Concorde Bar Singapore
May 27, 2018, 2:19 am
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Concorde Bar Singapore
I had been on a long multi stop work trip and I thought I would treat myself for the penultimate hop back to Sydney from Singapore by nabbing an Avios upgrade to First on the BA16, the flight was very pleasant, the food and Gill our cabin crew were especially good. I suffered slightly from it being at the end of the BA16 because the rest of the cabin had all slept a lot on the previous leg so there was a bit more moving about etc. than would have been ideal for me but that's the problem with the BA16.
I fly through SIN at least once a month and, like many I'm sure, had been intrigued by the Concorde Bar in the lounge. It's dark and mysterious with it's keypad entry system etc. So I thought for the first time flying F from SIN I would pop in and have an explore. What a massive disappointment! It was smelly, the food selection was terrible (I ordered something hot and it was grim) and the booze was the same (I don't drink champagne so that bit didn't matter to me). It was also dark, dingy and felt a bit like the TAB section of a Sydney pub!
I guess there could be a value if the lounge is REALLY full but in all my times there it never has been, otherwise I think the only thing it has going for it is the DYKWIA value of being behind the mysterious door... Am I missing something?
I fly through SIN at least once a month and, like many I'm sure, had been intrigued by the Concorde Bar in the lounge. It's dark and mysterious with it's keypad entry system etc. So I thought for the first time flying F from SIN I would pop in and have an explore. What a massive disappointment! It was smelly, the food selection was terrible (I ordered something hot and it was grim) and the booze was the same (I don't drink champagne so that bit didn't matter to me). It was also dark, dingy and felt a bit like the TAB section of a Sydney pub!
I guess there could be a value if the lounge is REALLY full but in all my times there it never has been, otherwise I think the only thing it has going for it is the DYKWIA value of being behind the mysterious door... Am I missing something?
May 27, 2018, 2:33 am
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I’ve been there a few times in the last couple of weeks and I agree it has that odd stale water smell which maybe the water they use to clean the floors or perhaps the air con needs cleaning. I found the staff very courteous and the hot food although extremely limited in choice was ok (gets you ready for the food they serve on board..!) but for me the biggest plus is that it is usually nearly empty and I value the calmness more than anything. I also quite like the low lighting and dark colouring.
May 27, 2018, 2:36 am
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May 27, 2018, 5:21 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Singapore
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I'm no great fan either. But I do appreciate the tables at the far end of the lounge, which i find to be very good places to get some work done. If I haven't got to work, I'll usually just grab a glass of the Zacapa XO and head to the main lounge. It could be worse though; it could be the DXB CCB.
May 27, 2018, 1:17 pm
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Well you can't please everyone. Have to say we liked it and stayed the whole time in there, more for the peace and quiet than anything else. The main lounge gets very crowded and we appreciated the space and tranquility. Lounge hostesses also very helpful and friendly, especially with the children.
May 27, 2018, 2:08 pm
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