Sidewalk Tavern - Singapore

Two words Sunday roast. They 've got a sandwich board out front every Sunday with those two magic words, and every week I drive by, bothered only by the still, small voice in my head that mutters eh they got Sunday roast leh , while trying not to acknowledge it when it then asks, eh actually what is Sunday roast ah? In my head (thanks to many Googled pictures), Sunday roast is this glorious slab of beef/lamb with a lovely accompaniment of roasted vegetables, all coated in a lovely brown sauce. So simple, so yum. And as we sat to order, I had but that one picture in my head. This roast, thankfully, did not disappoint in this respect, and tasted pretty damn good. My gripe my $18 roast lamb plate had three, maybe four slices of meat? I finished this plate wayyy to quickly, and though a refill option was available for $7, I wasn 't sure how much that would get me. While I wonder where else I can get Sunday roast here, I guess theis place will have to do and it 's a pretty decent option!

There's all day breakfast, which served as a draw. English style comes with two eggs, sausage, bacon, shrooms, grilled tomato, baked beans and toast. American style is much like the above, except there's steak in place of sausage, and the absence of shrooms. While I was pleased at the spread, a marauding baby cockroach invaded our brunch as it skittered across the table. The wait staff squished it with a piece of serviette and said it might have come from outside. Right. No service recovery whatsoever. Will I be back? Unlikely.

Situated in East Singapore, at the bustling stretch of Siglap, Sidewalk Tavern is an alfresco concept restaurant that is suitable for group dining and unwinding after a long day at work. It is a small and quaint restaurant, sandwiched between a tiny coffee shop and a Khmer eatery. This restaurant serves a good mix of a large menu of Western and Asian dishes coupled with an extensive selection of beer, wine and spirits, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. One of the most popular main courses there would be the L'Entrecôte, good quality tenderloin with a thick butter, and cream and mustard sauce with a tangy aftertaste. Another favorite is the Baby Back Ribs, which is a large slab of ribs marinated in barbeque sauce. The ribs were grilled to perfection, till tender and juicy. Finally, finish off with the Apple Crumble, which sweetness is pleasantly balanced with the slightly sourness of the apples.

Run by a lovely English-Singaporean couple, the bar's selection of standard lagers and Archipelago offers keep most people happy; this spot is great for people-watching in the heart of Siglap and all it holds. It isn't the cheapest you can find, but if you're willing to pay a couple of dollars more for great music, ambiance and service, this is the spot you're looking for. It gets even better when it rains; Sidewalk Tavern has a cosy feel that much of Siglap has lost in its quest to be the Holland Village of the East. The food started out excellently but has since decreased in quality. If you're looking for food, however, Siglap has plenty more places for less and more taste. If you're at the Tavern, it's the atmosphere and beer you're here for. Basically, skip the food and go for drinks. It's a great place for a date or to bring friends/family to!

Everything that I've eaten here(almost everything on the menu) has been top notch! The service is attentive and the owners who are often there are very kind and welcoming! To top it off they have locally brewed craft beer and Guinness on tap!