How Much is Long Bar in Singapore? Complete Price Guide
The birthplace of the Singapore Sling: Long Bar at Raffles Singapore is where bartender Ngiam Tong Boon created the pink gin cocktail in 1915 — and where tourists still queue daily to drink it at the source. The Original Singapore Sling is S$44; the zero-proof Sling Zero is S$38; the peanut shells go on the floor, as tradition demands.
Historic-bar comparisons include the Level33 menu for modern Marina Bay drinking and the CÉ LA VI menu for rooftop cocktails. Long Bar’s currency is heritage — punkah fans, plantation-era decor, a century of stories.
This guide covers the Sling menu, prices, what else to drink and how to beat the queue.
Long Bar Singapore Sling Menu & Prices
The Sling list spans the 1915 original, modern riffs and a zero-proof version. Nine out of ten visitors order the original — the bar sells around a thousand a day.
Singapore Slings
The original blends Brass Lion gin, Bénédictine, cherry, curaçao, grenadine, pineapple and lime. The Matcha Sling celebrates 60 years of Singapore-Japan relations.
| Sling | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Original Singapore Sling | 44.00 |
| Singapore Sling Zero (zero-proof) | 38.00 |
| Raffles 1915 Gin Sling | 36.00 |
| Matcha Sling | 38.00 |
| Sakura Sling | 36.00 |
Keepsakes
Order the original Sling and the bespoke Sling glass is available at a reduced price — the souvenir most visitors take home.
| Keepsake | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Singapore Sling Glass (with Sling order) | 22.00 |
Long Bar: Other Drinks & Bar Snacks
Beyond the Sling: gin and tonics, plantation-era cocktails, and the famous free peanuts — shells on the floor, the one place in Singapore where littering is tradition.
Drinks & Snacks
A gin & tonic runs about S$18++ — the value order for purists. Bar snacks keep the Sling company.
| Item | Price (S$) |
|---|---|
| Gin & Tonic | 18.00 |
| Plantation Cocktails | 24.00 |
| Local Craft Beer | 16.00 |
| Peanuts (per table) | Free |
| Bar Snack Platter | 28.00 |
Visiting Long Bar: Hours & Queue Tips
Open Sun–Thu 11am–12:30am, Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am. Queues build from late morning — arriving before 11am or after 9pm shortens the wait. Prices are approximate and subject to service charge and GST.
Good to Know
Dress code is smart casual. The bar is at 1 Beach Road, Raffles Singapore — nearest MRT: City Hall/Esplanade.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Beach Rd, Raffles Singapore |
| Hours | Sun–Thu 11am–12:30am; Fri–Sat 11am–1:30am |
| Original Sling | S$44 (approx. S$53 all-in) |
| Budget visit | S$50–S$60 per person |
Long Bar: Making the Most of the Visit
The Sling is the headline, but the experience is the product: arrive early, sit at the bar to watch the shake, and linger over the peanuts. Here’s how to do it right.
Visit Playbook
Before 11am for no queue, or after 9pm for the night-time room. Bar seats offer the theatre of the Sling being built; tables offer the peanut-shell tradition in comfort.
| Timing | Experience | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Before 11am | No queue | First seating |
| 3–6pm | Peak tourist | Expect a wait |
| After 9pm | Mellow | Nightcaps |
| Bar seats | Watch the shake | Ask the bartender |
Beyond the Sling
The Raffles 1915 Gin Sling (S$36) is the connoisseur’s order — the Sling’s ancestor, less sweet, more gin. The S$18 gin & tonic is the quiet value play.
Long Bar: The Peanut Tradition
The peanut shells on the floor aren’t mess — they’re heritage. The Long Bar is the only place in Singapore where littering is the custom, and the monkey-nut ritual is half the fun.
The Ritual
Order the Sling, crack the peanuts, drop the shells. The staff sweep around you; the floor tells the story of the day’s visitors. First-timers: embrace it.
| Element | Detail | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Sling | The icon | S$39.00 |
| Peanuts | Free-flow | Included |
| Shells | Floor | Tradition |
The 1915 Connection
Ngiam Tong Boon created the Sling here in 1915; the Raffles 1915 Gin Sling (S$36) is the drier, gin-forward ancestor. History buffs should order both — across two visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long Bar Singapore
Conclusion
Long Bar is Singapore’s most storied drink: S$44 for the original Sling at its birthplace, peanuts underfoot, a century of history overhead. Tourist trap or pilgrimage? Both — and worth doing once.
