Singapore - Where To Drink

[sinkas]

You can get a couple of canned FE stouts there, but otherwise pretty dull

 

[mwd]

If you are a frequent flyer or Business Class with Singapore Airlines you can pour your own draught Tiger as much as you like in the Krisflyer Lounges.

Its as cold as but I always end up with a glass of foam Never going to get a job as a Barkeep.

 

[Online Brewing Supplies]

yeah, Brewerkz is beautiful. Good beers and good food.

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I was in Singapore airport last week and brewerkz at the Terminal 2 or 3 has completely closed and been removed.Sad GB.Still you can head down to the basement and buy some good beers off the shelf in the supermarket!
Prost GB :beer:

 

[Fermented]

I used to be very regularly in SG on biz a few years back but never found anything that would be a match for say The Lord or even James Squires Brewhouse. High temperatures and outwardly conservative Singaporean culture just don't make it so viable.

If you're looking for bars that have a cold brew (local and some import), some OK nightlife and maybe even the kind of companionship that likes expats, then PM me.

Another of the lads is up there now, so will ask him what he has found by way of serious beer and post back here. Should take a day or so as he's tied up with his missus (SG gal) and her family.

Cheers - Fermented.

 

[Curry]

Finally got a chance to go out in Singapore last night and a few things to report back on.

Firstly I was put on a Belgian Beer Cafe called Brussels Sprouts. It is located in Robertson Quay which is the next quay down from Clarke Quay when heading away from Boat Quay. They have 120 beers (mostly Belgian) on the menu including a few geuze, albeit $24++SGD a pop. The food menu is quite extensive as well.

I also got down to the back of Boat Quay to check out the Archipelago beers at Archipelago Craft Brew Hub. I must admit they were not the best craft beers I have ever had but they were definitely better than drinking the usual suspects at other bars in Singapore. The area at the back of Boat Quay is quite good too; plenty of options and you are not bombarded by hawkers like the riverfront of the Boat Quay.

 

[mwd]

dragging up an old thread for cheapskate beer drinkers visiting Singapore. There is Hoegaarden available at incoming arrivals duty free can bring in a sixpack. Drinking in fancy looking bars is still seriously expensive but you can get takeaway at 7 Eleven 24 hours a day. Carlsberg Special Brew at 8.8%ABV in 500ml cans for S$5.00 and I have found Amsterdam Maximator at a whopping 11.6% but it is $10.00 for a 500ml can. Not tried it yet still enjoying a Special Brew.

7/11 do some tasty ice tea as well.

 

[cdbrown]

Avoid Maximator - it's terrible.

 

[mwd]

Avoid Maximator - it's terrible.

Just opened it now not great but tastes similar to Special Brew and makes your legs go wobbly.

Might have to stick to ABC stout or Guinness they taste reasonable.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

i'm in Singapore for the next two days, staying about 1km walk from Brewerkz so I'll have to check it out.
had a few ABC stouts on the plane over here, they were nice.. I think I'll give maximator a miss.

 

[winkle]

i'm in Singapore for the next two days, staying about 1km walk from Brewerkz so I'll have to check it out.
had a few ABC stouts on the plane over here, they were nice.. I think I'll give maximator a miss.

Go during happy hour

 

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Definately give that one a go - the ribs are good there too if you get hungry.

Worth a trip is to go to skypark - the top of the new casino down at Marina Bay - great view, costs a bit to get up there (50 bucks or something) - very touristy, but it is well worth the travel and cost to have a beer up there. The pool looks pretty speccy.

Any of the bars along Clarke / Boat Quays are expensive as the tourists all go there, but it is always happening, and has a nice feel. The Penny Black is good at Boat Quay.

If you want a bit more of a local vibe - go to Peoples Park - open air dining food hall - lots and lots of stalls - all sell beer - a great place for an adventure. heaps heaps cheaper that the tourist spots.

Have fun - I love the local Tiger Beer.

Cheers

 

[Liam_snorkel]

thanks for the tips!
had some beers at a german bar / restaurant yesterday, it was decent. started off with a paulaner salvator at that set the tone for the evening.
I plan to check out boat quay, brewerkz, and china town today

 

[Fourstar]

queen and mongosteen @ harbour front city. Decent beer and awesome food. A must see everytime im in singapore.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Posting from Brewerkz free WiFi with SWMBO we've had the pilsener, golden ale, hopback ale, IPA, and a mountain of ribs just landed in front of me. Prices are decent at this time of day too -$7SG a pint

 

[winkle]

Posting from Brewerkz free WiFi with SWMBO we've had the pilsener, golden ale, hopback ale, IPA, and a mountain of ribs just landed in front of me. Prices are decent at this time of day too -$7SG a pint

Lucky bugger :icon_cheers:

 

[Liam_snorkel]

Have now also had their Oktoberfest Marzen, 7% hoppy wheat beer, and honey apricot ale. My palate is ruined but I don't care, it was never that good any way.
Aside from serving pots, pints, and jugs, they have 4 litre 'towers' here. So tempting.

 

[enuun]

do try the moh guai at brewerkz. the 7% Singapore olde ale =)
After that you can walk across the bridge to reddot brewery. They have a pumpkin ale on tap now for Halloween.
next to brewerkz a few ways down you will come across sque jus at the entrance to clarke quay MRT.
they have a good range of imported craft beers. If you ever find yourself at old empire gastro at river valley you can try jungle beer there, singapore's baby on the micro scene.

 

[enuun]

oh and u mentioned chinatown? visit the good beer company. its a new stall in our famous chinatown food centre. they have jungle beer's easy english on tap as well a variety of craft and imported beers including a lichee beer from taiwan. you can facebook them. I cannot remember the details though.

 

[Liam_snorkel]

1/2 cut and I've got about 24hrs left in the city. I'll try to make it back to china town tomorrow for the good beer company.
gotta bail & head back to brewerkz (which is full of kiwis) for the rugby GF. Go the frogs!

 

[Liam_snorkel]