The Fork and Chopstick

Little Island Brewing Co @ Changi Village 6 Changi Village Road, S. 509907

by Jenni and Eric Lee

When we hear the term “wild summer” what comes to mind are music, beach and beer (clothing optional). Singapore being Singapore, it doesn’t really lend itself to this vision of summer, but a close version may be at Little Island Brewing Company. To those who have only been to Changi Airport…check out Changi Village with restaurants and shops lining the main street. A little way down towards the beach you will find this full blown 10,000 sq ft microbrewery, nestled amongst the wet market and hawker center. Described as being a bit “ulu” (remote or jungle), it serves a wide variety of beer and ale —enough to bring bliss to an IPA fan. It’s a place where you could grab a cold one, sit outside, listen to some music, and let your hair down.

Pub food variations to suit different taste buds

Saturday Dinner Chomp:

There were three to choose from this evening, all having different degrees of hoppy-ness. A pint of Flaming Lips and a Dead Star IPA were $14 each. Ginger beer was spicy with just the right note of sweet. Also available were alcoholic kombucha, wine and cocktails. Soaking up the beer were the gamut of pub foods like pizza, nachos, and fries, with smoked and grilled meats as the stars. The grilled ribs with smoky BBQ sauce were tender and the Iberico pork chop ($26) was well prepared with grill marks to prove where it came from, though the portion size made you aware you weren’t in the U.S.

Mouth-watering plates of pub food

Ambience/Service/Clientele:

It reminded us of micro breweries/gastro pubs in the U.S. The evening was warm with a pleasant breeze, enough to remind you that you live in a tropical place by the ocean. Picnic tables were arranged in a large garage-like structure with both indoor-ish and outdoor seating. Popular with cyclists, families, and friend groups —a delight to see such a variety of people enjoying themselves.

Digest this - the Good the Bad and the Ugly:

A reservation is strongly recommended for a weekend. It’s a delight when the band plays, but the music can get quite loud. If table service is what you need, this selfservice brewery may not suit you. With good beer to drink, music you could sing to, food to match and more importantly, the ability to hang out with friends to talk, laugh and live life, let the wild summer never end!

Arugula topped pizza

What Others Are Saying:

4.4 and 4.3 out of 5 stars on Google & Food Advisor, respectively.

“A cool bar with hippie vibes,” “Huge open woody concept,” “...having one of the pale ales and it hits the spot on a hot night.” “Standouts for me were the spam fries, chicken wings, steak, pizza and of course the American IPA,” “Service was also excellent, friendly and fast,” “Very good place to come with a dog.”

Further Afield:

Little Island has a classy cousin at 26 Beach Rd, #B1-16, 189768 (a beach once upon a time) - great for quenching your thirst after work.

Happy Chomping!

Jenni & Eric Lee live to eat and explore local eateries and bars. Originally from New York, they have lived in Singapore since 2012.