Long Bar

Long Bar, nestled in Raffles Hotel’s elegant 328 North Bridge Road arcade, has been serving guests since the early 1900s. Famous as the birthplace of the Singapore Sling in 1915—crafted by Ngiam Tong Boon—the bar once known as the hotel’s “American Bar” remains a living colonial-era experience. Stepping inside feels like a stroll into a 1920s plantation lounge: dark timber beams, polished rattan chairs, vintage ceiling fans, mosaic-tiled floors, and elegant tables set with bowls of peanuts. Shells on the floor aren’t litter—they’re part of the ritual. You can drop shells freely, and tradition allows this one spot of permitted littering in Singapore. Aside from the iconic Sling—a classic mix of gin, Cherry Heering, Benedictine, Cointreau, pineapple and lime juice, grenadine, and bitters—Long Bar offers a refined selection of cocktails, spirits, wines, and beer in a bright yet intimate setting. Recent renovations preserve its heritage charm while enhancing comfort and service . Open daily to walk-in patrons, it mostly attracts tourists and cocktail aficionados keen to taste the famed Sling (~SGD 35) or savor the bar’s steep £20 (~US 20) average cocktail price . The atmosphere is casual yet steeped in colonial elegance—perfect for a mid-afternoon Sling or an evening sip in rich ambiance. Whether you're drawn by its legacy, the iconic glass, or the joy of shell-sprinkled floors, Long Bar delivers a convivial blend of culture, craftsmanship, and cinematic flair in the heart of Singapore.