Come nightfall, speakeasy Cat Bite Club turns on its red neon Cheshire Cat grin to beckon guests into its cosy drinking den, tucked discreetly behind a cafe that’s closed for the night. Pull back the literal curtain to find expertly-made cocktails that celebrate agave and rice spirits.
Founded by industry veterans Gabriel Lowe and Jesse Vida in June 2023, this industrial-style bar offers signature cocktails like the Cat Bite Margarita and Soju Sprint, mainstays that regulars know and love. They are the ideal diving off point to explore the rest of the menu, which helpfully lists the ABV of each drink so you can pace your night. Try the easy-going Meow Now Brown Cow, a desserty blend of tequila, coffee liqueur, banana, sherry and vanilla cream – it’s an enduring favourite for a reason. For something stronger, the Straight Outta Scallion (Tumugi koji spirit, black garlic, scallion oil, green walnut, Drambuie, lime bitters) packs a punch in more ways than one.
Guests who are keen to dive a little deeper into Singapore’s largest collection of Mexican and Asian spirits should ask about the Spirits Explorer Passport, where drinkers can log the spirits they’ve tried across the bar’s 200+ bottle collection. There’ll be prizes along the way with each category completed, and those who fill up all 50 slots in their passport will unlock 10% off all spirits for life. Located in the trendy Duxton area, it’s the perfect spot for after-dinner drinks.
