Trenchard Arms

I live around the area for many years. But this is the first time I come to this place (shame on me haha). I chose the bar counter seat to get closer to action of the staff and that electrifying vibes. It is a Thursday night, right after the Covid restriction on alcohol serving hour is lifted. It’s jam-packed as in all the tables are occupied. The sign that says last orders at 11.30pm brings hope and also mixed feelings at the same time (hope there will not be a need to revert 🤞🏻). The pizza is by far the best I have had. The range of not so common beer and cider brings some elements of surprise. To top it all is the oldies songs. Listening to Air Supply “Even the nights are better since I found you” and Michael Jackson “Beat it” while sipping the beer feels like weekend has just been brought forward. TGIF tomorrow.

Walked along Joo Chiat. Made time for it to see all the shops. A unique experience. Gentrification in progress. This place will boom. A new Holland Village in the east or even better. See classic building designs with artistic graffiti walls. Make a pit stop at The Cider Pit. A relaxed ambience and casual place for cold ciders. A perfect place for a thirst quenching drink on a hot Joo Chiat Road walk.

A good selection of British and European beers on offer as well as the larger variety of ciders. Really nice food available too if you're into your 'pub grub'. The bangers and mash had a fittingly appley taste, a lovely homey dish. The fish and chips were served with a peppery curry sauce and were equally enjoyed. There's been a convivial atmosphere each time I've visited, the staff are nice and the prices are impressive - even moreso when you discover there's no 'plus plus'.

Great place to hang out for a couple of drinks and bar snack at Joo Chiat. This place will definitely impress you with their interesting European decor and bustling cheerful vibe at night. It can easily make you feel like being in an English pub almost. As the name suggests, they offer a wide range of cider, so be sure to try one bottle there. The friendly staff can even recommend which one to try if you have no idea yet. We had toffee flavour cider as per staff's recommendation. They can be full since early in the evening, so some waiting time may be expected.