Nutmeg & Clove

A friend of mine was in the area, so we decided to have a quick, last-minute catch-up at Nutmeg & Clove. It was a Friday night and the place was packed, so without a reservation, we had to settle for the outside seating.

Nutmeg & Clove boasts an extensive cocktail menu, all uniquely inspired by local Singaporean culture, with each priced reasonably at $25. I had the Stylo Milo while my friend chose the Oriental 50. The Stylo Milo was a delightful surprise as it was served warm—my first experience with a warm cocktail. The ingredients blended well, and the alcohol was both strong and well-balanced.

I would definitely return, but next time with a reservation, to explore the many other intriguing cocktails that caught my eye.

Ordered the Roses & Lychee as well as the Garden City ($25 per drink)
I’m not an alcohol connoisseur so won’t comment much on the drinks - they were nice haha
I would say the main selling point is the ambience. The place had great vibes, the menu was so cute and aesthetic, friendly staff, overall it’s a lovely place to just hang out with friends at night and relax after a long day of work

My 2 SG cocktail festival experience summed up as trying to capture drinks under dim bar lighting and wondering if it was the baijiu or
vegan foam that made Ju Hua Tai’s “follow your heart” taste funky.
Dear Teresa was lovely, you can hardly go wrong with Hendricks Gin I guess.

This place got pretty crowded later at night but at about 9pm it was a great place for chill conversations. I am not a fan of liquor so I asked the bartender for recommendations suitable for a sweet tooth. I really enjoyed this drink with a tinge of chocolate(?)

🌸Vibe
My go to place when you really just want to chill with friends. We all have those moments when you want to relax, have nice conversations, and avoid interactions with waiters/waitresses. Perfect location, staff are super chill. The location is a bit hidden, almost like that shared secret spot with friends.

🥃Drinks
Ok I am not an alcohol connoisseur so everything I say here is just based of my very shallow understanding of the alcohol world. Obviously spirits can never go wrong but I never know how to tell a good whiskey from a bad one. As for cocktails, be very careful cauz bro if you like girly drinks and want something sweet/pretty, ain’t gonna get it here. Or maybe it’s just my friends and I who always order bizzare drinks. The take home message is, if you want that instagramable pink shimmering drink with flower petals and whatnot, this might not be an ideal location. But if you want to have a good time with friends and cry to each other about how tough life is, perfect choice💯.

Top Left: The Prosperity Flip ($18++) is a special drink this Chinese New Year season. This Pineapple Tart in a cocktail kinda grows on you.. 🍍 🍸

Bottom Right: Tsukiji Fizz is a SQUID INK cocktail (!), & Blood Debt is their twist on a Bloody Mary. A truly entertaining night!

These were $22++ each, but during Happy Hour you get 1-for-1 on selected cocktails, spirits, beers. That would be... All night on Mon & Tues, 6-8PM on Wed - Sat.

There was barely anyone else around on a Monday night. Oldies songs were playing in the background, which is totally up my alley. & a great quiet place to catch up with a good friend.

Would recommend, & will be back!

💳 Accepts credit cards
🌬 Air-conditioned seats
💻 Accepts reservations - I used Quandoo
📶 No WiFi