Long Bar

kazu-kun★★★★★

Visited the iconic Long Bar, famous for the Singapore Sling. The atmosphere inside is absolutely शानदार — truly one of a kind. I really enjoyed the unique tradition of throwing peanut shells on the floor, which added to the fun and authenticity of the experience. We ordered the Original Singapore Sling and the Raffles 1915 Gin Sling, both of which were excellent. The bar was very busy, and unfortunately our drinks took more than 20 minutes to arrive. It seemed like the order might have been forgotten, but once the waiter noticed, he quickly took care of it. Despite that small issue, the incredible ambiance completely made up for it. Overall, a very satisfying experience and definitely worth visiting.

Jamie Palliser★★★★★

Birth place of the Singapore Sling, a visit here is a must experience for a stay in Singapore! Midweek there was a very short wait to get in, sat at the bar have a great view of the cocktails being made - including the fascinating hand-cranked cocktail shaker. Bar staff very friendly, good to have a chat with them between drinks. Good range of the menu, but obviously their signature Singapore Sling is recommended - may be over S$40 but worth it for being here. Tradition of throwing the peanut shells onto the floor is novel but also adds to it, definitely unique!

Maddy★★★★★

What an iconic place! The Long Bar is home to the original Singapore Sling and would highly recommend popping in for a drink. The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous, and getting to sip on a cocktail in the place it was conceptualized was a highlight of my trip to Singapore. The bar offers bowls of peanuts to snack on, and you’ll find peanut shells scattered across the floor, which adds to the delightful atmosphere The lines to get in can get long, so arrive early to snag a spot at the bar!

MelodeeS★★★★★

Had a great time here. Yes, the Singapore Sling is expensive, but if you’re prepared for that, the ambience and service transport you to a time long gone. Throwing the peanut shells on the floor is a must, but it feels so terribly disrespectful and wrong. Several peanuts later, I finally hurled one onto the floor, and then couldn’t stop looking around, expecting to be told off for being naughty. The Little India refresher was also rather delightful.

Jonathan Nguyen★★★★

My wife and I stopped into Long Bar at the end of the night since we did not have a reservation to see if we could get a Singapore Sling and we were able to walk right in (Granted this was a weekday an hour before closing). I would recommend getting a reservation as this place gets packed later in the evening. Since this was the origin of the Singapore Sling we decided we had to give it a try. The hostess sat us at a table in the middle of the restaurant where we had a clear view of the bar where they prepare the cocktails. I thought it was unique that the bar is known for having peanuts on the table and you just shuck the shells onto the floor. The drinks here are delicious but just make sure you have a fat wallet if you decide to order a handful of drinks here. This is our review of the two drinks we ordered:

Singapore Sling: 5/5 - All time classic Singapore Sling profile - Citrusy and refreshing - Cherry Pineapple notes - Sweeter end - Velvety mouthfeel Golden Milk Punch: 5/5 - Cr

Yvette Effemey★★★★★

A fab time spent in The Long Bar in Raffles Hotel. Arrived at about 3.30 pm on a Friday and only had to wait 25 minutes in the queue to be seated and served (compared to 1 1/2 hours earlier in the week according to friends when they visited!). Whilst waiting in the queue the staff came out with cold tea for anyone wanting a free cool drink. We had a bar seat which was comfortable. Happily ate from the bag of nuts dropping the cases on the floor with all the other discarded cases. The Singapore Sling was lovely- way better than I was expecting. I had 2 my friend had 1 plus a non alcoholic cocktail. Total bill £110 for 4 drinks. Price was higher than London prices for a cocktail but a must when in Singapore!

Alan G★★★★★

Went to the famous Long Bar at the iconic Raffles Hotel for cocktails. We arrived at 10pm & were seated by 10:10 pm. Ordered the world famous Original Singapore Sling & an Emerald Hill. Each table has a Hessian bag of peanuts on the table to enjoy. This has got to be the only bar around where you can throw the empty peanut shells on the floor & not get told off! The ambience in the Long Bar is fantastic. This is a must visit if you are in the area, although not if you are on a tight budget!

Rafael Michelmann★★

I really expected more it felt almost like a touristic scam... First of all a bar without food? Just some peanuts for free is fine but without food there is no atmosphere... As a former bartender I know how to make a Singapore sling. I ordered the original one and I felt there were a lot of ingredient missing I didn't even see how the bartender made it... So maybe they just used a premix or used some mafia tricks that are used in gastronomic areas... Way to expensive as well, I gave some tip because the staff treated me well at least and my cat died on that day and I thought hey I give it a try to that place where my favorite cocktail was invented... Way to commercial... Is not worth it visiting this place. Where was the Dom Benedictine and lemon juice in the cocktail now when I think about it more... Very sad! Singapore you can do better. That's not authentic at all.