Saturday, 10 November 2012

Raffles

There was one thing I had to do in Singapore and that was to enjoy a Singapore Sling cocktail in the Long bar of Raffles Hotel. It is the epitome of colonial elegance in the midst of the modern skyscrapers.






I can just imagine the likes of Noel Coward and friends having a cup of tea in the shade in this quiet corner.




But here is where the action takes place - The Long Bar


This is where you sit under the straw fans sipping cocktails.


The cocktail of choice - The Singapore Sling, of course!




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7 comments:

  1. CrazyCris10 November 2012 at 20:46

    Gorgeous hotel! And very elegant! :o)

    What's in a Singapore Sling? Was it tasty?

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  2. Penelope Notes10 November 2012 at 22:38

    Oh, that patio is so old-world glamorous. Life IS grand with a cherry on top!

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  3. diane b11 November 2012 at 08:07

    It is a great reminder of what it was like for the colonials. You are looking remarkably energetic after such a long trip.The epitome of a retired lady. You sure are getting the hang of it.

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  4. Gerald (SK14)13 November 2012 at 08:03

    The thing i renenber most about Singapore was the oppressive heat.

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  5. Gattina13 November 2012 at 13:36

    At least ONE beautiful building amongst these skyscrapers !

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  6. Anonymous27 October 2013 at 08:58

    SG$18 for a large beer at Raffles was disappointing. I am not sure why, maybe a very old photo I saw, but I imagined Raffles been set in a large garden grassed area with a leading driveway, ala an English country house. However, I did like Singapore a lot.

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  7. mvmaithai11 October 2017 at 05:15

    Visited Raffles back in 2001. At the Long Bar, I was more impressed with the atmosphere - Indian waiter dressed in traditional garb complete with a turban, and the burlaps of peanuts and the freedom to litter the floor with the peanut shells - than with pricey drink. LOL!

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