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Long Bar

1 Beach Road | Raffles Hotel Singapore, Singapore 189673, Singapore (Downtown Core)
65 6337 1886
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Ranked #411 of 2,751 restaurants in Singapore
Cuisines: Steakhouse
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Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The long bar reminded me more of a Saloon (picture lone star restaurants) than what I pictured in my mind. The drinks are ridiculously priced, so it's not a place to settle in for the night but it is a must do when in Singapore. We had a singapore sling for $26 and moved on. The drinks were delicious, but... More

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Sydney, Australia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Upon sitting down were offered a menus by a young waitress that left me stunned. She was trying to sell the menu! But in such a pushy way. Please allow me 5 mins said she. Whoo young lady, we are here, we want to read the menu ourselves, and will ask should we have a query. Then a mix up... More

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Huntly, United Kingdom
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62 reviews 62 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I can't agree with anyone who doesn't feel this is a truly special place..nuts yes..Singapore pings yes..ceiling fans yes..but it a different world and the exotic orient that we all want

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See 3 more reviews by Geordie2666 for Singapore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Just left Raffles with a bad taste in my mouth. Figured I'd better have a world famous S'pore Sling while I'm here... probably never have the chance again. Guaranteed I'll never have one again! Over $30 for a warmish, weak, syrupy (is that a word?) little drink that was pre-made. Why not show a little pride in the history of... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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89 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I had a look through the Long Bar but unfortnately could not get a drink as I had sandals and shorts on. Long pants ans shoes are the order of the day.

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See 20 more reviews by melbkiwi for Singapore
Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Staying at Raffles is probably prohibitive to most people as rooms are very expensive. However paying a visit to the Long Bar just has to be done - a little bit of Colonial Singapore that is very atmospheric!

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Bucks
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34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Everything most of the other reviewers have said is true - overpriced tourist trap with indifferent staff and I think the throwing the peanut shells on the floor is just messy!! BUT you have to do it once just to say you have had a Singapore Sling there - and that's it.

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Singapore
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

Drink was well made, I really liked it. Bit too expensive for 28 dollars. Nachos were out of the readymade packet with insufficient guacamole, salsa and cheese. Place was bit dirty with peanuts and it's skin spread around. Staff was very transactional not interested beyond collecting order and delivering it. Unlikely to visit again, recommend to go once for it's... More

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Darwin
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4 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Drinks were expensive ($31 each for the famous Singapore Sling) and it was very watery in flavour. Aimed at the 'rich' visitor and there are definitely plenty of worthwhile alternatives in this great city... Worth doing only for the 'been there done that' caption.

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Seoul, South Korea
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I went to the Long Bar with my wife and her sister last year as she had never been to Singapore before - I found it to be atourist trap, over priced with poor service and poor quality Slings. Having vowed not to return I sucumbed and took my daughter....what a surprise! The staff have elevated rudeness to an art... More

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