The Penny Black

The Penny BlackLocated at the Raffles Place entrance to Boat Quay, one of Singapore’s most colourful and vibrant river-front entertainment zones. The Penny Black Victorian London Pub is without doubt your quintessential Victorian Public House.The quayside seating area provides the ideal setting for ‘al fresco’ drinks overlooking the Singapore river. Alternatively, the ground floor holds an air-conditioned authentic Victorian London tavern, re-created in Singapore with high tables and an inviting bar. The “Snug Bar” (recently refurbished) is located upstairs and provides a comfortable setting for informal business meetings, private parties/functions and lunches. The authenticity of the pub provides a form of “escapism” for those who want to get away from the maddening crowds of Singapore.HistoryThe name “Penny Black” is derived from the world’s first ever self-adhesive postage stamp which was printed black in colour, sold for one penny, and first issued on the 6th May 1840.Akin to its sister pub in Singapore (Muddy Murphy’s), The Penny Black was painstakingly designed and built in England by master craftsmen and shipped piece by piece to its current location at 26