Court Martial Bar

Heading for Singapore? You might want to visit the Court Martial Bar at the J.W. Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach. The hotel's website describes it as "an eclectic venue for after-work and late-night gatherings. Enjoy tasty sharing plates along with premium drinks and creative cocktails."

This press release advises:

Named after the formers 1930s army block it resides in, Court Martial Bar used to be a Court Martial Centre for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) for over 33 years from 1967 to 2000. The building that encapsulates it, specifically Block 14 during Beach Road Camp era housed a Subordinate Military Court as well as the Higher Military Court of Appeal and contained within its premises a courtroom, a deliberation room, witness rooms, holding cells and various offices for the court staff and military prosecutors.

Today, it is a specialty cocktail bar primed as the spot for after-work drinks and late night hangouts, serving up a “Bucket List” of both local-inspired and western bar bites to complement its beverage offerings. Still retaining its Art Deco look with refurbished interiors and modern accents, Court Martial Bar pays tribute to the history of the space with three heritage-inspired cocktails alongside other signature creations such as their barrel-aged classics. (Jun 2019).