After eight years of setting the standard for Singapore’s cocktail scene, Atlas—the Art Deco jewel tucked inside Parkview Square—has a compelling reason for both first-timers and regulars to book a seat. The landmark bar has welcomed a new head bartender, Esmeralda Castrogiovanni, and launched its most ambitious menu overhaul yet: Daughters of Atlas, a seven-chapter collection of 16 signature cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks that marks a decisive break from the property’s past Art Deco storytelling.
A New Chapter, Inspired by Myth
Castrogiovanni arrives with more than a decade of experience, most recently at World No. 3 bar Sips in Barcelona. Her first major project at Atlas is a deeply personal one. The Daughters of Atlas menu draws from the seven daughters of the Greek titan, with each chapter offering a distinct narrative. For the first time, zero-proof options have been moved to the forefront of the list, a deliberate push toward inclusivity for non-drinkers.
Among the standouts is Wingbeat (SGD 26), a cocktail that sounds improbable on paper: dill, cucumber, mint, and yogurt. It’s a nod to tzatziki, but the result is surprisingly balanced—appetising rather than overwhelmingly sour or savoury, thanks to natural yogurt instead of Greek. The herbaceous notes weave together seamlessly, making it a natural companion to finger foods like fries.
Electric Vice (SGD 28) layers prickly pear, horchata, and pineapple into a colourful three-tiered drink that evokes Castrogiovanni’s European childhood. It starts sweet and tart, then gains thickness from the horchata, finished with a brandied cherry. The Maquis (SGD 24) leans into complexity with tequila and mezcal, lime, parsley, rosemary, thyme, and seedless green chilli peppers for freshness without heat. A final drop of olive oil—customisable to your preference—adds an aromatic lift.
Classics and a Few Misses
Not every new creation hits the mark. Apple Aria, a mezcal-based highball, looks elegant but feels muted; the promised green apple notes get lost in the spirit’s smoke, though a ginger garnish provides a fragrant rescue. For reliability, the Atlas Signatures list remains rock-solid. Seventeen classics span Martinis to French 75s, and the long-awaited Atlas Negroni—a perennial crowd favourite—has finally earned an official spot on the menu. The Atlas Espresso Martini, creamy and generous with cinnamon and coffee liqueur, is another can’t-miss.
Food That Holds Its Own
The kitchen continues to play a strong supporting role. Must-order bites include truffled polenta croquettes (SGD 20), tapas-style grilled octopus with nduja aioli over potato pavé (SGD 22), and a hearty lobster roll on fluffy, buttery toast with shoestring fries (SGD 38).
Practical Info and What’s Next
Atlas is located at 600 North Bridge Rd, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778. Hours: Monday 3pm–midnight, Tuesday to Thursday noon–midnight, Friday to Saturday noon–2am. With a new creative leader and a menu that finally puts non-alcoholic options front and centre, Atlas proves that even a decade-old icon can evolve. For visitors with only one bar on their itinerary—or locals overdue for a return—the timing has never been better.