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Dead Fall ( Downstairs) + Barbary Coast Ballroom (Upstairs)
Spanning across three historic shophouses with an original land lease dating back to the early 1800s, Barbary Coast Ballroom explores the other side of the original Barbary Coast’s dichotomy.
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Part of the dual-concept Barbary Coast residing in the Boat Quay district — Deadfall is a concept based on the drinking holes thriving in San Francisco during the California Gold Rush era in the mid-1800’s ‘where all are welcome and anything goes.’ This dog-friendly bar is perfect for pet owners to unwind beside their furkid, and kickback with alcoholic slashes and ice cold draft beers. At its outdoor bar counter, treat your companion to Barbary Coast-branded Cheddar & Apple biscuit treats from Barking Good, and have his/her thirst quenched with the water bowls and fountain available. Six tie-up points can be found alongside the bar, although your pooch is allowed to roam free.
Enjoy dinner and drinks in a plush setting at Barbary Coast, a splendid place divided into a watering hole and a palatial ballroom for an opulent dining experience. Their cocktails are mind blowing in flavour and we recommend going slow, for you won’t even realise when the high will sneak up on you. Pair these potent deceivers with some beef with caramelised spinach onion, beef broth, puff pastry and aged comte. Their other appetizers are just as good, be it the Cubano Style Pork with a coffee bbq sauce or House Nachos with chili con carne and bottomless queso.
If you’ve not been to Barbary Coast before, you must reserve yourself a table for they’ve got some tipsy concoctions you really need to try. To this they’ve added two new mixes - The Weird One (Flor de Caña 12, Makgeolli, strawberry, wheat and oak moss) and Tommy Tomate (Del Maguey Mezcal Vida, tomato, kaffir agave and lime). We recommend pairing these with The Ultimate Charcuterie & Cheese Board.
Get a drink with your best bud along at Deadfall but do call a human friend too because you’ll need someone to drive you both home! While you sip on your regular drink or signature cocktails, your furry buddy can roam about, munch on treats and slurp on the water bowls placed near the outdoors bar. We recommend their Scarlet (Remy Martin Cognac, Wild Turkey Rye, Vermouth, Absinthe, Raspberry), Emerald (Arquitecto Tequila, Cointreau Coriander Salt, Grapefruit, Lime) and Aurum (Mackintosh Malt, Ginger Honey, Nori, Lemon), each for S$20. Pair your drinks with Cubano-style Pork, Jalapeno Poppers or House Nachos.
If you’re in for some late-night gourmet feasting, Barbary Coast might offer the perfect fix. Keep it light with the Red Snapper Ceviche Wrap, or enjoy a little bit of everything with the Deadfall Platter. Treat yourself to one of their Charcuterie and Cheese Boards along with a signature cocktail as the perfect nightcap. Order up from 2:30 pm to midnight, Monday to Saturday, across the island.
Barbary Coast has introduced new safety and hygiene measures, including banning all staff from wearing any jewelry below the elbow and keeping sleeves rolled up to ensure and encourage effective hand washing.
As always, staff are required to wash their hands regularly; each table, bar top and chair in the venue is also immediately disinfected after use. Respecting the recommendation for social distancing, Barbary Coast has reconfigured its seating to ensure a greater distance between all guests.
Tables and bar seats have been removed and distanced in Deadfall, with expanded outside seating and further distancing between individuals and groups.
As always, staff are required to wash their hands regularly; each table, bar top and chair in the venue is also immediately disinfected after use. Respecting the recommendation for social distancing, Barbary Coast has reconfigured its seating to ensure a greater distance between all guests.
Tables and bar seats have been removed and distanced in Deadfall, with expanded outside seating and further distancing between individuals and groups.
Barbary Coast is an excellent throwback to simpler times
Set up and operated by old F&B hands, Celia Schoonraad and Michael Callahan, Barbary Coast is a fabulous new, slightly schizophrenic, establishment that recently opened near the iconic Boat Quay.
The establishment takes its cues from the California Gold Rush of 1849 – when drinking was done in times of both pleasure and pain. There is a no-frills bar on the ground floor - Deadfall - with various tipples to keep one entertained and excellent jalapeño poppers that were just the right level of cream cheese and spicy. On the second floor, is the Ballroom, which is much more chichi, with beautiful banquettes and alcoves, sophisticated cocktails and platters of food.
Barbary Coast reminds your writer of the old Victorian pubs in the UK that had public and saloon bars - although in this case, it was less about egalitarianism and more classism. Towards the end of the 18th century, a new room in the pub came into being: the saloon. The saloon was a room where, for the price of a ticket or more expensive drinks, entertainment was performed and beverages would be served at the table.
Deadfall has affordable and inspired cocktails based on hue (S$14) with a curated selection of draft beer (from S$6) and wine (S$12).
“As with venues in the original Barbary Coast, the space came together from an amalgamation of different materials and fixtures – you worked with what you could find, whenever it came in,” said Schoonraad.
“We wanted to recreate the ethos of the original Deadfalls, with a friendly atmosphere that’s open to all kinds of clientele – where everyone is welcome, and anyone can afford a drink,” said Callahan.
The Ballroom is more upmarket with cocktails named the Earl of Montrose (S$24) and Buttered Paloma (S$21). There are also bottles of Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé for a very reasonable (S$140).
My companion and I worked out that for around S$200, a couple could have a delightful and romantic pre-dinner bottle of fizz and a charcuterie platter (excellent) - while sat in a cosy private alcove.
Set up and operated by old F&B hands, Celia Schoonraad and Michael Callahan, Barbary Coast is a fabulous new, slightly schizophrenic, establishment that recently opened near the iconic Boat Quay.
The establishment takes its cues from the California Gold Rush of 1849 – when drinking was done in times of both pleasure and pain. There is a no-frills bar on the ground floor - Deadfall - with various tipples to keep one entertained and excellent jalapeño poppers that were just the right level of cream cheese and spicy. On the second floor, is the Ballroom, which is much more chichi, with beautiful banquettes and alcoves, sophisticated cocktails and platters of food.
Barbary Coast reminds your writer of the old Victorian pubs in the UK that had public and saloon bars - although in this case, it was less about egalitarianism and more classism. Towards the end of the 18th century, a new room in the pub came into being: the saloon. The saloon was a room where, for the price of a ticket or more expensive drinks, entertainment was performed and beverages would be served at the table.
Deadfall has affordable and inspired cocktails based on hue (S$14) with a curated selection of draft beer (from S$6) and wine (S$12).
“As with venues in the original Barbary Coast, the space came together from an amalgamation of different materials and fixtures – you worked with what you could find, whenever it came in,” said Schoonraad.
“We wanted to recreate the ethos of the original Deadfalls, with a friendly atmosphere that’s open to all kinds of clientele – where everyone is welcome, and anyone can afford a drink,” said Callahan.
The Ballroom is more upmarket with cocktails named the Earl of Montrose (S$24) and Buttered Paloma (S$21). There are also bottles of Billecart Salmon Brut Rosé for a very reasonable (S$140).
My companion and I worked out that for around S$200, a couple could have a delightful and romantic pre-dinner bottle of fizz and a charcuterie platter (excellent) - while sat in a cosy private alcove.
Owned and operated by industry veterans Celia Schoonraad and Michael Callahan, Barbary Coast is inspired by the district in San Francisco of the same name during the mid-1800s. Located on the corner of North Canal and Lor Telok, Barbary Coast spans two floors of three historic shophouses in a landmark building with an original land lease dating back to the early 1800s. The lower level of the space, Deadfall, is inspired by a relaxed, approachable neighbourhood watering hole, a style of bar that could be found littered throughout the original Barbary Coast. On the other end of the spectrum, the upper level is known as Barbary Coast Ballroom – highbrow and elegant, equally exclusive as it is unpredictable. With two unique concepts under one roof, Barbary Coast is a welcomed addition to Singapore’s Boat Quay neighbourhood offering something for everyone.
What an amazingly unique place!
While the Boat Quay district might be better known these days for seedy KTV lounges, beer towers and happy-hour promotions, new dual-level bar Barbary Coast is looking to change the tide.
Go upstairs and it is a different world from downstairs - one of opulence and exclusivity. The space, called the Barbary Coast Ballroom, is plastered in patterns of lavish wallpaper from three different design houses that are contemporary, but a nod to the antiquated.
Go upstairs and it is a different world from downstairs - one of opulence and exclusivity. The space, called the Barbary Coast Ballroom, is plastered in patterns of lavish wallpaper from three different design houses that are contemporary, but a nod to the antiquated.
