A nod to American smokehouse culture, this slider features brisket that's been slow-smoked for hours until it shreds. Pickled vegetables provide acidity and crunch, while a house-made BBQ sauce ties it together. Perfect for eating with a cocktail in hand.
Tips from diners
These are small bites meant to pair with drinks. Order multiple sliders and try different colored cocktails with each.
The Deadfall (ground floor) serves cocktails by color — Red, Blue, Green, etc. — at SGD 14 each. This approach captures the spirit of the original deadfalls where miners could get a quick, affordable drink without fuss. The cocktails are pre-batched but carefully crafted.
Tips from diners
Don't worry about the names or what's in them — order by the color you like and discover something new each time.
Crunchy fried chicken with a flaky crust and juicy interior, meant for casual eating. The hot sauce is house-made with serious heat, providing the kind of bold flavoring that calls for another cocktail.
Tips from diners
This is bar food meant to be eaten with your hands. Embrace the informality — it's part of the experience.
The Ballroom concept calls for more refined, carefully crafted cocktails. Expect more premium spirits, fresh-pressed juices, and theatrical presentation. These are serious cocktails for serious drinkers, not the quick-and-cheap Deadfall experience.
Tips from diners
Try both bars in one night. Start downstairs for the casual vibe and quick drinks, move upstairs for the elaborate Ballroom experience.
A generous board featuring artisanal cured meats — salami, prosciutto, spicy capicola — alongside aged cheeses from various regions. Pickled vegetables and quality bread round it out. Designed for sharing and sipping.
Tips from diners
Ask the bartender which cured meats are currently on the board — they rotate seasonally.
Barbary Coast occupies three historic shophouses on Boat Quay, functioning as two distinct bar concepts. DeadFall (ground floor) evokes the rough pop-up bars where gold miners gathered — casual, affordable, welcoming. The Ballroom (upper floors) mirrors the opulent dance halls of San Francisco's wealthy — plush and elaborate. Both serve cocktails priced by color and global small plates that blend traditional Gold Rush-era spirit with contemporary craft.
Barbary Coast is really two bars in one space. DeadFall (ground floor) is casual and budget-friendly. The Ballroom (upstairs) is plush and pricier. Both worth experiencing.
The entire concept is inspired by San Francisco's Barbary Coast during the Gold Rush. The contrast between Deadfall and Ballroom mirrors the social divide of that era.
Open until 3-4am depending on the night. It's the place to go when you want cocktails and food after other places close.
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