Ida’s Bar
Botanical-chic and tucked amid art galleries in Gillman Barracks, Ida’s Bar serves craft cocktails with a local twist and relaxed alfresco vibes — bring your furkid and stay for the plants, the drinks, the chill.
About Ida’s Bar
Located within the creative compound of Gillman Barracks, Ida’s Bar is a relaxed yet stylish destination for cocktails, bites and semi-outdoor lounging.
From the outside, it shares space with the floral studio Charlotte Puxley Flowers and occupies a second-floor (#02-21) unit at 9 Lock Road in Singapore’s 108937 postcode.
Inside, you’ll find botanical decor, greenery and a calm atmosphere that gives the bar something of a “hide-out” vibe. Time Out notes: "If you're looking for a quiet place to unwind … then Ida’s might be your new favourite hideout."
The drinks menu is curated in partnership with the award-winning bar team of Cat Bite Club and features house signatures and classics. For example:
Minted Passion: mezcal, bianco vermouth, Aperol, passionfruit and mint cordial.
- Melon Reverie: watermelon juice, grapefruit, lime, mezcal and chilli bitters.
- Bitter Bramble: Raspberry-infused bourbon, rosso vermouth, Campari, chocolate bitters and salt.
Food-wise, Ida’s pairs its drinks with a concise Mediterranean-inspired menu: small plates (e.g., cauliflower & almonds, green gazpacho), grilled mains (e.g., red snapper skewers, Iberico pork) and light desserts (e.g., semi-freddo doughnut).
One of the appealing quirks
dogs are welcome on Sundays (with discount perks) and there’s a generous pet-friendly attitude.
In essence
Ida’s Bar strikes a balance between refined and approachable. It’s not ultra-loud or pick-up-heavy, but rather a place to relax, taste serious cocktails, enjoy good food and good design — especially fitting if you are exploring the galleries in Gillman Barracks or want something away from the bustle.
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