67 Pall Mall, the London-born private Members’ wine Club by wine lovers, for wine lovers, has opened in Singapore. Following a multi-million dollar refurbishment, 67 Pall Mall Singapore welcomes Members into the Club’s spectacular 15,000 sq ft Shaw Centre penthouse in the heart of Orchard Road – Singapore’s premier shopping and lifestyle district.
The grand opening of the Singapore Club is a watershed moment for the food and beverage scene in the region. Set to become a marquee attraction for lovers of fine wine and food across Asia, membership to the Club allows access to a collection of 5,000 wines, of which 1,000 are available by the glass – the biggest and most diverse wine list in Southeast Asia. Not only are the world's finest and rarest wines within reach, but the underlying premise of the Club is to also make wine more affordable. It allows unprecedented access to fine wines that excite, challenge and captivate Members.
Master of Wine Richard Hemming, Head of Wine for Asia has built a world-class, 15-strong sommelier team in Singapore, led by Head Sommelier Roberto Duran. Roberto was part of the opening team of the London Club and had previous stints in Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore, including Joël Robuchon and Bacchanalia. The decades of wine experience shared among the wine team rivals that of the London Club, and it set to lead the charge in Singapore’s thriving wine scene.
The 5,000-label wine list is available on iPads, loaded with critics’ scores, winemakers’ information and tasting notes. In common with the London and Verbier Clubs, all wines in the Club are served in Zalto glasses. Meticulously hand-blown in Austria, Zaltos are designed to bring out the best aromas and nuances in every wine.
With fine wine comes fine food, and 67 Pall Mall Singapore’s kitchen will offer the biggest menu offering among all its Clubs. Led by Head Chef Alex Zhu, who has honed his French and British culinary sensibilities from stints at Marco Pierre White’s The English House, Daniel Boulud’s DB Bistro and Les Amis group’s Au Jardin, the Club offers all-day dining of signature dishes from the London Club as well as Asian-inspired dishes. With attention to the seasonality of quality produce, traditional recipes and modern techniques combine to create the Club’s signature dishes, such as the bang bang burrata – an East meets West harmony of burrata served in a black vinegar dressing with Sichuan peppers, crushed peanuts and dough fritters.
Another decadent signature is the pan-fried foie gras and veal sweetbread, served on a homemade crumpet, pickled onions and dressed in poultry jus. A plethora of grills from the Josper oven are also available, with a choice of three types of steaks – grain-fed, grass-fed and Japanese wagyu.
The Singapore Club
Formerly the private residence of Tan Sri Dr Runme Shaw, the refurbished Club penthouse spans the entire 27th and 28th floors of Shaw Centre, offering 270-degree views of the Orchard cityscape. The interior evokes a 1920s and 1930s Shanghai art deco feel, peppered with Shaw Foundation memorabilia, paying tribute to the heritage of the location. Among the notable features of the Penthouse are the original 1970s crystal chandeliers that greet Members in the concierge and the main reception.
Every detail and material is meticulously thought out, such as the custom hand-painted and silk hand-embroidered wallpaper featuring birds and flora found in Singapore’s Botanic Gardens. The grandeur of the solid walnut wall panels is accentuated by blue-grey Azul Macaubas marble from Brazil and Breccia Aurora Italian marble flooring.
In the former ballroom now stands the Clubroom and the Restaurant, with a staggering six-metre floor-to-ceiling wine tower. This houses the biggest wine list in Southeast Asia, storing thousands of bottles of the Club’s collection of premium wines, in perfect conditions. Flanked opposite is a whisky wall with a display of 430 bottles, an allusion to the Whisky Bar that lies above.
Also situated on the 27th floor is the event space, with modular walls that are capable of hosting anything from intimate private dining to large receptions to masterclasses. The rooms can host up to 120 people and feature comprehensive AV systems as well as breath-taking views overlooking Orchard Road. Surrounding the entire Club is a rooftop terrace garden adorned with ornamentals and edibles, used in the dishes created by the culinary team.
Photos of the Shaw Brothers and a nod to their long respected film legacy accent the walls along the staircase. Up on the 28th floor is the Naughty Corner and Whisky Bar. A tribute to the London Club’s namesake spirits den, the Naughty Corner sits in what was once the Penthouse’s bedroom. Together with the Whisky Bar, this intimate space seats up to 35 guests and sets the scene of a more intimate lounge experience to appreciate fine spirits.
a. 1 Scotts Rd, 27-01 Shaw Centre, Singapore 228208
w. www.67pallmall.com/the-singapore-club
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