CHIJMES
(pronounced "Chimes") was once the Convent
of the Holy Infant Jesus (CHIJ). The chapel, built in
the 1903, still stands today.
In
1997, after S$100 million in restoration later, CHIJ
reopened its doors as CHIJMES. Who would have thought
that one of Singapore's premier nightspots would be
behind cloister walls?
When
compared with the hardcore party strips of Robertson
Quay and Boat Quay, CHIJMES is more of a chill out retreat.
It's an ideal place to relax to the sound of smooth
Latin music at Ola Alfresco Bar, enjoy a glass of wine
at La Cave Winebar or chit chat with friends over a
cup of coffee. For a lively alternative, there's the
Irish pub, Father
Flanagan's, which is open from 11.00 a.m. to midnight
on Sundays and Mondays, 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 a.m. on Tuesdays
to Thursdays, and 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on Fridays
and Saturdays. There's no cover charge and the minimum
age to drink is 18.
For
those eager to show off their moves, there's China
Jump. Voted "Best Nightspot of the Year"
in 1999 and 2002, China Jump has a reputation for some
serious partying.
CHINA JUMP
Location:
30
Victoria Street, 3B1-07 Fountain Court.
Type: Restaurant and dance
club.
The Scene: The ambience
is reminiscent of nostalgic Shanghai in the 30s. Home
of the ultimate alcoholic challenge, the "101 Er",
a bewildering mixture of brandy, champagne, fruit juice
and a variety of hard liquors served in a fishbowl.
This cocktail will cost you either S$100, S$200 or absolutely
nothing, depending on the tab you choose to pick from
the bartender from downing the bowl!At
around 10.00 p.m., the place transforms into a disco.
Mondays
are Open Mike Nights (when guests can take to the stage
and perform).
Wednesdays
are Babe Central Nights (when it's FREE admission and
FREE flow for ladies).A
live band performs from 10.30 p.m. every night except
Wednesdays.
Cover
Charge: FREE
on Mondays and Sundays. On Tuesdays, it's S$12. On Wednesdays,
it's S$20 for males (includes 1 drink) and FREE (including
FREE house pours) for females. On Thursdays to Saturdays,
it's S$15 for males and S$10 for females, which includes
2 drinks.
Minimum
Age: 23
for males, and 21 for females.
Dress Code: Smart casual.
Open: Daily from 5.00 p.m.
to 3.00 a.m.
Check
afterdark.hotspots.com,
and e-clubbing.com
for more on nightspots in Singapore.
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