Stay Gold Flamingo

Stay Gold Flamingo is one address with two distinct moods. By daylight, the front room—Flamingo—is an easygoing café and wine bar: pale woods, curved banquettes and a glowing flamingo crest set the tone for coffee, light bites and low-ABV sips. Come evening, a velvet curtain parts to reveal Stay Gold, the darker alter ego: a modern classic cocktail bar pulsing with rock-’n’-roll attitude, moody lighting and a rippling stainless-steel ceiling above a long, handsome counter. The split personality isn’t just a gimmick—it’s the backbone of the venue, conceived by Singapore bartending names Jerrold Khoo (ex-Jigger & Pony) and Bai JiaWei (ex-Employees Only). The drinks program mirrors that dual identity. “Stay Gold” honours timeless builds—spirit, modifier, enhancer—executed with polish, while “Nothing Gold Can Stay” riffs on those templates with bolder twists. Expect well-balanced signatures alongside faithful renditions of classics; happy-hour “Golden Hour” deals draw an early crowd from the CBD. Average cocktail prices sit in the low-20s SGD, aligned with the bar’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars recognition. Food isn’t an afterthought: under the current kitchen direction, the menu leans into elevated comfort with Japanese- and Filipino-leaning cues—think snackable bites, hefty sandwiches or a fish burger with wasabi tartare if you need something substantial with your highball. It’s a smart match for the drinks and the room’s switch from café chatter to nighttime energy. Design is a big part of the experience. The café is bright and breezy, perfect for brunch or a mid-day meeting; the back room flips the palette to deep blues, purples and steel reflections that make the bottles glow. It’s cinematic without feeling precious, and the playlist stays true to the “good-time bar” promise. If you’re booking with a group or want privacy, the team also runs “Studio 69,” a compact private space with a full kitchen and bar for eight—tailor-made for small dinners or meetings. Service is confident and unfussy, the drinks list is concise yet thoughtful, and the location—right on Amoy Street near Telok Ayer MRT—makes it an easy add to any Chinatown/CBD bar hop (Native, Jigger & Pony, and others are within walking distance). In short: a stylish “third place” that works whether you’re here for morning coffee, a golden-hour round, or a late session under that shimmering ceiling.