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The historic Long Bar returns fully restored and continues its proud tradition as the Home of the Singapore Sling. The famous counter shines like new amidst decor that marries architecture and contemporary plantation-inspired motifs. Long Bar was...more

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1 Beach Road Raffles Hotel | Raffles Hotel, Singapore 189673, Singapore

Central Area/City Area

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Mawsonmanor

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Reviewed today

Raffles Singapore sling

I,m planning a visit to raffles in April, Just wondering wahat it costs to purchase a Singapore sling?

Date of experience: February 2018

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Dream828821

131

Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Iconic

When in Rome do as the Romans do. When in Singapore go to the Long Bar at Raffles.This iconic place is a must do with it’s famous drink the Singapore Sling.It can get very busy so don’t be surprised if you have to queue up.Once...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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Nancy G

Leeds, United Kingdom

145

Reviewed yesterday

A glass a two of Singapore sling!

Fantastic experience at the Raffles Hotel Long Bar. A bit strange throwing groundnuts skin onto the floor but that ways what the workers used to do! The original singapore sling cocktail was great. It was very interesting Watching cocktail being made using the original cocktail...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Nancy G

Dear Nancy G, Thank you for taking the time to visit us despite the restoration. I am happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our newly restored Long Bar, where the iconic Singapore Sling was first concocted in 1915. The Singapore Sling...More

Timothy_George1

Langkawi, Malaysia

258112

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Something you have to do

Whilst in Singapore a visit to the Long Bar at Raffles is a must. Although the hotel is closed for a couple of years for a major refurbishment the Long Bar is still open. Depending on the time of day you might have to queue...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Timothy_George1

Dear Timothy_George1, Thank you for taking the time to visit us despite the restoration. I am happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our newly restored Long Bar, where the iconic Singapore Sling was first concocted in 1915. The Singapore Sling experience...More

vistasandvoyages

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

30773

Reviewed 2 days ago

Singapore Slings

Although the main hotel is currently closed, the Long Bar is still open and selling it's historic Singapore Slings, along with a full bar menu of other cocktails. Definitely worth a visit to experience the history, and nutshell strewn floor. Be prepared to queue at...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank vistasandvoyages

Dear vistasandvoyages, Thank you for taking the time to visit Raffles Singapore. It is great to hear that you have enjoyed the iconic Singapore Sling experience and the atmosphere of the newly restored Long Bar. The Singapore Sling experience has gone beyond the cocktail itself...More

paulaP6136LY

10512

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Drink in some history

Famous as the birthplace of the Singapore Sling back in the 1950’s. An absolutely beautiful bar restored to it’s glory. The drinks were very expensive but also very good. Our wait in line on a Sunday was about 40 minutes. They pour 700-1000 Singapore Slings...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank paulaP6136LY

Dear paulaP6136LY, Thank you for taking the time to visit us. I am pleased to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our newly restored Long Bar, where the iconic Singapore Sling was first concocted in 1915. Indeed, the Long Bar does get very...More

GlasgowBaywatchbabe

glasgow

21675

Reviewed 3 days ago

Fantastic

When in Singapore you have to visit Raffles!!! The main hotel is closed at the moment but the Long Bar is opened. When we walked in was surprised to see loads of nut kernals on the floor but this is what you do, open and...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank GlasgowBaywatchbabe

Dear GlasgowBaywatchbabe, Thank you for taking the time to visit us. I am happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our newly restored Long Bar, where the iconic Singapore Sling was first concocted in 1915. Enjoying the Singapore Sling at Long Bar...More

Peter_Pe

Gothenburg, Sweden

31477

Reviewed 5 days ago

Nice drinks

We visited this place together with friends due to the historical reputation doing Singapore Sling. We enjoyed the atmosphere there and the drinks were very nice. I recommend to visit the bar at least one time when being in Singapore.More

Thank Peter_Pe

Dear Peter_Pe, Thank you for taking the time to visit us. I am happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our newly restored Long Bar, where the iconic Singapore Sling was first concocted in 1915. Enjoying the Singapore Sling at Long Bar...More

mangoes1977

Gold Coast, Australia

126

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A must go

My hubby and I been there 8 years ago for dinner and we're very please with the service we received. 8 years on, we're in Singapore for holiday again, but this time round, Raffles Hotel is shut for refurbishment. Fortunately, The Long Bar is open...More

Thank mangoes1977

Dear mangoes1977, Thank you for taking the time to visit us. I am happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our newly restored Long Bar, where the iconic Singapore Sling was first concocted in 1915. The Singapore Sling experience has gone beyond...More

Patrick M

7

Reviewed 1 week ago

Almost compulsory visit to the Raffles Hotel Long Bar.

Great tourist destination and worth the time . Expensive drinks but a wonderful ambience of old colonialism. We loved the experience.More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Patrick M

Dear Patrick M, Thank you for taking the time to visit us. I am happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our newly restored Long Bar, where the iconic Singapore Sling was first concocted in 1915. The Singapore Sling experience has gone...More

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186402Katie

I’m coming to Singapore in March 2019 . Where will I be able to buy a Singapore sling if Raffles is closed for refurbishment ?

January 16, 2019|

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The Long Bar is open apart from the mezzanine,so you will not have any trouble in having a Singapore Sling. The bar does get very busy, we had to sit at the bar as all the tables were full but that suited us any way. If... More

Stef17986

Hi I am visiting Singapore in September, do I need to book the Long Bar, I can't see anything on the website? Thanks

July 24, 2018|

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You need to check that the Raffles Hotel has reopened, as during our visit in April, it was under-going a complete refurbishment. To get the Singapore Sling experience, there was a very small temporary 'pop-up' Long Bar at... More

Joey W

What are the hours for the pop up bar?

May 17, 2018|

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Their FB site says 11 am to 8 pm.

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