Great New Bars in Singapore

Check out these new bars in Singapore, for the perfect pick me up. The experienced expat bar-hoppers will give you the low down on the Lion City’s bar scene – from a beach club, to a Coyote Ugly Saloon, to an arcade bar - you might just find your new favorite joint here!

Go get your cowboy on at Coyote Ugly Saloon in Clarke Quay.

Inspired by the 2000 movie of the same name Coyote Ugly Saloon offers some boot stomping, music blaring, shots slinging, good old boy and girl fun.

There are over twenty- five Franchises worldwide with newest one now open in Singapore. With a 700 person capacity you can be sure of a debaucherous good time. There’s plenty of seating with sofa booths, tables and of course stools barside where you can sit up close and watch the fabulous Coyote Ugly Saloon girls strut their stuff, but more on these talented local performers later.

The venue offers your standard bar fare such as burgers, pizza and chicken wings. Prices range from SG$12 to SG$30 for those food options.

If you’re thirsty after a hard evening of dancing on the bar (or ladies only - but that will change) Coyote Ugly Saloon does have a decent selection of wine, beer, shooters and some cleverly named, signature cocktails such as the Coyote Shooter and Road Kill, ranging from SG$12-20. Bottles of wine are also available.

For two dollars ( this price could quite possibly change so take it as an indication only as it was an opening night party) you can test your cowboy skills by riding the mechanical bull at the far side of the bar.

If you are feeling like shooting some pool, tables are right behind the bar. Of course, if you are a woman who wants to let loose (sorry, no boys allowed on the bar YET) you can jump up on the bar and get down with the ladies of Coyote Ugly Saloon.

My friend and I let our inhibitions go and had a grand time, getting down with the Coyote Dancers. It was fantastically fun. Let me just say those women can dance.

They are all awesomely talented with engaging personalities keeping the party going until closing.

Music runs the gamut from 1980s hits to country classics all the way to today’s popular music. Approximately every 20 minutes there’s a choreographed routine, but the ladies never seem to take a break and really know how to get the crowd going.

I made friends throughout the night and we all had a great time dancing, drinking and taking in the cowgirl vibe.

For a fast paced, music filled, raucously good time we definitely recommend checking out Coyote Ugly Saloon Clarke Quay Singapore.

SLING – THE CONCEPT
In a quiet location set amongst a beautiful row of converted shophouses, renowned Mixologist and Chef-extraordinaire, Mr Ethan Leslie Leong of Maison Ikkoku has established a little oasis called SLING.

This concept bar and restaurant aims to revive the iconic Singapore Sling by introducing an all-natural craft cocktail menu that provides innovative interpretations on this classic drink.

Mr Leong has combined this with a menu of familiar Peranakan favourites – a homage to Ethan’s grandmother – that uses 100% natural locally sourced ingredients, and strictly, no MSG, no preservatives, or artificial flavouring or colouring.

SLING - THE COCKTAILS
Ethan has created five distinctive “SLINGs” that suit the modern cocktail lover: an Original SLING with enticing pineapple and lemon foam on top of a select batch of perfect ingredients; a Coco SLING served in very hip SLING branded coconut husk; the 1819 SLING that pays homage to Sir Stamford Raffles’ interest in botany and so includes pineapple liqueur, cinnamon and a peppery spice; a Majulah SLING which, with the addition of Campari, is almost like a Negroni style SLING; and finally, SLING-a-pu-ra that adds passionfruit, fresh pandan, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir and calamansi which are all devilishly good! Beware – they are all so easy and delightful to drink!

SLING - THE DISHES
All the dishes on the menu are made from scratch on-the-day with quality.

The D.I.Y. Popiah comes with instructions, which makes you appreciate even more one of Singapore’s favourite dishes. Available in Vegetarian, Sweet Pork and Crispy Prawn (tempura style). We can vouch for the latter.

Most of the other dishes are designed for sharing plates. The Tumeric Chicken is from a recipe from Ethan’s grandmother and felt like it was made with love: the fragrant ginger, lemongrass and tumeric added to that feel.

The Beef Rendang made from Wagyu beef, slow cooked in a rich coconut curry, simply melts into your mouth; the Babi Hitam is a succulent slab of Korobuta Black Pork braised for 72 hours with local spices and black vinegar and finished with hand-squeezed coconut!

Then there is the less glamorous looking but so surprisingly great tasting Ikan Asam: grilled salmon in sour umami asam, tomato, onion and chickpeas – the flavours delightfully balanced. And finally, the Hey Mee, the famous Singapore fried hokkien noodles with Asian rock lobster and lobster broth. This was gorgeous and possibly my favourite. On presentation, it received a lot of “wow” from our group, but then when it is flambéed tableside – wow, wow!

Did we say finally? There is also the one dessert: Kueh Dadar. It’s Singaporean, it’s traditional, and it’s delicious. And with a shot glass of Gula Malacca to pour all over it - that is all you need!

RECOMMENDATION
SLING is fabulous. The location is awesome and the fit out is very cool and having such a passionate, talented and super-enthusiastic Chef and Mixologist at the helm will be sure to put a zing back into the SLING!
Ethan’s understanding of F&B and the use of local ingredients shine through; we loved it.

And after dinner you can pop upstairs to the bar to continue the fun and have a cocktail or two customised just for you.
SLING’s opening date is 17 February 2020.