restaurant www.thebananaleafapolo.com 20-21 Circular Road 54 Race Course Road +65 6536 6781 +65 6293 8682 Little India Clarke Quay and Raffles Place WANT MORE? VISIT VISITSINGAPORE.COM 15

Rojak The Chinese take on Indian Nasi rojak is an entirely different dish. Lemak It stirs pineapple, cucumber, Nasi lemak is turnip, youtiao (Chinese dough defined by its fritters) and fried bean curd in a rice that is richly sweet sauce mixed with shrimp flavoured by paste, then sprinkled with coconut milk and ground peanuts. pandan leaves.Order Enjoy at: Road your nasi lemak with Hoover Rojak ikan bilis (fried anchovies), Whampoa Wet Market ikan kuning (yellowstripe scad), & Food Centre, chicken wing, squid patty 90 Whampoa Drive and telur goreng (fried egg). Classic nasi lemak can be found in Adam Road Food Laksa Centre, while a decadent This spicy upscale version of it is served Singaporean noodle in The Coconut Club on is served with eggs, Ann Siang Hill. shrimp and and fried Enjoy at: Adam Road Food Centre tofu in a delicious gravy. 2 Adam Road Flavoured with spices Botanic Gardens and coconut milk, this Enjoy at: The Coconut Club gastronomic symbol of www.thecoconutclub.sg Singapore has a myriad 6 Ann Siang Hill of variations, but one +65 6635 2999 definite must-try Chinatown and Telok Ayer is the laksa in the scenic and historic neighbourhood of . Chilli Crab An icon of Enjoy at: 328 Katong Laksa 51 East Coast Road Singaporean +65 9732 8163 cuisine, this dish Mountbatten consists of a meaty crab in Kaya Toast sweet and spicy A traditional Singaporean flavours. Chilli crab breakfast available at most coffee is served with shops, or kopitiams, kaya toast mantous (fried buns) comprises toasted bread slices that you can dip in spread with a jam made from its rich gravy. coconut and eggs. Pair your kaya Enjoy at: Jumbo Seafood toast with soft-boiled eggs, which www.jumboseafood. you can drizzle with black soya com.sg sauce, and wash down with The Riverwalk, 20 Upper either kopi or teh, which are Circular Road #B1-48 the Singaporean versions of +65 6534 3435 Clarke Quay coffee and tea. Enjoy at: Heap Seng Leong 10 #01-5109 +65 6292 2368 Lavender 16 THE EAT LIST Great Eats Visit these new restaurants to savour modern iterations of Chinese gastronomy.

Restaurant Ibid Singaporean Woo Wai Leong was a lawyer in training when he won the first MasterChef Asia. This convinced the home chef to chase his passion for cooking and set up his dream restaurant. Head to the quaint Restaurant Ibid to enjoy the flavourful Momoiro Pork Collar and Angelica Root Beef Short Download the CHOPE, Rib, dishes which won him HungryGoWhere and the coveted title. Quandoo apps on Apple App Store or Google Play Store restaurantibid.com to enjoy great savings 18 North Canal Road and recommendations! +65 9151 8698 Clarke Quay Madame Fan Renowned restaurateur Alan Forbidden Duck Yau, who was conferred the Be inspired by three-Michelin- title of OBE (Officer of the Most starred chef Alvin Leung’s Excellent Order of the British unique culinary style that he Empire) in recognition of his has dubbed “X-Treme Chinese”, achievements, invites diners to which injects familiar classics tuck into innovative takes on with bold new flavours. He traditional Chinese dishes. serves his Peking Duck ‘Laksa Here, indulge in the Double Style’ (read about laksa on Boiled Four Treasure Soup page 15) and ‘Mongolian served in a coconut, Handcut Style’ (in a cumin-flavoured Taiwan Noodle, Steamed Soon marinade), and makes the Hock (an Asian freshwater fish) Cantonese roast pork dish char and drunken Alaskan King Crab siu using Spanish Iberico pork. (fresh crab marinated with premium Chinese wine). www.facebook.com/ forbiddenducksg www.madamefan.sg Marina Bay Financial Centre, 32 Beach Road 2 8A +65 6818 1921 Esplanade +65 6509 8767 Downtown

Majestic Restaurant A classically trained Chinese chef, Yong Bing Ngen is passionate about innovation, which you will witness via his Peking Duck made using Ireland Silver Hill Duck, fried rice cooked with crab meat and truffle, Chinese- style Boston Lobster and organic brown rice chee cheong fun (steamed rice noodle rolls). www.restaurantmajestic.com Marina One, The Heart, East Tower #04-01 +65 6250 1988 Downtown

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A pandan-flavoured crepe stuffed with coconut shavings.

A herbal jelly dessert that can also be Dig through its mountain enjoyed as a drink. of syrupy shaved ice to uncover a base of palm seeds, jelly, red beans and sweet corn.

Sweetened with coconut milk, this colourful dessert contains chunks of sweet potato and yam.

An iconic Indian dessert, Dessert soup made made of deep-fried flour balls with split mung beans and best soaked in sugar syrup. eaten with pieces of youtiao (Chinese dough fritters).

You can find these desserts in most hawker An iced dessert centres, traditional topped with dessert shops green rice flour and/or local jelly, red beans, bakeries. coconut milk and palm sugar. Enjoy sweet soya bean curd as a pudding or as a drink.

Sweet dessert made from black glutinous rice with coconut milk and sugar. A fluffy cake flavoured with pandan. Illustration: Amanda Keisha Ang Keisha Illustration: Amanda

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Janice Wong From whimsical chocolate paintings to rainbow-coloured Chinese dumplings, this dessert bar and restaurant offers treats for your eyes as well as your taste buds. Look out for her quirky desserts with a local twist, such as her chilli padi (bird’s eye chilli) and laksa leaf-infused chocolates (read more about laksa on page 15). www.janicewong.com.sg National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road #01-06 +65 9712 5338

Bynd Artisan Customise a bespoke notebook or leather pouch at one of Bynd Artisan’s beautiful ateliers. Bynd Artisan’s items are all meticulously handcrafted by the company’s passionate group of local craftsmen. Environmentally conscious shoppers will appreciate that Bynd Artisan only uses paper that is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)-certified, meaning that the paper has been Malmaison by sustainably and responsibly sourced. The Hour Glass www.byndartisan.com Be transported to a world 44 Jalan Merah Saga #01-54 of old-school European +65 6475 1680 Holland Village opulence when you step into Malmaison by The Hour Glass. Displaying luxury Onlewo apparel, accessories and Onlewo designs and vaunted timepieces, this collaborates with local artists emporium by Singaporean to create bespoke homeware, luxury timepiece distributor apparel and other The Hour Glass treats you accessories. Take home a to a regal experience as memento of your trip with you stroll between objets these gifts inspired by iconic d’art and some of the Singaporean scenes such as world’s rarest watches. the Majolica tiles of heritage shophouses and the rustic www.thehourglass.com/ landmarks of . have-you-ever-been-to-malmaison Knightsbridge, www.onlewo.com 270 Orchard Rd #01-01 129 Jalan Besar Road +65 6884 8484 +65 9112 4685 Jalan Besar Somerset

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The 1872 Clipper Tea Take a piece of Singapore home by purchasing these uniquely crafted teas. The 1872 Clipper Tea was founded in Singapore by a Binary Style jeweller named Balage Porolis De Silva, who concocted his own Don a piece of teas to enhance his customers’ shopping experience. Choose from Singaporean culture from award-winning blends like Earl Grey and Peach Breeze or customise Binary Style. Started by your own tea blend on the brand’s website. Afterward, pick your twin sisters and architects order up from a boutique near you or have it delivered to your home. Santhi and Sari Tunas, www.clippertea.com.sg ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn #B4-07 Binary Style is known for +65 6509 8745 Orchard its bold and colourful scarves that are inspired by local culture and Supermama architecture. Emblazoned Named in with the bumboats of tribute to its the Singapore River, founder’s shophouses of Chinatown, multitasking wife, traditional wares of Little Supermama creates India and the legend of and purveys Singapore-inspired Sang Nila Utama, these homeware. Take your pick from enticing accessories stackable apartment block-inspired will make for great mugs, colourful calendars featuring keepsakes or gifts. Singapore’s eye-catching sights www.binarystyle. and other everyday items that myshopify.com reflect our island’s diverse culture. Isetan Scotts, 1 #02-00 www.supermama.sg +65 6733 1111 Beyond The Vines 265 Beach Road +65 6291 1946 Orchard Expand your wardrobe with chic outfits from local fashion label Beyond The It’s a special feeling when I see Vines. Featuring a variety of what I create resonate with people far fabrics, bold contours and soft hues, Beyond The Vines and wide. Some of them are from introduces women of all cities like London, New York and Paris, walks of life to pieces that who decorate pieces of their favourite will complement their furniture with my upholstery fabrics. personalities and silhouettes. As a self-taught designer, it is very www.beyondthevines.com motivating to receive such warm support. Mandarin Gallery, 333 Orchard Road #02-21 - Mike Tay, founder and designer of Onlewo +65 8157 0577 Somerset

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Joyalukkas Joyalukkas displays an extensive collection of traditional Indian RACE COURSE ROAD jewellery, and is a stone’s throw from the century-old Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. 134 Serangoon Road

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Tekka Centre The lively epicentre of Little India, Tekka Centre houses a wet market BUFFALO ROAD and hawker centre on its first 2 storey, and stalls showcasing traditional Indian apparel and BUKIT TIMAH ROAD1 4 accessories on its upper storey. 665 Buffalo Road 3

Nalli Browse intricately embroidered garments and precious fabrics at this iconic shop beside Tekka Centre. Seek advice from its knowledgeable staff regarding the types of sarees (traditional Indian dresses) that you can have customised.

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SERANGOON ROAD Fancy some late-night shopping? 6 Head to Mustafa Centre, a 24-hour departmental store that invites you to explore its sprawling aisles, which retail everything from traditional treats and tableware to toys and luxury timepieces. 145 Syed Alwi Road

Haniffa Textiles Haniffa is a venerable institution known for its rich fabrics, KAMPONG KAPOR ROAD especially its silk sarees. If you’re hungry, turn into Dunlop Street and grab a bite at traditional canteen-style eatery, Sakunthala’s Restaurant, where you can enjoy classics like Tandoori Chicken and Chilli Prawns. 106 Dunlop Street

Little India Arcade Be sure to drop into Little India Arcade just across the DON’T MISS road. Besides goldsmiths DEEPAVALI Visit Little India during and traditional jewellers, this Deepavali to be a part of miniature mall is famous this joyous traditional for Indian sweets, like gulab celebration. Read more jamun (read about it on about the Festival of Lights page 17), which are priced on page 6, which is feted at just over S$1 each at with glorious feasting and Moghul Sweet Shop. decorations in every colour of the rainbow. 48 Serangoon Road

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BOUNCE Indulge your inner ninja and get fit with your kids at BOUNCE, Singapore’s largest indoor urban playground. Together, you can learn different aerial tricks, and even scale the infamous vertical wall. If you manage to master ten or more of these tricks, BOUNCE will gift you a pass that will let you and a friend enter for the price of one, upon your next visit. www.bounceinc.com.sg Cathay Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road #09-01 +65 6816 2879 Somerset

Diggersite Film Film Film Film Let your little ones be builders for a day. Your children will love operating the small-scale construction equipment of this edutainment centre, which will develop their hand-eye coordination and confidence in a safe environment. www.diggersite.weebly.com Four different locations, listed on website +65 6235 0146 36 15A 36 16A 36 17A 36 18A

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Amazonia You’ll have a blast at Amazonia, which is home to some of the tallest indoor slides in Singapore. Onsight Climbing Gym Besides sliding down a This popular rock climbing colourful eight-metre-high venue has many walls that slide, parents and children you can scale together as can also bond over your family. Onsight miniature golf in Climbing Gym offers Singapore’s only glow-in- family packages, special the-dark mini golf course. children’s facilities and is experienced in throwing www.amazoniafun.com birthday parties. Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade #03-08 www.onsight.com.sg +65 6235 4522 Singapore Badminton Hall, Orchard or Tiong Bahru 100 Guillemard Road +65 6348 8272 Mountbatten

Film Film Film Film There’s nothing like being outdoors with the kids. After our first family trip to the Singapore Zoo, we were hooked! There’s always something new to see, do and explore. To Sienna, it’s a Read about giant magical playground. fun events - Kelly Latimer, local TV presenter, happening at the pictured here with her husband Justin Singapore Zoo and daughter Sienna. on page 7.

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Sir Stamford Raffles, famously Showcasing the heritage of known as the founder of Asia’s many ethnic groups, modern Singapore, helped the Asian Civilisations establish Singapore as a Museum also houses a thriving settlement. restaurant named Empress, Development of the modern which serves local dishes metropolis began in the that have been given modern downtown area, particularly western spins. around the Singapore River, encompassing what is now Cathedral of known as the Civic District. the Good Shepherd

Today, the statue of Sir Nearby stand the churches that Stamford Raffles in front of the Raffles had designated for local Victoria Theatre & Victoria Christian settlers. The Armenian Concert Hall (9 Empress Place) Orthodox Catholics would watches over the Asian worship at the Armenian Church Civilisations Museum of Saint Gregory the Illuminator (1 Empress Place). Empress (opened in 1835; 60 Hill Street), the oldest Christian church in Victoria Theatre Singapore. Roman Catholics have been worshipping at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (opened in 1847; “A” Queen Street), the Church of Saints Peter and Paul (opened in 1870; 225A Queen Street) and Saint Joseph’s Church (opened in 1912; 143 Victoria Street) for over a century; churches which have gradually sprung up to accommodate the increasingly dense population of the Civic District.

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Old Hill End your night with a tipple at Street Police Smoke & Mirrors. This cocktail Station bar, helmed by award-winning mixologist Yugnes Susela, lets you toast to a panoramic view of the Civic District. Smoke & Mirrors is nestled atop National Gallery Singapore (1 Saint Andrew’s Road), which is housed within the former Supreme Court Building and City Hall. Open till late on Fridays and special occasions, the National Gallery Singapore invites you to admire the Central Around the corner, the Civil world’s largest collection of Fire Station Defence Heritage Gallery is an Southeast Asian art, which interactive museum housed currently stands at over within the historic Central Fire 8,300 pieces. Station (62 Hill Street). Built in the 1930s, the Old Hill Street Police Station (140 Hill Street) was the largest law enforcement building in the entire region. You’ll recognise this preserved building by its Moviegoers from across the chromatic windows. country used to catch blockbusters at the Capitol Building, which was first built in 1933. Recently refurbished, this Smoke & compound consists of Capitol Mirrors Piazza (13 Stamford Road), which houses boutiques of A WHITE CHRISTMAS homegrown apparel retailers IN THE TROPICS like CYC Made to Measure, Bring your family to SABRINAGOH and The Gardens by the Bay during Reckless Shop, and Capitol New Ubin this season to see it in a Seafood Theatre (17 Stamford Road), different light. Intricate where arts enthusiasts can For dinner, visit New Ubin decorations and colourful catch a variety of performances. Seafood, which just opened its lights transform this latest outlet in CHIJMES (30 futuristic garden into Film buffs will love the Asian Victoria Street), a dining and a Christmas Wonderland (read more on page 8). Film Archive (100 Victoria nightlife hub that used to be the Street #04-01, National Library Convent of the Holy Infant Building), which screens local Jesus. Don’t pass on New Ubin and international art house Seafood’s US Angus Ribeye movies, as well as old films Steak, Heart Attack Fried Rice that have been painstakingly and Masala Crab, which is an restored. Take the lift to the off-kilter take on Singapore’s top floor of our National famous chilli crab (read about Library for a bird’s-eye view it on page 15) using spicy of the neighbourhood. Indian yoghurt-based gravy.

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 26 BY NIGHT Paint the Town Dive into these lively watering holes and New Year’s countdown parties.

Coastes & Bikini Bar Enjoy hearty meals at Coastes, which is a relaxing beach-facing bistro. After sundown, check out its sister outlet, Bikini Bar, which screens live sports and serves bar bites, along with a bevy of beers. Look out for Beerkini Rocks happening this November, when the bar will host rock bands from Singapore and overseas. Siloso Beach Party www.coastes.com Sentosa, 50 Siloso Beach Walk +65 6631 8938 HarbourFront One of Asia’s grandest and most jubilant countdown parties, the Siloso Beach Party entertains Panamericana its revellers with a string of Enjoy panoramic views of lush flora and international DJ performances. the open sea when you dine or drink at Festivities will culminate with Panamericana. Known for its innovative extravagant pyrotechnics, cocktails, this casual bar and grill’s ignited at the stroke of midnight colonial chic interior and Latin cuisine to usher in 2019. take cue from the 14 countries that the Pan-American Highway dissects. www.sentosa.com.sg/ silosobeachparty www.panamericana.sg Siloso Beach, Sentosa Sentosa Golf Club, 27 Bukit Manis Road HarbourFront +65 6253 8182 HarbourFront

NCO Club A new multi-concept venue housed within a heritage building, NCO Club invites you to indulge in four different nightlife concepts—a progressive Chinese restaurant, a wine room, a jazz bar and a nightclub with a diving pool. Marina Bay www.thencoclub.com 32 Beach Road Singapore Countdown +65 6818 1908 Esplanade Towards the end of every year, countdown fever envelopes Bar Rouge the entire Marina Bay with Lasers and scarlet lights can be seen emanating from great food and fringe activities. this lively nightclub on the 71st and 72nd floors of Swissotel Outdoor performances will take The Stamford. Named after its world-renowned sister club place along the banks of our in Shanghai, Bar Rouge has raised platforms and cages, iconic bay in the weeks leading where performers strut their stuff to thumping beats. up to New Year’s Day. www.facebook.com/BarRougeSingapore www.marinabaycountdown.sg Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, 71st storey Marina Bay +65 9177 7307 City Hall Bayfront, Esplanade and Raffles Place

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Nominate now at www.SingaporeTourismAwards.com 28 ADRENALINE RUSHES Not Your Conventional Tours These unusual journeys came out on top at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2018.

Black & White Houses Tour (winner of Best Tour Experience) by Jane’s Singapore Tours

Discover the history of gorgeous yesteryear shophouses with a knowledgeable guide, who will inform you of the different architectural styles of these colonial houses and the famous people who once lived in them. A coach will ferry you to these hidden gems of old Singapore and complimentary refreshments will be provided along your journey.

Starting point: The car park adjacent to Huber’s Bistro on Dempsey Road When: On select days 9am-1pm Book at: www.janestours.sg Contact: +65 8297 9177

Next Generation Hawker Food Tour (finalist) by Wok ‘n’ Stroll

Foodies can eat their way through Singapore when they sign up for this gastronomical trail. Food is the bedrock of Singaporean culture, and you’ll get a taste of how these young ‘hawkerpreneurs’ are doing our treasured recipes proud.

Starting point: 62 Smith Street When: Tue & Thu 5-8pm Book at: www.woknstroll.com.sg Contact: +65 8338 3571

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Journeys to Hell™– Death & the Afterlife in (finalist) by Journeys

Built by the family that founded Tiger Balm and themed on the Chinese underworld, Haw Par Villa is best explored together with Journeys’ Chinese folklore expert. Gain keen insights into a breadth of Chinese myths, legends and beliefs, while admiring intricate and whimsical sculptures.

Starting point: Haw Par Villa MRT Station Exit A When: Fri 6.30-8.30pm Book at: www.journeys.com.sg Contact: +65 6325 1631

Singapore After Dark: The Hidden Secrets (finalist) by Monster Day Tours

A city that never sleeps, Singapore teems with food, drinks and a flurry of social activities late into the night. Relish the best of Chinatown and the Singapore River’s nightlife by embarking on this tour. Cover charge for Singapore After Dark includes free entry into selected bars and clubs, as well as exclusive drink deals.

Starting point: Telok Ayer MRT Station Exit A When: Tue & Fri 6.30-10pm Book at: www.monsterdaytours.com Contact: +65 9151 7567

HAD A GOOD TIME? SHARE IT WITH US AT #VISITSINGAPORE 30 BY NIGHT Take Me Out Have a tipple with friends at these 12 Singaporean watering holes, which were ranked among Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2018.

Manhattan #1 Drink like the great bar in Gatsby at this intricately Asia embellished Art Deco-style bar. Enjoy an intimate evening in Manhattan’s private salon and try in-house spirits that have been aged in its own rickhouse. www.regenthotels.com/ regent-singapore/dining/manhattan Regent Singapore, 1 Cuscaden Road, Level 2 +65 6725 3377 Orchard

ATLAS #4 Another bar paying homage to New York City’s roaring Twenties, ATLAS is an opulent establishment frequented by high society. Treat yourself to a glass from the largest collection of gins in the world—over a thousand bottles and counting.

www.atlasbar.sg Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road +65 6396 4466 Bugis

Tippling Club Native #12 #7 Sample 12 different #8 A highly decorated bartender 28 HongKong “edible cocktail” who distils his own spirits Street gummy bears to decide and continually seeks out Walk through the which cocktail you would like at unconventional ingredients such as nondescript door at this Tippling Club. Joe Schoffield, grasshoppers from Indochina, Vijay bar’s namesake address the Head Bartender of this Mudaliar runs a quaint establishment. and you will find yourself lauded restaurant and bar, Celebrating Singaporean artisans, this in a sensually lit cocktail designs zany cocktails based on cocktail bar’s furniture, uniforms and bar that is celebrated as different emotions earthenware are produced locally. one of the world’s most and desires. Enjoy Asian spirits and a chat with beloved speakeasies. Vijay, who loves sharing his passion www.tipplingclub.com for cocktails with his customers. www.28hks.com 38 Road 28 Hongkong Street +65 6475 2217 www.tribenative.com 52A Amoy Street +65 8318 0328 Tanjong Pagar +65 8869 6520 Telok Ayer Clarke Quay

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D.Bespoke Jigger & Pony #32 #42 A Japanese-style bar A prominent member of that emphasises the local mixology forthcoming hospitality, scene, Jigger & Pony is D.Bespoke crafts unique passionate about getting cocktails tailored to each classic cocktails right. This bar guest’s preferences, and prides is a must-visit if you’re a fan of itself on unparalleled service. old-style furnishings, throwback posters and all things vintage. www.dbespoke.sg 2 Bukit Pasoh Road www.jiggerandpony.com +65 8141 5741 Outram Park 101 Amoy Street Operation Dagger +65 6223 9101 Telok Ayer #19 In the basement of a century-old shophouse, bartender The Other Room and owner Luke Whearty #50 Knock on a secret serves inventive cocktails in panel in the Marriott to a minimalist industrial-style be let into Dario Knox’s cellar, designed to resemble brainchild. A charismatic an old-school apothecary. bartender, Dario loves www.operationdagger.com entertaining his guests with 7 Ann Siang Hill #B1-01 great cocktails, conversation +65 6438 4057 Telok Ayer Nutmeg & Clove and the occasional party trick. #33 Named after the www.theotherroom.com.sg plantations that used Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, Gibson to grow on Ann Siang #22 320 Orchard Road #01-05 Nestled within a Hill, this bar is housed within +65 8300 6085 Orchard 20th-century Chinese a conserved shophouse and Clan building, Gibson has had several of its rustic is a notable luminary of the elements lovingly restored. local mixology scene. Here, Nutmeg & Clove invites you you can rub shoulders with to discover local culture by connoisseurs while indulging savouring cocktails themed in a tipple. on our foods and way of life.

www.gibsonbar.sg www.nutmegandclove.com.sg 20 Bukit Pasoh Road, second floor 10 Ann Siang Hill +65 9114 8385 Outram Park +65 9389 9301 Telok Ayer

Employees Only #23 Helmed by one of the original partners of Employees Only in New York, this speakeasy hidden behind an intentionally misleading façade and enigmatic velvet curtains teems with gregarious fun. Most Employees Only bartenders and alumini sport its badge of honour—a tattoo of the EO logo.

www.employeesonlysg.com 112 Amoy Street +65 6221 7357 Telok Ayer

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