South Beach Avenue conveniently located above Esplanade MRT station has finally launched its lifestyle wing, 16 dining and lifestyle concepts (currently stands at 15 with 1 new concept brewing in the pipeline) with as many as 11 new-to-market players. I believe they are the first mall offering such a high percentage of new-to-market tenants.
Foster + Partners who designed the space has cleverly incorporate both the heritage buildings such as the old Beach Road Military camp and the modern multi-tiered courtyards, walkways and the iconic wave-like microclimatic canopy.
Dining @ South Beach Avenue
South Beach Avenue offers a total of 10 F&B outlets over 2 levels (Level 1 and Basement 1) and 2 of them at the conservation building.
Alchemist Beer Lab [New to market]
Unit B1-16
Tel: +65 6386 4365
Opening Hours: Mondays – Thursday 1200 to 0000 | Friday and Eve of Public Holidays 1200 to 0100 | Saturdays 1600 to 0100
FB: http://www.facebook.com/AlchemistBeerLab
The first infusion beer bar in Asia, offering as much as 16 types of beer with rotating flavours each day. Diners could find a mix of cider, infused beer and craft beer. 3 star drinks to recommend. First is the Obama ($12 for happy hour, $15 after happy hour) with toasted marshmallows, vanilla pods and mint leaves in Little Island Black Magic stout. The other star drink is my favourite, 50 Shades of Pink ($12 for happy hour, $15 after happy hour), a A cider with pink guava. The third is the Passionista ($12 for happy hour, $15 after happy hour), a tropical cider with passionfruit and duku.
Helming the kitchen is Executive Chef John Edwards curated Modern-European tapas-style dishes to complement the beers.
A highly recommended dish is the Ale Battered Sea Bass ($15.90) paired with duck-fat chips and homemade tartar sauce with capers. Read more … to find out what else is good.
Caffè Vergnano 1882 [New to market]
Unit B1-17
Tel: 6385 5579
Opening Hours: Mondays – Fridays 0800 to 2100 | Saturdays – Sundays 1000 to 1800
Website: http://www.caffevergnano.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/caffevergnanosg
Founded in 1882 in Italy, Caffe Vergnano 1882 is the oldest coffee roaster. The coffee is a blend of Central America Arabica beans with Arabic “Sidamo” of Ethiopia. Besides the coffee, their chocolate drinks are also notable. We love thier Caffè Gianduja ($6 hot, $7 cold) a Turin beverage with hot chocolate and espresso topped cum whipped cream. Next is the Lastly, Cioccolata ($5.50 hot, $6 cold) a pure Italian hot chocolate (no milk added). Lastly, highly recommended which we yet to try, the Espresso Shakerato ($5.50), shaken iced espresso. Read more …
Real Food
Unit B1-19
Tel: +65 6384 2206
Opening Hours: Daily 1000 to 2100
Website: http://realfoodgrocer.com/index.html
FB: http://www.facebook.com/realfoodsouthbeach
For vegetarian and vegan meal, turn to Real Food. All dishes are free from processed ingredients, artificial preservatives and trans-fat, hence diners can safely indulge in their meal.
First and foremost is the Dumplings ($9.80 for eight), available in either fried or steamed. with organic sesame oil and tamari.
For a more wholesome dish, go for the Homemade Curry Soup Noodles ($12.80). Using no coconut milk, instead it only oat milk and extra virgin organic coconut oil. It is served with spinach noodles and assorted vegetables. Options with garlic and non-vegan hard-boiled egg are available.
Black Cow [New to market]
Unit B1-20
Tel: +65 6386 6720
Opening Hours: Mondays – Saturdays 1200 to 1430, 1800 to 2230
Website: http://www.blackcow.com.sg/
A contemporary Japanese shabu shabu and sukiyaki restaurant that offers only the freshest produce and ingredients including the award winning Japanese Wagyu beef from Matsusaka and Kagoshima.
Fynn’s [New to market]
Unit B1-21
Tel: +65 6384 1878
Opening Hours: Tuedays – Fridays 0900 to 2200 | Saturdays 1100 to 2200 | Sundays 1100 to 1700
Website: http://www.fynnscafe.com/
Offering modern Australian cusine in this beautifully decorated space with contemporary interior design theme.
Fynn’s offers one of the most outstanding pan seared octopus dish, the Spanish Polpo ($17). Lemongrass-flavoured Octupus served with spicy apple slaw by the side. The other star dish we tried was the Homemade Cavatelli Pasta ($25) with broken pork sausages, red wine braised octopus, and fennel seeds in a tomato sauce topped with Parmesan.
Atmastel [New to market]
Unit B1-22
Tel: +65 6581 0085
Opening Hours: Mondays – Saturdays 1130 to 2200
Website: http://www.atmastel.com/
Helmed by Andrea Tarini, an Italian chef with a 3-Michelin-star background curating authentic Cucina Italiana with the finest and freshest ingredients ranging from San Marzano tomatoes, San Daniele ham, to fresh burrata and mozzarella air-flown weekly from Italy.
Atmastel, Zuppa di Pesce ($68 for two) is a surprise each day as they use only the freshest available seafood to cook this bowl of soup. Even though I am not a tomato fan, this dish is my favourite among all the food we tried in South Beach Avenue.
Some may find the Black Truffle Pizza ($48) as little disappointing since the truffle aroma is unnoticeable. But this is so as they uses fresh truffle.
Fasta [New to market]
Unit B1-23
Tel: +65 9111 1245
Opening Hours: Mondays – Saturdays 1100 to 2100
Website: http://fasta.com.sg/
For the PMEBs who need a quick but satisfying meal, Fasta is the place to impress them with their needs. Offering either their signature bowl or customers can customise their own bowl.
Tuna Poke ($14), Scallop Wallop ($16) with FASTA flavourful house sauce and the addictive Siow Ba Mee ($13) in aglio olio-style. Even a non-siow ba fan like myself loves it. Read more …
Dimbulah Coffee
Unit 01-14
Opening Hours: Mondays to Friday 0700 to 1900
Website: http://dimbulahcoffee.com/
Interestingly, a cafe occupies both end of South Beach Avenue with Caffe Vergnano 1882 at the end, next to Bras Basah Road while Dimbulah Coffee at the other end, next to Middle Road. In case you do not know, Dimbulah Coffee owns a 33-hectare coffee plantation on the Atherton tablelands in the highland region of northern Australia, providing their own constant supply of Arabica beans for its signature coffees.
The coffee here are low acidity, full body with nutty and caramel flavour note, rounded, smooth and long finishes on the palate. It is very easy to drink. And all the pastries are made in house. Some of the highly recommended items are Downunder slices ($2.50) in coffee macadamia and white chocolate flavour and Raspberry Lamingtons ($3.50). I prefer the latter as it is soft and fluffy and at an acceptable sweetness level. The Coffee Macadamia Downunder slice is cloying sweet.
Quaich Bar
Unit 01-16
Tel: +65 6386 5366
Opening Hours: Mondays – Thursday 1700 to 0100 | Fridays – Saturdays 1700 to 0200
Website: http://www.whiskystore.com.sg/
Quaich Bar offers 500 different labels with 95 percent of them being Scottish. They were awarded the “Great Whisky Bar of the World” accolade by the international Whisky Magazine and “Top 10 Best Unique Bars” by Epicure magazine. It is certainly the place for connoisseur to turn to or for the amateurs to learn the art of whisky appreciation.
One of the highly valued item on the menu is the Flavours of Single Malt tasting set (Price ranges from S$45 for 4 tasting portions). Two exclusive items in Singapore and Quaich Bar are the bottled Kilkerran 2006 Calvados Cask and Cadenhead Bowmore 12 years old respectively.
Lady M
Unit 01-17
Tel: +65 6386 4365
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2200
Website: http://www.ladym.com.sg/
With numerous outlets distributed through the island, most must have known about Lady M by now. Most would remember them for the mille-crepe with Passionfruit Mille Crepes ($9.50) being one of their signature item. That’s not all, Yuzu Cheesecake ($9) is also another highly recommended items.
Harry’s
Unit 01-18
Tel: +65 6386 6306
Opening Hours: Daily 1100 to 2300
Website: http://harrys.com.sg/
Harry’s Bar is another big name known to all, especially the beer drinkers with star drink Harry’s Premium Lager ($7 for half pint, $12 for full pint), with floral hint and smooth to the palate. Even for non-beer drinker like myself enjoyed the refreshing glass. Others include the signature concoction of vodka, lychee, grapefruit and lime, to commemorating Harry’s heritage, Harry’s 1992 ($16). Lastly, the Bank Breaker ($16 for a shot, $60 for a tray of 6) consisting of muskmelon liqueur with whisky and soda.
Beer snacks and food are also available. First is the flavourful Mushroom & Truffle Oil Flatbread ($23.90).
And the crowd favourite, Harry’s Signature Wings ($13 for 6 pieces, $19 for 10 pieces).
Heritage building under South Beach Avenue
Among the new building at South Beach Avenue, there is a white conservation building facing Beach Road. It is formerly the military armoury of Beach Road Military camp.
The Amoury [New to market]
Unit 01-01
Tel: +65 6385 3173
Opening Hours: Mondays – Thursday 0900 to 2300 | Fridays 0900 to 0100 | Saturdays 1000 to 0100 | Sunday 1000 to 2300
The name of the cafe was derived due to the history of the building. At The Amoury, beside Singaporean, classic European and Japanese cuisine, they offered eight international craft beers and five branded beers on tap.
Lobster Satay Capellini ($29.50) is a creation adapted from our local Satay Bee Hoon. The taste profile is lightly sweetish.
Another highly priced item on the menu is the Royal Armoury Burger ($19) with a 200g charcoal grilled wagyu beef patty, onion jam, gruyere, maple glazed bacon, lettuce and sliced tomato in between brioche buns.
Vatos Urban Tacos [New to market]
Unit 01-03
Tel: +65 6385 6010 / 6385 6970
FB: https://www.facebook.com/vatossg
The second F&B is Vatos Urban Tacos. Offering Mexican street food with a Korean-influenced is the highlight at this restaurant. Expect dishes such as Kimchi Carnitas Fries ($18) whereby French Fries are topped with Korean ingredients such as Kimichi among the classic Mexican ingredients, Carnitas Pork, cheese and many more.
An all time favourite, is the Honey Tequila Chicken Wings ($18). The Korean Fried Chicken Wings is coated in a sweet and spicy honey tequila sauce with a blue cheese dipping sauce.
For drinks, diners could enjoy the sweetish Makgeolitas ($26) in various flavours. Our favourite is Passionfruit flavoured. Another good alternative is the Vatos-ritas ($29), Margaritas and beer. Read more …
Services @ South Beach Avenue
Besides the numerous number of dining establishment we have introduced so far, South Beach Avenue has carefully selected two services to house under the canopy, an Aesthetic Clinic and a Hair Salon.
Aesthéa Medical Aesthetic Clinic [New to market]
Unit B1-24
Tel: +65 6386 9639
Opening Hours: Mondays – Fridays 1000 to 2200 | Saturday 1100 to 2000 | Sunday 1100 to 1900 (by appointment)
Website: http://www.aesthea.com.sg/
Define Yourself is the tagline at Aesthea Medical And Aesthetic Clinic. Established by Dr Christopher Looi, the medical director and co-founder of the clinic, has 10 years of medical experience. He believes in helping his patient to maintain their youth look through non-invasive procedures, ranging from nonsurgical lifting procedures to Botox and fillers.
Some of the star services offered at the clinic are Persistence ($2,800) using High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) to remodel and rejuvenate ageing collagen and to stimulate collagen growth at the same time. Venus VivaTM NanoFractionalTMRF Skin Resurfacing ($500) is best for smoothens hard-to-treat acne scars, deep wrinkles and visible pores. This procedure result in shorter downtime with minimal discomfort.
Hairpage Underground [New to market]
Unit B1-25
Tel: +65 6386 6898
Opening Hours: Daily 1000 to 2200
FB: http://www.facebook.com/hairpageunderground
At Hairpage Underground has a team of creatively trained stylists who has years of salon experience at various prestigious salons in Singapore.
Besides offering mainstream hair services such as cut (Price ranges from $65), wash, blow and colours (Price ranges from $180 to $250), they offer K Luxury Hair & Scalp Ritual (Price ranges from $155 to $250) with customised treatment after consultation.
NAHMJ Verdict
With specially hand-picked tenants by South Beach Avenue in making sure each and every outlet is unique in order so as to ensure the best is provided to customer of all ages. Therefore, we believe that South Beach Avenue will be the next in-place.
South Beach Avenue
26 Beach Road, Singapore 189768
Tel: +65 6672 5722
Website: http://southbeachavenue.com/
Opening Hours
Differ from outlet to outlet
Getting There
By MRT:
- Circle line – Esplanade (Exit E)
- North-South or East-West line – City Hall
By Bus:
- Opp or at Raffles Hotel along Beach Road 56, 57, 100, 107, 961
- At Raffles Hotel along Bras Basah Road 14, 14e, 16, 36, 77, 106, 111, 128, 130, 131, 133, 162, 162M, 167, 171, 502, 502A, 518, 518A, 700, 700A, 850E, 857, 951E, 960
- Opp or at Suntec City along Nicoll Highway 10, 10e, 70, 70M, 196
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