Chilling out at Ice Cold Beer

The last time I visited Ice Cold Beer was at least 4 years back, just once. Not a usual fan of drinking beer, but tonight I decided to chill out here with some new friends. Situated at the end of a row of Peranakan shop house, Ice Cold Beer's address is 9 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229293 and the number to dial is 6735 9929.

The interior is dim but bustling with happy crowds indulging in their light bar snacks and over 60 types of bottled and draft beers. The beers were served icy-cold  from unique ice tanks. Music was a tad loud, but that was the purpose of bars / pubs right? So that people could lose themselves in the music and drink, and not having to talk much to each other maybe.

We were a large group and had our cozy corner on level 2 - converted into Stellar Bar - a showcase bar complete with warm earth tones, soft lightings, long bar counter and large mirrors. We were seated on comfortable black couches while some of us took turns at the pool tables or mingled over drinks and nibbles.

Yes, we started with drinks of course. The service staff were friendly and hospitable, or maybe because my friends were regulars. There were jugs of refreshing, cool, beers - just nice, since I was feeling kind of heaty. Some of them who'd gotten here earlier had polished off a pizza or two, and some fried dumplings (Wantons).

I was fortunate enough to snag the lone, remaining fried shrimp Wanton - it was crispy, and there was meat and shrimp inside. It was rather average - but a nice snack to go with beer, I guess.

The Chicken Wings (SGD $18.00 for a dozen) were what I heard people talk about constantly - we had a few baskets of that, taking turns to order and contribute. The skin was crispy, and the chicken was well-marinated so it tasted delicious.

Next, the Top Shell (SGD $16.00) -  rather succulent and chewy texture, but I usually prefer my topshells to be more spicy, distinctive with the onion's flavor and lime's taint.

Finally, the Fish Balls - big in size and rather crispy skin, served with slices of cucumber - another nice snacker to pair with drinks.

We also had some Salted Popcorn - crispy delicacies that couldn't go wrong. I was hoping for a mix of sweet and salted ones though.

Overall, Ice Cold Beer is a lovely place to chill out, unwind and have some inexpensive drinks, if conversations are in the main priority gist. Do head down for a mug or two anytime!