Try the twist of a negroni made with Italicus, based on a formally lost Italian spirit and called rosolio, taste a little history, (also tastes good served 50/50 with prosecco and a couple of olives)
The Nest now has a rival in the form of its own sister venue The Cannery. The Canada-centric concept has become a fast favourite, soaking up customers in the west of the city. Sibling rivalry? You bet
The minds of Jazz Club Heyday got loose with their new supperclub. The live band are front and centre at this one-stop shop of dinner, drinks and dancing, that is all about funk and sweet soul music.
Flavour forward cocktails in this new venue by Boxercat. Asian ingredients from the streetfood of downtown Delhi to the cocktail bars of Roppongi are the order of the day/
Pulled into this venue by Jiang Yifu's Congee recipe posted in Drink Magazine (see link) - worth checking if the venue is open before venturing there but looks like good drinks are in available Leer más.
New York’s finest decided to expand for the first time – and landed in Singapore. Co-founder Igor Hadzismajlovic brought along principal bartender Steve Schneider for the ride. Packed ever since.
A collaboration between Lai and chef Vicky Cheng, combining her kitchen creations with a cocktail-pairing menu to great effect and pushing an already diverse scene in even more innovative directions.
Not every bar can call in Ueno-san as a consultant, but that’s what Nick Wu did for the hidden spot that has quickly become one of the best in a town whose cocktail game is already very strong.
New opening from Trinh Lai’s Vise group that helps bring global drink-making trends and techniques up to date in Vietnam. Combine this with bold interiors and world-class bar stations.
Post-speakeasy, post-KTV, post-truth. You could study Nick Haas’s Skinny’s as an ironic 2016 re-boot of the popular Singapore pub KTV. Or you could just head there for a beer and a shot.
Queen’s strong suit is in agave spirits, and she hopes to endear the gin-driven city to mezcal and tequila with cocktails like Chilli Paste Yo Face that mixes tequila with ginger and a kick of chilli.
A promotion of Indonesian culture and exacting attention to detail, look out for locally made ceramic cups, island ingredients and an absolutely unique infused arak program.
A lowly Cantonese cafe may not be the first place that comes to mind when dreaming of a cave full of gold, but this bingshi in Guangzhou hides treasures of the liquid variety - Earl Grey Dark & Stormy
A singles bar. Hold the jokes about hoping to double up, there’s nothing sleazy about this new cocktail joint – just a grown-up place that adds another layer to the blossoming Manila f&b scene.
Innovative barrel-finished spirits program, aged cocktails boasting Knox’s own collection of rare, vintage vermouth and finally a hard-to-come-by late licence. Big smiles and a solid soundtrack help.
Frankie Zou’s trademark attention to detail, fastidiousness and carefully considered creativity have created one of the capital’s most avant-garde cocktail bars and one that truly embraces its concept
This multi-level restaurant and bar takes its wine, beer and cocktail lists seriously, and with ex-Death & Co chef Arnold Marcella in the kitchen, the beverage DNA is complete.
The brainchild Alvin Auyong and Joel Poon, who worked together in Singapore at The Library. Emoji-inspired menus, unconventional vessels, daring flavours and a post-speakeasy aesthetic.
Great concept, spirits and ingredients sourced entirely from the region. Owner Vijay Mudaliar’s mission isn’t going to be easy, but I think Native will be part of growing tide for Asian craft spirits.
Medicine based cocktail bar - Try the Hossu - Town Branch Rye with "zhu ye qing jiu" a herb infused baijiu. Whether you believe it's medicinal or not, enjoy ;)
Apricoffee seems to be the winner here, even the garnish (tequila soaked dried apricots) is delicious
"Bed and Beverage" This is Portobello Gin's new venture, they've spiced up a 100-year-old pub with a hotel with a working distillery, two bars/restaurants and a gin museum/making experience.
Atlas is in safe hands with Roman Foltan at the helm (ex-Artesian bartender, winner of the world's best bar 4 consecutive times). Expect extravagant 1920's glam, a gin library and good service!
This is a one-stop shop, from Shingo Gokan (Angels Share/Speak Low). Cafe/Restaraunt/Bar. Put NY's upper east side and china town into a Japanese cocktail shaker and serve with coffee, perfection!
