Manhattan needs no further introduction. The grand bar at Conrad Singapore is well-known for its brand of old New York glamour from the 19th century. Its latest cocktail menu, Broadway Spirited, pays homage to legendary Broadway musicals while celebrating the theatre of bartending. The extensive list sees 34 cocktails (from $28) over four categories. Choose from The Play (10 cocktails with extravagant presentations); The Orchestra (four signature cocktails by former guest bartenders at Manhattan); The Backstage (seven barrel-aged cocktails from the bar’s in-house rickhouse); and The Curtain Call (eight classic Manhattan cocktails). For the quintessential Manhattan experience, order the Manhattan ($32), which is aged for eight weeks in an American oak barrel before it’s finished off at your tableside.
For some, nothing quite beats ending the day with cocktails and good conversations with friends. Thankfully, Singapore is home to some of the best bars in Asia and even in the world. Some of these establishments might even be hidden in plain sight right next to your workplace. Whether it’s a classic martini or a completely customised drink you’re after, we’ve got just the spots that can shake up a quality tipple to your liking. From reliable all-time favourites, to secret cocktail dens, speakeasy and bespoke joints, these are the hottest cocktail bars you should be hitting up once the day dims.
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