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Time Out
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
8 Instagram-worthy spots in downtown malls you wish you knew sooner
Time Out Singapore in partnership with CapitaLand There's no denying that Singapore's downtown core really gets down to business – and we don't just mean the CBD. Packed with history, culture, colour, and unexpected charm, the area is the ultimate playing field for content creators, urban explorers, and anyone who enjoys stumbling upon something a little offbeat in a familiar part of town. Beyond the gleaming skyscrapers and heritage shophouses, you'll find retail destinations like Bugis Junction, Bugis+, Bugis Street, CQ @ Clarke Quay, and Funan that offer more than just shopping and dining. These spots are brimming with photo-worthy gems – think vibrant murals, quirky corners, hidden rooftop gardens, and eye-catching architecture. Whether you're crafting your next Instagram post, scouting a standout backdrop for TikTok, or just hunting for a fresh hangout with good vibes, these malls have it all. Not sure where to start? Here's your hit list of downtown's most photogenic hotspots that deserve a starring role in your camera roll.
Time Out
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Last call: Drinks to try at the World Class Cocktail Festival before it ends this month
Time Out Singapore in partnership with Diageo After five months of intense competition, June marks the final month of the World Class Bartender of the Year competition in Singapore. Some of the city's best bartenders have been pushing their limits – all vying for the number one spot and a chance to represent Singapore at the prestigious World Class Global Finals happening in Toronto in September this year. Last month, the Top 20 were tasked to make cocktails starring both Tanqueray, the world's number one premium gin and bartender's favourite, and The Singleton, the award-winning single malt Scotch whisky celebrated for its profound flavour. For Tanqueray, they had to create a drink inspired by industry legends while The Singleton cocktail had to bring the theme 'Sense the Moment' to life with a music-fuelled and multi-sensory party experience. After pulling out all the stops, only the top 11 bartenders remain. And you have a chance to taste their phenomenal creations at the World Class Cocktail Festival this month before the grand finals in June. Meet the Top 11 bartenders and try their signature cocktails Indian Lion – Jeeivan, The Elephant Room With tandoori cooking – the hallmark of Punjabi cuisine – in mind, Jeeivan set out to create a bold cocktail with The Singleton 12 that's still fruity, nutty and delicious. He blends tandoori spices with honey and infuses vermouth with fenugreek to create a drink that's both herbaceous yet savoury in flavour with a brined onion garnish to really make things sing. Tropical City – Tyson Quek, Side Door Who doesn't love a good Paloma? Tryson's got the remedy for you with a take on the classic that's just the right balance of sweet, sour, bitter and salty with a fizzy finish. Starting with Don Julio Reposado, he layers in pineapple juice, lime peel and basil, then carbonates the whole mix for a vibrant lift. A final sprinkle of mitako powder adds a savoury umami kick that'll leave you wanting more. The First Love – Sam Pang, Night Hawk This one's for romantics. Or at least anyone who remembers that giddy, fizzy spark of something new. Sam channels the rush of falling in love into a bright, citrusy spritz with Tanqueray No TEN, grapefruit, lemon, and playful bursts of passion fruit caviar. A bubbly tribute to that moment when something – or someone – first sets your heart ablaze. Mistakes & Magic – Marco Maiorano, KOMA A happy accident turned into cocktail gold. While experimenting late one night with his colleague Mirko Furci, Marco mistakenly mixed a pandan cordial with a tomato one and discovered a combination was so good he had to put it in a drink. Now it lives on in this Martini-meets-Bamboo hybrid with Tanqueray No TEN, sherry, and that unexpected cordial duo. It's proof that sometimes screwing up isn't so bad after all. Walker's Royale – Kelvin Saquilayan, Republic Bar A cocktail with split personalities – like wearing a suit with sneakers. Kelvin merges the elegance of a French 75 with the casual cool of a highball, using Johnnie Walker Black Label, raspberry mignonette, and a generous pour of Champagne. It's refined but relaxed, fancy but familiar. Gotham Sour – Ooi Foo Giap and Lam Ho Yung, Last Word Just like New York City's darker and fictional alter ego, Gotham, the Gotham Sour is a brooding twist on the classic. This cocktail channels the moodiness of the city after dark, much like the streets Batman prowls. At its core is sarsaparilla, a nostalgic nod to 19th-century American soda shops, layered with the smoky complexity of Johnnie Walker Black and the smooth sweetness of amaretto. Mariachi Margarita – Zana Mohlmann, Manhattan If you've ever been to a music festival in the Netherlands then you know that the Dutch throw a great party. But even if you haven't, Zana's bringing a taste of that energy to Singapore with her Mariachi Margarita, a spicy and bold combo made with Don Julio Reposado, fresh cilantro, chilli and lime for that refreshing kick that'll have you dancing all night long. JW in JW – Qing Ting, Madame Fan Heritage meets hospitality in perfect harmony with this drink that pays homage to Johnnie Walker and John Willard Marriott, the founder of JW Marriott Hotel. Qing Ting plucks pandan leaves from the JW Garden, which she torches and mixes with rice, the staple Asian ingredient that also represents her bar, Madame Fan. Mature on Optimism – Orman Bag-ao, CUT by Wolfgang Puck Part of Orman's Bull Run cocktail menu, which as its name implies, reflects the emotional ups and downs of the stock market, Mature on Optimism represents that hopeful high when everything's going right. Made with Tanqueray No TEN, lime juice, basil syrup and put through milk clarification, it's a garden-fresh twist on the classic Basil Smash. Pho-nastic Ensemble – Kim Dongje, The Backdrop Inspired by, you guessed it, pho. Kim reimagines the beloved Vietnamese soup noodle dish as a savoury, sippable cocktail starring Don Julio Reposado and a medley of familiar Southeast Asian ingredients like kaffir lime, lemongrass, Thai basil and chilli. There's even a vegetable consommé base. It's a warm, comforting hug delivered in a cocktail glass. More to try at the World Class Cocktail Festival It's also your final chance to try out exclusive cocktail menus from the other participating bars of the World Class Cocktail Festival. Check out the promotional menus featuring premium spirits from World Class served with a creative twist. We've picked out the star drink you have to order from each bar when you swing by. Vote for your favourite World Class experience here for a chance to win a $200 voucher to spend at your participating bar of choice. The Right Wing – Joel Accad, Silly Goose A riff on the Right Hand rum negroni, but for those who aren't as big a fan of the usual bitterness. Joel blends Ron Zacapa XO, sweet vermouth and a banana oleo. It's bold, tropical and just bitter enough to keep things interesting. And if you haven't been to Silly Goose, you'll find that they only have 14 drinks on the menu. During the World Class Cocktail Festival, it has four specials on the menu to celebrate so you should find something you like when you head down. Till The Sun Goes Up – Cherry Lee, Origin Bar Like Jennie? Nah, we want a cocktail that's like Cherry – specifically Cherry Lee from Origin Bar, who's combined cherry liquor, bergamot, citrus and a touch of cherry glaze for her take on an Aviation with Tanqueray No TEN. She created a drink that reflects her personality – playful, classic and full of hopeful optimism, like watching the sunrise from the beach after a long night of heart-to-heart conversation. The Geisha – James Dela Rosa, WAKUDA James gives the Paloma a spicy Japanese twist with Don Julio 1942, homemade grapefruit soda infused with shishito peppers, and a grapefruit foam sprinkled with homemade wasabi salt. He credits this drink as the reason he's made it to the Top 42 of this year's World Class competition so you have to try it for yourself to see why he's come this far. Gents and the City – Anton Gornev, The Mirabilis Bar @ Mt. Faber Peak Just like how Carrie Bradshaw starts her essays with a rhetorical question, Anton built his cocktail menu around the simple yet profound query, 'What if?'. Gents and the City is his take on what the drink of choice would be if Sex and the City were about stylish men in New York. Carrie's favourite Cosmopolitan is given a Manhattan twist, featuring The Singleton 12 Years, a vermouth blend and a Cosmo foam.
Time Out
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Lady Gaga in Singapore 2025: Concert highlights, official setlist and more
Where do we even begin? Ever since Lady Gaga announced her return to Singapore, excitement has been building to fever pitch – in the Time Out Singapore office, on social media, and practically across the entire island. Finally, Mother Monster is back in full force, and fans – or little monsters – are here for it. The energy was electric even before the show began. Despite the rainy weather, spirits stayed high as devoted fans turned up in full costume: think lace, leather, latex and everything in between. There was no opening act for the concert, so the anticipation only grew as the crowd waited for the main event – Lady Gaga. Once the pop icon finally took the stage, it was clear that this wasn't just a concert – it was a full-blown theatrical spectacle. Gaga's show was divided into several acts, each with its own elaborate set and costume changes. From giant Greek-style columns to a sand pit and a skull-covered piano, the stage design was bold and immersive. Her choreography was powerful and razor-sharp, made even more impressive considering the star lives with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes muscle and joint pain. Her fierce, expressive performance style might surprise newcomers, but it's all part of her artistic flair. In between numbers, Gaga also took time to speak to the crowd saying, ' You are so very special to me. My little monsters in Singapore, thank you for coming to our show.' Supporting her were equally magnetic dancers who held their own with stunning routines that made the interludes engaging for us to watch, as we waited for Gaga to switch hairstyles and costumes. Lady Gaga will be performing for three more nights at the National Stadium in Singapore. Time Out tip: If you need a quick toilet break, duck out during the video interludes between Acts One and Two, and again between Acts Three and Four. Official Lady Gaga Singapore setlist from day one, May 18: Act One: Of Velvet and Vice Bloody Mary Abracadabra Judas Scheiße Garden of Eden Poker Face Act Two: And She Fell Into a Gothic Dream Perfect Celebrity Disease Paparazzi Alejandro The Beast Act Three: The Beautiful Nightmare That Knows Her Name Killah Zombieboy Die With a Smile How Bad Do U Want Me Act Four: To Wake Her Is to Lose Her Shadow of a Man Born This Way Blade of Grass Shallow Vanish Into You Finale: Eternal Aria of the Monster Heart Bad Romance
Time Out
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Contest: Win a pair of the new adidas Vibes mood fragrances
adidas is shaking things up again – besides making us look and feel good, the iconic sportswear giant now wants us smelling amazing too. Enter adidas Vibes, a new fragrance collection that recently made its debut with an interactive pop-up, and we have to say – each scent is a whole mood. From cosy and calm to bold and energised, there's a bottle for every kind of vibe. Need a breather? Full Recharge blends cedar leaf and clary sage for that fresh-out-of-the-forest feeling. For a mood booster, Happy Feels is pure sunshine in a bottle, with grapefruit and jasmine. When it's time to unwind, reach for Chill Zone with lavender and vanilla, or snuggle up with Get Comfy, a cosy mix of vanilla and mandarin. And if you're in go-mode, Energy Driv e delivers a kick of cardamom and pink pepper, while Spark Up hits you with a zesty blast of sweet orange and black pepper. The full range is now available at leading Guardian stores islandwide and online. If you haven't gotten your hands on a bottle just yet, now's your chance to win not one but two. We're giving away a pair of adidas Vibes fragrances (worth $29.90 each) to three lucky winners. Feeling lucky? Here's how you can win tickets: Hurry, this giveaway closes on May 11 at 11.59pm. We'll slide into the three winners' DMs by May 12, so keep an eye out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Singapore (@timeoutsg) Which mood are you in today? Click here to win your matching adidas Vibes fragrance.
Time Out
21-04-2025
- Business
- Time Out
Whisky cask investment is taking off in Singapore – here's how you can get in on it
Time Out Singapore in partnership with Stoic 9 Whisky isn't just for sipping at a fancy bar anymore – it's something you can own, customise, and even turn into an investment. In Singapore, more whisky lovers are going beyond drinking and getting into cask ownership, where ultra-aged whisky isn't just a luxury but a smart way to build wealth. Whether you're a collector, an investor, or someone who simply wants to call a bottle their own, now's the time to explore this growing trend – and you can still enjoy a dram at your favourite bar while doing so. Why invest in whisky? It's no secret that Singapore loves whisky. In fact, we're one of the world's biggest importers of Scotch. Last year, whisky imports surged by 31 percent, hitting over $500 million. With more bars, collectors, and investors pushing up demand, whisky has transcended from being just a drink to becoming a bona fide asset. Even Millennials and Gen Zs are getting in on the action. Unlike stocks, a whisky cask doesn't fluctuate wildly on the market – it quietly ages in a warehouse, where the longer it matures, the richer the flavour, and the higher the price tag. What does owning a whisky cask actually mean? Owning a whisky cask means buying whisky directly from the distillery before it reaches peak maturity. Over time, this liquid gold develops deeper flavours, adding complexity and increasing its value. When it's ready, you can bottle it with your own label, sell it, or simply keep it as a prized collector's item. And don't worry, you won't have to fly to Scotland to check on your cask – whisky investment experts handle all the nitty-gritty details, from storage to paperwork. Meet Stoic 9 – Singapore's whisky investment expert Whisky investment might sound intimidating, but that's where Stoic 9 comes in. This Singapore-based company helps whisky lovers and investors buy, manage, and eventually sell their whisky casks or ultra-aged bottles. Founded by Charles Lim, a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the whisky industry, Stoic 9 offers a transparent and expert-led approach to whisky investment. With a focus on quality and authenticity, Stoic 9 helps you acquire premium casks, manage storage conditions, and understand the investment potential of each barrel. Whether you're looking to own a cask for personal enjoyment or seeking long-term returns, their tailored services ensure a seamless experience. By partnering with reputable distilleries and industry experts, Stoic 9 removes the guesswork, making whisky investment both accessible and rewarding. How do I get started? If this all sounds like your kind of thing, start by doing some research on whisky styles, distilleries, and investment trends. Understanding what makes a whisky valuable will help you make smarter choices. Next, talk to an expert like Stoic 9, who will guide you through the process and ensure you're getting the best deal. Whether you want to create a whisky legacy, build a unique collection, or turn your passion into profit, now's the perfect time to get started. Email .
