DECEMBER 2017 businesstraveller.comTHE SECRET MERMAID
The design here is quite industrial and edg y, with wrought-iron,
stonewashed walls, wood finishing and a splash of yellow. What
makes the bar special is its selection of American spirits, and the
curated tasting f lights are a great way to sample them. I particularly
enjoyed the rye whiskey and some truly adventurous cocktails –
such as salmon-f lavoured vodka. Delicious tater tots are also
served with each drink. Open Monday-Friday 5pm-11pm;
[email protected]; thesecretmermaid.comMEZZA9
Grand Hyatt Singapore’s f lagship restaurant has unveiled a new gin
andtonic bar: the Party Room. The new instalment boasts more
than 60 different premium gins from around the world, including
Asia’s first craft gin Paper Lantern. Featuring spacious seating, a
stylish ambience and hand-woven Peranakan fabric décor, the Party
Room offers a warm and residential atmosphere. The revamped
Martini Bar next door has also introduced seven new f lavours
including a gummy bear martini. Open daily 5pm-12am/1am
Friday-Sunday; tel +65 6732 1234; singapore.grand.hyatt.comCLOCKWISE
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It may not seem like anything
from the outside – in fact, you
wouldn’t even know it existed
unless someone told you
about the secret, unmarked
entrance set amid a row of
shophouses. But inside, this cosy
space is abuzz with conversation
from a hipster crowd, and the
bar packs a punch with craft
cocktails made from artisanal
spirits and organic ingredients.
They also have some of the best
whisky-based cocktails in town.
It’s no wonder that 28 Hong
Kong Street topped the list of
Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2016 and
held on to a top-five position
this year. Open Tuesday-Sunday
6pm-3am; tel +65 6533 2001;
28hks.com62