![]() ![]() A receptionist will greet you upon opening and ask for your reservation. You may even mistake the 29 beside it as the bar given its swanky facade and sophisticated lighting (it is believed to be an architectural firm).īut if you have reservations, just knock on the door. Its run down, shabby frontage makes you think it’s just one of the closed down retail spaces. Some locals do not even know that 28 Hong Kong Bar exists. Heck, maybe one of the best bars in the world for 2012 if it were up to. ![]() Yet this mystery is the very reason you will want to make reservations to get to experience one of the best bars in Singapore. We were pleased with our selections and would recommend this bar to all good drink enthusiasts.It will be quite a pity that the only decent picture of 28 Hong Kong Bar in this post will be its frontage, as they do not allow photography inside. So, our guess was that there weren’t just good drinks, but also good bites. Owing to the bitterness, the pineapple comes to the forefront and coconut oil was the perfect lubricant that had well incorporated into rum.Įven though we came with full tummies our eyes spotted a few nice smelling dishes that the neighboring tables got. The Gentiana gives the distinguished bitter taste. ![]() Angostura Bitters comes from Trinidad and Tobago and is made of water, alcohol, herbs, Gentiana, and spices. Five Spices are actually Asian spices: of cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and Szechwan peppercorns. Why it is important that the ice is slowly made? Because it is more transparent and it melts much slower! The ingredients in this cocktail were the Plantation Original Dark Rum, Virgin Coconut Oil, Five Spice Pineapple and Angostura Bitters. It was served in a neat whiskey glass with the big slowly frozen ice cube with their logo on top. Our friend chose Coppertone, which was nice to look at and had a pleasant taste. However, this cocktail was a top-notch overall. I guess the bottle was opened for a while and the bubbles ran away. The only downside was the lack of bubbles. The bubbles of sparkling wine were the reason that this was my favorite one. Fundamentally, it was a cocktail for a hot sunny day. The ginger was measured thoughtfully, and it was a pleasant match with the mint. Made of lime ginger, mint, Bénédictine Cocchi Brut: for the base, he used the 8 years aged Bacardi Rum. ![]() The second one was a creation of Shafiq Rahima – the Avante. That is a light cocktail that I would love to drink on and on. The basil is very nice to contribute to the fruity flavors. The sweetness of the pineapple covered the pungent balsamic lemon taste. It's refreshing and slightly acidic drink. The base is 8 years aged Bacardi Rum with pineapple, balsamic lemon, and basil. By the way, Brandon is the barman in that bar. My first choice was the Rising wind from Brandon Khoo. Actually, those were the cocktails that got to the finals on the Bacardi Legacy Global Cocktail Competition 2017. I had the degustation of two cocktails that were based on the Bacardi Rum. Would you say that behind this doors is a bar Minty aftertaste was a nice addition, which washed-out the flavors and prepared you for the next sip.Ģ8HKS entrance. It adds some fruitiness and refreshes the drink. The cucumber wasn’t just a garnish, but a great addition to this drink. The flavors of fresh mint and few slices of cucumber covered the strong flavors and the generous portion of ice softened all the booze. It is a lightly fermented drink which apparently goes great with whiskey. Horchata is Mexican drink that can be made of almonds, sesame seeds, rice, barley, or melon seeds. It was made of Teeling's Irish whiskey and Horchata. When we got the menu, we knew that no matter what we choose it would be an extraordinary and edible piece of art. What else would you expect if capable hands of barista champions are making it? In 2016, it was chosen for the best Bar in Asia. Behind the bar the display of liquors was placed, which had well-planned lighting. Well, my idea of Narnia, of course!Ī neat, dimmed room with a long shiny bar was hiding there. And just like that, a step through the ordinary door takes you straight to the Narnia. There is also no secret sign that would point you in the hidden direction. There is no sound of people chatting or music playing. From the outside, you won't even notice it. She was there a few times and always left satisfied. That bar was the idea of our good friend Goga. How hidden can it be? Where is it located? You guessed it! It's right at 28 Hong Kong Street. The first hidden bar we visited in Singapore was on 28 Hong Kong Street. Yes, we like hidden bars due to tasty cocktails and more relaxed atmosphere. ![]()
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