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“Excellent food in a cosy setting”
Review of Bar Stories

Bar Stories
Ranked #863 of 15,215 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 19 November 2023 via mobile

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

Date of visit: November 2023
Thank Jonathan S
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

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.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Thank 566melanie
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

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.

Date of visit: August 2023
Thank Audrey E
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Reviewed 25 July 2023 via mobile

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!

Date of visit: July 2023
Thank circlekandburrito
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Reviewed 30 July 2022 via mobile

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.

Date of visit: July 2022
Thank agargya
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