East47 demonstrates what the ‘bar-in-a-bar’ concept is all about. The cocktail studio is hidden behind heavy velvet drapes within the acclaimed Manhattan Bar in Conrad Singapore Orchard. Think of this 12-seater as the postmodern, new-money counterpart to Manhattan’s old-money charm. The space takes inspiration from Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory on East 47th Street in New York, where Warhol’s iconic silkscreens and lithographs were made. You’ll even find a genuine gold Marilyn Monroe print by Warhol hanging above the bar counter in an almost shrine-like fashion.
Echoing Warhol’s spirit of boundless creativity, the bar puts out a mishmash of art, mixology, and gastronomy in its debut menu ‘Volume 1: High Low’. ‘Tomato Sauce’ ($28), a cocktail named after Warhol’s Campbell soup print, blends tequila with tomato, banana liquor and champagne syrup, finishing off with a delicious savoury tomato sorbet that melts into your drink. Or try the ‘Sbaaaam!!’ ($28), a Roy Lichtenstein-inspired bourbon fat-washed with hints of yoghurt and popcorn, which comes wrapped in a literal comic strip. We also like Miss Brown ($28), a refined take on the classic espresso martini featuring floral coffee and a whiff of lavender perfume.
Each tipple comes with a suggested food pairing, though mixing and matching is encouraged as well. There’s also a degustation option ($140) which takes you through three cocktail and food pairings.