Nine Cocktails. Nine Small Plates. Nine Flavour Profiles.
From 9PM. At Nine Cuscaden Road. Inspired by jiǔ — in every sense.

Singapore, 9 September 2025—As the lights dim at Artyzen Singapore, Café Quenino slips into its after-hours persona: NINE at CQ. Launching tonight, this new late-night concept brings together bold flavours, cheeky energy, and modern Asian drinking culture—all from 9PM at 9 Cuscaden Road.

More than just a play on the time and location, NINE takes its name from the Chinese character “九” (jiǔ), meaning “nine,” which also shares its pronunciation with “酒” (jiǔ), meaning alcohol. This layered wordplay is more than clever branding—it reflects the concept's cultural roots and its after-hours edge. The bold, minimalist logotype hints at transformation: clean by day, striking by night. It sets the tone for what Nine at CQ delivers—flavour-first, sensorial experience that's as thoughtful as it is playful.

By day, Café Quenino is bright and soulful. But when the clock strikes nine, it transforms into an intimate, sensory-led escape — where cocktails are complex, snacks are packed with punch, and the mood is unmistakably after dark.

 “This isn't just a bar,” says Marcel NA Holman, General Manager of Artyzen Singapore. “It's a full shift in atmosphere — from breezy brunches to bold flavours, dim lights and deep beats. Nine at CQ is where the night begins. Whether you're winding down or just getting started, it hits the right note with a little wink.”

 The Flavour Map

At the heart of the concept is a menu built around nine distinct flavour profiles inspired by Asian cuisine: Sweet, Salty, Sour, Spicy, Bitter, Umami, Numbing, Smoky, and Smooth.

Each pairing features one cocktail and one small plate, thoughtfully curated to deliver contrast, depth and a touch of surprise. Sets are priced at $30, with mocktail options available for select flavour profiles at $22.

 Menu Highlights include:

• SMOOTH: A floral, coconut-kissed vodka cocktail that's as soft and easy as the first sip of a good night.
• NUMB: Rum meets Lao Gan Ma and Sichuan pepper in a bold, fiery mix that leaves your lips tingling and your eyes wide.
• SMOKY: A deep, oak-smoked Manhattan with rye and bitters that lingers like a late-night conversation.

 “This is my love letter to late-night cravings,” says Sathya (aka thebeardedmixologist) Senior Mixologist at Artyzen Singapore. “It's fun, bold, and unexpected. You think you know what's coming—then the next flavour hits and throws you off, in the best way possible.”

A New 9PM Ritual

This isn't a new venue—it's a complete shift in identity. From lighting and music to mood and menu, NINE at CQ reshapes the familiar Café Quenino space into a place made for conversation, flavour discovery, and staying out just a little longer.

Same space. Different spirit.

Launch Special

To mark the launch, guests can enjoy their first cocktail and snack pairing for just $9.99 on the 9th, 19th, and 29th of each month—a cheeky tribute to the number that inspired it all.

Available for a limited time, exclusively to followers of @cafequenino on Instagram.

Reservations:
Email: cafe.quenino@artyzenhotels.com
Phone: +65 6371 6020
WhatsApp: +65 9851 2246

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About Artyzen Singapore 

Artyzen Singapore is a luxury lifestyle hotel that celebrates Singapore's rich cultural heritage. Located near Orchard Road, the hotel draws inspiration from the historic Villa Marie, blending lush green spaces with contemporary elegance to evoke the charm of a tropical garden villa. With 142 stylish guestrooms, a rooftop pool, and expansive sky terraces, Artyzen Singapore offers a serene oasis in the city, combining cultural authenticity with attentive, personalised service to connect travellers to the true essence of Singapore.