Warning: Lord of the Rings reference ahead. King Theoden, upon hearing news of the death of his son Boromir, says, “The young perish, and the old linger.” Not without a hint of regret and rancour. His arch reflects a man who sees a lifetime of mistakes, a man who missed too many birthdays, a man who needs to head out to battle.

So yes, the young perish and the old linger, but the thirsty ones will head out and get a drink. Here’s our happy hour round-up:

Chura Sushi Bar

Wait, what, we’re reviewing a sushi joint? Wait till you read about their HH deal.

Happy Hour 

Sundays to Thursdays, starts at 5pm (not valid on eve of PH and PH).

The deal: house cocktails like the quaffable Saketini (S$18, above) are 1 for 1. Also worth springing for are the Chura Sour (S$15) and the Chura Sling (S$18). Full pints of Asahi beers are at $9 for the dry and $10 for Asahi Black.

Pair that with sashimi of the day at $1 each slice, and bar bites — agedashi tofu, truffle edamame and fried chicken wasabi — at $3 each, and that’s your evening sorted.

*美ら (pronounced Chura) translates to beautiful in Okinawan, like this Truffle Tai Carpaccio here.

Chura Sushi Bar, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #B1-122A Suntec City Mall.

Sugarhall

Ye old Sugarhall, the rum specialty bar by the Jigger & Pony Group is back and in the business district. It takes over the old Powder Room, with an airier and cleaner design scheme, giving it a feel of a neighbourhood joint, everything feels more comfortable, a rumdinger, one might say.

Happy Hour

Daily, 4pm to 6pm

The deal: The offerings rotate monthly with cocktails going at S$14 each, as well as the Sugarhall Sorachi Ace Lager and wines by the glass available at S$12. The cocktails include Pommy’s Margarita, Black & Velvet, Daiquiri and Moscow Mule.

Sugarhall, 19 Cecil Street.

Dempsey Project

Sundown Aperitivo

Monday + Tuesday, from 4pm

The deal: For just S$25, take your pick from the range of bubbly, wines and cocktails to accompany your choice of mini platter. The classic Aperol Spritz or fun-loving Margarita will put you in the right mood to wind down after a long day (there’s also prosecco and wines).

The Mezze Platter is a must-try, with an exciting mix of falafel, muhammara, tzatziki, tahini, fattoush, turnip tourshi, pickled hot pepper and manakeesh. Or go with the Cheese Platter with a
cheesemonger’s selection of three cheese, olives, cornichons, apple chutney, grapes and crisp bread.

The Dempsey Project, Block 9 Dempsey Road #01-12. WhatsApp: 9238-2113.

Stay Gold Flamingo

Golden Hour

Monday to Saturday, 5pm to 7 pm

The deal: A whole week of sweet deals including cocktails, beers, wines and bites (Mala Quail Eggs at $6, I’ll sign up).

The $16 cocktails include Old Fashioned, Pink Guava Bellini, Aperol Kombu spritz, Garibaldi and Beach Boys.

Stay Gold Flamingo, 69 Amoy Street. Tel: 8876-7364

Ziggy Zaggy

Hippy Happy

Daily, 3pm to 7pm

The deal: Singapore’s latest craft taproom has an excellent selection of draft beers, which included some standouts from Norwegian brewer Nøgne Ø. Get 20% off drafts beers, wines by the glass, G&Ts and Kakubin highballs for a chill day-drink sesh. 

Satisfy dem munchies with good ol’ comfort food inspired by the American South. Highlights include the slow cooked beef ribs (oh so succulent) and biscuits & gravy.

Ziggy Zaggy, 51 Kampong Bugis, #01-04, Singapore 338986

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