Big Roy

The 1925 Microbrewery & Restaurant – Jalan Besar, Singapore

Came to know about this place while I was searching for a place to chill and dine with my colleagues on of the Friday nights. Found this place, which opened sometime in May this year only. We shared a cab and arrived at the bistro and it was already crowded, even though I’ve booked a table.We waited for a while, went upstairs and was given a table after some waiting.

Frontage
Frontage
First floor of microbrewery, bar counter top...
First floor of microbrewery, bar counter top…
Second floor... more comfy
Second floor… more comfy
Impressions
Impressions
Good coffee from Graffeo, a local roaster. this latte was pretty good.
Good coffee from Graffeo, a local roaster. this latte was pretty good.
Pork Belly $15 - Nothing to shout about. Was disappointed to see the skin not crispy and tasted so so only.
Pork Belly $15 – Nothing to shout about. Was disappointed to see the skin not crispy and tasted so so only.
Back Alley Lamb Rack $25 - Tasted ok but was a little dry.
Back Alley Lamb Rack $25 – Tasted ok but was a little dry.
Chargrilled Beef Burger $24 - Tasted ok, loads of mushrooms, but patty was a little dry. Asked for medium, it came medium well.
Chargrilled Beef Burger $24 – Tasted ok, loads of mushrooms, but patty was a little dry. Asked for medium, it came medium well.
Loads of ingredients but beef was overcooked according to my liking.
Loads of ingredients but beef was overcooked according to my liking.
Crispy Egg Aglio Olio $16 - Taste pretty good, a little spicy, It's just spaghetti, olive oil, chilli, garlic and egg... why so expensive?
Crispy Egg Aglio Olio $16 – Taste pretty good, a little spicy, It’s just spaghetti, olive oil, chilli, garlic and egg… why so expensive?
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki $18 - Nothing special, again dry.
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki $18 – Nothing special, again dry.
Dark and light ales. They have 5 type of self-brewed beers which were not on the menu. Why? So I can't remember the names of the drinks I had.
Dark and light ales $10 half pint. They have 5 type of self-brewed beers which were not on the menu. So I can’t remember the names of the drinks I had.
This is how you eat the burger... hands and open wide!
This is how you eat the burger… hands and open wide!

Rating: 3.5/5. Didn’t meet my expectations and food is a little on the high side.

Taste: Taste was good overall, especially the Aglio Olio and lattes (I had 2). I’m not much of a drinker and can’t comment much on the beers. But they are really bitter according to my friends. Prolly not mature yet in terms of brewing?

Portion: Average.

Service: Service was very good by this part-time waiter Iskandar. Very knowledgeable on the items the restaurant is selling.

Ambience: Upstairs was a little warm, maybe because of the high ceiling. A little too dark also, had to depend on the tea lights to see what I was eating.

Price: See pics.

RTE: Maybe.

Location: 369 Jalan Besar Singapore 208997. Tel: +65 294 9215. Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. till midnight. Sunday, 10 a.m till 10 p.m.