After-work drinks

One of the nicest places I know to hang out after work is at Les Carillon, along Ann Siang Road. More affectionately known among my colleagues as the French Bar, or FB, the Heineken served there is out of this world. Not sure what they put into their barrels of beer, but there is no other place that serves Heineken like they do.

Happy hour prices are pretty good too, with 0.5 pint costing $6 and 1 pint costing $10. The house wines start at $8 per glass, and drinks also come with dark olives and peanuts. If you're feeling peckish and want some bar grub, they have croque monsieurs, escargot and cheese platters which are pretty good, especially with hot bread rolls.

The escargot ($18 for 9 pieces and bread on the side), dripping with garlic and herb butter, is absolutely yummy after a long day.

Le Carillon De L'Angelus, 24 Ann Siang Road, Tel: 6423 0353

Post note: They've increased the prices since, so the escargot now costs $24 for the same serve.