If you’re looking for an escape in the city with a dose of the unexpected, make your way to Kopi and Spells. While it doesn’t zap you to a certain wizarding world, this mystical CQ @ Clarke Quay spot might just be the next best thing. Step inside and you’ll spot a towering tree anchoring the bar, bartenders (sometimes masked) weaving around it like modern-day druids. With overhanging branches, carved sculptures, and rattan-clad furniture, the space channels serious otherworldly energy.
Inspired by the four elements of fire, earth, water, and air, Kopi and Spells casts a new light on South Asian Straits cuisine, fusing Malay, Indian, and Peranakan flavours with bold techniques and an eye for drama – think kopi fries, roti john croissants, Asian chicken tacos, and Guinness wings. Over at the bar, themed cocktails double as conversation starters. Each drink is set to the elements, with smoky, spiced, or herbaceous profiles that keep you guessing and sipping.
But it’s not just what’s on your table – Kopi and Spells is a whole performance. With live shows, DJ sets and moody theatrics, the bar turns dinner and drinks into a night out worth remembering.
The vibe: With live acts, dramatic lighting, and a crowd that’s clearly in the know, the vibe at Kopi and Spells toes the line between nightclub and secret society. It’s one of those places where you can really let your hair down and get witchy.
The food: Familiar local flavours, reimagined into bold, bite-sized wonders.
The drink: Cocktails that conjure up fire and fun, served in mini smoky cauldrons.
Time Out tip: Ask for the weekly special offers, including a buy-one-get-one-free sweet treat.