The Gold Rush ethos of San Francisco has established a presence in Singapore's Barbary Coast.

Experience the essence of Gold Rush-era San Francisco at this opulent antique bar in Singapore.

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Prior to the 1840s, San Francisco was an unremarkable American city. That is, until James W. Marshall's discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, which initiated the Gold Rush, a widespread migration of miners nationwide who converged on California in pursuit of wealth and gold. Upon discovering gold, the miners donned their nicest attire and proceeded into town, seeking the most exclusive venues to relax and commemorate their fortune. This narrative inspired the establishment of Ballroom By Barbary Coast, an opulent vintage bar located in the center of Singapore.

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The bar area of Ballroom By Barbary Coast pays tribute to the madams that once managed comparable ballrooms, adorned with a diverse array of vivid wallpapers. An homage to a past epoch, exquisite velvets of various hues adorn the walls of the ancient edifice on North Bridge Road, while elaborate furniture immerse visitors in the essence of Gold Rush-era San Francisco.

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In alignment with the vintage motif, the beverages available in the Ballroom encourage us to journey across nations by delving into a plethora of ancient narratives. The vibrant mixtures draw inspiration from folklore and fairy tales originating from the Philippines, Scotland, England, and Singapore, among other locales. The Sang Nila Utama incorporates black Assam tea, coconut water, and pandan, creating a distinctly Singaporean flavor experience.