Sip Your Way Into Local Culture at Andaz Bars Across the World
The moment you set foot at your Andaz destination, all five senses are awakened to the local culture, from the artwork that peppers thoughtfully designed interiors to the scent of seasonal spa treatments, right down to the smallest ingredients on the menu. But there’s one entry point at every Andaz hotel and resort—a host of sorts—designed to help you uncover all there is to see and do in your newly immersed city: the hotel bar. The unique and highly curated bar atmospheres at Andaz hotels and resorts, a concept by Hyatt, pique curiosity, offering a literal taste of what’s to come. From Savannah to Singapore, here are a few bars that will elevate your next trip from the first sip to the final bite.
The Soul of the City Starts at Andaz Savannah
The spirit of this coastal Georgia city echoes throughout Andaz Savannah, starting with 22 Square Bar. Upon arrival, guests are offered an ice-cold Georgia-brewed beer, like the Southbound Scattered Sun Belgian Wit or a Service Rally Point Pilsner. Inside the bar, an expert mixologist will be crafting seasonal cocktails using local spirits. Be sure to try the hotel’s signature drink, Going Down Proper, made with rye, orgeat, lemon, underberg; or with just a little direction, they’d be happy to show you some of that Southern hospitality and whip up a special bartender’s choice cocktail. Here, the art of the cocktail is as important as the taste itself, so sit back and enjoy the show.
Andaz Savannah is located in the heart of the historic district, which means roaming the area attractions with a to-go cocktail is a must. Pop into City Market, which hosts everything from modern stores to farmers markets, art galleries, and restaurants. You may even catch the soulful sounds of live music filling the air. If water adventures are your thing, then hop a riverboat cruise for brunch, dinner, or one of their murder mystery cruises to learn about this antebellum city’s haunted past.
A Wine-Country Dream Come True at Andaz Napa
At Mercantile Social in Andaz Napa, expect seasonal, farm-fresh foods like brisket meatballs, hand-crafted cocktails featuring local spirits, and some of the best boutique wines in Napa Valley. Andaz Napa has an exclusive partnership with John Anthony Family of Wines, providing you with a privately chauffeured Escalade and a host sommelier for the day to fulfill your every wine-tour wish.
You’ll stop by Twisted Oak Winery, which overlooks the entire Napa Valley from the foothills of Mount Veeder, and taste a selection of FARM Napa Valley by John Anthony Cabernet Sauvignon. At the estate’s Church Vineyard, an iconic property built in 1886, sample Sauvignon Blanc in the rolling hills of Los Carneros with a picnic lunch from Thomas Keller’s Bouchon Bistro. Finish the day listening to a live concert at the JaM Cellars wine and music studio, then dine at the tasting room of Tarla Mediterranean Bar + Grill. Reservations are required for the $500 per person experience. Between the majestic views and the stellar wine portfolio, it’s one of the most idyllic ways to experience Napa.
Relax Among the Tropics at Andaz Singapore
At Andaz Singapore, Mr. Stork is a calming retreat from the high-energy bustle of Singapore. Situated on the 39th floor with a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the city, this tropical-inspired rooftop bar houses 10 teepee huts set amid lush landscaping and cobbled paving that’s perfect for lounging—plus, an observatory corner is the optimal spot to soak up the view. If you prefer to kick off your shoes and relax, settle into one of the teepee huts and order a botanical cocktail.
Inspired by the lush gardens within Mr. Stork, the menu offers a wealth of fruity and floral cocktails made from fresh fruits and garden herbs such as ginger, thyme, basil, mint, rhubarb, and lemon. Opt for a signature drink, like the Rhubarb, a fizzy and refreshing concoction of fresh rhubarb purée, strawberry, lemon juice, sparkling wine, and a shot of vodka; or try Ruby, a citrusy drink served in an elephant mug, made with lemon, ginger, fresh mint, and vermouth. For something even more unique, order a Ceylon Arrack, a traditional Sri Lankan spirit distilled from the sap of the coconut flower and aged in Sri Lankan oak casks, or try Andaz Pale Ale, a hyper-local brew on tap, created as a special collaboration with local microbrewery RedDot BrewHouse, exclusive to Andaz Singapore.
Melt the World Away at Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya
At Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya’s beachside Sotavento, which means “where the wind takes you,” you’ll feel as though you’ve been swept away to a storybook scene, surrounded by spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. Drenched in sun at every corner, this tropical bar and restaurant is dotted with canopies under which you can enjoy everything from freshly grilled lobster tail and spicy oysters to steak tartare with prosciutto.
The bar is inspired by a shipwreck that washed up on the Mayakoba shore, infusing the space with the feeling that, in Riviera Maya, unexpected treasures lie at every turn. Of course, no beachside adventure is complete without an all-star lineup of bright, fresh, and fruity cocktails. With the ocean breeze in your hair and the sun at your shoulders, enjoy their signature namesake cocktail, made of Aperol, Ron Blanco white rum, Angostura bitters, limón amarillo, oleo-saccharum, and calabaza syrup.
Relish Regional Flavors at Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor
High design meets even higher elevations at M’Uniqo, the bar at Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor, where the menu draws inspiration from areas neighboring the Bavarian capital, such as the Alps and Italy. At Munich’s highest bar and rooftop terrace, you can expect a Venetian-style concept, featuring cicchetti, or small snacks, and antipasti for the food. Be it a pizzette with artichokes, olives, fennel, and rosemary, or a small plate of crispy sardines, polenta, saffron, and lemon, regional favorites abound on this eclectic menu.
From the wine list, savor a red from Tuscany or enjoy a Grüner Veltliner from nearby Austria. If cocktails are your beverage of choice, choose one of their many unique creations like the Horse’s Neck, with rye, organic ginger ale, lemon, and bitters––or you could level up on local libations. The bar’s mixologist Chris Schmidt-Sanchez infuses vermouths with local herbal ingredients to ripen and take on different fragrances, creating an immersive cocktail experience like nowhere else.
No matter where you choose to explore next, there’s an Andaz destination to take your taste buds on an authentic, local adventure. Discover locations around the world at andaz.com.
Originally Appeared on Bon Appétit
