Bar Bar Black Sheep @ Cherry Ave is Singapore's original coffeeshop bar, built on a modern alfresco kopitiam concept that has been delivering a chill, relaxed ambience since 2006. The Bukit Timah location, just off Sixth Avenue, radiates a hip dive-bar vibe with a wide selection of craft and draft beers, top-shelf spirits, wines and cocktails, some exclusive to Bar Bar Black Sheep.
Staying true to Singapore's coffeeshop culture, Bar Bar Black Sheep brings together independent food operators under one roof rather than running its own kitchen. At Cherry Ave, food partners include LeWu Thai Kitchen, Skirt & Dirt, and Ali Bar Bar North Indian Cuisine, giving guests a genuine variety of multi-ethnic dishes to pair with their drinks — all served with no GST and no service charge.
The venue is a popular spot for private events and gatherings, from regular team catch-ups to birthday celebrations, with staff known for friendly, attentive service and a relaxed private space suited to larger groups of friends.
Just off Sixth Avenue in Bukit Timah, Bar Bar Black Sheep @ Cherry Ave has been serving up a modern take on the classic Singapore coffeeshop since 2006, blending a relaxed alfresco kopitiam concept with a genuine bar experience.
Bar Bar Black Sheep describes itself as based on a Singapore modern-style alfresco coffeeshop concept, offering the most chill and relaxed ambience for unwinding after a long day. The Cherry Ave outlet has earned a loyal following through its combination of an elevated dining experience and down-to-earth kopitiam heritage, radiating what regulars describe as a hip dive-bar vibe.
Staying true to the coffeeshop model, Bar Bar Black Sheep doesn't run its own kitchen — instead, it brings together several independent food operators under one roof. At Cherry Ave, that means LeWu Thai Kitchen for authentic Thai dishes prepared fresh on the spot, Skirt & Dirt with its Korean-style menu, and Ali Bar Bar North Indian Cuisine, open daily. This setup means guests genuinely get to choose from Thai, Korean-inspired and North Indian food, all cooked to order, echoing the diversity of a classic Singapore kopitiam.
What sets Bar Bar Black Sheep apart from a typical coffeeshop is its drinks program. The venue offers a wide range of craft and draft beers, top-shelf spirits, wines and cocktails, including a selection exclusive to Bar Bar Black Sheep. Whether it's a cold beer on tap or something from the top shelf, there's a genuine range to match different tastes and occasions.
True to its coffeeshop roots, Bar Bar Black Sheep doesn't add GST or a service charge to the bill — a detail that reflects the venue's commitment to keeping things simple and good value, in the same spirit as the neighbourhood coffeeshops that inspired the concept.
Bar Bar Black Sheep Cherry Ave is a popular choice for private events, from regular team gatherings to birthday celebrations. One reviewer specifically praised staff member Elsie for consistently excellent service during regular cricket team catch-ups, while another described holding a private birthday event at Cherry Ave, with staff members Yen and Alissa helping make the Indian and Thai snacks and appetisers a highlight of the evening. The venue also offers catering for home parties, combining multi-ethnic food bentos with draft beer for guests hosting their own gatherings.
Customer feedback consistently highlights the relaxed atmosphere and quality of the food and drinks. One reviewer, arriving as a last-minute choice found via Google, praised the venue's quieter, tucked-away setting, the TV for sports fans, and specifically called out the Chicken Tikka Masala as a highlight — describing it simply as a good local hangout.
Bar Bar Black Sheep Cherry Ave is easily reached by public transport, with Sixth Avenue MRT station just a 600m walk away, and a number of bus routes stopping nearby along Bukit Timah Road, including services 961M, 67, 77, 852, 961, 970, 170A, 74, 151, 154, 157 and 170. For those driving, the venue can be accessed via Maple Avenue, Cherry Avenue or Old Holland Road, with free parking available in front of the shophouses and along the surrounding landed neighbourhood.
Bar Bar Black Sheep @ Cherry Ave is located at 879/881 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 279892, open Monday to Friday from 3pm to midnight, and Saturday, Sunday and eve of public holidays from noon to 1am. Whether it's a casual beer after work, a Thai or North Indian meal, or a private event with friends, Bar Bar Black Sheep Cherry Ave offers a genuine slice of Singapore's coffeeshop culture with a proper bar experience attached.