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Bitters & Love

Bar Cocktail bar

This chill, snug standby offers inventive craft cocktails, along with unique bar snacks. People often mention drinks, cocktails, cocktail, great, service, time, staff, menu, night, good,


Address

118 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068587

Website

www.bittersandlove.com

Contact

+65 6438 1836

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (474 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 6 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 6 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 6 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 6 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: drinks (21) cocktails (20) cocktail (17) great (17) service (15) time (11) staff (11) menu (11) night (11) good (11)
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  • 5/5 Chriztopher H. 3 years ago on Google
    wanna try a unique mix of alcohol? this place here is what you will find your character of alcohol. they are real experts in mixing the best blend for you. beside thier Kaya Toast cocktail, please feel free to try what they recommend. you will be surprised that you learn yourself more after that. becareful... you will lost yourself there. not just an hidden place that you can really identify when you first visit. after when you go in... you might get drunk by the love of their alcohol. be prepared. LOL
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa E. 10 months ago on Google • 1462 reviews
    Might be my favorite bar yet in Singapore! Let’s start with hospitality, the owners are amazing. Fiona was so helpful and friendly, just awesome. Had the Old and Fashionable and the Tropicana Fizz, and both were great. Loved the vibe inside, and next time I’ll plan to try some of the bar bites. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Vaylor T. 1 year ago on Google
    “Drinking on borrowed time” Had the chance of having drinks here with a couple of friends after work and the experience could be improved. Admittedly we were late to the table and there are bookings after us but the incessant reminders got annoying fast. But besides that, the staff tries to be nice and explains the menu in detail. The drinks we had were all great, and the added detail of having your reservation name written on the table adds to the overall vibe of the place. Drinks were served quick and prices are atypical of bars along the street. But what can be improved was on the front of communication. Otherwise, a nice, cozy bar with excellent drinks.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ceylon P. 2 years ago on Google
    Woahhh. B&L rocks!!! The drink were great, the hospitality was awesome. Great vibe. That's what we needed. Thank you Fiona and Soon (?) for friendliness. We had such a great time, and definitely coming back ( to steal Theodore) 🤣
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ordifolks 5 months ago on Google • 362 reviews
    [Oct 2023] Lovely Friday night spent at this speakeasy bar - fantastic vibe, service, food and drinks. Nothing fell short of our expectations. The drinks menu comes with detailed flavour profiles that caters to all. Drinks are creative and filled with surprises. Music is good and ain’t too loud, still a suitable place for chats and good catch ups. Reservation’s a must for a Friday night. Thanks Fiona and team for the hospitality!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Venus G. 11 months ago on Google • 114 reviews
    Nice ambience. Friendly staffs.. awesome cocktails.. Fancy and cute menu, with detailed explanation of each cocktails. I can’t decide on what to order as everything looks so good. I want to bring their menu back, it’s just way too cute to keep it. 😜 One of the staffs explained to me, asked for my preference and helped me to make decision.. 😂😂 I must say it’s a very nice speakeasy bar.. It’s just next to MRT station..!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 karin h. 3 years ago on Google
    As the name suggests... Bitters & Love offers plenty of customized Bitters made with abundance of Love! This unique experience will exceeded your expectations ... Overall ambiance music, lighting , design ⚡️skilled bartenders ⚡️knowledgeable staff⚡️great costumer service ⚡️ bitters’ knowledge ⚡️most of all fun crew !! I will totally come back! To find the place 🤖Look for the wall with the Robot illustration, the door will be in your right side.. ring the bell and wait for it ... 😉 ☎️ reservation is a Must. This place is packedAF !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thao D. 9 months ago on Google
    Really cool place with a variety of drinks that are interesting and suitable for everyone at different alcohol tolerance levels. Great ambience and banter as well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabrielle G. 1 year ago on Google
    café by day and bar by night. we walked in on a Friday night at 10:30pm without making any reservations and were lucky to have gotten a seat. would’ve liked to order some bar bites to pair with our drinks, but food kitchen was closed by the time we got there. music was a hit! the crowd that day was awesome too, with people singing along loudly to the music. later into the night, they switched on the disco lights which just upped things a notch! the cocktails will set you back ~25$ per drink, but what you’re really paying for is the atmosphere and energy that fills that place. so worth it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zhen Yong H. 11 months ago on Google
    Cozy cocktail bar with a decent selection of food (both sides and mains). Their cocktail selection is categorised by taste - fruity cocktails, bitter cocktails etc so it's easy to pick the ones you have a preference for. Ordered and tried 3 drinks which were all pretty well done. Will return to try other drinks and perhaps food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 R. 1 year ago on Google
    staff was friendly enough and let us in without a reservation! we had the melona & espresso martini cocktails, and they were both delicious! you could definitely taste the alcohol, but they were mixed really well too! staff didn't really explain the drinks to us, but they seemed pretty busy so it's alright. overall, a good bar to visit! pretty cozy atmosphere too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina “Rawwfoodies” C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place revisited at night. In the morning they are Free The Robot. Tried Message in a bottle, Pandan Negroni and Espresso Martini. Their pastas are good and we had a good experience with their mala crayfish pasta and aglio olio prawn pasta. Great place to revisit anytime! - more new haunts can be found at ig @rawwfoodies
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jit S. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden away on Telok Ayer street, literally behind a locked door, we stumbled upon Bitters & Love while looking for a quick drink or two before dinner. Even though the outside is discreet, the windows offer enough of a view to entice curious passers by. To get in however is a set of instructions that require you to ring a bell ‘once’ and wait a precise 3-5mins for entry. Which we obediently did, and then proceeded to resist checking our phone if 3 or 5 mins had passed or if we actually pressed the bell correctly. Luckily a polite member of staff saved us from anxiety. Even though we hadn’t booked we were lucky to get a table as long as we returned it in the hour, which was fine as that was our plan. Inside the bar is lavishly decorated with plants, trinkets, ornaments and old statues, which will keep you busy looking around while you enjoy your drinks. The bar staff were attentive and friendly and offered to give us a low down on the cocktail menu. The cocktails were fun and tasty enough to make you want to work your way through the menu. To keep in theme of our surroundings, I tried a ‘living lavish’ which had enough of a tequila kick and a refreshing hit to perk me up for the beginning of the night. We also tried a ‘La vie en rose’ which was a great way to add a little more flavour to a delicious rose. Just as we were about to leave we got a waft of some freshly cooked beef bar snacks which made us want to come back and sample some food as well the rest of the drinks menu. Will be back for more for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fred 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing service and really stylish cozy vibes. Food is great, definitely go for the beef cubes, fish tacos, and mala pasta! And for drinks, just tell what you feel like drinking, what notes you feel like having, and they will tailor and recommend you a drink that would satisfy your palate. Definitely a chill place to always come back for!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry D. 3 months ago on Google • 378 reviews New
    Nice cocktail: Very good spread, using good ingredients and fresh herbs and artistically crafted concoctions with unexpected twist. Besides, prawn pasta super yummy. Positive vibe: warm and investing without being noisy. Great service: very helpful staff.

  • 5/5 tomyumdumpling 8 months ago on Google • 270 reviews
    Visited the cafe on a Saturday afternoon. From the outside, it has an interesting vibe and it feels like as though you are entering a person’s home. However, we arrived the cafe at around 2.15pm and the cafe closes at 3pm, but the staff were still nice to serve us mains etc. Due to the lack of time, we have decided to order something smaller. I ordered the avocado sandwich toast with smoked salmon and it is delicious! Definitely worth a try!

  • 5/5 Kiku C. 9 months ago on Google • 220 reviews
    The drink itself more than held its own vs other bars locally. I loved my grapefruit gin Campari. If you happen to have a dog in hand and you find yourself in want of a good drink, try for outside seating here. The beautiful waffles and ice cream didn’t hurt either! We were honestly just in need of smth sweet but the guy delivered a high quality coconut and pistachio ice cream waffle topped w edible flowers. (This is also my choice spot for a weekday coffee when I’m in the area.)

  • 4/5 S S. 7 months ago on Google • 201 reviews
    Amazing cocktail bar! Cool menu. But very very spendy. I was super disappointed by the Lit it Up group drink. It's 150 dollars and basically sugar water. Strongly suggest you avoid that one.

  • 5/5 Abraham goh hsien y. 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Been to afew different cocktail bars but this bar was a fantastic experience. Vibes and atmosphere was great, cocktails are also very unique and flavour profiles are on point. I recommend the spicy cocktails and Kaya toast cocktail :>

  • 5/5 Dominic K. 3 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    We visited on a Thurs evening without a booking and thankfully the team accomodated us. Delicious cocktails, warm atmosphere makes for a winning combo. Thanks Fiona & team for making our anniversary special.

  • 5/5 patricia k. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Really impressed with the drink selection here – the Kaya Toast is a standout, just as everyone says. Service is spot-on and the ambiance hits the mark. It's a great spot for anyone looking for cocktails with a unique spin. No further comments, just come. Definitely worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Kah Yan L. 2 years ago on Google
    I'd give it a 10 stars if I could. The service here is AMAZING with Fiona and Ernest and their team. I cannot love it more - for the art of customer service is sadly very difficult to come by. for their impeccable service and their care they have provided for their customers. 100 out of 5 stars is what I would give.. THANK YOU, BITTERS! ❤️❤️❤️

  • 4/5 Luyi Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Only tried one drink after dinner. Way too sweet……. May try sth else next round

  • 4/5 D L. 11 months ago on Google
    Cool place with various cocktails. The music and vibe are great. Walk-in during weekend would be quite challenging, and the service overall require improvement.

  • 5/5 David C. 10 months ago on Google
    I’ve lived in Singapore 8 years and this is by far the best bar in Singapore hands down! Couldn’t believe I only found it last year! Fantastic cocktails, really cool vibe, tasty food and most importantly a really great staff who just want to have fun!

  • 5/5 linchen x. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a bar that offers a wide variety of cocktails! Good to hangout with friends. We tried one night in Tokyo and bittersweet symphony. Music was a bit on the loud side, some people were dancing 🤣 Was a fun Friday night!

  • 5/5 Sachin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Must visit. Very tasty and beautiful cocktails. Superb food and scrumptious desserts.

  • 5/5 MS L. 3 years ago on Google
    One of the best cocktail bars in Telok Ayer. Great drinks, lovely people

  • 5/5 CL W. 10 months ago on Google
    Wow! It’s the place to be. Most original cocktails. Especially staff who makes it a point to delight you. It’s our 4th visit. And each visit gets better. My favourite cocktail; kaya cocktail and tiramisu (not on menu).

  • 5/5 Marc C. 4 years ago on Google
    The unique vibe of Bitters & Love is just amazing. They have a great selection of food but the cocktails are, in my opinion, the best I've ever had. Have been here twice already and would highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Valerie L. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting drinks and concept, unfortunately it was a Friday night and was there around 8-9 so we could only get the outdoor seats.

  • 3/5 Jacelyn L. 1 year ago on Google
    They changed their concept since the last time I have been there few years before covid. Busy place and have 1.5 hours turn over time. Interesting drinks with some fun. Pity time goes by quickly to have another round

  • 5/5 Sany D P. 2 years ago on Google
    Always fun to meet the usual peeps here. Fiona as usual running the floor while Bev made awesome mixes! Intro my colleagues here and they love it. The ambiance, the settings and of cos, the good finger food and drinks! You gotta make reservations and allowed to stay for 90mins per session.

  • 4/5 Vanessa T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fancy and creative cocktail drinks, price is around $25/cocktail (standard cocktail bar prices), ambience is more of the dark chill vibes

  • 5/5 Shermin 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktails and love the music and vibes there. I love to rave about their brownies, I had to take way cause it’s just EPIC. The hostess has such an incredible soul and super friendly. Always have such a great time there!

  • 5/5 Sudhir S. 2 years ago on Google
    I was passing by Telok Ayer when this cute little cafe caught my eyes and thought of ordering some vegetarian nachos to take away. The lady serving people were very polite and total ambassador of customer service. She was a one woman show running around like a superwoman ( without a cape) and was attending to everyone’s request promptly. Thanks for the awesome 👏 service by the lady and she is a true example of how a customer service personnel. The nachos was fantastic !

  • 5/5 Eunice L. 1 year ago on Google
    What a find - absolutely brilliant and well-curated cocktails and food. Service and ambience were spot-on too. Can't wait to be back again!

  • 5/5 Prin G. 2 years ago on Google
    Drinks and service were fantastic. Best cocktail bar in singapore. And thank you ernesto for helping us find a table and taking time to recommend us drinks despite being busy tonight

  • 5/5 Christine L. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great night! Dishes were delicious and of a decent portion. Drinks were amazing and packs a punch. Staff were helpful with passionate customer service. Shoutout to Fiona who really took care of us while we’re here. Thank you bitters and love for the hospitality. Definitely will come back soon!

  • 4/5 Anant P. 2 years ago on Google
    Cocktails were really good but service was quite slow. Managed to get only 1 round of drinks in 90mins on a weeknight. Would recommend ordering 2x drinks on first order so can try more of their menu :)

  • 5/5 Mr K. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    This is my favourite cocktail bar in Singapore (probably worldwide). Always look forward to returning when visiting from London. The menu is expansive, inventive and really very fun. The cocktails are delicious, well balanced and suitably strong - at this point I have tried around a dozen and there hasn't been a single one I haven't loved. One Night in Tokyo is my absolute favourite. The service is another high point and some of the best I've encountered - everyone is friendly, attentive (yet unobtrusive) and engaging. They're also very knowledgeable and every recommendation/suggestion they've made based on my choices or their own observations has been completely on point. Ultimately, it's clear the team are all really passionate about what they do/providing a great experience and it shows in the unbeatable ambience - lively yet laid back with both guests and staff having a genuinely great time in the same shared space (compared to most other cocktail bars in the city which feel sterile and contrived to me, including those ranking highly on the international best bar lists). The fries are also great. Would highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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