I first learnt about 67 Pall Mall some 2-3 years ago. It was brought to my awareness via a few large panels elegantly emblazoned with “67 Pall Mall” - those panels caught my eye every time I walked through the glass doors of Shaw Centre, along Claymore Drive.
Even though those panels were tucked away by the side of the entrance, they were statuesque and hard to miss. My curiosity led me to do a google search, and that was when I discovered that it was a private wine club that was getting ready to call the building its home.
With a name like 67 Pall Mall, imagery of cigar smoke, fine wine, a relaxing, and private atmosphere immediately danced in my mind. Perhaps this place could be a reason for one to dress up a little more than usual in otherwise casual and humid Singapore, and a chance to feel like one was in London - without having to hop on a flight and subject one’s nasal passages to assault by total strangers.
So when the invitation to visit the club arrived a few weeks ago, I agreed without hesitation.
When the elevator doors opened on Level 27 of Shaw Centre, I was immediately greeted by soft warm lighting, pristine marble floors and an air of quiet elegance enveloped by wooden and lightly-patterned paneled walls.
From the ornate, oval-shaped crystal chandelier, to the door handles and the sconces that quietly dotted the passageways, the art-deco flavour was pronounced, yet subtle.
As I signed in with the Guest Relations team, I could not help but notice that the desk was in fact a sculpture in itself, carved out of one gigantic piece of marble. The attention to detail continues all throughout the club - from its long corridors, plush stairwells, right down to the ladies bathroom with gorgeous blue marble floors. It was amazing to be transported to this elegant, West-meets-East world, right in the heart of Orchard Road, yet away from the hustle and bustle.
Once I entered the main dining room, I was immediately greeted with a panoramic view of the city - thanks to dramatic high ceilings that seem to offer the whole of Orchard Road on a silver platter for one’s eyes to feast on. Knowing that this was once the rooftop penthouse of Runme Shaw, the late founder of the Shaw Organisation, one cannot help but imagine what life would have been like to live amidst a view like this. Well, thanks to 67 Pall Mall, one need not imagine anymore - the views are now available for enjoyment by its members and guests, with a fine glass of wine in hand.
67 Pall Mall boasts a selection of 5,000 wines, with 1,000 available by the glass. What I really like about it is that they also offer 25 ml pours, for curious non-committal cats like myself to have a taste before committing to a whole glass. As far as I know, 67 Pall Mall has the largest selection of wines in Singapore - coupled with its relationships with winemakers around the world, this does seem like the best place in the country to receive a wine education and taste a wide variety of wines.
The Singapore Club
Now, let’s talk about the food. Helmed by Alex Zhu, ex-Head Chef at Marco Pierre White’s English House restaurant, the menu is a beautiful combination of the West and the East. Think: Sausage rolls served with a side of achar, Burrata with sichuan peppers, sesame and black vinegar dressing, and you tiao, Pan-fried foie gras with veal sweetbread on a crumpet, and wagyu steak, grilled to perfection in their very own josper.
Just when I thought things couldn’t get any better, I was invited to the top floor, cheekily termed as the “naughty corner”. It’s actually a gorgeous whiskey bar reminiscent of a bar one would find in England, with an adjoining room perfect for tête-à-têtes.
With its extensive wine collection, delectable menu, beautifully-designed interiors and sweeping views of the city, 67 Pall Mall is a jewel nestled atop Shaw Centre, perfect for those who want to find respite in the city while imbibing with like minded wine and whiskey aficionados. I definitely enjoyed my experience there, and certainly would recommend that you try it for yourself too.
a. 1 Scotts Rd, 27-01 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
w. www.67pallmall.com/the-singapore-club
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