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“Amazing cocktails, and even mocktails!!”
Review of Bar Stories

Bar Stories
Ranked #863 of 13,580 Restaurants in Singapore
Cuisines: Bar
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Restaurant details
Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Arab Street
Description: 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.
Reviewed 17 April 2015

Bar Stories had, by far, one of the best cocktails I have ever had in my life. My non-drinking friend said the same about her mocktail(virgin cocktail?). This place doesn't have a fixed menu, so the server would come and ask you questions about flavours you like, and bring you something according to what you tell him. We were a group of 8, and each one of us loved our drinks. The guy who served us was super friendly and made sure we had a good time. All in all, simply awesome!
You could also head over to Arab Street for a sheesha after some nice cocktails here.

2  Thank novicetravelbug2512
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Reviewed 24 March 2015

A very unique place that should be on anyones must visit list; well, almost anyone, some friends I took listened to the introduction, then asked for beers on tap and a wine list, they aren't the target audience.
The concept with this bar is no menus, just a discussion with the bartender and a customized drink is brought out for you. In my many visits here I have only had one less than stellar visit and that was because our particular bartender that night, just didn't interact well with us, not fun, good drinks, but not exciting. Every other visit is fun with the bartender discussing your tastes and pushing you to try something new and expand your tastes.
The service is above and beyond, in fact, one visit my wife was explaining that she doesn't like Gin, and a voice from across the room yelled out "You do too, like Gin, the last two times you were here I served you Gin" Two things about this, 1) We are not THAT regular, but they remembered us 2) They push you to try new things that even you don't realize you like.
The drinks are not just mixed cocktails, but they are complete experiences, a table of four will likely have something flaming, some herb or unique fruit and maybe even a merengue.
No two visits are the same and no two drinks are the same, it is a great experience and definitely a place to go with friends you will share drinks with to try it all.

PS: I do advise making reservations, we have been lucky just walking up, but making a reservation ahead is advisable and allows you to request a bar seat which is the best experience.

Date of visit: November 2014
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Thank Jasher0
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Reviewed 23 March 2015

I can only say what an absolutely different place this is. There is no menu - you just tell the barman what you want as your basic spirit, roughly what you like flavour wise and then cross your fingers
Your cocktail can end up with fruit, pepper, sage and thyme, fruit, mint, on fire .....
It's not cheap, but worth a treat.
It's quite difficult to find - tucked away upstairs in Haji Street in the Arab Quarter.

Date of visit: March 2015
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Thank SueK739
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Reviewed 15 March 2015

What a great experience...They have no menu. You just tell them the flavours you like (or feel like) and they make a drink that will suit YOU.

Now the drinks are not cheap BUT they are special. We went for 1 drink and ended up staying for 4. And we met other people there who tried different drinks and it made for great conversation.

I'll be back!

Date of visit: March 2015
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Thank AndrewTMAO
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Reviewed 8 March 2015 via mobile

Loving Haji Lane, vintage furniture and cocktails, this place was just perfect. It's upstairs so I hadn't spotted it on previous visits but looked it out following colleagues recommendations. I requested something sour with orange and lemon and got a Cointreau based drink with optional salt to add to give a slightly different flavours. Colleagues got ice baskets, chilli and lemongrass adorning theirs .... All fabulous and great atmosphere. Average price S$24

Thank MariposaMallorca
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