Our Take on Employees Only Singapore
The original Employees Only opened on West Village in New York in 2004 and became one of the most copied bar concepts in the world — white jacketed bartenders, a fortune teller at the door, and a late-night kitchen that keeps cooking until the bar closes. This Amoy Street outpost delivers everything that made the original a classic and adds Singapore's own character on top.
The cocktail list covers the EO signatures (the Mata Hari, the Ginger Smash) alongside Singapore-inflected specials that change with the team's mood. The room is warm and loud in the best way — this is not a quiet contemplative drink, it is a proper night out. Come after 9pm when the room fills up, order the Mata Hari as your opening move, and then trust the bartender to take you somewhere interesting.
The kitchen serves a late-night menu of hearty food that pairs brilliantly with the drinks. If you need a reason to stay out until 2am in Singapore, Employees Only is your best excuse.
What to Order
The EO signature, a tropical twist on the Clover Club. Bright, balanced, and the perfect opening move. Ask for a second one if you're settling in for the long haul.
Bourbon, ginger, lemon, honey — a brilliant sessionable cocktail that pairs well with the kitchen's late-night menu. Sip this through the entire evening without losing coherence.
The house take on a classic whisky sour using local ingredients. Shows the bar's commitment to Singapore without abandoning classic cocktail architecture.
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