The newest addition to Keong Saik Road drinking dens, comes Pæl.et (pronounced as ‘pallet’). It’s owned and operated by a raft of familiar names, including partner Joe Haywood, the SJS Group and the Papi’s Tacos team, with a front-of-house team led by industry veteran Russel Cardoza (formerly of Employees Only and Skinny's Lounge).
Pæl.et is home to art, music, great bar bites and of course, innovative cocktails. Check out their walls showing off local artists' collaborations and a unique design element that repurposes Singaporean shipping pallets sourced from global wood varieties.
Haywood has curated the cocktail menu, flanking signature tipples with whimsical drinks such as the Istumi Martini ($21), infused with the essence of pasta water (from the SJS Group’s Pasta Bar), Nikka Coffey Gin, Beefeater gin, kombu and spirulina; and the Seoul Searcher ($24), a Korean take on the classic margarita, featuring Codigo Blanco Tequila, gochujang agave, & “Orange” orange wine. There’s also Miso Corny ($21) with Mellow Corn whiskey, miso, acorn squash, earl grey and soy; and Espress Yourself ($23), featuring Veritas Rum, Mr. Black cold brew, pandan and salted egg, among other concoctions.
Pair the cool cocktails with head chef Ash’s (formerly of Burnt Ends) small bites such as classic sourdough with black garlic, and biltong watermelon tartare with banana shallots and fried brioche. Larger sharing plates include the grilled half tom yum chicken with jarrah honey glaze; rendang beef with corn tortillas, and a rambutan and beetroot sorbet with salted white chocolate foam to end on.