Shawn's Beernest

Shawn's Beernest is a compact craft beer pub and retail store at 231 Upper Thomson Road, popular with locals for its friendly, unpretentious feel. Time Out Singapore singles it out as one of the places craft beer fans should know in Upper Thomson, and it keeps the focus firmly on the beer.

Up to nine rotating taps pour a mix of local and international craft beers, so the board changes regularly and rewards return visits. They are backed by a fridge stocked with around 70 bottled and canned beers, which can be drunk in or taken away, making it as much a bottle shop as a bar. If nothing on tap appeals, the fridge is the place to explore.

The setting is laid-back and no-frills, suited to a quiet pint after work or a weekend stop in the Upper Thomson area. Time Out lists opening hours of 5pm to 10.30pm on weekdays and 3pm to 10.30pm at weekends, so it is an early-evening bar rather than a late-night one. Check its Facebook page for new arrivals and any changes to hours before you go.