They offer a combination of a few Spanish tapas and a decent Paella. Tasty if not spectacular.
The main focus is a good array of Filipino favourites, arguably some of the best Filipino food in Singapore.
What keeps me coming back is the excellent band. Currently, the Filipino band, B.O.P Band, performs. Part of the band performs 2 acoustic sets from 7 PM, then the full complement kicks off high-energy sets from 9:45 PM. Great performances and a wide repertoire. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
John Jackson
1
Here's the edited review:
Always check your bill over there.
It wasn't my first time here, and I couldn't say that anything had changed. I'm just personally getting very sensitive about being overcharged on my bills. I just started checking my bills, paying attention to details, for the last couple of months. After that, I realized that a lot of places were overcharging me.
So I'm writing a review here because of the overcharges.
I was here a few times during the month. And of course, mistakes happen. When it's overcrowded indoors, I guess human error is okay. Wrong item, double item, or whatever.
This time there were 3 of us, simply sitting by the river. It was only a few tables.
The staff called us in when we were passing by, offering 50% off all drinks. My friends said it sounded good. I double-checked with the staff, and we went in.
We saw quite a few tables, and different staff were explaining the promotion.
Well, it was a good night overall. Meaning I was enjoying spending some time with friends.
We each had about 10 pints and a lot of food.
The food was okay. We all liked the octopus. The drinks – they were tap beers – were all right.
I would never leave any reviews when it comes to being understaffed and having to catch your own waiter, because I understand the sad F&B situation of Singapore.
We stayed for over 3 hours, and I asked for the bill.
The bill was $750+. I looked at the bill and the staff's facial expression. Something looked odd.
If it wasn't the first time being overcharged here, maybe I wouldn't be so skeptical. Now it looks like it's company SOP. Since we had quite a few drinks, perhaps we wouldn't see the price difference. When people are drunk, who cares, right?
The gentleman who presented the bill asked if something was wrong. I asked, "What about the 50% off all day long until 3:00 AM?"
The answer was: perhaps I misheard, or it was a miscommunication, or one of the staff didn't know. It's actually only one or two items.
I thought "OMG" in my head; I wasn't that drunk, and I'm not stupid. They were explaining the promotion all night long to all the guests.
Secondly, if you get caught in the act, just say sorry and keep quiet. Perhaps it was the manager. Who's he going to blame, his staff or the actual guests' hearing problems? Which is odd as well. He should be taking responsibility.
Anyway, they adjusted the bill; it was actually 50% off, so we just paid half of $750.
In addition, the place has a good view and some live music. The 50% deal should be attracting a crowd. But please, whatever you do, when settling the bill, check it carefully.
Roxanne Marshall
5
The service and ambiance are good. They are approachable and friendly. We are really having fun. Special thanks to Kurt.
Dev Gunalan
1
⭐☆☆☆☆ | Extremely Disappointed – Poor Service
This might be better for locals, but it is not for tourists. ⚠️Avoid at any cost!
I rarely write negative reviews, but my recent experience was terrible.
It’s unfortunate because the restaurant has potential, but this level of service is unacceptable.
I hope this review encourages change. Until then, I cannot recommend this place.
Wan De Li
3
Here's the lightly edited review:
We tried this with the HSBC Entertainer, which offers 1 for 1 tapas. We ordered the Gambas Al Ajillo (Fresh prawns sautéed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil), Tortilla Espanola (Spanish omelette with potato confit and iberico ham), Chorizo De Patatas (Chorizo, baby potatoes, wine, rosemary and alioli), and Pinchos Morunos - Pork (Moorish Kebabs with Mojo Picon Spanish BBQ in sticks with smoky pepper sauce from the Canary Islands). The prawns, omelette, and chorizo were decent, but the kebabs were a total letdown. They were tough and chewy and honestly lacked much flavor. We regretted ordering the kebab. The service staff were also not too friendly, but the atmosphere (there was a live band that Thursday we were there) made the overall experience all right.
Alessa Wayne Leong
5
Had a fantastic night at this bar. The vibe is perfect for a night out with friends. Special shoutout to our waiter, Kurt – super attentive, friendly, and provided good service. Everything was a blast; even the band was superb, and the DJ was amazing. I would definitely come back! ❤️🫶🏼 Kudos, Octapas!
Kaili
3
We asked a staff member before ordering if we could use the Entertainer App. We were told we could order anything from the mains. So we did. Then, when we asked again if we could use two 1-for-1 offers, we were told that it was only applicable for Tapaz. But we had already ordered sisig and Lechon Kawali. Anyway, it was resolved thanks to the Filipino staff member. The other staff member was quite rude and persistent, but we were not at fault. You should educate your staff before confirming anything and not put the blame on customers when you've informed them wrongly. So, it's only right to own up to your mistake. We went there to relax a little bit and eat nice food, only to end up fed up and irritated.
Nithin Kumar
1
When I came to your pub, I saw a guy who was irresponsible and didn't know how to treat people. Even after I paid him and bought him a drink, he kept telling me to leave. I won't go there, and I won't suggest it to my friends. I hate it so much. Your pub is very bad. Don't ever treat anyone like that. Very bad.
Kanishka Rangan
4
The live music creates a nice vibe. The food is nice. The prices are comparatively better. However, I was not happy with their staff service. Some staff members were really helpful, while others did not pay attention to orders, causing significant delays for some dishes. Despite this, it's worth going there. I would suggest coming around 8 PM, sitting outside, and having a nice drink with the view. Around 11 PM, move inside; they have a small club vibe with the live music.
Cheung Jia Ni
1
Extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant. While the view was lovely, the service was lacking. Despite only a few tables being occupied, the waiter seemed to ignore us completely. The portion sizes were unsatisfactory, and the steak did not justify its price.