Chimney was born in 2019 as a neighbourhood bar designed to encourage conversation and interaction, inspired by its owner Ellen Xu's time spent travelling the US. Drinks lean into local Chinese ingredients, best experienced in sips like the Winter Melon Highball. Don't forget to pop upstairs for its secondary concept, Bar Eg.
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Chimney was born in 2019 as a neighbourhood bar designed to encourage conversation and interaction, inspired by its owner Ellen Xu's time spent travelling the US. Drinks lean into local Chinese ingredients, best experienced in sips like the Winter Melon Highball. Don't forget to pop upstairs for its secondary concept, Bar Eg.
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Small, neighborhood cocktail bar with a friendly, lively atmosphere where guests feel like friends, combining American-style bar vibes with community-focused, story-driven drinks.










