Singapore Social

Overview

There are a lot of reasons to get your passport out and make the short trip across the ocean to Singapore — Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay and the cuisine (several of its hawker stalls are Michelin-recommended). But perhaps the most exciting is the nightlife. To give you a little taste of what's on offer, Singapore Tourism is taking over a Sydney bar for two nights and transforming it into a hub of Singaporean after-dark culture with world-class cocktails, food and music.

The Rooftop Sydney will play host to the Singapore Social for two blasts on Wednesday, February 20 and Thursday, February 21. Stop by at lunch to sample some flavour-packed street food prepared by Masterchef 2018 winner Sashi Chelliah. Alongside chicken rendang ($20) or crispy-skin pork ($20), you can sip cocktails from two of Singapore's (and the world's) best bars. Vijay Mudaliar, owner of Native (ranked 13th in the world), and Luke Whearty, founder of Operation Dagger (ranked 23rd), have been flown out specially for this pop-up and will be slinging inventive mixes for $16 each.

Head back after clock-off time when these culinary and beverage wizards will be supplying the goods once again for a five-course dinner degustation. For $99 per person, you'll dine on a selection of small plates, with each matched to a special tipple — think chilli crab sliders with Native's Forager's Garden (gin, blue pea flowers, pandan kombucha and ginger) and crispy-skin pork with Operation Dagger's Pork Soda (vodka, roast pork belly, apple and creamed soda). If you're not up for the full menu, the dishes will also be available a la carte until sold out.

Plus, don't think you'll be leaving without hearing some Singaporean bops — DJ KoFlow and singer Tabitha Nauser will provide the beats to accompany your eats.

Singapore Social will be open from 12pm for lunch and 5pm for dinner. Walk-ins are welcome for a la carte dining, but booking is essential for the degustation. To make a reservation, head this way.