Randolph Posted January 30, 2016 Posted January 30, 2016 Hello ladies and gents, Anyone have any suggestions for a nice smoking location in Singapore? I hear the laws are now quite though on smoke there these days. Any recommendations for a good BYO smoking location and a vendor location? I'll be bringing some of my own, paying the duty (nil duty free allowance for tobacco products in Singapore) on arrival - my small selection box. Also does anyone have any idea on duty free prices and quality when leaving Singapore? I was in Kuala Lumpur last month and the airport cigar show was woeful in storage standard and loopy in price. Cheers Randy
kyee Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 The Olde Cuban is a great place to have a cigar. I haven't had any problems bringing/smoking my own cigars, as long as you're spending money on drinks/food.
Randolph Posted January 31, 2016 Author Posted January 31, 2016 Thanks Kyee.... Any feedback on Singapore Airport duty free?
monkey66 Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Second for the Olde Cuban. Forget about the airport, very poor.
El Presidente Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Thanks Kyee.... Any feedback on Singapore Airport duty free? Airport duty free sucks in Sing. When heading through Sing Customs, you will be unlucky to be pulled over and checked. However if they find cigars you will be paying duty. Pick up your bag, get in the the middle of the crowd heading for the exit, walk like you own the place. Don't walk to the door unless there are others in front or around you. 3
Habana Mike Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 I always enjoy a smoke and some fine Malts at The Connoisseur Divan when there.
Ken Gargett Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 had a brilliant afternoon at old cuban with werner and another old mate from australia last year. the downside is that it is seriously hard to find, even if you are standing next to it. if you enjoy a malt, i can honestly say that i have never been anywhere, not just in singapore but anywhere outside scotland, with a list of the whiskies they have. mindblowing. plenty of other spirits and wines - as well as some japanese whiskies, islay malts, we had a bottle of jacquesson which, from memory, was $125 - so much cheaper than we get it here. an absolute must. funny you raise this - i am just in the middle of doing a piece of singapore and writing about this very place. and if you want a great meal (yes, in singapore, thousands of options), the fishhead curry at ocean curry in telok ayer street. i'd happily have this for my last meal on earth. if you are by yourself, they will try and talk you out of it as they think $24 for one person is too much - don't let them put you off. have fun. 2
Ken Gargett Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 but the old cuban is not really a place to take your own. that said, worth it.
Habana Mike Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Funny you mention the difficulty of finding Olde Cuban. I was looking for it in Chinatown, couldn't find it. Had Black Pepper Crab at one of the stalls, took a picture of the menu board on the way out. Once I was home going through the pictures, saw the sign for Olde Cuban in the background. Headed straight there next time in town!
Optic101 Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Below some places to smoke in Singapore. At the endo of the list some places to purchase cigars The Connoisseur Divan #01-62 UE Square, 207 River Valley Road, Singapore 238275 +65 6733 7141 The Olde Cuban 2 Trengganu Street, #02-01 Singapore 058456 +65 6222 2207 Operating Hours: Mon to Fri 11:00 AM to 12:30 AM, Sat, Sun & PH 1:00 PM to 12:30 AM The Casa Cubana The Regent Singapore 1 Cuscaden Road #01-02 Singapore 249715 +65 6732 5526 Operating hours : Mon – Sat 11.30am to 8.30pm Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays KPO Cafe Bar 1 Killiney Rd, Killiney Post Office, Singapore, Singapore 239518 +65 6733 3648 The Quaich Bar Grand Copthorne Waterfront 390A Havelock Road, Waterfront Plaza, #01-09/10, Singapore 169663 Tel: 6732 3452 The Fullerton Hotel, East Garden. Nassim Hill Cafe Orchard Point Starbucks Address: 160 Orchard Road, #BK-01 Orchard Point Mall, Singapore 238842160 Mon - Thu, Sun & PH: 0730 - 2300 hrs Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 0730 - 0100 hrs Middle Rock Bar Address:1382 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Bishan Park II, Singapore 569931 Wild Oats @ Punggol Park Address: 1 Punggol Park, Hougang Ave 8, 530000 Chuckwagon BBQ N Grill Address:7 Portsdown Road Singapore 139298 Cigar Shops in Singapore Disadvantage: Cigars are expensive in Singapore. Advantage: Some old / rare stock - The Connoisseur Divan - The Casa Cubana - The Olde Cuban - Habanos The Fine Cigar Suntec City Tower 3 - Okas Cellar outlets at: ION Orchard, Marina Bay SandsGreat World City Mandarin Gallery Orchard Parade Hotel Airport: Ok collection of “Standard” cigars, ok quality, overpriced. 3
khamy Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 Airport duty free sucks in Sing. When heading through Sing Customs, you will be unlucky to be pulled over and checked. However if they find cigars you will be paying duty. Pick up your bag, get in the the middle of the crowd heading for the exit, walk like you own the place. Don't walk to the door unless there are others in front or around you. This method works in surprisingly many situations. 2
baragh Posted February 1, 2016 Posted February 1, 2016 +1 for the olde Cuban, and I would personally just purchase from them, I don't really see it as a place to byo
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