Long Bar

J D D

a week ago

As all reviews attest, this is an iconic and strongly suggested stop on a stay in Singapore…so of course we went, and agree one needs to go at least once. The price is a bit prohibitive. We went at opening time and were easily able to get a seat. Note that opening time is “on time”; not a little early or a little late. When we left there certainly was a lineup. We ordered one Singapore Sling and one 1915 Gin (total of $S 95.92). The service is to be admired and complemented, as it seems everyone seated is after the same thing and it must get repetitive. The decor is wonderful to experience. The drinks were top notch, and we shelled a few peanuts to contribute shells to the traditional floor depository. Other patrons were friendly and we met a number, both from the home country and abroad. Do not forget to read the history on the way in or out, and do make the stop.

Mark Walsh

2 weeks ago

We went against all advice and visited on a Saturday evening expecting and happy to wait up to an hour to get in but it was only around 25 minutes in the end. There’s some seating outside and a queue system since you cannot prebook a table unless you are of course staying at the hotel or coming in for pre-drinks as part of a restaurant booking. We only did the classic tourist thing of enjoying an orginal Singapore Sling and was not disappointed by the experience or atmosphere of being in the Long Bar. You can also purchase souvenirs too from drinking glasses to the famous nut sacks….. There was only one member of staff serving our entire area and so service was slow but she was lovely and hard working.

Trina O'Connor

2 months ago

ICONIC, THEATRICAL AND WONDERFULLY INDULGENT 🍹🍹🍹 Long Bar at Raffles is an institution - one of those places where the setting, history and sense of occasion make it so much more than simply going for a drink. The moment you arrive, you feel the glamour and grandeur of colonial Singapore. Long Bar captures that sense of time perfectly - wonderfully atmospheric, elegant and steeped in history, yet still lively and fun. I loved the traditional colonial setting and the feeling of being part of such an iconic Singapore experience. My reason for visiting Long Bar was, of course, to order the legendary Singapore Sling - me, and everyone else in there! 🍹 Just so you know, a Singapore Sling is... SGD$55.00 🤑 At that price point, you can bet your bottom dollar I threw ALL those nuts on the floor!!! 🙊🍹🥜 And what a wonderfully ridiculous tradition that is! The peanut shells scattered across the floor add such a joyful, mischievous element to the whole experience. I may have taken the instruction VERY enthusiastically! 🐒 Raffles itself is magnificent - beautifully preserved, luxurious and utterly evocative. Long Bar feels like a little piece of Singaporean history brought to life, and I'm glad I made the pilgrimage. Yes, it's expensive. Yes, it's touristy. But it's also iconic, joyful and completely memorable. An absolute must for the Singapore experience. 🍹✨

preba moodley

2 months ago

★★★★★ An Iconic Singapore Experience — The Legendary Long Bar at Raffles Visiting the Long Bar at Raffles Singapore is one of those experiences you simply have to do at least once. It’s not just about having a cocktail — you’re stepping into a piece of Singapore history. Naturally, we had to try the legendary Singapore Sling, created at Raffles in the early 20th century. Fruity, refreshing and beautifully presented, it somehow tastes even better when you’re drinking it in the place where it all began. And then there are the peanuts! Bags of them arrive at the table, and in one of Singapore’s great traditions, you simply crack them open and throw the shells onto the floor. It feels completely wrong at first — and then becomes ridiculously good fun! 🥜🍹 The Long Bar itself has wonderful old-world character and a relaxed colonial-inspired atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with modern Singapore. Despite being such a famous tourist destination, the experience still feels special. Combine it with a walk through the magnificent Raffles Hotel, and you have one of Singapore’s quintessential experiences. Yes, the Singapore Sling is expensive — but you’re not really coming here just for a cocktail. You’re coming for the history, the atmosphere, the tradition and the experience. Absolutely iconic. A Singapore must-do. 🇸🇬🍹 ★★★★★