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Hot Spot: Singapore.(The Good Life)(Majestic Bar)(Brief article)
Byline: Sonia Kolesnikov-Jessop
MAJESTIC BAR
SINGAPORE
This traditional Chinese shophouse has been converted into a hip new fantasy-theme bar built around a giant, whimsical tree hosting strange creatures on its walls.
Ambience: The darker, ground-floor decor forms the trunk and features a funky art installation by local artist Donna Ong of creepy-crawlies made out of old clock mechanisms. The tables on the second level boast intricate sculptured centerpieces and unusual wall panels with oak-leaf motifs. The treetop third floor showcases a deep-blue mural with scenes from children's nursery rhymes; a canopy of LED lights provides a tranquil night-sky effect.
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