As I flipped quickly through The Lobby Lounge’s latest cocktail menu, I found prices to be quite affordable... For how posh Intercontinental Singapore is, I am surprised - these prices are a steal. (For the record, NOT complaining about not having to pay exorbitant prices 😂)

𝑺𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒂𝒏 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏
☀️ 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 ($22++) | Kyrö Gin

𝑨𝒓𝒂𝒃 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕
☀️ 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫 ($22++) | Chalong Bay Spiced Rum

Thanks Accela Communications for the invite & Lobby Lounge + Intercontinental Singapore for the hospitality! 💕

You might be tempted to gloss over the 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 ($12+), with its simplistic name - but don't underestimate it. This was quite heavenly; so much that we all fell silent at the table for a while, slightly confused. The cake is a melt-in-your-mouth yet not oily kind of buttery.

As a fan of savoury-sweet pairings, I felt the soft creamyness of the cambembert in the ice cream was a harmonious match. & the fried shallots gave good crunch & fragrance to top this dessert off perfectly. 😍

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

🔹 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭 ($12+); White Chocolate Ganache, Pineapple Curd & Bak Kwa Ice Cream

The 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭, a CNY-esque special, was great! I liked how tart it was (pun not intended) (or is it?), a refreshing surprise deviating from the sweetness you expect from an actual pineapple tart.

I would've liked the Bak Kwa flavour to be brought out more prominently in the ice cream; but as it is, it's quite delightful, lingering at the back of your throat as you savour each bite.

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

Last but certainly not least, Pilot's desserts deserve a special mention as they impressed me the most. I love it when desserts surprise me (in a good way), as I don't have a sweet tooth!

Here's what we ate from their ᴅᴇssᴇʀᴛs (▫️), ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ's sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟs (🔹) & ᴠᴀʟᴇɴᴛɪɴᴇ's sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟs (❤️) menu:

▫️ 𝐁𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐤𝐞 ($12+); Camembert Ice Cream, Fried Shallots
🔹 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐭 ($12+); White Chocolate Ganache, Pineapple Curd & Bak Kwa Ice Cream
❤️ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 ($15+); Poached Apples, Mascarpone Berry Compote, Candied Walnut, Milk Ice Cream

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

From the ᴠᴀʟᴇɴᴛɪɴᴇ's sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟs menu: 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐤 ($52+); Roasted Pork, Hot Honey Mustard, Roasted Cabbage Slaw ❤️

The Blackened Tomahawk came in a close 2nd in my top list, but as I'm someone who removes chunks of fat from my food (Does Not Spark Joy 😔) - I can't call it my favourite. Not the pork's fault, though... 😂

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐑𝐢𝐛𝐬 ($68+); Tzatziki, Gunpowder Spice

This was my favourite of the ʙɪɢɢᴇʀ ᴘʟᴀᴛᴇs menu, albeit at a higher price point. The beef was flavourful & tender; very much a joy to eat. It also had a unique variety of flavours from the accompaniments alongside!

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

Here’s part 2 of our dinner at Pilot, from their ʙɪɢɢᴇʀ ᴘʟᴀᴛᴇs menu:
▪️ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 ($32+); Pilot Peri, Sunchoke, Watercress Salad
▪️ 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 ($24+); Leek Cream, Typhoon Shelter

We also selected some dishes from the ᴠᴀʟᴇɴᴛɪɴᴇ's sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟs menu, but that'll come in another post!

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

I'm someone who habitually dines alone; but for instances like this, I'm really glad to have foodie friends who are SUCH enablers. 🫶🏻 Please dine here in a big group so you can try more things!

From their sᴍᴀʟʟ ᴘʟᴀᴛᴇs menu:
▫️ 𝐃𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐮 ($17+); Spring Onion Aioli
▫️ 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧 ($11+); Cauli, Dukkah

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

First-time visit to Pilot & I was impressed by their quality food - served in sharing-style portions, & priced affordably. The good variety of wine options certainly helps, too.

From top to bottom in the collage, from their sᴍᴀʟʟ ᴘʟᴀᴛᴇs menu:
▫️ 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 & 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 ($14+); Ras el Hanout, Chives
▫️ 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐬 ($8+); House Special Butter
▫️ 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 ($14+); Whipped Brown Butter, Tomato Vinaigrette

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

When you & your friends eat SO MUCH that all your food photos can’t even fit in Instagram’s Carousel… I count my blessings, not my calories 😛

Pictured here is my top choice off their appetizers menu - this one was from the ᴛᴏᴅᴀʏ's sᴘᴇᴄɪᴀʟs (🔹) menu!

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 ($16+); Gruyère, Percorino & Pineapple Ketchup

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
🖥 Accepts reservations on Chope
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST
💦 Water is not chargeable
↘️ Located on B1 of Havelock II mall

At Spectre, the cocktail menu is so extensive & varied that there’s bound to be something for everyone here & you’re likely to have a tasty good time.

SPICES
▪️ Question ($25+)
▪️ Pepper Highball ($20+)

Thanks Betta Candy PR for the invite, & Andrew Pang + Team Spectre for the hospitality! 💕

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
📱 Accepts reservations on Chope
↗️ Walk up the stairs to 2nd floor
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST

Within Spectre's cocktail menu, there’s also a page each dedicated to Negronis, Highballs & Spritz-es (which I haven’t tried yet), & the talented bartenders are able to do bespoke drinks or classics upon request, too.

I stuck to the specialty cocktail menu for now, because I'm always down to explore something new & unique!

HERBAL
▫️ Retrospect ($25+)
▫️ Bonseki ($25+)

Thanks Betta Candy PR for the invite, & Andrew Pang + Team Spectre for the hospitality! 💕

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Indoor seats only
📱 Accepts reservations on Chope
↗️ Walk up the stairs to 2nd floor
🙋🏻‍♀️ Service charge applicable
🚫 No GST