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Bar Stories

Bar Stories

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Hours
Sun
3:00 pm - 1:00 am
Mon
3:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tue
3:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wed
3:00 pm - 1:00 am
Thu
3:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fri
3:00 pm - 2:00 am
Sat
3:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Ratings and reviews
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.1 of 5 bubbles
Details
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CUISINES
Bar
Meals
After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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A no-menu specialty cocktail bar, where every cocktail is made to measure! Sweet, sour, refreshing, bitter, strong, spicy - you name it! - our bartenders will shake up a cocktail storm.
CUISINES
Bar
Meals
After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles179 reviews
Excellent
92
Very good
53
Average
15
Poor
6
Terrible
13

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minnesotans4
Saint Paul3118 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 family
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!
Written 10 January 2020
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nlieschke
Singapore22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 none
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 drink
Written 8 March 2020
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OnAnotherFlight
Singapore282 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 couples
What a find ! I am not a fan of cocktails, so a cocktail only bar wasn’t really the place for me! However; I was very wrong. Here they don’t have a menu with the usual suspects, you tell them what you like flavour wise and they knock up something. We had cocktails inspired by After Eights, Banana Split, Black Forest Gateaux, Pancakes syrup and bacon, mukwas (using absinthe for fennel) and some others. Calai (I hope I spelled that right) was amazing host for a 5* night. We will be back.
Written 26 December 2021
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honestco
Singapore25 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 friends
Went for dinner with friends, very disappointed. The food portions are tiny and expensive for what it was. Meat was Low quality & full of fat, I had to spit out most of it. Taste of some of the dips is good but portions are so tiny for the price. Ordered the chocolate tart for dessert and it arrived cut in half! The other half was missing…who does that and charge for a full tart. Cheese dessert comes with ritz crackers (!) which you can get at NTUC. Rip off. Service is poor - had to ask several times for cutlery. Despite us having sharing plates no spoons provided (covid times especially this is a minimum), we had to constantly ask for spoons. The bathroom is so filthy dirty…you wonder about the hygiene of this place. Overall, nice concept of cocktails but the place feels dirty, run down, and someone is trying to rip you off. A clean bathroom, topping up cuterly & water, clearing plates after customer is finished…would be a good starting point too since they are taking service charge. The bar tenders can also improve their attitude. There are much better, cleaner & friendlier places in Singapore for cocktails.
Written 20 August 2021
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sameermajid
Singapore2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 couples
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 Story
Written 9 October 2020
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Matilda T
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2020 none
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.
Written 4 December 2020
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Jonathan S
Singapore9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 friends
Excellent food and cocktails! Causal ambiance on 2nd floor of a shop house. They don’t have a menu for cocktails but basically recommend and craft cocktails based on your preferences (which are excellent!) The food was amazing and tasty beyond belief. Ordered the Mentaiko Taramasalata and the babaganoush (which was amazing. I don’t usually like eggplant but this dip was out of this world) The broccoli and seabass were also very unique- never had broccoli done in such a refreshing manner before and the seabass was a perfect dish in all respects. Really cosy place with excellent food and cocktails (they don’t serve any wines) if you want great food in a cosy ambiance
Written 18 November 2023
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Audrey E
Berwick355 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 solo
Hadnt booked, but they found me a spot at the bar. There is no menu, so barman asked what flavours i liked and suggested an idea. Turned out a lovely cocktail. Very skilled bar staff who were a joy to just watch working. Tiny space, but it all worked well. Was very busy so no chat with barstaff, but was made welcome.
Written 16 August 2023
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566melanie
Brisbane18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 couples
We wandered in completely by accident and am so glad we did! The service was impeccable, the food out of this world and the drinks were absolutely delicious! If you’re a non-drinker please don’t shy away, I was made a fantastic mocktail that was very tasty and the staff didn’t even blink an eye at my request. As someone who struggles to find drinks without alcohol beyond coke and water on most bar menus, this was a very pleasant surprise! The food was amazing, Japanese and Middle Eastern fusion (Habibi San is next door) and we had the best hummus I’ve ever tasted. They made Brussels sprouts taste like something out of this world! A must for adventurous diners, but if you struggle with stairs this place is probably not for you.
Written 19 August 2023
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Elinor D
Singapore93 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2021 couples
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.
Written 14 January 2021
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Sparkles38
388 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 couples
This place was recommended to me and on paper it is fabulous. It is small, there is no menu and they make your drink completely personal based on what you like. The reality is that it is VERY expensive and pretty average. All style no substance sadly. The food was also expensive and not very good. It is the only place in our 4 days in Singpore that we didn't like and felt fleeced.
Written 19 March 2024
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Dujardin F
Nice51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 couples
Very nice surprise The bartender is a really talented mixologist and also very nice. The best place for me is at the counter where we are taken in by the spectacle of the preparation. Arriving by chance as a couple last night, we left delighted and enchanted by the welcome and the quality of the place. THANKS
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Written 4 May 2024
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Aniruddha G
Singapore51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
A hidden gem, sure to leave you entertained. Came here with my wife after a long days work and was surprised at the coziness. You have to share tables with others especially if ur a walk-in. Cocktails are personalised based on your flavour profile. Definitely coming back for more. Reservation is necessary else its a coin toss we did get lucky.
Written 30 July 2022
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Aldora
Singapore12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 couples
Had an impromptu date night with my husband! Not only the drinks are yummy and super creative, the staffs are super friendly, welcoming, warm, and knowledgeable, it felt like home (which is incredibly rare in Singapore) x We would definitely be back!
Written 25 July 2023
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kimwillrule
Singapore6579 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 none
Cocktail extraordinare by my favourite bar in the world helmed by mixologist provocateurs who don’t bow to the mundane. #eatstylishtravelstylish
Written 7 May 2021
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