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Quietly situated just off Boat Quay, this independent bar houses an enviable collection of rare and artisanal liquors. Floor-to-ceiling shelves stretch the length of the shophouse, a trove of hard-to-find bourbon, premium Scotch, agave spirits and more. To help navigate the formidable selection, look to the friendly co-founders Joseph Seah and Benedict Poh and their knowledgeable team for spiritual guidance. For those who prefer a taste before committing, many of the bottles are available by the dram.

Still, the bar’s signature creations are definitely worth exploring. Their take on the classic Singapore Sling, which uses honey, tequila and moonshine, has a softer, more nuanced character. The Hampden rum Old Fashioned is also a standout – rich, smooth and bold. You could even request for a custom cocktail crafted from your spirit of choice. Hankering for some food to accompany the pours? There are curated menus from nearby restaurants Meh’r by Inderpal and Ricciotti to choose from. The bar also hosts regular events and masterclasses, so keep an eye on their socials.

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Your luxury coastal escape awaits at Desaru Coast

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Wildcard

Almost hidden in a cozy nook at Furama Waterfront, Wildcard is a curved, lo-fi space that feels welcoming the moment you step in the door. The food, by Head Chef Angelo Maniam, is creative yet unpretentious – a simple dish like fried broccolini, for instance, becomes irresistibly moreish with tea leaf dust, green chilli raita and a kicky fermented chilli padi. It’s hard to pick favourites from such a stacked menu, but the torched mackerel with gochujang butter and the messy-but-delicious prawn sando with celeriac remoulade are must-tries.

Not sure which wine to choose? General Manager Aina Dutartre is always on hand to recommend a bottle. It’s here where we discovered Lazarus Pulp, Indonesia’s first Pét-Nat. If cocktails are more your speed, have a negroni from London’s famed Bar Termini. Poured from a bottle, it’s always perfectly balanced. On Thursdays, the night turns soulful from 9pm. The mood is eclectic and improvisational, as a coterie of jazz artists take the stage.

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Canning Bar & Lounge

Perched on verdant Fort Canning Hill, the all-day dining space segues seamlessly into a jazzy cocktail lounge at sunset. The signature cocktails pay tribute to the area’s rich and layered history, journeying from the reign of Malay royalty to the strategic British command posts. The 1822, a refreshing mix of vodka, torched ginger, calamansi and nutmeg tincture, marks the year Sir Stamford Raffles founded Singapore’s first Botanical and Experimental Garden on this very hill. Those who like their martinis savoury should try the crisp Olive III – olive gin, olive vermouth and olive brine with hickory smoke and Pecorino Romano. Sundowners during the bar’s Canning Hour make the climb up the hill worthwhile; easy-going spritzes are paired with elevated bar bites like Battered Sea Bass Soldiers.

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