The Royal Mail Restaurant and Bar

The Royal Mail Restaurant & Bar is a 60-seater restaurant with three separate sections - The Bar (Ground Level), The Main Dining Room and a Private Dining Space (Second Level).

The Royal Mail Restaurant serves breakfast seven days a week, lunch and dinner from Mondays to Fridays, and dinner on Saturdays.

The Royal Mail Bar, established in 2012 is the extended beverage arm of The Royal Mail Restaurant. The bar have recently introduced new speciality cocktails and British-inspired bar grubs to its menus. 

I had the privilege of attending The Royal Mail Bar's media party last Friday, and rejuvenated myself with some appetising bar grub and eye-catching drinks.

Introducing a line of speciality cocktails from The Royal Mail Bar that could well hit the spot. 

THE SPECIALITY COCKTAILS

A Day of Summer 

Orange Juice shaken with Baileys, Amaretto and Bols Tripple Sec

Agent 006 

Muddled Lime Juice, Sugar and Mint leaves, with Rum and Lychee Juice with a burning stream of Bacardi 151

Apple of My Eye 

Muddled Green Apple Slices shaken with Vodka, Frangelico, Sour Apple and Egg White for a frothy finish

Be My (Man)go 

Mango Puree blended with Rum and Sugar

Billion Dollar Margarita 

Tequila and Grand Mariner shaken with Lime Juice, garnished with Gold Flakes

Chocolate Dream

Shaken Baileys, Kahlua and Vodka poured onto a swirl of Chocolate Syrup, topped with Roasted Marshmellows

Moulin Rouge 

Flame-torched Star Anise and Cherry shaken with Gin, Sweet & Sour and Lime Juice

Old Fashioned Spice 

A smoky combination of Bourbon with Honey, Cloves and a burning stick of Cinnamon

Plum Job

Sour Plum Powder shaken with Vodka and Sprite, garnished with a Sour Plum for a lingering taste

Dear Cupid 

Gin shaken with Basil Leaves, Sugar Syrup and Lime Juice topped with a Strawberry

Foam Party 

A fizzy combination of Malibu, Bols Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Grenadine and Sprite with Whipped Cream and Rainbow Sprinkles

Lovestruck Ginny

Gin shaken with Watermelon Juice, Sugar Syrup, Mint Leaves and Sweet & Sour

Timeless English 

Brewed Earl Grey Tea shaken with Vodka and Sweet & Sour

Tina Funfetti 

Blended mix of Baileys, Chocolate Syrup, Milk and Butterscotch with a drizzle of Grenadine and Sprinkles

Wrong Side of the Bed

A shot of Espresso shaken with Vodka, Kahlua and Baileys

The bartenders focus on the good stuff with thoughtful combinations of speciality cocktails, whiskeys and spirits that go easy on your wallet.

No matter what kind of day you had, Happy Hour is the best time to settle down and gather with friends, coworkers or love ones.

Here's a little round up of the current bar promotions at The Royal Mail Bar.

The Royal Mail Bar Daily Promotions (6pm to closing)

Monday: $5 Dirty or Dry Martini only

Tuesday: 1 for 1 House Pour and Premium Wine

Wednesday: 1 for 1 Keys by the Glass

Thursday: Half-Pint Draught Beer for $5

Friday: $10 Champagne by the Glass

Happy Hour (5pm to 8pm)

Happy Hour at The Royal Mail Bar starts 5pm to 8pm, where all specialty cocktails go for $10 each, and 1-for-1 House Pour (Gentlemen's Pour 45ml) go for $15. 

Pair your poison with tasty bar grub which include the signature dish known to The Royal Mail Restaurant - the Roast Prime Rib, voted by Ladyironchef as one of the Best Prime Rib in Singapore. 

Other equally satisfying and new items on the bar grub menu are featured below. 

BBQ Sweet & Spicy Meat Balls / Beer Battered Calamari Rings / Classic Corn Tortilla Chips

Cubed Beef Prime Roast / Garlic Bread / Razor Clams & Squid

Shrimp Paste Chicken Drumlets / Straight Cut Chips / Sweet Potato Chips

Razor Clams & Squid / Sauteed Chorizo Sausages & Garlic Bread

Apart from introducing the new speciality cocktails and British-inspired bar grub, hungry customers can expect more food items from the Main Menu where the kitchen team put together.

Some of the main menu offerings include: Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Beef Lasagne, Burgers, Pizzas and Pastas.

Nasi Goreng Kampong

Margherita Pizza

VERDICT
The relaxed and stylish Royal Mail Bar provides an inviting atmosphere and a nice way to kick off the evening in the heart of the Central Business District. Their happy hour deals vary daily, with a vast selection of innovative drinks and bar grubs.

At The Royal Mail Bar, you can really get a stiff drink on the cheap.

As far as the bar stories are concerned, I have to admit this is my very first review on a bar, therefore I am tempted to invest in a return visit.

The Royal Mail Restaurant & Bar

Address: Ascott Singapore Raffles Place, 2 Finlayson Green, Singapore 049247.

Website: www.theroyalmail.sg 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheRoyalMailSG 

Tel: 6509 3589

The Royal Mail Restaurant
Monday – Friday 
Breakfast: 6.30am to 10.30am
Lunch: 12 noon to 3pm (last order 2.30pm)
Dinner: 6.30pm to 11pm (last order 10.30pm)

Saturday 
Breakfast: 7am to 11am
Lunch: Closed
Dinner: 6.30pm to 11pm (Last order 10.30pm)

Sunday & Public Holidays
Breakfast: 7am to 11am
Lunch – Closed
Dinner – Closed

The Royal Mail Bar
Monday - Sunday
3pm - 11pm (last order 10.30pm)

*Photo Credits: The Royal Mail Restaurant & Bar