beGIN
Discover beGIN: a gritty-chic gin lounge tucked above Boat Quay, offering 50+ gins, inventive cocktails and playful fusion bites—perfect for gin lovers hunting hidden gems in Singapore.
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About beGIN
Tucked upstairs above the venerable pub The Penny Black at 27A Boat Quay, beGIN is a dedicated gin bar that brings the spirit of craft gin into Singapore’s riverside nightlife scene.
The space is industrial-chic — raw concrete walls, dim lighting, gin bottles everywhere and a speakeasy feel that contrasts with the bustle of the pub downstairs. The ambience invites you to linger, explore gin wings, and have a quiet conversation. Guests report that it “feels tucked away … good ambience … staff were really friendly and accommodating”.
What makes beGIN stand out is its curated collection of over 50 different gins from around the world, and a cocktail programme that both honours gin classics and experiments with infusions, unusual botanicals, and flavour pairings. On the food side, the bar pairs the spirits with Indian-inspired snacks and comforting sharing plates (for example: tandoori chicken pasties, crab curry pani puri twists) giving the place both character and a bite beyond the usual bar fare.
Happy-hour seekers will note that the bar offers decent deals during early evening hours, making it a good spot for a pre-dinner drink or a relaxed gin-tasting session rather than a loud club scene.
In short
if you’re in Singapore’s downtown core and you fancy a dedicated gin experience in a smart, slightly hidden bar—beGIN is a compelling choice. It leans more relaxed than high-glamour, more craft than mainstream, and ideal for gin-savvy drinkers or curious newcomers alike.
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