White Shades, a Singapore-based bar known for its versatility and innovation in cocktails, has relaunched its Level 1 space. Previously a confectionery parlor serving ice creams and low-alcohol tea cocktails, the ground floor became an urban enclave for highball connoisseurs. The new bar experience offers a sensory journey through all floors. Founded by Bai JiaWei, recently featured as one of Prestige’s 2024 40 Under 40, White Shades is located in the Central Business District and promises a multi-sensory discovery of Singapore’s cocktail culture.
The revamped Level 1 space abandons the previous pastel tones, and a darkened entrance now beckons guests into a Japanese-inspired elevated speakeasy framed with eye-catching bright neon signs and illuminated backsplashes. Above, the roving disco ball sparkles while speakers pump out the hippest Japanese beats; images of Kakubin highballs and White Shades’ mouthwatering wings are splashed across funky posters and wallpaper.
Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Japanese mixology, the new space boasts an impeccable selection of highball cocktails. Japanese Kaku Highballs, presented in five distinct styles—Classic, Yuzu, Umeshu, Genmaicha, and Shiso are both delicate and complex; the “Kaku High” is ideal for a meal-time refreshment and a cocktail for all occasions. Enjoy a Kaku Highball for S$10++ during the bar’s Happiest Hour from 4 pm to 6 pm; S$12++ at Happy Hour from 6 pm to 8 pm; and S$14++ until midnight.
Discover the White Shades Signature Highballs, crafted by the White Shades team and promising a symphony of flavors. The PawPaw Plum highball fuses gin’s botanical notes with sour plum and soursop, creating a vibrant, tangy, fruity drink. Spear The Melon is crisp and refreshing, soothing to the senses with rum, spearmint, watermelon, and ice-cold watermelon garnish. Mango Agogo features vodka and tangy housemade mango yogurt twirled with zesty grapefruit to create a bright and citrusy highball. The LycheeOo-Hi layers whisky with the profound yet naturally sweet flavors of lychee oolong tea, while Smoky Inferno has earthy undertones, thanks to the combination of smoky and robust tequila, lapsang souchong and pineapple, topped with honey for sweetness and balance. Signature Highballs are S$16++ from 4 pm to 6 pm, S$18++ from 6 pm to 8 pm, and S$20++ until midnight.
The Refreshing and Zesty menu section opts for various flavourful highballs, including the floral St Germain Highball, fruity Calvados Tonic, and aromatic Campari Highball. Each highball presents a crisp bite of spirit or liqueur lengthened out with the refreshing fizz of soda, a perfect medley at S$11++ during Happiest Hour from 4 pm to 6 pm; S$13++ at Happy Hour from 6 pm to 8 pm and S$15++ until midnight.
Guests heading to discover the new gathering place will also find a revamped food menu featuring small plates of izakaya-style bites designed to complement their highball journey.
To take things to the next level, White Shades has also launched a new bar-hopping experience: Hop through the Shades. At just S$100 Nett, tipplers can embark on a journey through all three levels: Level 1, Rooftop, and Level 2, enjoying a drink of choice at each zone. The night concludes at White Shades’ hidden, by-invite-only bar with a bespoke cocktail created by Jiawei himself. Advanced reservations are required for Hop through the Shades.
White Shades is located at 25 Boon Tat Street. For reservations, please get in touch with +65 8575 8578 or make your booking via this link.
Opening timings differ for each level, as stated below:
- Highball (L1): Mon-Sat, 4 pm to 12 am
- Cocktail (L2): Mon-Sat, 6 pm to 12 am
- Rooftop (L4): Mon-Sat, 5 pm to 12 am
