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If you're not inspired by the poetr y of the moment, stick ar ound and get juiced for the
pop/reggae band at 9pm, which is quite good. H ours are Sunday to Thursday 11am to
12:30am, Friday and S aturday 11am to 1:30am. H appy hour nightly 6 to 9pm, with
special deals on pitchers of beer and some mix ed drinks. A S ingapore S ling is S$26
(US$17/£12), and a S ling with souv enir glass costs S$37 (US$25/£17).
Raffles Hotel
Arcade, Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Rd.
&
65/6337-1230.
www.raffles.com.
The Ne xt Page
Mohamed S ultan R oad was S ingapore's hottest nightspot in the
1990s, but today few bars stand out. This bar started it all but has since changed names,
owners, and locations too many times. A fr eaky Chinese dr eam in an old S ingaporean
shophouse, the bar's main room has old walls of cr umbling stucco washed in sexy Chi-
nese red and lanterns glo wing crimson in the air shaft rising abo ve the island bar . The
crowd is mainly young professionals who on the weekends have been known to dance on
the bar. The back has a bit more space for seating, darts, and a pool table. A small snack
menu is available. Open Sunday to Thursday 5pm to 1am, Friday and Saturday 5pm to
3am. Happy hour daily 5 to 9pm.
17 Mohamed Sultan Rd.
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65/6235-6967.
No. 5
Down Peranakan Place are a few bars, one of which is No. 5, a cool, dark place
just dripping with S outheast Asian ambience, fr om its 1910 shophouse exterior to its
partially cr umbling interior walls hung with rich woodcar vings. The hardwood floors
and beamed ceilings are complemented by seating areas cozied with oriental carpets and
kilim throw pillows. Upstairs is more conventional table-and-chair seating. The glow of
the skylighted air shaft and the whirring fans abo ve make this an ideal place to stop for
a cool drink on a hot afternoon. I n the evenings, be prepared for a lively mix of people.
Open Monday to Thursday noon to 2am, F riday and S aturday noon to 3am, S unday
5pm to 2am. H appy hour daily noon to 9pm.
5 Emerald H ill Rd.
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65/6732-0818.
www.
emeraldhillgroup.com.
MICROBREWERIES
Brewerkz
Brewerkz, with outside seating along the riv er and an air y contemporary
style inside—like a giant war ehouse built ar ound br ewing kettles and copper pipes—
brews the best house beer in Singapore. The bar menu features five tasty brew selections
from recipes created by their E nglish brew master: N ut Brown Ale, R ed Ale, Wiesen,
Bitter, and I ndian Pale Ale (which, b y the way, has the highest alcohol content). Their
American-cuisine lunch, dinner, and snack menu is also very good—I recommend plan-
ning a meal her e as w ell. O pen M onday to Thursday noon to midnight, F riday and
Saturday noon to 1am, and S unday 11am to midnight. H appy hour is held daily noon
to 3pm, with two-for-one beers.
#01-05 Riverside Point, 30 M erchant Rd.
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65/6438-7438.
www.brewerkz.com.
JAZZ BARS
Harry's Bar
The official after-wor k drink stop for finance pr ofessionals fr om
nearby S henton Way, H arry's biggest claim to fame is that it was bank-buster N ick
Leeson's favorite bar. But don't let the power ties put you off. Harry's is a cool place, from
airy riverside seating to cozy tables next to the stage. Harry's is known for its live jazz and
R&B music, which is always good. O f all the choices along Boat Q uay, Harry's remains
the classiest; even though it's also the most popular, you can usually get a seat. U pstairs,
the wine bar is v ery laid back, with plush sofas and dimly lit seating ar eas. R ecently,
Harry's outposts have been opening all over the city:
Harry's @ Dempsey Hill,
Blk. 11
Dempsey Rd., #01-17A (
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65/6471-9018
);
Harry's @ Esplanade,
Esplanade M all
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