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Where's The Alcohol? For those used to having an alcoholic drink after work, the surprise might be quite big. Alcohol is quite expensive in Singapore as the country imposes very high taxes on all alcohol beverages. This doesn’t mean you will have to forget drinking while in Singapore, but you will have to be much more careful how much drinks you will have as it might seriously harm your budget. Some Good Bars to Visit Singapore has some of the best bars and nightlife scenes in Asia so it shouldn’t be difficult to choose a place. Some of the best places for drinks in Singapore are the Brix, The Bus and the Orchard Towers. The Brix is located on Scotts Road. It is a busy place during the weekends and the prices are high – a beer can cost up to $17. The Bus is not really a bar but a pub crawl. You will be driven to four pre determined bars having some Singapore drinks on the bus and more - at the bar stops. The Orchard Towers is a girlie bar with girls from Thailand, Philippines, China. It is not a place to bring your wife but it is definitely one of the best places for drinks in Singapore. Coffee and Tea For the ones not so keen on alcohol drinks, but found on coffee and teas, there are also a lot of choices. The city coffee culture is well developed with many coffee chains. Usually the venues are located in the shopping areas especially near Orchard Road. You can pick up an international chain to have a coffee or choose a local coffee shop. In both cases you will be amazed of the quality of the service and the coffee itself. If you are a tea lover, than again Singapore is the right place. Traditional tea is served in kopitiams (coffee shops) and hawker centers. Local Variations Finally let’s talk about the local versions of coffee or tea in Singapore. You can find these in the traditional coffeeshops around the island. Let's see:
Conclusion Singapore’s many faces amaze and surprise. It might be just another pleasant surprise to discover that there are many Singapore drinks places. Moreover there are venues for every taste. While alcoholic beverages are more or less the same as in any other country, the tea and coffee culture are worth exploring. If you are a traditionalist than you can easily find a place to have a cup of ordinary tea or coffee. If you are eager to explore the typical local culture, than you can visit some of the best places for drinks in Singapore and try a special cup of tea or coffee prepared according a local recipe. Related ArticlesYou may also wish to read the following related articles: 3 museums that you have to visit whilst in Singapore © 2007 Best-Singapore-Vacation.com
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