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Long Bar
Singapore · Singapore
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Raffles Singapore's historic bar and the birthplace of the Singapore Sling. Its enduring importance rests on a rare combination of hotel heritage, a globally recognised cocktail and distinctive, informal rituals.
The Story
Origin
Long Bar is closely associated with Raffles bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, credited by the hotel with creating the Singapore Sling in 1915. Its history belongs to the wider evolution of Raffles rather than a straightforward, continuously unchanged bar interior.
Philosophy
Preserve a recognisable social ritual within a luxury heritage hotel, making the bar approachable without losing its sense of occasion.
Why Important
Long Bar is a foundational reference for Singapore's international drinking identity. It illustrates how a signature cocktail can become an enduring cultural asset for both a hotel and a destination.
Differentiation
Few hotel bars are so closely identified with a cocktail that also carries the name of their city. The signature drink and the peanut-shell custom give Long Bar a memorable, easily understood identity.
Food Philosophy
Snacks play a supporting role. Peanuts, and the custom of dropping their shells on the floor, are more central to the bar's identity than an elaborate culinary offering.
Guest Experience
Visitors typically come for a Singapore Sling and the opportunity to participate in a well-known piece of Singapore hospitality history. The peanut-shell ritual introduces deliberate informality into the Raffles setting.
Design Philosophy
Evoke the tropical plantation settings of the Malay Peninsula through dark timber, cane seating and slowly moving overhead fans.
Design & Architecture
Lighting
Warm lighting reinforces the room's nostalgic character.
Furniture
Cane chairs, bar stools and compact drinking tables.
Materials
Dark timber, cane and patterned flooring.
Architecture
Located within the historic Raffles Singapore complex.
Design Language
Tropical heritage styling with plantation-era references.
Interior Design
A substantial timber bar, cane seating and overhead fans establish a relaxed counterpoint to the hotel's more formal spaces.
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I visit Raffles Long Bar in Singapore and PAID a CRAZY amount for a premixed cocktail!!!!
Review · City Tour Guy · 9mo ago
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Review · Jetstream · 1y ago
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Review · Perko Travels · 2y ago
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