Fine-dining restaurants and dainty plates are high on romance, but — let’s face it — they’re a little low on fun. If you’re thinking of heading somewhere less restrictive this year, we recommend checking out The Alley, one of Keong Saik Road’s new residents, with your hot date this Valentine’s Day.
Cement floors, white walls, and dark wood give this hangout a industrial-chic vibe. On the menu, there are options like beer battered fish and chips and a classic meatball pomodoro (both are date-friendly!). Big on truffle? You’ll be glad to know that there are three truffle creations to choose from: a truffle mac and cheese, truffle carbonara, and a truffle egg mayo sandwich.
For sides, we can’t resist spam chips and calamari rings, so those have our votes. Desserts are kept simple but satisfying, with choices like The Alley Sundae (topped with chocolate sauce and almond flakes), Mommy’s Brownie, and Belgian waffles to be had.
After dinner, catch up for longer over a cocktail or two. The Alley serves up mixes like an earl grey martini and a refreshing passionfruit-cola ice tea spiked with gin, triple-sec and tequila. There are also two espresso-based drinks on the menu (the Bartini Espresso and The Alley White Espresso) – great for fans of caffeine-fused concoctions.
Food and drinks aside, you and your date can have even more fun over a game of Pacman. Yes, there’s a retro game machine parked in The Alley and it’s a two-player game set-up so the both of you can enjoy a friendly match for a fun night out.
Ready to enjoy date night at The Alley? Here’s what you lovebirds can get: From 12 February to 15 February 2015, enjoy 15 percent off your total bill. All you have to do is strike a pose against the outlet’s blackboard artwork and post it on Instagram (with location tag @The Alley). Plus, you can down peach Bellinis at just $10 each and slurp on five USA oysters for a grand total of $10 (you also get a bottle of Prosecco for $50 with every purchase of the oyster set)!
The Alley, 21 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089128, p. 6223 1334.
This article is sponsored by The Alley.
