Long Bar at Raffles Hotel

4.7 / 5
118 reviews
4K+ booked
Raffles Arcade (North Bridge Road entrance), 328 North Bridge Rd, #02-01, Singapore 188719
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  • The historic Long Bar continues its proud tradition as the Home of the Singapore Sling. The famous counter shines like new amidst decor that marries architecture and contemporary plantation-inspired motifs.
  • The Singapore Sling, widely regarded as the national drink, was first created in 1915 by Raffles bartender Ngiam Tong Boon. Primarily a gin-based cocktail, the Singapore Sling also contains pineapple juice, lime juice, curaçao and Bénédictine. Giving it the pretty pink hue are grenadine and cherry liqueur. Bartender Ngiam deliberately chose to give the cocktail this rosy colour. Why? Find out more at the Long Bar.
  • Long Bar is open to walk-ins only.
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Long Bar was located at Cad’s Alley in the early 1900s. At a time when improved rail and road systems brought rubber and palm oil plantation owners over to Singapore from Malaya every weekend, it was known as the ‘Rendezvous of Planters’. Not a formal bar, but rather tables placed next to another facing Bras Basah Road, it was a vantage point from which male visitors surveyed the procession of ladies.

The earthy decor of the two-storey Long Bar is inspired by Malayan life in the 1920s. The deep, rich colours and lush greenery transport patrons to the edge of a tropical plantation. In keeping with the relaxed atmosphere, guests are invited to brush peanut shells off the table and bar counter to the floor. This is quite possibly the only place in Singapore where littering is encouraged.

Enjoy a glass of the iconic Singapore Sling where it all began!
Enjoy a glass of the iconic Singapore Sling where it all began!
The Long Bar just exudes elegance and class, the perfect setting to wind down and relax.
The Long Bar just exudes elegance and class, the perfect setting to wind down and relax.
Watch the skilled mixologists making your drinks!
Watch the skilled mixologists making your drinks!
Watch the skilled mixologists making your drinks!
Watch the skilled mixologists making your drinks!
Watch the skilled mixologists making your drinks!
Watch the skilled mixologists making your drinks!
Did you know of this tradition of throwing peanut shells on the ground after eating them?
Did you know of this tradition of throwing peanut shells on the ground after eating them?
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Visit the Raffles Boutique and bring home your very own set of already mixed Singapore Sling Cocktail Pack! (available for purchase on Klook as well!)

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4.7 / 5
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Services offered
4.8
Value for money
4.3
Quality of facility
4.9
Safety measures
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Review for: Singapore Sling Cocktail

We had a fantastic time at the iconic Long Bar in Raffles! The Singapore Slings were so so good and the bag of peanuts is huge too! The bar is beautifully decorated and the service was fantastic, definitely recommend a visit here!

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Second visit! Brought a friend for afternoon tea. Besides ordering the signature Singapore Slinger, we spontaneously ordered a Half Yard long beer. We ate all the peanuts, chatted until we were sleepy, and scrolled on our phones until they died. The Long Bar doesn't rush you. First come, first served (we arrived in the afternoon, around 2-4 pm, both times). It's nice and cool inside the bar, and the electric fans are so cute. It's really nice to chill here in the afternoon for a drink!

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First time in Singapore so had to stop by and try the original Singapore Sling. Super easy to scan barcode and enjoy. We arrived around 5pm and got a table straight away, place was starting to get busy.so later arrival might mean longer wait times. Loved to explore the history of this place

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The Singapore Sling is quite strong on the alcohol! Since I was here, though, I just had to try one ✨ They make it all at once using a green machine! It's interesting that you just throw your peanut 🥜 shells on the floor when you're done, but they clean up regularly so it's nice and clean lol The guy at the bar was also really friendly and chatted with me a lot, so I had a wonderful time!

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Second visit! After lunch, in addition to ordering the signature Singapore Sling, I spontaneously added a Half Yard long beer. It was so comfortable and pleasant to eat peanuts to your heart's content~ The Long Bar doesn't rush people, first come, first served (both times we arrived in the afternoon, around 2-4pm, and there was no waiting in line at all)! The bar is a great summer retreat, so cool~

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Showing the voucher when I was seated made everything clear right away! I was also satisfied with the amount of peanuts, there were more than I expected 🥜. If you're going to drink an authentic Singapore Sling, I definitely recommend the Raffles Hotel bar! (By the way, I arrived around 6 PM and got in smoothly, but there was a huge line when I left, so it might be better to go earlier!)

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Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is a fantastic spot—elegant yet relaxed, with beautifully crafted cocktails and warm, attentive service. The atmosphere feels timeless and refined, making it perfect for both a quiet Singapore sling drink and a special evening out. Just be mindful that the drinks menu is pricey but it’s expected as you’re at an iconic hotel.

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A rare experience to enjoy the atmosphere of the Singapore Sling's birthplace. The cocktails are delicious, and the floor is covered in peanut shells, making for a memorable and amusingly unique bar.

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I was able to easily make the payment with a coupon. We arrived at the restaurant around 2:30 PM and waited for about 30 minutes. They also have a non-alcoholic Singapore Sling, but it seemed a little too tart for the kids.

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Singapore's famous cocktail, made with pineapple and lime juice. The highlight of the bar is the unlimited peanuts, which pair perfectly with the delicious cocktail.

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