Inspired by travels and being immersed in great social spaces around the globe, Offtrack is a new music-centric bar and restaurant concept opening on North Canal Road in January 2022.
Offtrack will be serving up Pan asian food that’s meant to be hearty and fun, with a tight selection of cult classic cocktails, capped off by diverse music programming and a regular curation of art by different artists and collectives – all presented in a warm and thoughtfully designed space.
Housed in a conservation shophouse, the design pays homage to the existing features, while projecting a fresh and vibrant personality with a palette of stained natural plywood panels, wooden peg boards, vintage glass blocks, textured mustard yellow paint finishes and exposed steel beams. Customised tables with varying configurations add to the eclecticism of the space, further enhancing the playfulness of the concept and heightening the feeling of almost being in someone’s living room.
Conceptualised by the co-founders of homegrown music collectives Darker Than Wax and Ice Cream Sundays, Offtrack intends to provide a social space that will hold particular appeal to the creative community in Singapore. Food, music and creativity have always existed next to each other, and by celebrating their symbiosis, Offtrack aims to bring a refreshing new homeground to the local scene in the post-pandemic ecosystem.
Music is often an afterthought in many F&B establishments, and Offtrack aspires to provide a comfortable and intimate listening experience with a carefully designed sound system and an acoustically enjoyable space. The space will be home to 2 beautifully restored Kilpsch La Scala Speakers – the very same horn speakers that were used by the legendary DJ David Mancuso for his Loft Parties in New York City, which are considered by many as the birth of modern-day club sound. Offtrack’s music programming will focus on providing local and regional DJs and record collectors with the opportunity to curate music that doesn’t normally find its place in a traditional club setting.
The tagline of Offtrack is ‘Guided by Leisure’, and in Singapore, no leisure experience is complete without an inspiring food and drink experience. Offtrack will serve up a constantly evolving menu of sharing plates inspired by Pan Asian flavours, cult-classic cocktails, natural wines, and sakes.