Writer Ernest Hemingway was known to enjoy a tipple or three so when successful Hong Kong Bar, The Old Man (number one on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 and number ten on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2018) decided to spread its wings, it is not surprising that Singapore was chosen. Located on bustling Keong Saik Road, The Old Man Singapore pays homage to the author’s Pulitzer Prize-winning fictional work, The Old Man and the Sea. The entrance takes on the mystic of a speakeasy and patrons need to locate the discrete pineapple lamp and white doors. Its interior is dominated by copper hues and is a celebration of the great writer. To ensure consistency with every sip, a customised brass column runs across the centre of the bar counter and with the temperature maintained at -35oC, cocktails can be savoured at optimal density and dilution. Nine cocktails are offered including Island in the Sun (pink grapefruit juice and salty gin) and Death in the Afternoon (coconut, pandan, yoghurt and absinthe). For a combination of rosemary infused pisco, turmeric and tamarind cordial and citrus, the Green Hills of Africa, inspired by Hemingway’s book in 1935, is a refreshing treat. www.theoldmanhk.com
Ernest Hemingway-inspired Bar Opens in Singapore
