Divine, an opulent wine bar in Singapore’s Gotham City (aka art-deco business complex Parkview Square), boasts an angel who ‘flies’ up to retrieve your bottle from a 12m-high rack. All silver tutu and fairy wings, the angel/waitress hooks herself into a pulley system, pushes a button and is effectively cranked up and away, floating in a somewhat whimsical search for your pinot noir. (Just ignore the squeak of the machinery – it kills the illusion.) Once she delivers your wine, you can settle into a plush couch or chair and enjoy the live jazz music that serves as the bar’s soundtrack Monday through Friday. Tips: come dressed to impress, avoid looking up the angel’s skirt, and for once, please tip the poor girl.
Bottles from $80.
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Nearby Stations: Bugis
Telephone 6396 4466
Open Daily 11am-midnight
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I've been fascinated by this building since I arrived in Singapore, so the chance to check out the interior was irresistible. And as expected, Divine is totally over the top. I loved it. Some may feel a little lost in the space, but I think it goes with the building. There is lots of interior detail and yes, the silver fairy did rise for the occasion. Drinks are on the expensive side, but I think its worth it just to experience this totally unexpected side of Singapore. For non-drinkers (like me!) there are mocktails, tea and coffee so you can feel like a part of the scene too.
Posted on Fri 20 Mar 2009 16:21:20