A soiree revival: Cabaret spot Lulu’s Lounge reopens with retro Shanghai-inspired vibes and great bites
Nights out in pre-pandemic Singapore were a different beast. Crowds were more robust, venues closed later, and that late-night energy was just so much more infectious.
If you are pining for a return to yesteryear, here’s a timely blast from the past for you: Cabaret spot Lulu’s Lounge has reopened!
If you were familiar with the scene, Lulu’s Lounge was a rather short-lived but iconic fever dream.
It opened in Pan Pacific Singapore hotel in 2017 and was adored for its theatrical acts, live music, cabaret, and drag performances, but shuttered in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Now, in 2026, Lulu’s Lounge is making a comeback, and bringing back those hazy nights filled with sultry jazz serenades and flamboyant cabaret numbers.
This time, it is located in the Terra Southbridge hotel and is self-described as a “modern supper bar”, with a stronger-than-ever emphasis on food and drinks.
Besides doling out the same dazzling live music, cabaret performances, and DJ sets, it is also greeting old friends with a 1930s Shanghai-inspired look!
On top of all that, it will also be one of the few entertainment spots that will be open til 3am — most bars in the CBD vicinity usually close earlier.
There will also be themed nights, such as Saturday’s Cafe Bizarre, which is centred on burlesque, drag, and other live immersive performances!
Great modern Chinese food at Lulu’s Lounge
Taking cues from the 1930s Shanghai getup, the new Lulu’s Lounge menu revolves around modern Chinese flavours, putting Western twists on Chinese classics and vice versa.
For example, dim sum is given a glow-up here with the fancier truffle & prawn siu mai (S$22) and Oscietra caviar siu mai (S$28).
Does dim sum really need this kind of extravagance? Not strictly — but it’s a fun little twist.
In particular, we enjoy how the juicy pork interacts with the punch and pop of caviar and creme fraiche!
Besides the siu mai, some appealing bar snacks include the salted egg yolk lotus root crisp (S$14) and Sichuan spiced French fries (S$12).
Fuss-free classics jazzed up with popular salted egg and numbing Sichuan spice? Can’t argue with that.
Then there’s the crispy aromatic duck pancakes (S$28), in which Lulu’s Lounge channels the ever-beloved Peking duck rolls.
Instead of the usual Peking duck, you get slow-rendered shredded duck partnered with fermented plum sauce, cucumber, spring onion, and mandarin pancakes.
It’s not an exact match, admittedly, but getting to indulge in this delicacy without committing to a usually pricey dish is honestly a great option to have.
Being true-blue Singaporeans, we also gravitated towards the salted egg cod (S$32), which gave us soft and flaky Atlantic cod drenched in salted yolk.
The cook on the fish was pristine, and Lulu’s Lounge’s rendition of the salted egg yolk is as fragrant and addictive.
Besides Chinese influences, we also glimpsed elements from other regional cuisines. Case in point: our personal favourite nam jim tamarind chicken wings (S$18).
A dish that borrows from Northern Thai cuisine, you get oh-so-flavourful wings with the juiciest flesh and a moreishly piquant nam jim (Thai dipping sauce) tamarind glaze — this would be superb with rice.
Of course, to truly get in the spirit for all the lively performances at Lulu’s Lounge, some spirits are in order — the cocktails here are pretty solid, too.
The Madam Li (S$23) is a tipple we think almost anyone can enjoy — the gin, pear, milky oolong tea, salted caramel, peanut, and fizz combine for a delightfully creamy, sweet, and aromatic profile.
You can also expect a ton of Chinese-inspired concoctions, including the Shanghai Kiss (S$23), which incorporates jasmine and Chinese gooseberry, and chrysanthemum-forward Lucky Tile (S$23).
Come for the vibes, stay for the bites, we say. This newly revived Lulu’s Lounge at South Bridge Road promises a lot entertainment-wise, but the food is just as much of a delight.
This was a hosted tasting.
For more ideas on what to eat, read our stories on Bukit Merah View’s greatest hawker eats and Chin Mee Chin’s first-ever branch in over 100 years!
Thu 5pm - 3am
Fri 5pm - 3am
Sat 5pm - 3am
Sun 5pm - 12am
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Evan started off writing about food on Instagram, before joining outlets such as Buro and Confirm Good to pursue his passion. His best work usually comes after his first whisky shot in the morning.
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