QUEENS

PLAYS: OLD- SCHOOL HIP- HOP

Queens (nestled inside Zouk) gets you away from the clubbing crowd and bombast BPM, and ushers you into a cosy, intimate space that pushes hip-hop beats (sparse but no less groovy, gritty but not too gangsta). This “secret” bar is named after the New York neighbourhood with the legendary hip-hop scene; the art and music reflect its golden era. This is a secret we’re happy to spill. And happy to say, no champagne sparklers here, only grown-ups looking for a reprieve before heading back out. Chill for a convo over themed cocktails by ex-28 Hongkong Street bartenders that pay tribute to DJ-ing, MC-ing, breakdancing and graffiti. (Ask the Zouk staff for this bar, as it’s neither listed nor easily found.) The Cannery, 3C River Valley Road