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Sling! by allikat
Raffles Hotel is quite a plush hotel, but the Long Bar itself is actually quite relaxed with a laid back atmosphere and I suppose what you would call a 'colonial' feel. All the tables have large bowls of monkey nuts for you to nibble on,so consequently the table tops and much of the floor are liberally covered with monkey nut shells!!
As for the cocktail (bright pink in a tall glass - lads, don't be shy!), well this is the recipe as per the Long Bar:
30ml gin
15ml cherry brandy
120ml pineapple juice
15ml lime juice
7.5 ml Cointreau
10ml grenadine
dash of Angostura Bitters
Slice of pineapple and a cherry to garnish
I sat and enjoyed a couple of Singapore Slings in these very relaxed surroundings. A kiwi lady from a small New Zealand farming town, Danniverk, was on her way to spend a year nursing in London came and joined me for a while, and we had a lovely time chatting over our drinks. Leave a Comment Address: Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Singapore
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Going for a Singapore Sling at Raffles always struck me as something of a cliched thing to do. I also thought that I'd feel very much out of place amongst all the colonial grandeur of Raffles Hotel. Despite my apprehensions, I really enjoyed my visit there!
I'd never previously tried a Singapore Sling, so the birthplace of this famous cocktail seemed to be the ideal place to sample one. I put on my smart trousers and a shirt with a collar and, after a quick beer at the Equinox Bar on the 70th floor of the nearby Stamford Hotel, I made my way to Raffles' main entrance. The friendly door staff pointed me in the right direction for the hotel's Long Bar and I took an outdoor table on the bar's balcony. The bar's interior is modelled on that of a colonial plantation, while the outdoor tables offer great views over bustling North Bridge Road.
I ordered my Singapore Sling (Cost: S$19.80), which was promptly brought to my table, along with a large complimentary bowl of peanuts, by a waitress. The peanuts come with their shells still intact and the tradition is for guests to remove the shells and discard them on the floor. I went along with this tradition and ended the evening ankle deep in peanut shells!
With the very steep prices, I made my drink last as long as possible while devouring the complimentary nuts (which were kindly topped up by the waitress once I'd eaten a reasonable quantity of them), then paid up and left. The waitress asked if I'd like another Singapore Sling, but didn't seem particularly surprised when I declined. I think I'd been earmarked as a cheapskate tourist!
The colonial grandeur and overpriced drinks of Raffles are certainly worth experiencing as a one-off, but if I lived in Singapore, I wouldn't be making this my local watering hole!
Within the Raffles complex, there are several other bars and restaurants, as well as souvenir shops and the whole complex lives up to its impressive reputation. Leave a Comment Address: Raffles Hotel, SingaporePhone: 6431 6156Directions: The Long Bar is located in the famous Raffles Hotel, located between Beach Road and North Bridge Road.Website: http://www.raffleshotel.com/dining/longbar.php Other Contact: dining@raffles.com
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 Raffles Hotel by allikat
Undeniably very swish, and regularly catering for the rich and famous, it is still the kind of place where you can feel free to wander its beautiful gardens and courtyards, with garden bars, fountains and verandahs.
Raffles Arcade consists of dozens of boutique gift shops selling everything from clothes and fragrances to jewellery and art. Be warned though, prices do not start cheap, so either bring a well-padded credit card, or be content to window shop!! Leave a Comment Address: 1 Beach Road, SingaporePhone: +65 63371886Other Contact: www.raffleshotel.com
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 by Umea6
Since it is always hot in S'pore you can enjoy the famous Singapore Sling that was invented here by the barman. Leave a Comment Address: 1 Beach RoadPhone: +65-6337-1886Website: www.raffles.com Other Contact: Raffles@raffles.com
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 Raffles by kentishgirl
But it is a major landmark in Singapore and has to be seen to be believed.
It is huge, and really elegant, and costs a fortune to stay there.
Somehow, we blagged a look at some of the rooms from the reception staff (I was a travel agent at the time), and they were worth every penny that they charge to stay somewhere as beautiful as this.* Leave a Comment
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The Raffles Hotel was built in 1889 and named after Singapore's founder Sir Stamford Raffles. Over the years it has become one of Singapore's most famous landmarks and it's doorman the most photographed person in the country.
The Colonial-style hotel has an interesting history to say the least. In 1902, it was the location of the shooting of the last remaining wild tiger in Singapore. The story goes that it was chased into the hotels Bar and Billiard Room where it was caught and shot. in 1910 it became the home of the famous Singapore drink, the Singapore Sling, invented by a bartender in the hotel bar. Towards the end of World War II, the hotel was used as a transition camp for prisoners of war. Last but not least, the Raffles has been the choice accomadation for famous faces such as Joseph Conrad, Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham, Charlie Chaplin, Jean Harlow, Noel Coward, Ava Gardner, Elizabeth Taylor and
Michael Jackson to name a few.
A must see while in Singapore! Leave a Comment Address: 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673Phone: (65) 6337 1886Website: raffles@raffles.com
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If you go to Singapore, you shouldn't miss Raffles Hotel, just have a walk around, see if you want to have the buffet, and drink something at one of its bars. Choose one by of them and have a nice time. Leave a Comment
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I list this as more of a tourist attraction than a hotel as the cost of staying here is more than $400 USD a night and therefore out of reach of most Vt'rs. Built in 1887, it captures and epitomizes British Colonial life in Singapore. Walking through its halls and courtyards, you can easily imagine yourself transported back 150 years to Colonial Singapore. Leave a Comment
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Named after Sir Stamford Raffles, the creator of Singapore, and the place where the Singapore Sling was created. A visit is a must. Drink a Singapore Sling in the Long Bar, walk through the garden terraces or visit the excellent gift shop. This is a Top World Hotel. Hard to believe it once descended into a Backpackers Hostel and was even derelict for a while. It was opened in 1887 and has seen Royalty, actors and other celebrities stay here. It also saw the more humble stay here during its troubled years. It was restored to its current grand design and reopened to the public in 1991. It is now a National Monument ensuring its future upkeep.
Don’t miss this out of your walking tour! Leave a Comment
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 Sippin the Sling by arianne_1504
Stop in for a Singapore Sling and High Tea at the Raffles Hotel. High Tea is served at the Raffles from 3.30pm to 5.30pm daily. The Sling is not cheap, but you're on holidays right??
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