Tipple Time: Bangkok’s F*nkytown shakes up 50 Best Discovery with groundbreaking debut

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Bangkok’s cocktail bar F*nkytown has earned its place among the world’s finest hospitality venues, making its debut on the prestigious 50 Best Discovery platform. This recognition comes as part of 50 Best’s most ambitious expansion yet, with over 500 new venues added in February 2025, bringing the spotlight to emerging scenes in more than a hundred cities and towns worldwide.  The latest refresh … Continue reading Tipple Time: Bangkok’s F*nkytown shakes up 50 Best Discovery with groundbreaking debut

Tipple Time: Autobar Opens in Singapore’s CBD, Bringing Together Craft Beer Culture and Asian Culinary Heritage

Autobar, a contemporary Asian taproom that blends world-class craft beers with heritage-inspired cuisine, has opened its doors at Republic Plaza in Singapore’s Central Business District. Founded by craft beer pioneer Lee Chee Li and featuring the culinary expertise of Chef Ng John, Autobar introduces a fresh dining concept where sophisticated craft beer culture meets elevated Asian cuisine. Located at 9 Raffles Place, the 120-seat establishment … Continue reading Tipple Time: Autobar Opens in Singapore’s CBD, Bringing Together Craft Beer Culture and Asian Culinary Heritage

Tipple Time: ATLAS ushers in Holiday Season with Festive Fare and Gatsby-themed NYE Party

ATLAS, celebrating having just won the ‘Best Design’ award on the ‘Tatler Best Asia’ list 2024, is decking its elegant halls with twinkling trimmings and inviting guests to indulge in festive celebrations. Once again, friends and families are bid to join ATLAS for an array of festive cocktails and dishes to celebrate the season, with Singapore’s world-famous cocktail bar welcoming 2025 by throwing a spectacular … Continue reading Tipple Time: ATLAS ushers in Holiday Season with Festive Fare and Gatsby-themed NYE Party

Tipple Time: One Year of F*nk – F*nkytown Celebrates with Special Guest Shifts and a Bangkok Bar Show Win

BANGKOK, THAILAND – F*nkytown (pronounced Funkytown), the vibrant Bangkok cocktail bar brought by the Sarnies Group, is thrilled to announce a series of exciting guest shifts as it approaches its one-year anniversary at the end of the year. Known for its innovative cocktails and eclectic atmosphere, F*nkytown is also proud to have won the award for ‘Best Restaurant Bar’ at the BKK Bar Show 2024. “This year … Continue reading Tipple Time: One Year of F*nk – F*nkytown Celebrates with Special Guest Shifts and a Bangkok Bar Show Win

Food For Now: An Interview with F*nkytown Group Head Chef Luqman Hakim Hamzah and Group Beverage Manager Pae Ketumarn

BANGKOK, THAILAND – Since opening in November 2023, new cocktail bar F*nkytown (pronounced Funkytown) has been making an impact on the local bar scene. Opened by the Sarnies Group from Singapore, the bar, as its name suggests, is all about the ‘funk’ – finding the wildest, most unusual taste profiles and bringing it all together in its menu, with a particular focus on South East … Continue reading Food For Now: An Interview with F*nkytown Group Head Chef Luqman Hakim Hamzah and Group Beverage Manager Pae Ketumarn

Tipple Time: MOGĀ Ushers in 1st Anniversary with Sequence of Guest Shifts

MOGĀ, the modern Japanese izakaya bar in Pullman Singapore Hill Street, announces a phenomenal lineup of Asian guest shifts as it celebrates its first anniversary this November. Beginning Friday, November 1, 2024, Seoul-based bar Alice Cheongdam will launch a series of guest shifts, with new guest shifts featured every Monday throughout the month. The month-long celebration not only highlights the highly anticipated regional bars set … Continue reading Tipple Time: MOGĀ Ushers in 1st Anniversary with Sequence of Guest Shifts

Tipple Time: F*nkytown Unveils September Series of SE Asian Guest Shifts and Signature Sips

F*nkytown (pronounced Funkytown), the Bangkok cocktail bar by Sarnies Group, will storm the month of September with a series of guest shifts that bring together top talent from the culinary and cocktail worlds. Three unique events, each offering a cross-cultural taste journey, will feature collaborations with acclaimed chefs and bars, and promise an unforgettable experience for cocktail aficionados and food lovers. Starting off strong,  F*nkytown will … Continue reading Tipple Time: F*nkytown Unveils September Series of SE Asian Guest Shifts and Signature Sips

Tipple Time: Singapore’s own Brass Lion Gin celebrates National Day with new Hawthorn gin, a party and giveaways

In celebration of Singapore’s 59th birthday, Brass Lion Distillery, Singapore’s pioneering micro-distillery for artisanal gin, gears up to launch a vibrant lineup of events running throughout July and August. The launch of a brand new Hawthorn Gin, created as an ode to Singaporean craftsmanship and culture, anchors the festivities. These include exclusive discounts on distillery tours, a National Day party, nostalgic tikam-tikam games with giveaways, trivia quiz … Continue reading Tipple Time: Singapore’s own Brass Lion Gin celebrates National Day with new Hawthorn gin, a party and giveaways

Tipple Time: 28 Hongkong Street Presents DR-INK! – a Cocktail Menu Inspired by Singapore’s Tattoo Artists

28 HongKong Street, Singapore’s well-loved neighbourhood bar and cocktail destination, is delighting guests with a new cocktail menu created in collaboration with four local tattoo artists. DR-INK! features new signature cocktails inspired by the artists’ designs that depict what 28 HongKong Street represents to them, with references to their own experiences, childhoods and nostalgic influences from Singapore. The resulting hardback menu is a stunningly visual collection of … Continue reading Tipple Time: 28 Hongkong Street Presents DR-INK! – a Cocktail Menu Inspired by Singapore’s Tattoo Artists

Tipple Time: Citadelle Gin introduces new Citadelle Rouge to Singapore

Citadelle Gin, the first artisanal French gin, introduces the latest addition to its permanent range, Citadelle Rouge, to Singapore. A true celebration of the French tradition of distilling seasonal fruits, Citadelle Rouge (41.7% ABV) is created from Citadelle Original Gin, with the addition of rhubarb, cranberry, blueberry, raspberry and blackcurrant, to provide a fresh red fruit flavour that perfectly complements the dry profile of the 19 … Continue reading Tipple Time: Citadelle Gin introduces new Citadelle Rouge to Singapore