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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 9:41 am
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Originally Posted by jpatokal
Originally Posted by uk1
You may have more luck than me. Even with a suite with a garden I was told I couldn't smoke when I just wanted a brandy and espresso and cigar and so I asked. "No".
As far as I understand, Singapore's liquor licensing laws don't allow serving alcohol in smoking premises, so cigar lounges now require you to go into a separate airport-style glass cubicle and/or outdoor area to smoke your cigars.

However, if you want something a little more Singaporean(*), head over to the aptly named Arab St and try any of a number of shisha (hookah) joints. No alcohol is served, but with a bubbly expertly loaded with Al-Fakher Double Apple and a pot of mint tea, you won't miss it.

(*) Originally Middle Eastern, of course, but rather eagerly adopted!
Shisha bars in Arab Street - Now banned. (since end last year).
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