Wine bars are a dime in a dozen in Singapore, but Club Street Wine Room clearly stands out from the pack with its well-curated wine list and an equally stellar food programme. Founder and CEO Andrew Walsh (who also founded Cure, Butcher Boy and Catfish) explains that CSWR provides a “laidback and unpretentious foray into the world of wines”. It clearly shows in how the space was designed—with booth seats and a bar counter that makes for easy interaction with the friendly staff and head sommelier Amir Solay. Keep an open mind when trying his recommendations—they can range from funky natural wines to pours like the Chateau Kefraya Collection Amphora 2018, made using an ancient winemaking practise where the liquid is stored in terracotta clay vessels. These drinks are best enjoyed with simple but delicious bites.

“Many wine bars proclaim that they are not snobbish, but Club Street Wine Room walks the talk by introducing bar counter seating that mimics the way cocktail bars operate. The wine selection is varied and top-notch, too.”—Dannon Har