61businesstraveller.com DECEMBER 2017
BARS
1-ALTITUDE
Officially the highest outdoor bar in the world, 1-Altitude boasts
somepretty spectacular views over Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands
and beyond. With an alfresco bar at the top, a signature Australian
fine-diningrestaurantandahigh-energynightclubonthree
different levels, there’s no need to change venues all evening. Ideal
for people watching, this is the place to visit if you want to rub
shoulders with Singapore’s high-profile residents late into the
night. Open daily 6am-2am; tel +65 6438 0410;1-altitude.comMANHATTAN
The winner of Asia’s Best Bar 2017 was another Singaporean
entry. Located in the lobby of the Regent Singapore, Manhattan
is a throwback to America’s Golden Era, with sleek leather
furnishings and heavy drapes. The bar’s pièce de résistance is its
on-site rickhouse (a whisky-ageing warehouse) featuring bespoke
casks with classic spirits. Don’t miss the adults-only Sunday
brunch and, of course, it would be remiss not to try the bar’s
eponymous signature drink. Open 5pm-1am Sunday-Thursday;
5pm-2am Friday-Saturday; tel +65 6725 3377;regenthotels.comB28
This place combines three exciting elements — whisky, cigars
andlive jazz. Located in the basement of The Club Hotel, it
is a music lover’s haven. There’s an upbeat energ y with a good
mix of international jazz acts playing regularly – an excellent
accompaniment to the whisky and Scotch collection. B28 also
has a strong rum list that is perfect when looking to unwind after
a long day. Open daily 6pm-12am, Friday-Saturday 10.30pm-
1.30am; tel +65 9298 8863;btwentyeight.comBEST
BARTENDER
JIGGER & PONY
Named after the serving
measures used for the old units
of alcohol, Jigger (one ounce)
& Pony (1.5 ounces) is also
onthelatestlistofAsia’s50
Best Bars. Its warm, friendly
vibemakesitagreatvenue
for after-work drinks, as does
the effortlessly simple yet chic
presentation of its 20 cocktails,
which vary from classics to
vintage and signature creations.
TheLastWordmadewith
Tanqueray gin and Green
Chartreuse is simply brilliant,
as is the classic Negroni, also
gin-based. Bartender Boo Jing
Heng is the wizard behind
these magical drinks – he won
the 2016 Diageo World Class
Singapore Champion award at
the Southeast Asia edition in
Bali. Open Monday-Thursday
6pm-1am, Friday-Saturday
until 3am; tel +65 6223 9101;
jiggerandpony.com