An iconic, unforgettable experience! Fantastic vibe and service. Raffles Hotel is a gorgeous property that truly takes you back in time. We visited the famous Long Bar to try the legendary Singapore Sling. Because it’s such a popular spot, it was a busy evening and there was a bit of a wait, but the line actually moved quite fast. The kids were absolutely blown away by the tradition of throwing peanut shells on the floor—they loved the unique experience of eating something and just tossing the shell right down! What really made our night, though, was the wonderful manager who looked after us. I believe he was Sri Lankan or Malaysian from memory and mentioned he has worked there for a while. He was so gracious and even gave my son a turn on the vintage hand-cranked cocktail shaker machine! Visit was in April

Visited the iconic Long Bar, famous for the Singapore Sling. The atmosphere inside is absolutely magnificent — truly one of a kind. I really enjoyed the unique tradition of throwing peanut shells on the floor, which added to the fun and authenticity of the experience. We ordered the Original Singapore Sling and the Raffles 1915 Gin Sling, both of which were excellent. The bar was very busy, and unfortunately our drinks took more than 20 minutes to arrive. It seemed like the order might have been forgotten, but once the waiter noticed, he quickly took care of it. Despite that small issue, the incredible ambiance completely made up for it. Overall, a very satisfying experience and definitely worth visiting.

Birth place of the Singapore Sling, a visit here is a must experience for a stay in Singapore! Midweek there was a very short wait to get in, sat at the bar have a great view of the cocktails being made - including the fascinating hand-cranked cocktail shaker. Bar staff very friendly, good to have a chat with them between drinks. Good range of the menu, but obviously their signature Singapore Sling is recommended - may be over S$40 but worth it for being here. Tradition of throwing the peanut shells onto the floor is novel but also adds to it, definitely unique!

What an iconic place! The Long Bar is home to the original Singapore Sling and would highly recommend popping in for a drink. The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous, and getting to sip on a cocktail in the place it was conceptualized was a highlight of my trip to Singapore. The bar offers bowls of peanuts to snack on, and you’ll find peanut shells scattered across the floor, which adds to the delightful atmosphere The lines to get in can get long, so arrive early to snag a spot at the bar!

Had a great time here. Yes, the Singapore Sling is expensive, but if you’re prepared for that, the ambience and service transport you to a time long gone. Throwing the peanut shells on the floor is a must, but it feels so terribly disrespectful and wrong. Several peanuts later, I finally hurled one onto the floor, and then couldn’t stop looking around, expecting to be told off for being naughty. The Little India refresher was also rather delightful.