Heard it on the Grapevine I: Welcome to Bacchic!

From kaya toast to chilli crab, there’s something great to eat on every corner in Singapore. But what if you want something good to drink? 

 

Traditional wine shops, designed mainly for the practicalities of storing bottles, are rarely glamorous places. A trendy city like Singapore, with its flourishing culinary scene and cosmopolitan style, deserves a wine shop that exudes modern luxury.

 

That’s where Bacchic comes in. Named after the Roman god of wine and revelry, we believe in curated wine experiences that go beyond what’s in the glass. It’s not enough to offer customers excellent vintages… We want everyone who visits our store on Keong Saik Road to feel like they’ve stepped into a sanctuary, somewhere they can shut out the noise of the world and really unwind. Even if you know nothing about wine, you won’t want to leave.

 

When you step into our boutique, shaped to mimic the curving neck of a wine bottle, you’ll feel the shift. Our rooms are designed to pull you out of the everyday, and to honour the nature that gave humans wine. The store’s main floor is autumn, reflected in the colour palette of dark wooden shelves lined with wines, while our walk-in cellar evokes winter. In our spring room, you can host private gatherings and dinners, featuring menus curated by nearby restaurants such as The Teochew Kitchenette and Bistro Gaston, while our summer-themed VIP room allows you to lounge and listen to vinyl records during your tasting. Above you, a floral artwork spools across the ceiling, and the furniture adds a pop of bright pink. Talk about the art of fine living. 

 

And of course, let’s not forget the reason we’re here: the wine.

 

Bacchic is on the customer’s side. That’s why we invest our attention in tailoring a wine collection of 500 labels, showcasing the best of Old World winemaking and making it easy for you to find exciting lesser-known vintages. While we have an excellent collection of classic  Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne wines, we’re always on the lookout for underrated purchases to tickle our client’s palettes.  

 

Pricing is another way we keep customers’ interests in mind. Most of what we sell is in the $100-$300 range, and those new to wine will appreciate the affordable $60 bottles that we stock. But if you like to splash out, fear not. There are always items in our cellars like a jeroboam of Château Mouton Rothschild 2000, for those occasions where you’ve just got to have a three-litre bottle of the finest claret. 

 

Most of all, we want to connect people to the stories behind wines, through conversation, gastronomy, design, music. Wine is a natural icebreaker, an opening point for deeper connection, and that’s why we believe in curating intimate events that blend art and wine (to find out more, please head to our events page). 

 

Bacchic’s ultimate goal? To prove that wine isn’t just a moreish tipple, but a cultural cornerstone.