The Bar KAKURE is a bar at 29 Scotts Rd, listed under Novena, Singapore, and its name suggests a Japanese-style hideaway. It holds a 4.7 Google rating from 102 reviews.
A good bar makes balanced drinks, keeps the room comfortable enough to talk in, and has staff who can suggest something to suit your taste, so tell them which flavours you like, such as citrus, bitter, smoky or sweet. Small, quiet bars reward a little planning: seating is often limited, so booking ahead, or arriving early, makes it easier to get a seat, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings. If the bar has a seat at the counter, it is a good place to watch the drinks being made and to ask the bartender for a recommendation. Regulars suggest going on a weeknight for more room and a calmer pace, checking whether food is served, and pacing the evening with water in Singapore's warm climate.
For anyone looking for a quiet drink near Scotts Road, The Bar KAKURE is a very well-reviewed place to try.