01 · The point of view
Cocktails first.
People always.
Spirit Forward means the base spirit is never hidden — and neither are the people making the drink.
Conceptualised by bartender and bar consultant Arijit Bose, the room puts guests at the edge of the action. Oranges are cut, ice is stamped and every pour happens in full view. It is technically serious without ever asking the guest to be serious about it.
The counter · Lavelle Road
02 · What we pour
The list.
Spirit-forward classics, contemporary pours and a constantly evolving seasonal list — built around the integrity of the base spirit.
01
House Classics
Old Fashioned, Martini, Negroni, Manhattan — built with care, served the way they should be.
02
Diabolicals
A villain-inspired list — bold, expressive and unapologetic.
03
Bartender's Choice
Tell us a spirit, a mood or a memory. The bar pours something just for you.
03 · The kitchen
Not a lot.
The right amount.
Snacks, plates and shareables designed to ride alongside the drinks. Honest, fuss-free and built to keep the night going.
Bar Bites
Anchovies on toast, devilled eggs, smoked almonds — the small things that go with a strong pour.
Plates
Bangers & mash, prawn dogs, slow-cooked specials. Comfort food turned out with quiet precision.
Omakase-style counter
04 · Inside Spirit Forward
The room.
The people.
The pours.
Cozy, dimly lit, a long bar in the Omakase style — three bartenders in full view. A neighbourhood room where the bartenders know your name.
The Bar
A long stretch fitted in the Omakase style — the theatre of drink-making, right in front of you.
The Counter
Pull up a stool. Chat with the bartender. Order off-menu. This is what a dive bar should feel like.
05 · The concept menu
Our Diabolicals.
A villain-inspired cocktail menu — celebrating iconic rule-breakers through bold, spirit-forward drinks with distinctive origin stories.
Heisenberg
Mezcal-led, smoky, dangerous. A drink that asks who's really in charge.
Order 66
Dark, bittersweet, ruthlessly composed. Sipped slowly, with intent.
06 · A concept by Arijit Bose
Built around people,
not performance.
Helmed by Arijit Bose. A bar team that genuinely shows up — comfortable hospitality, good music and a collective of guests who love a drink as much as we do.
“A great bar is not only an F&B operation. It is a people business — strong teams, trusted to make guests feel seen.”
25+
Years
60+
Bar programs
6
Years in Singapore
The bar crew
The floor crew
07 · How it works
Your night, handled.
Reservations, walk-ins, private bookings and the occasional take-over night. A friendly neighbourhood bar — built for everyone.
Reservations
Book a table online — Tue to Sun, evenings to late.
Walk-ins
Always a counter seat or two kept free for those who wander in.
Private Bookings
Take the bar for the night — drinks, bites and your people only.
08 · Recognition
Awards & Gallery.
Ranked #1 Best Bars India 2025, #2 in 2024, #37 Asia's 50 Best Bars 2024 and on Tatler's Best 100 Bars in Asia-Pacific 2025.