The latest concept by A Phat Cat Collective boasts steampunk-inspired libations and bar bites from Chix Hot Chicken
Lifestyle and entertainment group A Phat Cat Collective, which is behind thematic bars Nineteen80 and Pinball Wizard, was supposed to open bar and dance club Rails last year. But given that the struggle with the pandemic remains, the concept had to be adapted. And after almost a year of planning, the team has launched Rails as a vibe dining and drinking spot in Tanjong Pagar.
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It also takes full advantage of its historic location. Inspired by the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station and Jinrikisha Station, the interiors are fashioned after a train platform with a steampunk twist. Think vintage elevator with steel scissor gates that lead to an underground enclave, its design reminiscent of Harry Potter’s Platform 9 3⁄4, that is decked out in a textured mix of leather, wood and metal. For good measure, it’s further accented with gears and cogwheels, repurposed planks and a clock tower.
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