After the ramen dinner at Marutama, we strolled across the river to the Clark Quay side for a place to chill out. Most of the pubs were pretty crowded, not a surprising sight on a friday nite. TGIF, isn't it?
We did not want to wait so we walked around to source for a quieter drinking place. We passed by the 'Clinic', drinkers either sat on 'hospital beds' or wheelchairs toasting their cocktails or beers, as thou' they were celebrating their discharge tomorrow haa.. don't think I will ever like to step into this innovative pub.
Since the more popular pubs had long queues at their entrance, I suggested the 'Kandi Bar' (http://www.hedkandi.com.sg/) which was somehow less crowded. We got ourselves a corner table & the drinks menu shortly after we settled down. But less than 5 minutes we were out of the pub again as the bright colour-changing floor was giving one of my friends dizzy spell, while the other one preferred to drink from the tap (Kandi bar only serves bottled beers). So we landed up in 'Cuba Libre' a Cuba restaurant cum bar opposite Kandi bar.
We did not want to wait so we walked around to source for a quieter drinking place. We passed by the 'Clinic', drinkers either sat on 'hospital beds' or wheelchairs toasting their cocktails or beers, as thou' they were celebrating their discharge tomorrow haa.. don't think I will ever like to step into this innovative pub.
Since the more popular pubs had long queues at their entrance, I suggested the 'Kandi Bar' (http://www.hedkandi.com.sg/) which was somehow less crowded. We got ourselves a corner table & the drinks menu shortly after we settled down. But less than 5 minutes we were out of the pub again as the bright colour-changing floor was giving one of my friends dizzy spell, while the other one preferred to drink from the tap (Kandi bar only serves bottled beers). So we landed up in 'Cuba Libre' a Cuba restaurant cum bar opposite Kandi bar.
Cuba Libre proves to be a more relaxing place. The restaurant has strong Cuba & Mexico colours. The waiters & waitresses are dressed in cowboys (& cowgirls) suit too. I like the bar counter where Cuba drums are creatively used as the tall stools.
The place has a stage for live band performance but too bad we did not get to see the performance. Nonetheless we enjoyed the Salsa music played throughout our stay there. The music volume is still acceptable if you like to make some comfortable chats over your drinks.
We missed the happy hours (till 9pm) by 15min and couldn't enjoy the 1-for-1 draft beers promo. So I went for a cocktail - Passionfruit Batida ($13). According to the drink menu, it is a Brazilian cocktail, which means shaken in Portuguese; Havana 3 Yrs (a cuba rum) & passionfruit top with soda. It has a refreshing nice taste & I quite enjoyed it.
On the other hand, my friend ordered the restaurant's symbolic drink - Cuba Libre ($13), a cocktail made of Havana 3 Yrs, Pepsi & a dash of lime juice. I had a sip but couldn't really taste the rum. I think the Pepsi kind of diluted the alcoholic trace. But I like the presentation of the drink. The dyed-red starfruit added color to the cocktail, compared to the lonely cherry swimming in my glass.
Here's a close-up shot with flash
The other friend had a Heineken beer from the tap, one of my favourite beer too beside Hoegaarden & Corona. Overall, this is a nice place to chill out with your friends. I would rate it...
Ambience - 8/10
Service - 7/10
Drink - 8/10
Value for $ - 7/10
Here are the restaurant details. Do share your comments with me if you try out the cuban food there.
Venue: #01-13, 3B River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, The Foundry
Contact: 6338 8982
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