Singapore, Asia’s cocktail capital
The city’s bar scene continues to thrive, with more concepts set to open before the end of the year
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WHEN the World’s 50 Best Bars awards are presented in Singapore on Oct 17, the event will shine the spotlight on a thriving local cocktail scene that continues to grow despite challenges in the food and beverage industry.
With a significant number of new bars opening in either trendy shophouse spaces or one of the many luxe hotels opening this year, bar operators have remained resilient in the face of a manpower crunch, rising costs, licensing issues and changing consumer preferences.
Even so, there have been casualties. Papa Doble (formerly The Old Man Singapore) closed in August; the 10-year-old Jekyll & Hyde will shutter on Dec 31.
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