PUBLISHED ONApril 06, 2020 1:00 PMByEmily Seow
In case you missed it, entertainment venues in Singapore had to shut their doors from 27 March until 30 April 2020 in an attempt to curb the local spread of Covid-19. Besides nightclubs, theatres, and karaoke outlets, this move involved some of our favourite bars in the city too.
If you're thirsty and would like to #savefnbsg while practising social distancing, here are a list of bars that offer delivery or takeaway bottled cocktails and below, bars we know of that are still open for business.
Copper
A whisky lounge and restaurant by the folks behind Quaich Bar and The Whisky Store, Copper has come up with 135 mini 'tasting bottles' of whisky of 60ml each, available for takeaway for delivery.
Highlights include the Cadenhead Macduff 10 YO 2006 Bourbon Hogsheads ($18.83, 46 per cent ABV) and the cask strength Cadenhead Linkwood-Glenlivet 28 YO 1987 Butts ($37.66, 58.4 per cent ABV).
Folks who'd like to do a small tasting session at home can opt for one of their flights of three or four whiskies, such as The Peat Freak ($98.87) and Brandy Bonanza ($95.33). Free delivery over $300.
Available via: The Whisky Store's website
Copper is located at #01-01 Lanson Place, 167 Penang Road, Singapore 238462, p. +65 6677 7348. Open Mon-Thu 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am, Sun closed.
Employees Only Singapore
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Employees Only has launched pre-batched cocktails (350ml) sold individually at $80, flights of three at $220, or flights of five at $350. Expect popular classics like Old Fashioned, Negroni, Martini, EO Manhattan, and Cold Brew Martini.
The EO Negroni is also available in a larger 750ml format at $150 - perfect for a party of six.
Available via: +65 6221 7357 and reservations@employeesonlysg.com
Employees Only Singapore is located at 112 Amoy Street, Singapore 69932. Open Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm, Sat 5pm-2am, Sun 6pm-1am.
Fung Kee Hotdogs
The establishment of Fung Kee Hotdogs in 2018 brought two unlikely partners together - hotdogs and bubbly - and now we can imagine life before it. Don't have cash to splash on a 2009 vintage Dom Perignon?
That's cool, now you can get six classic Fung Kee hotdogs and a bottle of organic Prosecco at home for $98 or six hotdogs with six Negronis (the current batch has a base of Swedish Herno Organic Gin) at $118. Free one-hour delivery islandwide.
Available via: WhatsApp at +65 9838 0436, limited selection on Deliveroo
Fung Kee is located at 68 Duxton Road, Singapore 089527, p. +65 8235 4935. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-12am. Closed Sun.
The Guild
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From Tuesday, 7 April, Keong Saik's craft beer bar will put Hong Kong's Young Master Ales on its foodpanda delivery menu.
Expect highlights from their core range like the refreshing session ale Another One and flavourful 1842 Imperial IPA at $11 each or six cans and bottles at $60 (mix and match allowed so you can enjoy a variety of styles.
Hungry? Their delivery menu also see signatures from Chef Alton Huang, like the addictive Crispy Chicken Skin ($6.42), the sinful Guild Burger ($29.96), and moreish Grilled Spicy Cabbage ($15.30).
Available at: foodpanda
The Guild is located at 55 Keong Saik Road, #01-01, Singapore 089158, p. +65 9042 3900. Open Mon-Sat 12pm-3am, Sun 3pm-12am.
JAM at Siri House
Led by Ming Tan (Lolla, Park Bench Deli) and Jeremy Cheok (Garang Grill), JAM at Siri House might be better known for their food but Head Bartender Kavinn Raaj has some mean concoctions up his sleeve too.
Available for takeaway and delivery, their series of three bottled cocktails are priced at $38 each for a 250ml portion (three to four serves) and are also signatures at the bar proper.
Try their Siri House Negroni, which brings the texture and aroma of Thai red tea to the classic cocktail, while Got Milk? is Raaj's flavourful take on the clarified milk punch with dark rum, PX sherry, and Darjeeling tea.
Available at: JAM's website
Jam at Siri House is located at 8D Dempsey Rd, #01-02 Dempsey Hill, Singapore 249672, p. +65 9667 0533. Open Mon 6pm-10.30pm, Tue-Thu 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-12am, Sun 11.30am-2.30pm, 6pm-10.30pm.
Kabuke
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Well loved by the CBD crowd for enviable rice bowls and endless pours of sake, diners can now enjoy the best of Japan at home with takeaways (order half an hour ahead) and island-wide delivery at $10 fee with $35-$149 spent and free delivery for orders of $150 and up.
Sakes on the delivery menu include a nicely balanced Yuki No Bosha Yamahai Junmai ($88, 720ml) and a super dry but fuller-bodied Ryusei Junmai Daiginjo ($112, 720ml) that's perfect with their Japanese Wagyu Bowl ($58) with truffle shoyu and an onsen egg.
Available via: WhatsApp at +65 8822 5525, payment via PayNow or FavePay
Kabuke is located at 200A Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068638, p. +65 8822 5525. Open Mon-Thu 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-11pm, Fri 11.30am-2pm, 6pm-12am, Sat 6pm-10pm. Closed Sun.
Moonstone
Modern kopitiam Moonstone just opened its doors on Amoy Street a couple of months ago, and has won over the Telok Ayer crowd with their interpretation of the popular street food noodles in Jakarta - the Bakmi Ayam Masons.
They've just launched bottled cocktails available for takeaway and delivery in 325ml and 700ml formats; look forward to the refreshing Midsummer Night Spritz ($25) with elderflower and a dash of absinthe and a classic Rum Old Fashioned ($60, $120).
Available on: foodpanda
Moonstone is located at 103 Amoy Street, Singapore 069923, p. +65 6610 3029. Open Mon-Fri 12pm-12am, Sat 5pm-12am. Closed Sun.
Native
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Native is located at 52A Amoy Street, Singapore 069878, p. +65 8869 6520. Open Mon-Sat 6pm-12am. Closed Sun.
The Old Man
The Old Man is keeping its doors open but if you'd prefer to have your favourites out of the bar, they have cocktails to-go (garnish included, of course). Aside from their well executed classics like the Clear Old Fashioned, the takeaway menu includes signatures like the creamy and umami Farewell To Arms and The Sun Also Rises, a tropical take on the Negroni with coconut oil fat-washed applejack and curry leaf-infused gin. Simply ring in during operational hours at least 20 minutes ahead of intended collection time.
Available via: +65 6909 5505
The Old Man is located at 55 Keong Saik Rd., #01-04, Singapore 089158. Open Mon-Sat 5pm-12am. Closed Sun.
Papi's Tacos
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One of our favourite Mexican taquerias is doing island-wide delivery of their pre-batched margarita mix - complete with tequila, of course - that serves eight and in four different flavours: classic lime ($60) or strawberry, spicy mango, and grapefruit ($70).
Hungry? On top of the a la carte menu, Papi's Tacos has also created an at-home package for DIY taco parties for groups of four to 12 - all you gotta do is heat up the tortillas and build your taco!
Available at: Papi's Tacos' website
Papi's Tacos is located at 39 Seah Street, #01-01, Singapore, p. +65 6258 0701. Open for lunch Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, Sun 9am-5pm and dinner Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm.
Revamp Kitchen & Bar
Head Bartender of Revamp Kitchen & Bar and DrinkEasy Pte Ltd, Boo Jing Heng has created four bottled cocktail for takeaway or delivery. The signature range currently features the gin-based Drink Easy No.1 and whisky based No. 2 for more classic flavours with recipes calling for Campari, vermouth, Cointreau and citric acid.
Tea cocktails on seasonal rotation right now include Chrysanthemum, Honey with gin and Lemongrass, Pandan with vodka and demerara sugar. All four cocktails are available in two sizes, 150ml at $12 and 320ml at $22. Free delivery with a minimum order of 10 bottles.
Available at: info.drinkeasy@gmail.com and Revamp's or Drink Easy's Facebook and Instagram
Revamp Kitchen & Bar is located at 61 Tanjong Pagar Road Singapore 088482, p. +65 9050 5303. Open Mon-Thu 11am-1pm, Fri-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 11am-6pm.
Shin Gi Tai
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Shin Gi Tai might have had to close its doors, but its team of bartenders are hard at work bottling a wide variety of cocktails for takeaway and delivery.
In 300ml and 500ml formats, you'll find their signature Negroni ($80, $130) and other classics, but we like the sound of the cognac-and-calvados Yakuza Bad Boy ($95, $165), inspired by founder Anthony Zhong's days in Ginza.
The best part? You can even order large blocks of clear ice ($1 each)for a better cocktail experience at home.
Available at: Order form
Shin Gi Tai is located at 179A Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068627, p. +65 9477 8755.
Temple Cellars
This fun, no-frills bar and bottle shop at UE Square didn't have many seats before, and now with social distancing, seats are even more limited.
So it makes sense to order online with free one-hour delivery for orders above $150 and free next day delivery for orders above $99, or make use of their new drive-thru service available 1-6pm daily at the taxi stand.
Beers and ciders, sake and wines, spirits and even the non-alcoholic stuff - Temple Cellars can certainly sort you out.
Available via: Temple Cellars' website
Temple Cellars is located at UE Square #01-12, 81 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239917. Open Mon-Sat 12pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-6pm.
Tippling Club
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Tippling Club's current cocktail menu inspired by French cuisine maverick Auguste Escoffier, A Guide to Modern Drinking, is wholly available for takeaway and delivery, alongside food items like soups, sandwiches, and sweets.
What's more, for customers within 3km who opt to have their food or cocktails delivered, Head Bartender Andy Loudon will personally cycle the loot over, shaking up any drinks made with perishables (available in sets of two).
Non-perishable cocktails are available in sets of two, in 500ml portions or 700ml portions.
Available at: +65 6475 2217 or message Tippling Club's Facebook for more information.
Tippling Club is located at 38 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088461, p. +65 6475 2217. Open Mon- Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 6pm-12am.
Bars still open
Cocktail Bars
- ATLAS (reduced hours)
- Barbary Coast
- Bee's Island Drinkery
- Brass Lion Distillery - The Tasting Room
- Elephant Room
- Gibson
- Junior The Pocket Bar
- Lime House
- Live Twice
- Manhattan
- Native
- Neon Pigeon
- The Old Man Singapore
- Smoke & Mirrors
Restaurant Bars
- The Beast Southern Kitchen + Bourbon Bar
- Caffe Fernet
- DON HO (reduced hours)
- Fung Kee Duxton
- The Guild
- JAM at Siri House
- Kabuke
- Mitzo
- Moonstone
- Tippling Club
Craft Beer
- Alchemist Beer Lab
- Almost Famous
- American Taproom
- Druggists
- Freehouse
- The Good Beer Company
- Good Luck Beerhouse
- The Great Beer Experiment
- Heart of Darkness Singapore
- Jibiru
- Little Creatures Brewing Singapore (reduced hours)
- Malthouse
- Orh Gao Taproom
- Pink Blossoms Brewing
- SG Taps
- Sixteen Ounces
- Smith Street Taps
Wine
- Le Bon Funk
- Park90
- Praelum Wine Bistro
- Wine RVLT
Whisky
- Copper
- The Writing Club
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Bars closed till 30 April 2020
- Auld Alliance
- Ah Sam Cold Drink Store
- Alchemy Singapore
- The Bar at 15 Stamford
- Craft Beer Bar Takumi
- The Excise Man
- IBHQ
- Idlewild
- Jigger & Pony
- MO Bar
- Nutmeg & Clove
- Origin
- Orihara Shoten (open for retail sales)
- The Other Room
- Quaich Bar Havelock
- Quaich Bar South Beach
- Shin Gi Tai
- The Single Cask
- SKAI Bar
- The Swan Song
- The Wall
This article was first published in City Nomads.