Introduction
Rising like a temple to luxury in the heart of Singapore’s Bugis district, Atlas is not merely a bar — it is an experience. Opened in 2017, Atlas has become one of the world’s most recognizable and admired cocktail destinations, a perfect blend of architectural splendor, historical romance, and modern mixology mastery. Located inside the grand lobby of Parkview Square — a towering Art Deco masterpiece often nicknamed "Gotham Building" for its 1920s New York-inspired design — Atlas feels like stepping into a lost world of European opulence. Towering ceilings, bronze chandeliers, marble columns, gilded details, and a majestic sense of scale immediately transport guests into an era of roaring twenties glamour. The centerpiece of Atlas is its legendary gin tower: a soaring floor-to-ceiling cabinet housing over 1,300 gins from around the globe — the largest curated gin collection in the world. This monumental collection honors both the gin craze of Europe’s 1920s golden age and Singapore’s own history as a port city where East and West traded flavors, spices, and spirits. Under the guidance of Head Bartender Jesse Vida (formerly of New York’s famed Dead Rabbit and BlackTail), Atlas has built an international reputation for precision, elegance, and deep respect for both classic and modern cocktail craft. It has ranked consistently on The World’s 50 Best Bars, reaching the Top 10, and remains one of the most important luxury destinations in Singapore. Two signature cocktails perfectly showcase Atlas’ mastery: 1. Atlas Martini Spirits: Copperhead Black Batch Gin (Belgium — black Ceylon tea, elderberry, black cardamom) Verjus Blanc House-made champagne vinegar solution Orange bitters A fresh, vibrant reimagining of the Martini, using verjus and vinegar for acidity instead of traditional citrus — achieving a crystal-clear, silky balance. 2. Monarchy Spirits: Ki No Tea Gin (Kyoto, Japan — infused with premium gyokuro and tencha teas) Fino sherry (Spain) Yuzu leaf cordial Lacto-fermented gooseberry brine A deeply elegant, savory, and lightly acidic drink that bridges Japanese delicacy with Atlas’ European heritage. Fifteen non-mainstream spirits regularly used at Atlas include: Copperhead Black Batch Gin (Belgium) Ki No Tea Gin (Kyoto, Japan) Gin Raw Gastronomic Gin (Barcelona, Spain) Bobby’s Schiedam Dry Gin (Netherlands) No.3 London Dry Gin (UK, high-juniper expression) St. George Terroir Gin (California, USA) Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz Gin (Australia) Nordés Atlantic Galician Gin (Spain) Elephant Strength Gin (Germany) Monkey 47 Distiller’s Cut (Germany, annual limited editions) Pasubio Vino Amaro (Italy, Dolomites) RinQuinQuin à la Pêche (France — peach aperitif) El Gobernador Pisco (Chile) Cap Mattei Quinquina Blanc (Corsica) Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto (Italy)
