Exquisite Taste

Hong Kong-style Speakeasy in Singapore

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Relive the hedonistic era of 1980s Hong Kong at Mona Lounge, a decadent speakeasys­tyle cocktail bar in Singapore. Hidden on the second floor of Sum Yi Tai restaurant that serves a modern take on classic Cantonese cuisine, Mona Lounge is named after its fictional hostess, who likes to invite her friends to the intimate boudoir to bask in the intoxicati­ng tipples and jazzy Chinese tunes.

With mah-jong tables and cosy leather seats, Mona Lounge transports customers back to 1980s Hong Kong to enjoy a modern-day Asian cocktail menu, courtesy of Head Bartender Byron Tan and Group Chief Bartender Sam Wong. Each cocktail unveils a story of Mona's past.

Elusively sultry cocktails are waiting to be savoured, including Mona's Tea – a cognac-based drink made with oolong tea, PX sherry and Fernet Branca, charmingly served in a teacup with salted egg chocolate. Another intriguing choice is the Songstress – a cheeky twist on the Old Fashioned, drawing inspiratio­n from a famous Chinese herbal remedy, combining Bulleit Rye whiskey with pi pa gao and angostura bitters.

Inviting friends from Monday to Saturday, from 6pm to 1am, guests can request a unique code to access Mona Lounge from Sum Yi Tai. The code can also be obtained by making reservatio­ns via drink@monalounge.com.

Mona Lounge (monalounge.com)

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