Hurray! Singapore has a new cocktail place that looks interesting. White Shades, the four-story space, was launched in July 2023, by JiaWei Bai, co-founder of the renowned Stay Gold Flamingo (#32 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2023). Set in a classic shophouse along Boon Tat Street, the facility presents a first-of-its-kind cocktail experience in Singapore. The place is a haven for tipplers to explore spirits, from boozy gelatos to bespoke craft concoctions and draft cocktails and beer.
Designed creatively to offer the ultimate experience for diners, White Shades offers a multi-sensory experience, with colours, flavours and music, all under one roof.
First Level – Dessert Special
The first floor welcomes you to Dessert, the ice cream parlour, with vibrant furniture, art installations and pops of colour on white walls. A playlist of famous hits will have you singing along. On the menu are 12 types of ice creams, made up of four tantalisingly alcoholic flavours, four classics, two sorbets, and the rest seasonal and experimental. Housemade juniper-flavoured cones, cold-brewed tea and coffee and low-ABV tea cocktails offer guests a lighter experience of the innovative cocktail programme.
Second Level – Cocktail Feast
Venturing to the second floor, Cocktail, you will hit a sophisticated bar where a luxurious mood is set by soulful R&B tunes evoking mellow acoustics. Cushioned walls and cosy indoor seats allow intimate conversations, while there are outdoor tables for revellers and waist-high ledges for mingling while standing close to the bar.
The bespoke menu, named ‘unRAW’ boasts of boundary-pushing cocktails like Savi Galloping, made with Codigo Blanco tequila, paprika, lime, fire water and smoked chips, and the name inspired by the Hermès scarves that decorate the space and the dust stirred up both by horses galloping and during the venue’s construction.
The menu progresses to tell a story: as the fine dust settles, the team is ready to rock n roll, as seen in Bomber J. Named after the bomber jacket uniform the team adorns, this balanced cocktail features Suntory World Whisky AO, toasted rice syrup and Hinkoi bitters. Other cocktails on the menu offer a preview of Bai’s plans to evolve the menu in the next five months.
Gastronomy at its finest, the food menu at White Shades comprises contemporary fusion dishes artfully composed by Chef Hosni, previously from Employees Only. Menu highlights include a Beef Tartare topped with a runny quail yolk and fiery sambal matah, and Tagliatelle tossed with spiced bebek ragu and winged bean. The beef cheek Rendang Grilled Cheese with brie and red cheddar is an indulgent bite to fill you up whilst enjoying a few cocktails.
Next Level – Event Space
Take the lift up to the next level and you teleport into the Event universe: A blank canvas adorned with ambient ceiling lights that can transform into any colour. Here, Bai invites creative minds to fill the space with their imagination, vibe, and style, with a customisable setting to suit any branding or occasion. This event space can comfortably accommodate an intimate gathering of 35 pax.
Finally, atop the shophouse on the breathtaking rooftop, White Shades takes the concept of laid-back cocktail experiences to new heights. The live music sets the vibe. A corner filled with games further livens up the space. Keen to give guests a range of price points, draft beers and draft cocktails are served here, affordably under $20.
A word from Bai, the founder of White Shades “Since young, it has always been a personal goal of mine to open my own space. At White Shades, creativity is not just a buzzword; it’s ingrained in every fibre of the space. From the moment guests step through the doors, they will be transported into a vibrant world where each floor boasts a distinct identity, colour tone, and music genre, resulting in four mesmerisingly different experiences,”
Dreaming of your next cocktail party? Enquire with White Shades for reservations at 8575 8578 or make your booking via this link.
Venue Location: 25 Boon Tat Street
Opening timings differ for each level, as stated below:
Dessert (L1): Mon-Thurs, 12 pm to 10 pm and Fri-Sat, 12pm to 11 pm
Cocktail (L2): Mon-Sat, 5pm to 12am
Rooftop (L4): Mon-Sat, 5pm to 12am (Opening soon)
