No menu cocktail experience - go with an open mind and be ready to try something new! I cannot fault anything at Bar stories, definitely a place we will return to frequently - the bar staff were knowledgeable and created bespoke cocktails from our brief...descriptions of flavours/classic cocktails we enjoyed. We really enjoyed sitting at the bar and watching all the cocktails being made before our eyes. The creativity and palates of the staff is outstanding.More
This place advertises themselves for having no cocktail menu with bar tenders that can create bespoke cocktails to your taste. First up, I told the bartender I did not like refreshing cocktail and wanted something smoky. He served me a lemony gin cocktail with burnt...rosemary—I guess if it ticks the “smoky” requirement, you can ignore the non-refreshing aspect the customer specified. Next, my partner requested for a boozy rum based cocktail. After waiting 30mins and reminding the bartender, we got a NON-rum cocktail that was boozy. At this point we realized that the bartenders actually have a very limited repertoire and even a fixed list of cocktails to actually serve up. There was nothing bespoke about it, at least on the day we visited.More
Nice bar with interesting cocktails and presentation. The staff is friendly and ambience is very good
There are few bars that I head to regularly and Bar Stories is one of them. And rightfully so. Before the slew of secret bars became visible, Bar Stories has that hidden feel. The original bar is tucked on the second floor of a shophouse...on that famous Haji Lane stretch. Now it has an extension on the first floor but head up as that’s where the charm is. A tiny bar greets you at the stairs with a smattering of bar seats. Head to the other room for more privacy. They’re one of the first to start with a no-menu-no-drink-name bespoke concept. Name your poison and they get creative with the concoctions. My favourite combi is – absinthe and a dramatic presentation, please. #eatstylishtravelstylishMore
The staff is completely clueless as far as service is concerned. I cant comment on the drinks as we weren't served any even after sitting for 1 HOUR on the table. We were " Warned " ( the word Warned was used by the person...who was taking our orders) that since its a bespoke bar it would take 15-20 mins for our drinks to arrive but the drinks weren't served until 1hour. We decided to leave without having any drinks. On noticing we were walking of - A particular staff member instead of being apologetic was rude by saying "we already warned you" . That was our "Bar StoryMore
Tell them your favourite flavours and they will make a cocktail for you to suit. Passionate staff, good atmosphere. Food here is awesome too.
We have been to Bar Stories a few times and have always loved it.It is right ion Haji Lane in a small space above a restaurant on the second floor. The workers and bartenders are all friendly and knowledgeable. There is no drink menu as...such. You tell them they style/types of drinks you like and they make something to order. The drinks are always well presented and we've always been happy with wjat we have had. Prices range from 20-25++ for each drinkMore
Very cool concept with drinks that are served in amazing presentations. However, the bar is rather small but ambience is good. Would come back
Staff took my unfinished drink and dumped it in the sink without checking whether I was done. Would not recommend, would not return.
We had booked a reservation on their website since the bar area is very small. Within a day, we received a confirmation. We are a family of four each with different likes/dislikes. The bartender really narrowed down our preferences. My son was more evasive in...that he requested a cocktail that told a story and he liked a complex stronger tasting cocktail. The bartender delivered times four complete with an historical story about the cocktail for my son. We have gone to some of the “World’s 50 best cocktail bars” in Tokyo and Oslo and Bar Stories should be considered for 2020. Granted the cocktails were expensive but it was memorable and worth it!More
