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Feature Cocktail Bars 46 JAN-FEB 2019 MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS MCMAG-ASIA.COM SWISSOTEL THE STAMFORD, SINGAPORE Bar Rouge If you are looking to hold a cocktail event with the stunning Singapore cityscape as a backdrop, Bar Rouge, perched on the 71st oor of Swissôtel The Stamford, Singapore oers more than just breathtaking views for your guests. After the sun sets, the bar comes alive as its signature red lights and laser xtures are switched on, while the DJ spins the latest hits on the custom-built Mode Audio sound system. A cocktail session at Bar Rouge is no mere casual drinking aair, but a sensorial lifestyle experience that evokes one's visual, audio and aural senses in a swanky venue. Of course, all these settings can be adjusted or even toned down to suit the JHL SOLITAIRE GADING SERPONG, A D VAREE COLLECTION Empress China Bar One of the latest nightspots in Tangerang, on the western border of Jakarta, and the rst themed outdoor bar in the area, Empress China Bar at the newly-opened JHL Solitaire Gading Serpong, a D Varee Collection boasts an exquisite Asian design that will impress. True to its name, the bar is situated next to the semi-ne dining Chinese restaurant Royal 8 and exudes a traditional yet opulent Shanghai ambience from its colour scheme, furniture and wall decorations. Empress's apothecary theme is also strongly expressed in its specialty handcrafted cocktails, which, along with candles and beach house chill-out music, will put guests in the mood to sit back, unwind and engage in casual conversations. Top bartender recommendations include the Basil Impression, Rooftop Pool Punch and Cracker Snack Martini. Guests can also look forward to an array of Asian light meals to keep them energised after a long day of meetings. The centrepiece is the bar counter, the longest in town, which will oer guests an interactive open-bar experience where they can observe the mixologists in action. Empress can accommodate over 100 people, and oers customisable menus and entertainment facilities. tone and mood of your cocktail event. The 400sqm space accommodates up to 450 guests and features an exclusive mezzanine located on level 72 for more private conversations. According to Sourav Biswas, general manager at Bar Rouge, the bar plays host to three to ve events a week, and has been a popular choice among luxury brands to hold their product launches. In addition to bespoke cocktails, guests can also tuck into local specialities like satay and salted egg prawns while enjoying the night views on one of the highest points in the city. Planners can also request for a customised menu to keep those taste buds happy and stomachs lled. Right: Bar snacks at Bar Rouge; Below: Singapore's cityscape from the 71st floor Empress China Bar's interiors

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