Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Clarke Quay is Here Kitty Kitty, an elegant and luxurious speakeasy which transports its guests to a flourishing nightlife alley of 1950s Shinjuku, where the Golden Gai once was. Fashioned after a vice den, this speakeasy retains vivacious energy and culturally rich architecture of narrow shanties.
 
Staying true to its Japanese inspirations, many of the speakeasy’s intoxicating concoctions are made with Japanese spirits. Served up by acclaimed head mixologist Alastair Tan, find a good mix of classic Ginza cocktail techniques and a blend of local and European-style hospitality, such as Here Kitty Kitty Highball (Kakubin whisky, Chita ehisky, lemon and soda), Golden Hour (Havana Club 3 Rum, hōjicha, vermouth and lemon), and Haku-Hai (matcha, Haku vodka, Calpis and lemon). Book here. 
 
Here Kitty Kitty | 3E River Valley Road, #02-01, The Cannery, Clarke Quay, S(179024) | 9489 8357

Enlivening the local café and bar scene along Amoy Street is Stay Gold Flamingo, a new establishment offering two distinct experiences for free-spirited imbibers—its concept is anchored by Stay Gold, a modern classic bar, and Flamingo, an all-day café. At Stay Gold, expect well-executed craft tipples, including time honoured classics such as the Sazerac, made with Remy Martin VSOP Cognac, Rittenhouse Rye, sugar and absinthe. Imbibers who enjoy the unconventional can look forward to Intro To Absinthe, a combination of absinthe, earl grey and carbonated water, this concoction offers a unique twist on a classic tipple. Book here.
 
Stay Gold Flamingo | 69 Amoy St, S(069888) | 8876 7364

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Head down to Chuan by Nutmeg and be treated to classic concoctions and premium tea-infused cocktails. Here, tipplers can look forward to cocktails inspired by premium Chinese teas. Try the refreshing Goddess Highball, made with Haku Vodka, Tie Gua Yin cordial, grapefruit bitters and London Essence soda water. Or perhaps, try the My Pu’er Lady—a juniper-based creation inspired by the earthiness of pu erh tea, this concoction is made with Roku gin, pu’er, yuzu, lemon and egg white. Imbibers looking for a punch will adore the Fancy Jasmine, consisting of Sailor Jerry spiced rum, black plum, kaffir lime, Jasmine tea and clarified milk punch. Book here.
 
Chuan by Nutmeg | 80 Raffles Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1, S(048624) | 9167 2966

Tucked away at the Mint Museum of Toys is Vertigo 26, a high-end vinyl listening bar featuring exclusive cocktails, specially curated craft beers and whiskeys, bar bites, and a well-stocked vinyl retail store. Boasting a vinyl collection of over 1,000 genres, get to discover the joy of music through precision made speakers, amps and turntables while enjoying an eclectic range of musically inspired cocktails. Go for the Sweet Child O’ Mine, made with milo-infused Glenfiddich 12, milk and butterscotch, or the refreshing La Bamba, consisting of Milagro silver tequila, yuzu, lime and elderflower. Book here.
 
Vertigo 26 | 26 Seah St, Basement, S(188382) | 8288 3360

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