These F&B establishments provide a one-of-a-kind experience of vinyl listening alongside modern culinary and mixology elements
The timeless allure of the analogue sound holds the potential to stir up nostalgia and make new memories for some. Today, especially in a convenient world where digital streaming platforms dominate and algorithms reign supreme, the conscious act of listening to music can be reductive. But at these restaurants and bars, food and drinks aren’t the only things in fashion. By blending modern culinary artistry and mixology with the warmth and authenticity of analogue listening, these establishments lay the ground for one-of-a-kind experiences that tease the senses.
From picking an album, admiring the cover, and loading it onto a turntable, to dropping the needle on the tracks, the art of analogue listening deserves celebration. Look no further, here are the best vinyl-listening restaurants and bars in Singapore.
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1. Appetite
A play on nostalgia, the subtle crackle of vinyl, and spine-tingling vocals from iconic albums—these abstracts help bring forth a truly transcendent dining experience. The Living Room at Appetite was borne out of this desire to showcase more analogue, artisanal, artistic means of expression. Tinkered up by chef-owner Ivan Brehm, the vinyl room offers guests an opportunity to deeply connect with themselves and what they are eating, listening to and, in the case of Appetite, the art they are engaging with.
The collection of over 3,000 records spanning genres such as Afro-Cuban jazz, ’70s rock and ’90s R&B, are best enjoyed alongside eclectic plates imbued with Brehm’s crossroads cooking philosophy. The potpourri of cultural references and experimental culinary techniques between overlooked linkages around the world ultimately feed the stomach and the soul.
Appetite
Address: 72A Amoy Street, S(069891)