The historic Long Bar returns fully restored and continues its proud tradition as the Home of the Singapore Sling.
The famous counter shines like new amidst decor that marries architecture and contemporary plantation-inspired motifs.
The Singapore Sling, widely regarded as the national drink, was first created in 1915 by Raffles bartender Ngiam Tong Boon.
Primarily a gin-based cocktail, the Singapore Sling also contains pineapple juice, lime juice, curaçao and Bénédictine. Giving it the pretty pink hue are grenadine and cherry liqueur. Bartender Ngiam deliberately chose to give the cocktail this rosy colour.
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is the same band back at the Long bar?
Always enjoy taking my first time guests to Singapore and take them to the Long Bar in the famous Raffles Hotel. The place has just been renovated and recently opened. Much the same, but the entrance is from another side door. Look out for the peeling of peanuts and throwing them on the ground. Still not used to it.
