Caffe Fernet

Located at the Customs House with sweeping views of Marina Bay, Caffe Fernet—run by the Jigger & Pony group—serves neo-Italian cuisine alongside a strong cocktail programme. Start your meal with the classics: olives, salami and burrata dressed with tomatoes and pistachio pesto. Alternatively, the hamachi crudo, lightly spiced with Calabrian chilli, offers a refreshing lift. Comforting favourites such as Fernet meatballs in a decadent pomodoro sauce infused with parmesan and basil are present, but the standout is the charred octopus, served on hummus and broccoli with a punch of chilli crunch. Handmade pastas include spaghetti carbonara and ricotta agnolotti with bolognese, rounding out a solid pasta selection. Snacks and small plates pair well with the well-curated cocktail and wine list, inspired by Italian aperitivo culture. Sit back with a drink—after all, it’s always five o’clock somewhere.