Wine and dine in the company of vintage enamel signs and nostalgic toys
Photos: Mr Punch Public House
It felt like homecoming, when I stepped into the lovely Mr Punch Public House. I'd once celebrated my 18th birthday in the same space.
The quirky gastropub takes up the basement level of Mint Museum of Toys, with an unmistakable charm of its own.
Walls are adorned with vintage enamel and tin signs that hail from various parts of the world — look closely and you'll find iconic brands like Milkmaid or Cadbury.
Nostalgic toys from a bygone era peek out from corners, while colourful murals draw the eye to the high ceilings.
While one could be quick to dismiss the gastropub as another nondescript "museum cafe", it's worth noting that they offer a wonderful selection of quality eats and modern cocktails.
Here are four dishes we loved:
4. “Oops I drop my” Ice Cream
It’s no accident that this “Oops I drop my” Ice Cream looks like a colossal mess.
The unusual crumbly texture of this dessert is courtesy of earl grey mousse topped with salted popcorn, white chocolate and dried prunes.
While the salty-sweet flavours came together nicely, we found ourselves picking out the dried prunes.
Dishes from the Sharing Menu go for $38 per three items; $16 for a-la-carte.
As part of Mr Punch Public House’s #sweetestbrunchever promotion, diners can enjoy two desserts at $19 on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am-6pm.
26 Seah Street
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