Glacier, a minimalist botanical-themed cafe in Lavender known for its brunch fare and Mochi Waffles, will be closing on 31 Jan 2023.

Hafary Holdings has acquired a row of shophouses along Lavender Street, Foch Road and Tyrwhitt Road to build its new flagship store and Glacier Cafe will have to move out in January next year.

Opened by the team behind Onalu—a bagel specialist at SMU—Glacier is an all-white cafe which offers the standard cafe fare, coffee and desserts.

Glacier’s menu is small and concise, with prices ranging from S$16 to S$24 for a main course.

The Glacier’s Big Breakfast comes with perfectly-cooked scrambled eggs that are runny, bacon strips, German pork bratwurst, roasted truffle baby potatoes, mushrooms, salad and brioche toast.

Glacier will be closed indefinitely and they currently do not have any plans to reopen at a new location. Drop by the cafe to have brunch and coffee before their last day of operation on 31 Jan 2023.

Glacier
161 Lavender Street #01-09
Singapore 338750

Previously know as Fynn’s Cafe, Caffe Cicheti has closed down after ending their lease at South Beach Avenue.

Fynn’s Cafe was first established back in 2016 and it rebranded to Caffe Cicheti, a modern-day osteria which specialises in home-styled coastal Italian cooking.

We love Caffe Cicheti because it is a pet-friendly restaurant where you can bring your furkids along and enjoy a great meal.

According to Caffe Cicheti’s Facebook page, they are looking for a new location to move to in 2022.

So it is good bye for now, until they find a new space. Meanwhile, you can check out their sister restaurants—Cicheti, Bar Cicheti and Wild Child Pizzette—to satisfy your cravings for Italian food.

Jamie’s Italian—a casual Italian restaurant by Jamie Oliver—has closed down in Singapore. It has closed its last outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall, and Lino Restaurant by Les Amis Group has taken over the former space vacated by Jamie’s Italian Singapore

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Jamie Oliver is a household name, and arguably one of the most famous British chefs in the world.

Jamie’s Italian Singapore first opened its doors in Singapore back in 2013 at VivoCity and it had a second outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall in 2015.

When Jamie Oliver’s restaurant empire collapsed back in 2019, the two franchised outlets at VivoCity and Forum The Shopping Mall in Singapore were not affected as they were locally owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Jamie’s Italian International Limited.

Jamie’s Italian VivoCity outlet has been closed earlier due to conclusion of lease and they have closed the remaining outlet at Forum The Shopping Mall. It is unclear if Jamie’s Italian Singapore will reopen a new outlet at another location.

Lino Restaurant has taken over the space and they will be opening in October 2021.

The Salted Plum is closing both outlets at Circular Road and Suntec City on 13 Dec 2020.

Known for its affordable Taiwanese-style meals and Taiwanese “tapas” that are priced at S$5, S$10 and S$15, The Salted Plum is one of our go-to places for Taiwanese food in Singapore and we are sad to share this announcement.

The modern Taiwanese concept specialises in Taiwanese street food—from favourites such as Braised Pork Belly, Braised Pig Intestines and Taiwanese Sausage Patties to other interesting options including the likes of Salted Pork and Oyster Steamed Egg.

The Salted Plum has been around for 4 years and it suddenly announced the closure of both outlets on Facebook on 10 Dec 2020.

Fans of The Salted Plum have three more days to enjoy their Lu Rou Fan and other Taiwanese street food before their last day of operations on 13 Dec 2020.

Sum Yi Tai—which houses 3 concepts over 3 storeys in a conservation shophouse—is another Covid-19 casualty.

Sum Yi Tai was a popular hangout spot in the CBD which offered dim sum lunch and tapas-style dishes in a crimson-lit gangland bar. It has shut down its establishment at 25 Boon Tat Street because of the high rental in the CBD.

Conceptualised to pay tribute to the decadent glamour of 1980s Hong Kong, Sum Yi Tai (meaning “Third Wife” in Cantonese) propels traditional Chinese cuisine into the realm of designer bars.

For fans of Sum Yi Tai, it is not goodbye forever, yet. They are looking to move to another location in the near future.

Sum Yi Tai
25 Boon Tat Street

Yoogane Singapore has closed its last outlet in Singapore at Westgate on 1 Nov 2020.

Probably the most popular chicken galbi restaurant in South Korea, Yoogane opened to much fanfare when it first arrived in Singapore but the business slowly died down over the years.

It is such a shame because we have always loved Yoogane’s highly-acclaimed chicken galbi and we will no longer get to eat it in Singapore.

In Yoogane Singapore’s Facebook announcement, they claimed that they will be back once they’ve found a suitable location. Yoogane Singapore has also closed Bugis Junction, 313@somerset, nex and Tampines Mall over the past two years.

The famous Yet Con Chicken Rice Restaurant is closed for now.

Having been around for over 70 years now, Yet Con Restaurant remains one of Singapore’s last bastions for authentic Hainanese food. Their signature Hainanese chicken rice is a must and they even have an option for hot pot.

Accordingly to Facebook user Daniel Chia, Yet Con Chicken Rice’s iron hate was firmly shut when he was there today and the iconic red Yet Con decals on the front door had been removed. Mr Daniel Chia checked with Chin Chin Eating House—Yet Con’s neighbour across the street—and the reply from them was “they were closed, for now.”

It remains to be seen if Yet Con Chicken Rice will reopen again. We are definitely keeping our fingers crossed that this is not the end of another heritage restaurant in Singapore.

Yet Con Restaurant
25 Purvis St, Singapore 188602

It’s an open truth — F&B businesses have not been having the easiest time during this COVID-19 period. With everybody staying in and the decreased footfall, there has been a massive plunge in sales in the F&B sector.

Even though many establishments have pushed out delivery and takeaway services, some have not been able to tide through. Whether it was the high rental costs or low profits, these burdens were too heavy to bear.

Here is a list of 30 F&B businesses in Singapore which are planning to or have already shut down for good during COVID-19. Nevertheless, we hope that this is not goodbye forever and we’ll see them come back stronger than ever.

7TH MILE SEAFOOD

- Zi char restaurant
- Last day of operations: 7 April 2020

ANTOINETTE PATISSERIE

- Popular Parisian-style tea salon in Singapore
- Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

BOUFE BOUTIQUE CAFE

- Serves brunch fare and pastries
- Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

BREKO CAFE

- Served brunch fare and coffee
- Last day of operations: 30 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/chikinjomodsushi/

CHI KINJO

- Japanese restaurant
- Last day of operations: 27 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/coffeebreakamoy/

COFFEE BREAK @ KENT RIDGE

- Served traditional kopi and toast with modern twists
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

DC SUPER HEROES CAFE/span>

- Superheroes-themed cafe

HASHIDA SUSHI

- Japanese restaurant
- Last day of operations: May 2020 (unspecified)

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/highsteakssg/

HIGH STEAKS

- Specialised in steaks and other Western food
- Last day of operations: 30 April 2020

Photo Credit: http://www.instagram.com/brainkoh/

HOUSE OF HAPPINESS @ SIMPANG BEDOK

- Specialised in modern claypot rice dishes
- Last day of operations: 2 January 2020
- Disclaimer: Relocating but new location is unconfirmed

INSPIRIT HOUSE

- Family-friendly restaurant
- Last day of operations: August 2020 (unspecified)

ISETAN JAPAN FOOD TOWN

- Served Japanese cuisine
- Last day of operations: 29 February 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/jokjokmor/

JOK JOK MOR

- Specialised in traditional Thai claypot porridge
- Last day of operations: 18 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/kuishinbosingapore/

KUISHIN BO

- Japanese restaurant
- Last day of operations: 6 April 2020

LA CANTINA IN VENEZIA

- Italian restaurant
- Last day of operations: 28 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/ltalongtimeago/

LONG TIME AGO

- KTV pub
- Last day of operations: 26 March 2020

MAI by Dashi Master Marusaya

- Fine Japanese food prepared by Japanese chefs from Japan

MAGGIE JOAN’S

- Western restaurant
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: http://www.facebook.com/modestossg/

MODESTO’S

- Italian restaurant
- Last day of operations: End May 2020 (Modesto’s @ Elizabeth) and End June 2020 (Modesto’s @ Orchard)

Photo Credit: http://www.instagram.com/thebeareatshoney/

MOF @ MY IZAKAYA

- Japanese chain restaurant
- Last day of operations: End Feb 2020

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Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/oromocoffee/

OROMO COFFEE

- Served brunch and coffee
- Last day of operations: 31 March 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/parallelsg/

PARALLEL @ ONE RAFFLES PLACE

- Served smoothie bowls and coffee
- Last day of operations: 4 April 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/peppercorn30/

PEPPERCORN

- Specialised in Chinese cuisine
- Last day of operations: 25 April 2020

Photo Credit: Purple Turtle

PURPLE TURTLE

- KTV pub
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/rookerysg/

ROOKERY @ CAPITAL TOWER

- Served brunch fare and Western & Italian food
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/sgphohouse/

SG PHO HOUSE

- Vietnamese restaurant
- Last day of operations: 7 May 2020

Photo Credit: https://www.instagram.com/sons.singapore/

SONS

- Italian restaurant cum cocktail bar
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

SPICE WORLD HOTPOT

- Sichuan hotpot restaurant
- Lasy day of operations: January 2020 (unspecified)

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THE CHOPHOUSE

- Specialised in steaks
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/thenewharbourcafebar/

THE NEW HARBOUR CAFE & BAR

- Served Western, Asian and Italian grub
- Last day of operations: Unspecified

Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/thepeel1889/

THE PEEL 1889

- Casual Italian restaurant
- Last day of operations: 15 July 2020

THE PELICAN

- Popular spot along Marina Bay for fresh seafood and hearty mains
- Last day of operations: 30 June 2020

TIAN WEI SEAFOOD

- Zi char restaurant
- Last day of operations: 29 March 2020

In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, many establishments in the Food & Beverage industry have sadly been very hard hit. With recent measures being put in place by the government, a number of restaurants, bars and cafes across Singapore have been forced to close their shutters or move to takeaway and delivery options just so that we can try to flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections.

We have here a list of places that have temporarily closed their doors during this period and will not be having delivery or takeaway options. We sincerely hope that the situation gets better soon so these businesses can start their engines again to make back whatever losses they may incur right now.

May we all stay safe during this exhausting period!

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RESTAURANTS & CAFES THAT WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER

1. 888 Mookata
   Date Closed: 6 April 2020
   Closed Until: 4 May 2020 or further notice
   888 Mookata is a popular mookata restaurant that serves authentic Thai Moookata with set platters and a la carte items. 

2. Arteastiq 
   Date Closed: 6 April 2020
   Closed Until: 4 May 2020
   Arteastiq is a boutique teahouse that is popular for its tea, savouries and all-day breakfast & brunch.

3. Ash & Elm
   Date Closed: April 3 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   Ash & Elm is a vibrant restaurant that focuses on pushing out stellar European dishes.

4. Bread Street Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay Singapore
   Date Closed: 7 April 2020
   Closed Until: 4 May 2020
   Bread Street Kitchen Singapore is modelled after its London counterpart, and they serve an extensive British European menu made with fresh seasonal produce

5. Brine Restaurant
   Date Closed: 7 April 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   Brine Restaurant is the sister restaurant of The Laneway Market, and they serve affordable fine dining course meals.

6. Buffet Town
   Date Closed: 6 April 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   Buffet Town is a popular buffet International buffet restaurant located at Raffles City, and they have over 300 buffet items and around 29 item categories.

7. Captain Kim KBBQ & Hotpot
   Date Closed: 6 April 2020
   Closed Until: 4 May 2020
   Captain Kim Korean BBQ & Hotpot is a popular Korean barbecue and hotpot joint that is very affordably priced.

8. Cheeky
   Date Closed: 5 April 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   Cheeky at Neil Road is an all-day dining establishment that is a cafe by day and a bar by night.

9. Crystal Jade GO (Funan Mall)
   Date Closed: 7 April 2020
   Closed Until: 4 May 2020
   Crystal Jade GO was built for people who need a quick bite before they head to school or work. They specialise in authentic Chinese fare.

10. Coca Restaurant
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Coca Restaurant is a popular restaurant from Bangkok that specialises in Thai-Chinese hotpot.

11. Crystal Jade Palace
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Crystal Jade Palace is famous for its award-winning Cantonese-style dishes.

12. Crystal Jade Golden Palace
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Crystal Jade Golden Palace is an award-winning contemporary Chinese fine-dining restaurant.

13. Crystal Jade Pavilion (Crowne Plaza)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Crystal Jade Pavilion specialises in contemporary Cantonese cuisine which marry traditional and Western cooking techniques with premium ingredients.

14. Crystal Jade Dining IN
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Crystal Jade Dining IN serves up contemporary Chinese food that’s great for families.

15. Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen (Suntec City)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Crystal Jade Hong Kong Kitchen specialises in comforting Cantonese cuisine. 

16. Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao (Bugis Junction)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao is popular for their assortment of different flavoured xiao long bao, la main and other Chinese-style dishes.

17. DC Super Heroes Cafe (Marina Bay Sands & Takashimaya)
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    DC Super Heroes Cafe is a themed American-style cafe based on our favourite superheroes.

18. Dean & Deluca
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Dean & Deluca is a gourmet grocer that also specialises in desserts, coffee and mains.

19. GoroGoro Steamboat & Korean Buffet
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    GoroGoro Steamboat is a hotpot concept with a Korean twist and they have a variety of Korean, Japanese and Singaporean-style menu items.

20. Herit8ge
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Hert8ge serves up local dishes with a modern twist.

21. I’m Kim Korean BBQ
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    I’m Kim Korean BBQ is a Korean barbeque restaurant in town that is popular for their low prices and convenient location.

22. I’m Kim Junior
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    I’m Kim Junior specialises in Korean BBQ and army stew buffets.

23. I’m Kim KBBQ & Shabu Shabu
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    I’m Kim KBBQ & Shabu Shabu is a popular Korean barbecue and hotpot joint that is very affordably priced.
    

24. Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine (MBS)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine specialises in mostly high-quality Cantonese-style dishes.

25. Imperial Treasure Fine Shanghai Cuisine (Takashimaya)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Imperial Treasure Fine Shanghai Cuisine is located in the heart of town and they specialise in Shanghainese cuisine.

26. Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine (Guoco Tower)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Imperial Treasure Fine Teochew Cuisine is popular for their Teochew-style dishes.

27. Imperial Treasure Nan Bei Restaurant (Ngee Ann City)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Imperial Treasure Nan Bei Restaurant is located in the heart of Orchard and specialises in dishes inspired by the best of Southern and Nothern Chinese cuisine.

28. Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant (All 3 outlets closed)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Imperial Treasure Steamboat Restaurant is popular for its steamboat and wide variety of broth and ingredient choices.

29. Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck (Asia Square Tower)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck is well-known for their ambrosial Peking duck as well as stellar Chinese food.

30. JAM at Siri House
    Date Closed: 5 April 2020
    Closed Until: May 2020
    JAM at Siri House is an intimate brunch spot that draws inspiration from the modern Asian family table.

31. JAAN by Kirk Westaway
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: Early May 2020
    JAAN by Kirk Westaway is an internationally celebrated 40-seat fine-dining restaurant that is helmed by Executive Chef Kirk Westaway. It has been awarded 1 star by the Singapore Michelin Guide.

32. Kafe Utu
    Date Closed: April 3 2020
    Closed Until: 8 May 2020
    Kafe Utu is a unique African cafe and lounge that serves up breakfast, brunch and tapas menu items.

33. Kinki
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Kinki is an urban Japanese restaurant and bar with dishes and drinks done up with a unique new-age twist.

34. Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further Notice
    Kiseki Japanese Buffet Restaurant is a popular Japanese buffet restaurant located in the heart of Orchard that offers a wide range of unlimited Japanese food such as sashimi, sushi and teppanyaki.

35. Koma Singapore
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Koma is a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar that offer a modern interpretation of Japanese cuisine.

36. Mitsuba
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Mitsuba is a Japanese restaurant that is popular for its affordable buffets and premium Japanese menu items.

37. Monti
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Monti is an award-winning Italian restaurant where you can dine with panoramic views of the entire of Marina Bay.

38. Odette
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Odette is the first restaurant in Singapore to be awarded three stars in the 2019 Michelin Guide. They specialise in French cuisine using only the best seasonal ingredients from around the world.

39. Origin Grill
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Origin Grill gets their inspiration from Singapore’s illustrious history and they serve a variety of stellar dishes.

40. Oriole Coffee + Bar
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Oriole Coffee + Bar is located at Somerset and specialises in coffee and scrumptious mains.

41. Restaurant Labyrinth
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 5 May 2020
    Restaurant Labyrinth is a fine-dining restaurant that serves deconstructed and reinterpreted local dishes using the finest produce.

42. Shin Minori
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Shin Minori is a popular a la carte Japanese buffet restaurant in Singapore that is affordably priced.

43. S L A T E
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    S L A T E is a dual concept restaurant that is a cafe by day and an Asian contemporary restaurant & bar by night.

44. The Laneway Market
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    The Laneway Market is a fuss-free neighbourhood eatery and bar that serves quality food that are made with plenty of heart.

45. The Pelican
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    The Pelican is popular with seafood aficionados who appreciate fresh and high-quality seafood.
46. The White Rabbit
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    The White Rabbit is an enchanting European restaurant and bar housed in a restored 1930s chapel at Dempsey Hill.

47. Treasures Yi Dian Xin (Raffles City)
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Treasures Yi Dian Xin specialises in quality and sumptuous Chinese food.

48. We Bare Bears Cafe (Kumoya Cafe)
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    We Bare Bears is a themed pop-up cafe by Kumoya Cafe.

49. Zén
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Zén is the sister restaurant to 3-Michelin star Frantzén in Stockholm, with a carefully curated tasting menu based on both local and world-class delicacies.

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BARS IN SINGAPORE THAT WILL BE CLOSED DURING THE CIRCUIT BREAKER

1. 1 Altitude
   Date Closed: March 26 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   1 Altitude is the world’s highest alfresco rooftop bar and one of Singapore’s first multi-concept lifestyle destination that is also a club and a viewing gallery.

2. Acid Bar
   Date Closed: 5 April 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   Acid Bar is situated a the front of Emerald Hill along Orchard Road and aside from drinks, they also have a substantial food menu.

3. Alchemy Singapore
   Date Closed: 27 March 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   Alchemy Singapore is a bar that has over 50 excellent craft beers from all around the world as well as a range of zesty ciders and meads.

4. Bar Stories
   Date Closed: April 6 2020
   Closed Until: May 4 2020
   Bar Stories is a speciality cocktail bar that creates drinks specially crafted to individual palates.

5. beGIN
   Date Closed: 26 March 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   beGIN specialises in unique artisanal gin elixirs and infusions.

6. Blue Jaz Cafe
   Date Closed: 27 March 2020
   Closed Until: 30 April 2020
   Blue Jaz Cafe is popular for their comedy shows, poetry slam and live music that are paired with some of their delicious food and amazing drinks.

7. Cin Cin
   Date Closed: 27 March 2020
   Closed Until: 30 April 2020
   Cin Cin is a gin bar located at Oasia Hotel Downtown that specialises in all things gin, including gin-inspired cocktails and martinis.

8. Coyote Ugly Saloon
   Date Closed: 26 March 2020
   Closed Until: Further notice
   Coyote Ugly Saloon is from New York and is a well-known American Bar and restaurant that inspired the cult movie of the same name.

9. Craft Beer Bar Takumi
   Date Closed: 26 March 2020
   Closed Until: 1 May 2020
   Craft Beer Bar Takumi specialises in premium Japanese craft beers.

10. Crazy Elephant
    Date Closed: March 26 2020
    Closed Until: 1 May 2020
    Crazy Elephant is a bar that is popular for its live music and drinks.

11. Cool Cats
    Date Closed: March 26 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Cool Cats is a swanky bar that specialises in cocktails.

12. Don’t Tell Mama
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: 30 April 2020
    Don’t Tell Mama is a Korean bistro and bar that offers Korean fusion food and drinks.

13. Five Tapas Bar
    Date Closed: 6 April 2020
    Closed Until: 5 May 2020
    Five Tapas Bar specialises in locally-inspired fusion tapas and drinks.

14. Gibson Cocktail Bar
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Gibson Cocktail Bar is an intimate and vintage cocktail parlour that serves cocktails and other drinks.

15. IB HQ Singapore
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    IB HQ is a cocktail bar that was inspired by cosy Japanese bars and secret hideout tea houses.

16. Idlewild
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Idlewild is an intimate cocktail bar that has a retro theme, a live band and a plethora of world-class cocktails curated by Andy Griffiths, head of Operations and Creative.

17. Lady Wu
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: 30 April 2020
    Lady Wu is a modern Asian rooftop bar in the heart of Boat Quay with live music and panoramic views of Singapore’s Central Business District.

18. Le Noir Bar & Lounge
    Date Closed: 26 March 2020
    Closed Until: 30 April
    Le Noir Bar & Lounge is popular for their drinks, live music and outdoor & indoor bar areas.

19. Level Up
    Date Closed: 26 March 2020
    Closed Until: 30 April 2020
    Level Up is an arcade bistro bar where you can drink, enjoy music and play fun games.

20. Loof
    Date Closed: 7 April 2020
    Closed Until: 4 May 2020
    Loof is Singapore’s first standalone rooftop bar and they serve a medley of locally-inspired dishes and cocktails as well as Asian beers and whiskeys.

21. Nineteen80
    Date Closed: 26 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Nineteen80 is a retro arcade bar and discotheque that pays homage to all things 80s and 90s.

22. Nutmeg & Clove
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Nutmeg & Clove serve Singaporean interpretations of classic cocktails and dishes.

23. Origin Bar
    Date Closed: March 27 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Origin Bars was inspired by the travel adventures and Singapore’s storied pasts and they aim to showcase these in their timeless cocktails.

24. SKAI Bar
    Date Closed: 26 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    SKAI Bar specialises in craft cocktails with artisanal touches.

25. Skinny’s Lounge
    Date Closed: March 26 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Skinny’s Lounge is a fusion between an American neighbourhood bar and KTV and they serve simple yet delicious drinks paired with great music.

26. Smith Street Taps
    Date Closed: 4 April 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    Smith Street Taps is an all-taps beer hawker stall featuring 20 premium local and international craft beers on tap in the heart of Chinatown.

27. Smoke & Mirrors
    Date Closed: 5 April 2020
    Closed Until: 5 May 2020
    Smoke & Mirrors is a destination rooftop cocktail bar that is located atop National Gallery Singapore.

28. The Auld Alliance
    Date Closed: 25 March 2020
    Closed Until: 30 April 2020
    The Auld Alliance got their name from an alliance between the kingdoms of Scotland and France and they specialise in whiskey.

29. The Chupitos Bar
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    The Chupitos Bar is Singapore’s only specialised shooters bar that has interesting cocktails such as Paddle Pop shots.

30. The ExciseMan Whisky Bar
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: End April
    The ExciseMan Whisky Bar is a cosy whisky and wine bar that takes great pride in their drinks.

31. The Gem Bar
    Date Closed: 22 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    The Gem Bar is an American pub that sells drinks and traditional pizzas.

32. The Penny Black
    Date Closed: 26 March 2020
    Closed Until: 30 April 2020
    The Penny Black is a Victorian London Pub that has a variety of drinks such as Old Speckled Hen, Strongbow Cider and Kilkenny.

33. The Wall Singapore
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: 30 April 2020
    The Wall Singapore is a whisky bar that gets its name from its early 20th century brick walls.

34. White Label Records & Bar
    Date Closed: 27 March 2020
    Closed Until: Further notice
    White Label Records & Bar are a record store, cafe, restaurant and bar all rolled into one.

35. Wine RVLT
    Date Closed: April 4 2020
    Closed Until: May 2020
    Wine RVLT quirky bar that specialises in wine and food.

Casual dining restaurant Kenny Rogers Roasters is closing its last outlet at Great World City this Sunday, April 14. We will miss them for their rotisserie roasted chicken and variety of hot and cold side dishes.

The management, Pacific Utama Pte Ltd, put up a notice at the entrance to their last outlet that the end of this week will be their last day serving customers. The announcement also thanked everyone for their “patronage all these years”.

The American restaurant opened here in 1994 and has quietly closed several outlets over the last couple of years.

Photo Credit: handsomepj

Kenny Rogers Roasters is a chain that started in the USA, co-founded by country music star Kenny Rogers. Their first outlet in Singapore opened in Suntec City.

They hold a special place in our hearts because we have been visiting them since we were kids. While they are synonymous with their rotisserie chicken, the Mac & Cheese—served as a side—is something that we will sorely miss. As with the corn muffin.

What fond memories we have; it is one restaurant that we’ve dined at since we were eligible for student meals.

While they are leaving with some of our favourite spots such as Chili’s and Pablo which have also recently closed, we will remain hopeful that they will make a comeback as with A&W.

Great World City
1 Kim Seng Promenade
#01-06/20
Singapore 237994
Tel: +65 6734 9492
Daily: 11.30am – 10pm
Nearest Station: Tiong Bahru