What is Barrel Story of Hibiki?

Barrel Story of Hibiki is a premium Japanese izakaya on Cecil Street specializing in whisky-aged dishes and an extensive Japanese whisky collection.

How much does Barrel Story cost?

Expect S$80-150 per person for food and drinks.

What makes Barrel Story unique?

The restaurant specializes in Japanese whisky pairings and whisky-infused dishes, with a curated collection of rare Japanese whiskies.

Barrel Story of Hibiki — Modern Izakaya & Whisky Bar in Singapore

Name: Barrel Story of Hibiki
Address: 19 Cecil Street, #01-01 The Quadrant, Singapore, 049704, SG
Telephone: +65 8028 7100
Price range: $$$

Highlights

Great for
Date Night · Business · After-Work Drinks · Whisky Lovers

Must Try
Barrel Chicken Rice · Aburi Wagyu Donabe · Hibiki Whisky Flight

Unique Feature
First Hibiki-led restaurant outside Japan · The Vault whisky salon

About

Barrel Story of Hibiki is a landmark opening in Singapore's dining calendar. Launched in December 2025 by the House of Suntory, it marks the first time the Hibiki whisky brand has anchored a restaurant concept outside of Japan. The venue occupies the ground floor of The Quadrant, a 1920s Art Deco heritage building on Cecil Street previously known as The Black Swan and Rosemead.

The kitchen is helmed by chef-partner Sho Naganuma — co-owner of Torasho Ramen & Charcoal Bar — whose cooking philosophy centres on wood, flame, and time: the same elements that define Hibiki whisky. The menu is modern izakaya-style with 60+ dishes for sharing. Barrel is the only venue in Singapore where Hibiki by the glass is available at a refined price point.

Recommended For

Whisky Enthusiasts Date Night Business Entertaining After-Work CBD Crowd Private Events (The Vault) Special Occasion

Menu & Pricing

Item	Price	Notes
Lunch 2-Course Set Choice of starter + main	S$55	Weekday lunch
Lunch 3-Course Set Starter + main + dessert/side	S$63	Best value lunch
Dinner Signature Set 6 izakaya plates: sashimi, spring roll, maki, more	S$68 pp	Shared plates
Omakase Dinner Chef's personalised menu · min. 2 diners	S$128 pp	Most immersive
Barrel Chicken Rice Hibiki-laced oyster sauce · Oscietra caviar	S$46	Signature · à la carte
Story of Hibiki Whisky Flight 3 expressions of Hibiki Harmony	S$38	Entry whisky flight
Hibiki by the Glass Japanese Harmony / 21 Years / 30 Years	from S$18	Only venue in Singapore

* Prices subject to 10% service charge and 9% GST.

Practical Info

Address

19 Cecil Street, #01-01 The Quadrant, Singapore 049704

Nearest MRT

Raffles Place (NS26/EW14) 3–6 min · Telok Ayer (DT18) 4–8 min

Phone

+65 8028 7100

Hours

Mon–Sat 12pm–11pm · Closed Sun & PH

Reservation

Via barrelhibiki.com or email [email protected]

Seating

83 main dining · 50 outdoor terrace · 10 bar · 8 The Vault

Dress Code

Smart casual

Payment

Credit cards · 10% service charge + 9% GST

Dietary Info

Not Halal Pork dishes on menu Some vegetarian options Inform staff of allergies

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Your Dining Journey

1

Arrive & Choose Your Space

Barrel offers four zones. The main dining room (83 seats) has counter seats facing the wood-fire station. The outdoor terrace is ideal for evening highballs. The Vault — 8-seat whisky salon in a former bank vault — is bookable for private tastings.

2

Start with a Whisky

Start with the Story of Hibiki flight (S$38): the same whisky served as Highball, On the Rocks, and Mizuwari — revealing three completely different characters.

3

Signature Set or À la Carte?

For first visits, the Dinner Signature Set (S$68pp) is the most efficient way to sample Barrel's range. The 60-dish à la carte is for explorers.

4

The Barrel Chicken Rice

The Barrel Chicken Rice (S$46) is the most talked-about dish. Free-range French poulet, Hibiki oyster sauce, Oscietra caviar, and chicken-fat rice. Non-negotiable.

5

Finish at The Vault

For special occasions, enquire about The Vault — an 8-seat private session in the original bank vault. Whisky flights extend to The Ultimate Flight (S$188) or the BARREL (S$988) with 30-year expressions.

Location

19 Cecil Street, #01-01 The Quadrant, Singapore 049704 · Raffles Place MRT Exit F (3–6 min walk)

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Editor's Note

Barrel is a genuinely exciting addition to Singapore's CBD scene. Chef Naganuma's kitchen delivers real substance, the wood-fire cooking is confident, and the Hibiki pairing lens adds coherence across the meal. The whisky programme — particularly Hibiki by the glass at a civilised price — is the most compelling in Singapore. First recommendation for post-work whisky dining around Raffles Place.

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