Cat Bite Club
Cat Bite Club
Bar of the Year: Cat Bite Club
In two short years, Cat Bite Club has amassed a cult-like following while snagging multiple bar awards across the region. The advocacy for agave and rice spirits is driven by unapologetic passion, presenting opportunities to explore and uncover new flavours for the city’s most adventurous drinkers. The hospitality is no-nonsense yet inclusive, making it a must-visit for locals and visitors alike.
East47
East47
Best New Bar: East47
The year 2024 saw a wave of new bars, but none made a more lasting impression than East47. The ritzy speakeasy, carved out from within Manhattan bar, pays tribute to the iconic American artist Andy Warhol with stylishly progressive cocktails. Head bartender Zana Möhlmann imagines East47 as “a place where imagination and originality lead the way”, as it pushes the envelope for modern cocktail artistry.
Fura
Fura
Best Innovation: Fura
Dynamic duo Christina Rasmussen and Sasha Wijidessa are unintentionally setting trends, coining new ways to eat and drink more sustainably with Fura. From the careful selection of ingredients to the use of inventive techniques, the cocktail experience is a deft balance of craft and a pledge to sustainability without compromising on fun.
Tamba
Tamba
Best Design: Tamba
Intimate yet transcendent, Tamba fetes the vibrant spirit and rich flavours of West Africa within a two-storey conservation shophouse. From stunning sculptures and cultural artefacts to textured walls painstakingly crafted by hand-etching forks across clay, the interiors—inspired by over two years’ worth of research and curation—reflect the essence of Tamba, thanks to designer Virginia Pérez-Orive.
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Manhattan
Manhattan
Best Service: Manhattan
After a decade of delivering exceptional cocktails, Manhattan has solidified its legacy as one of Asia’s finest establishments. Today, the modern iteration of old New York glamour and sophistication is enduring as ever, thanks to its stellar service always going out of the way to make you feel at home.
Cat Bite Club
Cat Bite Club
Rising Star: Erika Danielle
Erika Danielle is no greenhorn, having earned her stripes at the wildly popular 28 HongKong Street. Now, as head bartender of Cat Bite Club, the 25-year-old exudes confidence behind the bar. She delivers a sprightly yet precise cocktail experience, with every inventive twist to agave-based classics for all to enjoy. In 2023, she clinched the regional champion title of the Nikka Perfect Serve for Singapore and Malaysia, firmly establishing herself the one to watch.
