In recent years, a few boutique hotels have sprouted in Tiong Bahru, the oldest estate in Singapore. Amongst them is Link Hotel, as well as Wangz Hotel where we enjoyed a meal and stayed for a night previously.
Just across the street from these two hotels lies the charming Nostalgia Hotel. With a name like that and its location in this historical neighbourhood, it would surely appeal to history buffs!
At the hotel lobby, you would find Potion, a restaurant-bar with alfresco dining and live bands on certain nights. This is one of those places that have caught my eye many times before. One fine afternoon, we hop in for a drink and seek quick reprieve from the sun.
With the beautiful ornate mirrors on the wall and the classic wooden furniture, there looks to be some sort of a 1930s Shanghai vibe going on here, don’t you think?
Check out the line of antiques on display, no doubt to tie in with the nostalgia theme. I love the blue tiffin carrier with its pretty floral design (tiffin is an old English word for a light lunch).
An old radio jukebox. Radio Ga Ga!
At the bar, black and white floral murals adorn the walls.
With the plush seats and cushions, the lounge area is perfect for a relaxing chit-chat session with girl friends over a couple of drinks.
Love the ambience and the old-fashioned nostalgia. Next time round we’ll be back to check out the food.
If you are a history buff yourself, another place that offers a similar vibe is the Singapore Heritage Restaurant in Chinatown.
Do you know more of such places? Share with us in the comments!
Nostalgia Hotel
77 Tiong Bahru Road
Singapore 168727
Tel: +65 6808 1818 | Website
Service:
Bus services: 5, 16, 33, 63, 75, 123, 175, 195, 851, 970, NR5, 195A
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru
Opening hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 6-11pm
Jun 17, 2010
137
What a pretty name! The Potion Bar just conjures up images of magic cauldrons and colourful liquids :D
The quaint decoration looks rather English to me actually. Gorgeous bar! Definitely a place for us ladies to sip on cocktails for hours.
Jun 17, 2010
3472
Hehe very Harry Potter. Yup, ladies would totally love the pretty decor. Comfy seats, too!
Jun 17, 2010
6
I have been to Nostalgia, it is a pretty place indeed.
Suitable for couples for small group gatherings and the service was very friendly. They even have a rooftop pool.
Jun 17, 2010
3472
Ah yes, the lap pool. The manager wanted to bring us up to the rooftop for a tour, but it started raining! Gotta make a return trip soon :) Pity not many people know about this nice hotel.
Nov 13, 2010
7
Just went there to have breakfast with hubby. Was pleasantly surprised that the breakfast was quite good. Reached there around 10.30am, there is no crowd at all. However, we were not allowed to access the pool terrace.
Nov 16, 2010
3472
Oh! What kind of breakfast do they serve and what is the price range? Would be nice to have it alfresco by the road and people-watch. Haha!