Singlish

Located in New York, New York

Address: 17 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003, United States

Phone: +1 646-609-2633

Rating: 4.6

Services

Dine-in
Delivery
Takeaway
Fast service
Great cocktails
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Alcohol
Cocktails
Food
Food at bar
Spirits
Wine
Toilets
Cosy
Trendy
Accepts reservations
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
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Review 1 (2024-11-17 - Rating: 5)
Singlish is a fantastic bar in NY! The cocktails are incredibly creative and delicious, and the vibe is unmatched—cool, lively, and full of energy. Perfect spot for a fun night out. Highly recommend! Reserve your spot in advance.

Review 2 (2024-08-21 - Rating: 5)
Best Singaporean cocktails, really good bartender and very cozy for dates! Should try all their cocktails. Build your own is amazing!

Review 3 (2024-06-10 - Rating: 4)
Ambience is nice and staff are friendly. Personally think it is more of a novelty than anything. Drinks are alright? You should check it out if you have never been here. Definitely some level of novelty with the drinks. But will I come back here again? Hmm. Probably not.

Review 4 (2024-02-10 - Rating: 5)
With a great atmosphere and even better drinks, Singlish provides a great backdrop to a night with friends. By backdrop I literally mean the place looks like a movie set for an old classic. The drinks themselves are well-balanced and not light, ensuring you taste both the alcohol and the secondary tastes. The craft cocktails at Singlish that have excellent execution and are well-thought out, making you want to order just one more before you go.

Review 5 (2023-03-13 - Rating: 5)
Overall rating: 4.7This is one of the places when you’re like wow, I am in NYC. What a unique, authentic, Asian spot. I had a weird experience with actually sitting at the time of the reservation, but I did visit when the restaurant just, just opened. So maybe it’s better now.Our “hostess” was also our waiter, and bartender. So definitely a tad understaffed. After we sat it was a better experience.Had to knock off a few points.. this is not a speakeasy 😅🙄 but nevertheless, really great experience and highly recommend.This was my first time trying Singaporean food and very cool. Echo some of the other reviews where the cocktails were soo cool. I had Majong tiles in mine! So cool.I did feel like the spot was a little tight and claustrophobic, but def worth going. I’ll probably go again if I had good company.

Review 6 (2023-06-16 - Rating: 5)
My wife and I came here for pre-dinner drinks on a Thursday, having made a reservation via Resy in advance. We had seats at the bar, and as such were able to have a front row seat to watch the bartender crafting the novel, interesting drinks on the menu. We enjoyed the Ho Seh Boh, One Bam, and Chope which were their variations on an Old Fashioned, classic Martini, and clarified milk punch, respectively. All were well made and offered flavor profiles not commonly found in the above-mentioned classic recipes. The space is trendy yet comfortable, perched above 13th St. with an attractive bar stocked with uncommon and high-end bottles. The service was excellent, and the bartender was helpful in recommending drinks based on our likes. Definitely worth the higher price point at $20-26 per drink, especially in this area.

Review 7 (2023-03-12 - Rating: 4)
Cute little speakeasy tucked away on the second floor of a south East Asian restaurant. Food was great but the cocktails were meh, not as stunning as the ones you can get from other well known cocktail bars on Union square. Love all the Singapore-themed cocktail names though!!

Review 8 (2024-03-08 - Rating: 5)
Wait the drinks were actually good. and the vibes were too. as a bourbon and clarified milk drink lover, the chopé was SOO good. my friend god the hawker highball which was also super goodtotally see that this would be great for a date spot. i came here to catch up w a friend after quite some time and the ambience was perf. made a res for a cocktail table (the res wasn’t super hard to get)

Review 9 (2024-11-09 - Rating: 5)
Singlish has unique cocktails and an intimate atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.

Review 10 (2023-04-29 - Rating: 5)
Went to Singlish on a Friday evening, and it did not disappoint! The creativity and craftsmanship of each cocktail was on full display.My date and I ordered the Oh Bam, Build To Order, Relak lah (not pictured), and a mock tail version of the Singapore Sling that we were able to add alcohol to. On top of the great cocktails, the ambiance and excellent service by the staff made our experience even 10 times better. I will definitely be making my way back!

Review 11 (2023-06-26 - Rating: 5)
The cocktails here are absolutely delicious and are reasonably priced. They have different drink menus on each floor so make sure to try them all!

Review 12 (2022-06-09 - Rating: 5)
Unique! So many drinks in the menu, I’d love to come back to try them all!Service is great, solid ambience and decor. Good music selectionEnjoyed the chope(Thai tea) and chiobu (baijiu punch).Great snacks as well from the fast casual restaurant right below.

Review 13 (2024-10-18 - Rating: 5)
For a drink after work, this place delivers on ambiance!

Review 14 (2024-08-26 - Rating: 5)
Interior is well done and drinks are very unique. I’d highly recommend!

Review 15 (2022-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Had a great time! Tasty and unique drinks. Loved the creative drink presentations. Super close to NYU!

Review 16 (2024-03-02 - Rating: 5)
Definitely some of the best baijiu cocktails in town. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Drink where Anais Nïn used to print her books 😘

Review 17 (2024-06-25 - Rating: 5)
Love this place! Just happened to be walking by and went in and I loved the vibe. Low lighting for a sexy date.

Review 18 (2023-04-14 - Rating: 4)
Really lovely, the glassware is a bit impractical for drinking out of, but the drinks were refreshing. We had a great time. Everything was dreamy and delicious.

Review 19 (2022-07-26 - Rating: 5)
Hidden GEM of a place!!!5/5 for food, drinks, service and overall ambiance.The drinks are so fun and taste amazing. Go quick since they are only 1 tik tok away from blowing up.

Review 20 (2024-09-06 - Rating: 4)
Drinks didn’t stood out for me or may be my choice was bad! But the place had a cozy atmosphere, any cloudy or a rainy day if you’re in the greenwich area just run right into this place.

Review 21 (2024-11-14 - Rating: 5)
The drinks were incredibly well crafted and both the bartender Simon and the server Brandon were awesome. We had wanted to try every single drink on the menu. The vibe is awesome, the music is chill and not too loud, and the prices were typical of the spot. Can’t recommend this place enough!

Review 22 (2024-03-19 - Rating: 5)
The Chope is one of the best clarified milk drinks Ive had, but its the knowledgeable and friendly staff that keep me coming back! They are so creative, and their menu is always evolving.

Review 23 (2022-12-18 - Rating: 5)
Unassuming cosy bar with great unique cocktails and friendly, helpful staff. Standout for us was the sesame old fashioned.

Review 24 (2023-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Singaporean speakeasy with unique, delicious, and well prepared cocktails far from ordinary. Fantastic bartenders, chic boutique environment, and fun clientele. So happy I got a spot here for an early cocktail.

Review 25 (2023-08-11 - Rating: 5)
Singlish, a hidden gem near Union Square, is a beacon of cocktail excellence. Above its sibling bar, Jelas, the experience begins with intrigue. The venues contemporary design and cozy ambiance set the stage for a remarkable visit.With a menu ranging from classics to innovative concoctions, Singlish caters to all palates. The bar staffs attention to detail and dedication to their craft shine through in every sip, making Singlish a must-visit destination for cocktail aficionados.

Review 26 (2023-05-29 - Rating: 5)
Very trendy bar with interesting cocktails inspired by Singapore. My brother and I, who grew up in Singapore, loved our experience here. The staff is also very friendly. We ate everything available on the menu, and it was all delicious.

Review 27 (2023-10-07 - Rating: 5)
Singlish is one of the best bars in the city! Their staff is amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Their drinks are incredibly creative and meticulously made. I can recommend the place highly enough.

Review 28 (2024-01-28 - Rating: 5)
Very intimate and cozy bar! It has a small selection of Asian cocktails. With tip and tax, each cocktail came about to be about ~$25

Review 29 (2023-03-27 - Rating: 4)
Salted Egg yolk Martini. Need I say more?The ambience & decor was fantastic! Cocktail DELICIOUS. It was my first night back in nyc(so not sure if the price was as high as normal) for this kind of place.

Review 30 (2024-09-25 - Rating: 5)
Cute, semi-speakeasy-ish type bar with yummy crafted drinks! The staff was really nice and attentive and I felt the place gave off a classy but non-pretentious vibe. Would definitely go here again. Thank you.Didn’t have food so I can’t rate that, but I’d like to try some of their food next time I go!

Review 31 (2023-09-28 - Rating: 5)
Nice little bar. Singaporean themed. Service was good - our waiter had good recommendations for all of our tastes.Our party were all happy with our drinks. Im not a drinker and I thoroughly enjoyed the no chewing gum mocktail. It was very refreshing.Good place to have a chat with friends and catch up over snacks and drinks.

Review 32 (2022-08-05 - Rating: 5)
Fun night with friends...the cocktails were super interesting and the BTO cocktail let you create your own cocktail!

Review 33 (2023-11-23 - Rating: 5)
Very nice cocktails and small bites.

Review 34 (2023-01-03 - Rating: 5)
Singaporean flavours right in the heart of Manhattan. Feels like a beautiful collision of worlds 🗽🇸🇬

Review 35 (2024-03-24 - Rating: 4)
Cute cozy place, unique cocktail but super UNfriendly stuff. Especially bartender woman in the glasses with large arm tattoo.

Review 36 (2022-06-19 - Rating: 5)
Cozy little cocktail bar, beautifully decorated. Great service, unique drink menu and we got the Singaporean platter which was delish! Will be back!

Review 37 (2024-05-27 - Rating: 5)
Quaint upstairs seating with creative Singaporean influenced cocktail menu using lots of fruit

Review 38 (2022-09-28 - Rating: 5)
New spot! The best cocktails hands down. I am Singaporean and I dare say these are the world’s best Singapore inspired cocktails (yes we have tried the top 50 bars and I’m betting this new bar will be on that list soon). Our top favorite is the teh-peng inspired drink called “The Chope”.The vibe of the place is also awesome - speakeasy vibes on the second floor.Feel super secretive. Love it! Highly recommend!

Review 39 (2022-06-02 - Rating: 5)
A delightful new Singaporean concept that showcases fascinating new riffs on the classics. I tried a build-your-own Singapore Sling which to me felt like I was a kid, building with LEGOs… but for cocktails! Such a memorable place. A must-try for sure.

Review 40 (2022-11-08 - Rating: 5)
A creative infusion of Singapore and English, Singlish culture. Passionate bartenders. Great ambiance. Great drinks. Unique experience. Will go back.

Review 41 (2022-07-04 - Rating: 5)
Great customer service and delicious cocktails. Definitely recommend to try to all .. like we did. 🫣. Spicy sliders are good too!

Review 42 (2023-07-18 - Rating: 5)
This is a great new addition for cocktails in NYC and a definite must-visit. The cocktails are fun and imaginative, and with a Singaporean influence that offers both new cocktails and unique twists on old favorites. The staff was incredibly friendly, too. The drinks can be a bit pricey, but there are less expensive (and still delicious!) options as well. I will most certainly come back.

Review 43 (2024-08-14 - Rating: 5)
Amazing vibe & cocktails. shoutout to brandon they gotta give him a raise

Review 44 (2022-06-30 - Rating: 5)
Such a great experience! very intimate setting with amazing food

Review 45 (2023-07-14 - Rating: 4)
Nice to have a Singaporean speakeasy in NYC. Great cocktail names, all reminders of niche things in Singapore with a fun little explanation for those unfamiliar. Drinks are good but slightly forgettable especially for the price from a pure flavour profile.

Review 46 (2022-12-09 - Rating: 5)
Dont get confused by the entrance, make sure everyone gets a different cocktail so you can try multiple drinks and then sit back and enjoy the taste bud creativity.

Review 47 (2022-05-31 - Rating: 5)
Beautiful cocktail bar that takes inspiration from Singapore and its flavors. The drinks were creative and used spirits showcasing the local preferences (Tanglin Orchid - Singaporean gin & Ming River Baijiu).

Review 48 (2024-07-01 - Rating: 5)
The food here was sooo yummy and Staff are super friendly!!

Review 49 (2022-06-19 - Rating: 5)
Unparalleled cocktails in a cozy ambiance on the second floor of cute little landmarked building

Review 50 (2022-12-03 - Rating: 5)
What an incredible cozy atmosphere! Amazing cocktails, awesome small bites! Highly recommend!

Review 51 (2023-05-21 - Rating: 5)
Cute little intimate bar. Loved it

Review 52 (2023-08-23 - Rating: 5)
Jane the bartender killed it. Drinks were all incredible and a cool beautiful low key space unexpected

Review 53 (2024-06-12 - Rating: 5)
🍸Singaporean Craft Cocktail Bar. Cool and romantic vibes with impressive inventive cocktails. The Mai Lai drink was especially distinct in the way it presented itself like a ramen meal on your palette. We also loved the bartender who took the extra time to explain her creative process.DRINK🌟 Mai Lai, Mai Lai, Wa Mai Lai: vodka, salted egg clarification, stuffed olives, chili crisp garnish🌟Chope: Thai Tea Washed Scotch (scotch, thai tea, condensed milk)🌟 Relak Lah!: Barley Tea Highball (mezcal, barley tea, pandan)🌟 Notya Laksa: rum, spicy nyonya laksa, pineapple, orange, limeEAT🌟 Singlish Fries🌟 Kuih Pie Tee (3 PCs)🌟 Durian Egg Cream (Non-Alcoholic)TRY NEXT TIME🌸 Flowers of the Four Seasons🦆 40 Licks

Review 54 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)
Have been here a couple of times and its honestly one of my favorite bars in the city. Vibe is intimate but friendly, the menu is fun, inventive, and so damn delicious, and the staff are so so cool (I dont know who keeps track of best bartender in the city but Jane has my vote). Highly recommend if you like things that are good!

Review 55 (2024-01-04 - Rating: 5)
Good spot. Low key and hidden. We visited Singspore many times while living in Asian. The place does have a Singapore feel to it. Bartender was nice and personal. We had the die die drink and it was good. Definitely would go again.

Review 56 (2022-06-27 - Rating: 5)
Super cute and cozy bar near Union Sq. They have interesting drinks and snacks!We got a Pandan drink and a lychee/ginger drink and they were both yummy. The Pandan drink was super earthy and the alcohol was more forward. The lychee/ginger drink was a good balance of both and on the tarter side.If this place becomes really popular (which it should), you’ll definitely need a reservation! Since there are ~20 seats.FYI it’s upstairs inside Chard and has no outside sign for Singlish

Review 57 (2024-01-11 - Rating: 5)
A little pricey, but worth it. Try to get a table as opposed to a bar seat. Very cozy and truly unique cocktails. Feels like youre grabbing drinks in someones cool, decked out, upstairs loft!

Review 58 (2024-03-24 - Rating: 5)
This place is perfect for a night out with friends! The menu is extensive and really has something for everyone. I would recommend the Thai Tea inspired drink, the Die Die Must Have, and the Notya Laksa. Staff is very attentive and the atmosphere inside is really gorgeous.

Review 59 (2022-05-29 - Rating: 5)
New York’s new premier cocktail bar. Without question the best Old Fashioned I have ever had.

Review 60 (2023-05-27 - Rating: 5)
Cozy bar with delicious cocktails. Nice service and ambiance!

Review 61 (2024-01-04 - Rating: 4)
Went for a couple of drink. The bar is super small, but cozy. Food is really restricted in terms of options. we went outside to have a pizza before going in. I’d recommended to have a drink, but not really too have dinner.

Review 62 (2023-11-17 - Rating: 5)
One of the best bars in Manhattan! Extremely small but cozy, with innovative drinks and a knowledgeable staff. Great date night spot!

Review 63 (2024-01-16 - Rating: 5)
Big fan of the atmosphere, the drinks and the overall vibes. Would recommend

Review 64 (2022-11-03 - Rating: 5)
What a gem. Tasty cocktails, intimate atmosphere, great staff.

Review 65 (2023-06-17 - Rating: 5)
Great staff and fun cocktails - really good experience and they took great pride in their craftsmanship

Review 66 (2023-06-02 - Rating: 5)
Such a great concept. Really nice intimate space.

Review 67 (2022-11-27 - Rating: 4)
The flavors are definitely different than your regular nyc cocktail bar. It reminded me of my time in Singapore, it is still lacking the penache that I’ve seen in high end bars in Singapore but its on it way there, cant wait to visit again!