Brewerkz microbrewery and restaurant

Brewerkz microbrewery and restaurant is THE place for a beer in Singapore, in my opinion!A number of beers are brewed on site, including the award winning India Pale Ale (which won the World Beer Cup Gold Medal in the English style beer category in 2004).

Eight beers are available on draught (wheat ale, golden ale, Czech-style pilsner, Chinese rice beer, India Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Darkside Ale and stout).

Belgian beers (7-9%) are available in bottles and Brewberriez fruit beers are also available.

Prices vary according to the time of day. The happiest Happy Hour is between noon and 3pm when a pint of draught beer costs just S$3 (1.10 GBP / 1.60 Euros). Between 3pm and 6pm, a pint will cost you S$6, between 6pm and 9pm it will cost you S$9 and between 9pm and closing time it will cost you S$12.

Alternatively, jugs of beer (holding between 3 and 4 pints) are available. Between 3pm and 6pm, these cost S$15 (I believe they cost just S$12 between noon and 3pm) and S$22+ after 6pm.

Another popular choice is the "seven set sampler" - a chance to try, in small glasses, seven different draught beers.

During my stay in the city, I tried the entire selection of draught beers with the exception of stout which was unavailable at the time. My preferred pint was the wheat ale - a light beer, similar in taste to Hoegaarden - highly recommended!

There are numerous tables outside under a canopy, while the air-conditioned interior has large screen TVs showing live sports (including live English Premiership football on ESPN).An extensive food menu (generally of an American nature - with chicken wings, steaks etc) is available, but I found the food to be expensive so never tried it. No dress code - feel free to turn up in shorts, T-shirt and flip-flops!Update: I revisited Brewerkz in late March 2006 during a short stopover in the city and the beer menu had changed. The wheat ale (which I was really looking forward to drinking!) and a couple of the other draught beers had been replaced by 3 different brews, the closest of which to wheat ale was the "kolsch ale". It seems that different beers are brewed on a rotation basis.

Soup Restaurant @ Paragon

This was our dinner last Sunday at the Soup Restaurant, Paragon. It has been some time since we last ate here.

The Samsui Ginger Chicken that almost everyone orders. The first dish that came out, and almost immediately after our orders! The big portion of it, now served double deck.

This was a new dish that they advertise outside. Fish from the stomach area stir fry with chilli. It's quite tasty

The spicy fan su ye.

Pork Ribs

The Ink Club Bar

INK Club Bar is the perfect enclave for the hip and relaxed crowd. With interiors designed by renowned design firm Hirsch Bedner, expect a palette of rich colours like burgundy, crimson, royal blue, dark purple, black; lush fabrics like velvet and leather; supported by strong materials – wood, resin, stone and chrome.

Level 1

Raffles The Plaza,

Singapore

80 Bras Basah Road

Singapore 189560

MUSIC:Immerse in a repertoire of swing tunes with a blend of funky jazz, pop classics, R&B, acid jazz, and many more, brought to you by our resident band Indigo.

Catch them ‘live’ on Friday and Saturday from 9.00pm - 1.45am.

DRINKS:Soak your taste buds in our signature cocktails, including INK Perfection - a seductive mix of vodka, Blue Curacao, sourz apple and lime juice, whilst Mojito is a blissful blend of Golden Rum, lime juice, fresh mint and soda.

FOOD:No late night, heavy partying will be complete without assuaging ferocious appetites with a cornucopia of enticing bites such as Assorted Sashimi, Deep-fried Minced Prawns, Pizza Frutti di Mare, Crispy Calamari, and many more.

SPECIALTY:A sexy, relaxing, casual and stylish venue to be for chilling out, catering to a more mature crowd, offering personalised service and high quality beverages.

TYPE OF CROWD:A mature crowd, comprising Professionals Managers Executives Businessmen (PMEBs), both locals and expats.

Yong Tau Foo @ The Deck (Arts Canteen, NUS)

Yong Tau Foo @ The Deck (Arts Canteen, NUS)

Pine Court Chinese Restaurant @ Meritus Mandarin

Be wowed upon arrival by our impressive new entrance walkway and interior design reflecting a chic yet dramatic Chinese setting. The contemporary clean lines, striking lighting amidst subdued textures and oriental artefacts make for the perfect dining experience of pleasing aesthetics and exquisite gastronomy.
Come, savour traditional Cantonese and Beijing cuisine with a modern twist like Baked champagne-glazed rib with lily bud, Baked assorted diced seafood with cheese and mushroom in foie gras sauce specially prepared by our renowned Chinese Executive Chef Yang Lai Fatt as he presents a refreshing interpretation of traditional recipes.
Choose from the a la carte menu or our Chef’s specialties for lunch or dinner.
Private dining rooms are available upon request.

Fish Maw Dumplings

Prawn and Cheese in Fried Beancurd Skin

Seafood Dumpling in Shark's Cartilege Soup

211 Roof Terrace Café

There are posh al-fresco places to impress your date and then there are those that are more laidback and good as a hang out corner. 211 Roof Terrace Café, which has been established for 12 years, belongs to the latter. Seated on the top level of Holland Road Shopping Centre, the café witnesses the vibrant Holland Village come alive at night. The panoramic view of the neighborhood estates give one a feeling of being on top of the world, making it perfect for customers to chill out and catch up with friends. The 211 has attracted a faithful following over the years and counts expatriates and working professionals as part of its main clientele. Unlike other cafés, the 211 focuses on Australian and Italian fare as its mainstay, allowing you to enjoy a scrumptious meal in a scenic backdrop.

No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar

Known as No.5 to its committed regulars, this classic, unpretentious speakeasy is housed in a 1910 Peranakan two-level shop house. The bar in the main room displays spirits, beers and liqueurs beneath a wooden platform but we like the cosy back bar where drinkers sit on soft cushions or recline on Persian carpets as if transported to a Middle Eastern bordello. Live music on level two detracts form the overall intimacy but who cares when you're holding court while holding a Sling or a Mai Tai.

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Wala Wala Cafe Bar Singapore

Set in Holland Village, a part of Singapore that could be a chic version of Cheltenham, well-to-do locals and ex-pats come to chill out in a lively downstairs bar serving beer, wine and Singapore Slings, and then head upstairs for live music and tail-shaking. Regulars dress down and are more concerned with getting the drinks in than with posing, which is fine by us. We like the terrace seating area of the bar, where you can take your drink on a hot night and soak up the atmosphere under the stars. No need to get there too early either - Happy Hours lasts from opening time until 9pm.

Sistina Ristorante

Nestled alongside it’s big brother restaurant Michelangelo’s, in what has become regarded as the stylish side of Holland Village, Sistina Ristorante has the feel of a traditional trattoria. Inside, classic murals and wrought iron wine racks adorn the walls while the open kitchen concept allows the guests to feel the culinary activity. The “al fresco” area is spacious and inviting, you can feel the buzz and vibrancy of this chic neighborhood emanating from this row of renowned restaurants. The warm lights of the interior cascade outward to create a comfortable and relaxing ambience. Dining inside or out, Sistina sets the perfect mood for any occasion.

Post Bar

So named because its ceiling is the original ceiling of the General Post Office, although you'll be glad to hear you don't sip your Singapore Sling on a bunch of mail bags. We're in the stylish Fullerton Singapore and it's a feast for the senses, with modish décor, fine lines, and comfy couches and chairs. Uniformed bar staff serve up a wide selection of classic and fruity cocktails in the gleaming air-conditioned space, and you have two areas to sip them in. There's the Cocktail Bar where you'll like the aforementioned Sling but should go for oysters and Dom Perignon; and the trendy Music Room where they play everything from swing to jazz to contemporary new world.

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Harry's Quayside Bar

Harry's was world famous anyway, but since this was the haunt of renegade broker Nick Leeson who brought down Barings Bank, it's got added rogue appeal. Classic American grill food from steaks to burgers, the best place for jazz on the island, and great views of the water, it's perfect for laid back lunches or lively nights of long drinks. The signature cocktail? Why not try the popular Bank Breaker but check your balance afterwards. Live bands play every night of the week.

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Zouk

Exclusive industrial-style club located in an old warehouse on Jiak Kim. It's popular with an alternative in-crowd but we're recommending it for the Member's Bar on the second level, where only card carrying party regulars are allowed access. Big-name foreign DJs do duties most nights on other levels and queues are longer than a communist era bread line, so make sure you take out that membership. The bar staff are slick, and generous with their shots - which makes up for the attitude of the no-nonsense bouncers on the doors.

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