Drinks-centric events may have taken a break after Singapore Cocktail Festival ended in March, but there’s Beerfest Asia 2017 happening in August to look forward to. Until then, a bunch of events from bar collabs to a Whiskey Weekend will help tide you through the rest of May. Here are 8 of them.
Once Upon a Time in Singapore (May 18)
Hopping (or crawling) between Singapore’s top cocktail bars is all part of the fun of cocktail culture here. But at Tippling Club, it’s the city’s best bars that will come to you. Led by Tippling Club’s head bartender Joe Schofield, Once Upon a Time in Singapore brings together Gibson’s Aki Eguchi, Operation Dagger’s Juan Yijun, 28 HongKong Street’s Joma Rivera, Employees Only’s Bai Jiawei and Manhattan’s Philip Bischoff.
Where: Tippling Club
How much: $155 (inclusive of five cocktails and small plates)
PolandSHIOK! – Polish Sunset Party at 1-Altitude (May 19)
The world’s highest open air rooftop bar 1-Altitude is bringing in Polish and Belvedere vodka to their sunset party. Famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso once said, “In the 20th century, there were three extraordinary inventions: cubism, blues and Polish vodka”. You might disagree with the statement, and the best way put the matter to rest is to try it out for yourself. Enjoy the drinks with the great views and as the sun sets.
Where: 1 Altitude
How much: $35 (inclusive of two drinks); $40 (after 9pm)
Hella Hoppy Beers Hoedown! (May 19)
Nothing to do on a Friday night? Head over to the craft beer hawker stall at Maxwell Centre for a hop beers takeover. Breweries include BrewDog, Brewlander from Singapore, Fierce Beer (with their Day Shift Pale Ale and Split Shift IPA), Green Flash, Hong Kong Beer Co., Sainte Cru and Stockade.
Where: 3rd Culture Brewing Co
How much: $39.50 (for five beers)
Whiskey Weekend 2017 (May 20-21)
American whiskies will be the focus for the two-day celebration organized by Proof & Company. All things American, from food to drinks are planned for the weekend. Get whiskey cocktails and craft beers on draft from 28 HongKong Street, Employees Only, Manhattan and Skinny’s Lounge for $10. Travis Masiero from Blue Label Burgers will be filling you with their signature burgers and enjoy barbecued grubs by Dave Pynt of Meatsmith. There’ll be whiskies tasting booth and workshops as well.
Where: The Great Escape
How much: From $10
Books & Beer #37 (May 21)
Combining two of the best things, books and beer, this book-swapping event is going on to its 37th edition. Bring along books to swap and meet other fellow like-minded book lovers too. There’s going to be beers on tap by Little Island Brewing Co., and a range of food items to choose from, including duck fat fries, Thai chicken wings and more. You’ll also be able to get limited copies of Grammar Rules for free.
Where: Alchemist Beer Lab
How much: Admission is free, but you’ll have to pay for the food and drinks
Wednesday Wine Night Vol. 2 (May 24)
Spend your Wednesday night at Pim Pam by FOC and learn all about the variety of Spanish grapes. And then taste wines using grapes like Mencia, Bobal and Verdejo. As for food to pair your wines with, you can order the special dishes prepared by the chef. Otherwise, check with the sommeliers on duty for other recommendations.
Where: Pim Pam by FOC
How much: $30 (two glasses), $40 (three glasses) and $48 (four glasses)
Peace of Vino (May 27-28)
Sustainable wines are gaining more traction lately, and you’ll get to taste over 30 of them at Peace of Vino. The Straits Wine Company will be supplying the wines, while Camp Kilo serves up a platter of protein (prawns, ribs, pork belly or chicken) with a choice of one side. Otherwise, you can still order food from their regular menu.
Where: Camp Kilo Charcoal Club
How much: $20 (for five tastings) and $50 (inclusive of wines and the food platter)
Lovestruck Does Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall (May 31)
Want to drink and meet potential partners at the same time? Old school dating sessions still exist here, as dating site Lovestruck.com brings their event over to Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall. If you are keen to chit-chat, just buy a drink at the counter and ask for a red straw so they can identify you. Well, if you happen to change your mind, you can still go there for a drink, or an Asian-inspired cocktail for that matter.
Where: Ah Sam Cold Drink Stall
How much: Free
