ROOFTOP RENDEZVOUS
Here in Singapore, there’s an endless hunt for rooftop venues with a real wow factor. So, we thought it was worth sharing another one of our favourite finds. Zafferano has long been regarded as one of the best spots in town for sky-high dining, thanks not only to its incredible views but also its menus; Chef Marco Guccio draws on his family roots in Southern Italy – Sicily and Calabria – and his Milan upbringing to blend tradition and innovation in his contemporary Italian fare. Did you know, however, that Zafferano also has a dedicated alfresco bar? Here are five reasons to head over to the Terrace Lounge any day of the week.
#1 Awesome Ambience
Glass- walled, open to the sky and surrounded with lush greenery, the Terrace Lounge has both stool and sofa seating, with plenty of space to take in the magnificent Marina Bay views over sunset cocktails and savoury snacks. Highlights of the bar menu include Italian cold cuts and marinated olives for two ($32), beef meatballs with herbed tomato sauce ($14), mini beef sliders ($16), a cheese selection ($28) and various stone-oven pizzas (from $16).
#2 Sky Vibes at 43
Every Friday, bar-goers can kick back with cocktails like the Prima Signora ($24) – Grey Goose vodka, fresh lemon juice, passionfruit and a dash of peach syrup – as they enjoy musical collaborations between saxophonist Pablo Tani and rotating DJS from G.O.D (Group of DJS), who mix DJ tracks with live saxophone music to create an upbeat repertoire of deep house. Each of the three sets is 30 minutes long, starting from 9.30pm.
#3 Weekday Happy Hour
From 5.30pm until late, from Monday to Thursday (and until 9.30pm on Fridays, when Sky Vibes starts), the Terrace Lounge offers $12 wine and Prosecco by the glass and $12 Peroni draft beers, along with various bottle and cocktail promotions.
#4 Ladies’ Night
Every Thursday from 6 to 9pm, ladies can enjoy free-flow Prosecco at $28 per person, with complimentary pass-around pizza bites from 5.30 to 7.30pm. What better reason to grab your girls for a night out of sky-high sipping and socialising?
#5 Martini Night
On Saturdays from 6 to 9pm, martinis are just $10 each at the Terrace Lounge. Choose from 10 different concoctions, and enjoy complimentary pass-around pizza bites (from 5.30 to 7.30pm) while you sit pretty over the city at 43 storeys high.