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Time Out
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Singapore's most iconic bar is flying in for a 3-day NYC takeover
If you can't make it to Singapore for a cocktail, the cocktail is coming to you. Today through Thursday, August 7, Greenwich Village's own Dante will host a three-night pop-up of the Long Bar —yes, that Long Bar, the Raffles Singapore institution where the world-famous Singapore Sling was born back in 1915. Part of Dante's yearlong Legends Series (celebrating the bar's 110th anniversary), the takeover brings a taste of colonial-era glamour to the Village, complete with the Long Bar's signature traditions. Expect the famous plantation-style décor, the convivial ritual of tossing peanut shells right onto the floor and, of course, the drink that started it all: the rosy-hued Singapore Sling, originally crafted to skirt a 1900s-era rule that women couldn't drink in public. The Long Bar hasn't been content to rest on its heritage. While it still serves that original mix of gin, tropical fruit juices, liqueurs and grenadine, the Sling has had a sustainable glow-up in recent years. The bar now sources its gin locally through Brass Lion Distillery, ships ingredients in reusable ecoTOTE containers and swaps plastic for biodegradable potato starch straws, all efforts that have cut tens of thousands of glass bottles from its annual waste. It's a greener take on a drink with over a century of history. For Dante, which has topped the World's 50 Best Bars list and built a reputation for buzzy aperitivo culture, this is another chance to flex its global reach. 'Through our ongoing Legends Series, we are thrilled to host Florería Atlántico and Long Bar in our Accademia, to celebrate their contributions, share knowledge, and continue to push the boundaries of the bar experience,' said Dante principal Linden Pride. The pop-up will run inside Dante's intimate Accademia space and is open exclusively to Mastercard cardholders via the Priceless website. Beyond entry, cardholders booking via the platform and paying onsite with Mastercard can expect extra perks, because sipping an iconic cocktail in one of the world's most celebrated bars deserves a few bonus flourishes. So, if you've ever wanted to swap a trans-Pacific flight for a subway ride and still score an authentic taste of Singapore's liquid history, this is your week. Just don't be shy about dropping those peanut shells on the floor—you'll be doing it the Long Bar way.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Celebrity chef Neil Perry announces shock closure of his popular bar: 'Absolutely devastated'
Celebrity chef Neil Perry has called last drinks at his luxe Double Bay cocktail bar Bobbie's, just under 12 months after opening it. The stylish basement bar in Sydney 's eastern suburbs, is tucked beneath his popular Cantonese restaurant Song Bird inside Gaden House. The nine-month-old establishment was a passion project Perry launched in partnership with New York-based hospitality heavyweight Linden Pride, co-owner of Dante and Caffe Dante - two of Manhattan's most acclaimed bars. The team from the swanky jazz bar broke the news of the sudden closure on May 29 - leaving customers devastated. 'Last drinks at Bobbie's. Tonight we raise a glass one final time - to the memories, the music, the cocktails, the team and the incredible guests who made Bobbie's so special,' a Bobbie's spokesperson said on social media. 'A heartfelt thank you to everyone who sipped, danced, and shared all the good times. Your support meant the world. 'And today we remember and honour the man who inspired it all - the legendary Bob Rogers. Bobbie's was named for you, and you will always be in our hearts. With love and gratitude, The Bobbie's Team.' Perry revealed the decision was made jointly as his business partner shifts focus to his booming business overseas. 'Linden's US-based hospitality group, Dante, is expanding rapidly, with multiple new venues planned across America in the next 18 months,' the top chef said in a statement, according to Hospitality Magazine. 'Our landlords are in discussions with prospective operators interested in taking over the space.' The restaurateur opened both Bobbie's and Song Bird in August 2024, with Bobbie's cocktail bar occupying the basement, and Song Bird just above on street level. With an ambitious vision of delivering world-class cocktails to Sydney's eastern suburbs, Bobbie's dream was short-lived, with operations winding up quietly amid behind-the-scenes reshuffling at Gaden House. Locals were quick to comment last week at their dismay of the popular bar closing, with many referring to it as an 'institution'. 'So sad to see you go. An institution. Thanks for the great memories. Thinking of all the beautiful thoughtful staff who worked there,' one wrote. 'So sad - fantastic cocktails and such amazing bartenders and service. You will all be missed,' another added. 'This is heartbreaking - we love you Bobbie's,' one shared. 'My favourite bar - such great shame,' another revealed. 'Absolutely devastated - Sydney needed this,' one said. While the bar's closure has sparked speculation around the future of Song Bird upstairs, Perry was quick to quash rumours that his multi-level Cantonese restaurant is also shutting up shop. 'Song Bird is absolutely not closing,' he told Hospitality Magazine, clarifying that recent reports in the Australian Financial Review referred to a strategic review of the restaurant's footprint - not its demise. Instead, Perry revealed he's scaling back from four floors to three, with the top level - originally set to house an event space and a la carte dining - now being handed over to become private offices. 'Managing three levels as part of the restaurant proved more complex than we anticipated. Streamlining our footprint will greatly enhance our operations,' he explained. With the changes, Song Bird will now seat 140 diners, including outdoor tables, and introduce a new menu inspired by Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese flavours. Perry described the revised layout as 'the ideal size to manage and a key part of the Margaret Family Precinct moving forward.' The closure of Bobbie's marks a rare misstep for Perry, whose dining empire includes restaurant's Rockpool, Spice Temple, Margaret, and Next Door located in Sydney, as well as Rockpool and Rosetta in Melbourne. 'Running Bobbie's has been a fantastic experience. While we're disappointed to see it go, this move allows Linden to focus on Dante's growth and gives me the opportunity to concentrate fully on Song Bird, Margaret, Next Door, and our bakery,' Perry said.
