1864

ABOUT

History breathes beneath the floorboards and inside the walls of this beautiful bar at the Sofitel smack in the middle of the Central Business District. As a nod to the rich maritime history of the area around the hotel, this luxe bar was named 1864 after the year the historic Tanjong Pagar Dock Com ...More

History breathes beneath the floorboards and inside the walls of this beautiful bar at the Sofitel smack in the middle of the Central Business District. As a nod to the rich maritime history of the area around the hotel, this luxe bar was named 1864 after the year the historic Tanjong Pagar Dock Company was founded, and it evokes equal parts modern luxury and old-world glamour.

In the day, it is a breakfast and tea lounge, serving up eggs, Viennoiseries, coffee, and high-tea platters. At lunchtime, treat yourself to tapas with a French-Asian profile, think spicy Scallop Brochette, ikura-studded Salmon Crostini, and smoky Kurobuta Pork Yakitori served up with cold soba noodles. By the night-time, all the good vibes come together to turn the space into a sexy wine and cocktail bar, serving hotel guests alongside the city’s swanky barflies, turning out barrel-aged cocktails and premium wines faster than you can say “martini”. The signatures here include a regal Cognac Old Fashioned, the Martinez, a forgotten classic made with gin and cherry liqueur, and a cheeky Coconut Negroni that puts a Singapore spin on the international favourite. Luxury, elegance, and a quiet spot to while away the day: they don’t often make hotels like this anymore, steeped in old-world charm and flawless hospitality. (Nov 2017)

THE BUZZ

“A plush lobby bar that’s the perfect place for a quiet nightcap. Sip on champagne or barrel-aged cocktails as you enjoy the intimate setting, and revel in the joy that you’re not fighting for a seat at a bar unlike the masses walking up and down Tanjong Pagar.” -Lifestyle Asia

DISHES WE LOVE

Salmon Crostini, Kurobuta Pork Yakitori, Scallop Brochette