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Secret’s Out: These Speakeasy-Style Bars Are Among The Best In Singapore

There’s a strange sense of thrill you get when you stumble upon a watering hole that’s been kept hidden from the public eye. Whether it’s wedged in between two swanky buildings or simply shut from the rest of the world by a nondescript door, such a rare find will always, always excite the adventurous epicure. But sometimes, one just doesn’t get lucky and wind up at some crowded bar in the city. 

If you want to enjoy an excellent drink at a secret spot that requires a bit of a treasure hunt, here are six of Singapore’s best speakeasy-style bars:

 

 

The Other Room

via The Other Room

There’s not a single welcome sign on the unassuming black door that will lead you to The Other Room. All you have to do is swing it open and experience the magic of the cocktails concocted by Master Bartender Dario Knox. Inspired by timeless cocktail recipes, every item on The Other Room’s menu—which is divided into aptly-named categories such as Post-Prohibition and Classics— will give you a sweet crash course on liquor history. 

via The Other Room
via The Other Room

320 Orchard Road Singapore
+65 6100 7778
reservations@theotherroom.com.sg
6:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Mon – Thu)
6:00 PM – 4:00 AM (Fri – Sat)
https://www.theotherroom.com.sg/

 

The Secret Mermaid

via The Secret Mermaid

During the day, there’s almost no trace of The Secret Mermaid in the space it occupies in one of Singapore’s busiest metro stations. What you’ll find, instead, is a Japanese build-your-own salad bar and nothing more. Come late afternoon, however, it transforms into a cocktail bar that boasts possibly one of the largest American craft spirits in the whole of Singapore. 

via The Secret Mermaid
via The Secret Mermaid

10 Collyer Quay, B1-08 Ocean Financial Centre
drink@thesecretmermaid.com
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Mon – Fri)
*Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
https://www.thesecretmermaid.com/

 

 

28 Hong Kong Street

via 28 Hong Kong Street

A bar named after its exact location on the map, 28 Hong Kong Street has everything that makes a speakeasy—an unassuming location, 0r presence on social media, and reliance on word of mouth. But its excellent concoctions and library, as well as the top-notch service it offers, make it one of the best bars in Asia. 

28 Hong Kong Street
6:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Mon – Thu)
6:00 PM – 3:00 AM (Fri – Sat)
*Closed on Sundays

 

 

Operation Dagger

via Operation Dagger

In a basement somewhere in Singapore’s ever-bustling Chinatown, you’ll find Operation Dagger—a regular entry on the list of the World’s 50 best bars. This drinking spot is so hidden, you wouldn’t know how or where to find it if it weren’t for some specific instructions that go with vague directions, which include descending a staircase of a dingy unnamed building. Sounds exciting? It is and so are their offerings. 

via Operation Dagger
via Operation Dagger

7 Ann Siang Hill
+65 6438 4057
info@operationdagger.com
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Mon – Sat)
*Closed on Sundays
http://www.operationdagger.com/

 

 

Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall

via Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall

This place doesn’t have a fixed menu to show you—which may either thrill or put off first-time visitors. But don’t worry because this place raises the bar of cocktail creativity, churning out concoctions infused with the flavors of local specialties like laksa, chili crab, and cendol. Really, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it. 

via Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall
via Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall

60A Boat Quay Singapore
+65 6535 0838
ahsamcolddrinkstall@gmail.com
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM (Mon – Thu)
6:00 PM – 2:00 AM (Fri – Sat)
*Closed on Sundays
https://www.ahsamcolddrinkstall.com/

 

 

Junior The Pocket Bar

via Junior The Pocket Bar

Junior The Pocket Bar likes switching things a bit every now and then. One moment, they are transporting guests to the Big Easy that is New Orleans, then they’re serving up some Hawaiian vibes the next. That’s just the way it is here, and if you’re a fan of surprises, then you sure are in for a treat on your visit. 

via Junior The Pocket Bar
via Junior The Pocket Bar

43 Tanjung Pagar Road Singapore
+65 8121 1462
findus@junior.sg
6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
*Closed on Sundays

 

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*Featured image sourced from Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall via Facebook

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