It’s hard not to be impressed when you first step into ATLAS. The grand art deco-inspired bar looks exactly like a European hotel lobby of the era. Magnificent champagne-hued tapestries line the ceiling, intricate gold and bronze balconies surround the space, and a massive gin tower stands imposingly at one end.
Said to house over 1,000 bottles of gin, ATLAS has the most diverse collection of the spirit in the world. With so much to choose from, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed so let the Beverage Director Lidiyanah ‘Yana’ K and the skilled bar team help. Simply tell them the types of gin you enjoy (or the flavour profile of drinks you prefer) and they'll make a suitable recommendation.
The latest menu, 'Preservation Of Fire', is divided into four chapters according to four cocktail-making techniques – carbonation, temperature, washing, and infusion. Try the Silver Bullet ($25) off the Temperature section, which is a lighter version of a Vesper Martini, marrying vodka and gin with floral notes from rose verjus, ylang-ylang, and a frozen grape. Alternatively, stick to the Classic G&T ($25), a goblet of London dry gin, Indian tonic and lemon. And for something a little stronger, go for The ATLAS Martini ($27), a blend of gin, vermouth, orange bitters, and champagne vinegar.