Freebird (Katong)

A brass-painted pipe along the counter feeds rotating taps that mix homegrown Singapore labels with harder-to-find imports, with IPAs, stouts, porters and sours in regular rotation. Nitro coffee, tea and highballs cover anyone pacing themselves, and the nostalgic mall setting is an unexpected backdrop.

Order from the playful fusion menu: peanut butter chicken karaage bites, Hainanese chicken pasta, wasabi mayo wings or a charcuterie board for sharing. It has expanded into a neighbouring unit, so there's room to settle in for a long session.