OUR STORY

about Muddy Murphy Holdings

Muddy Murphy Holdings opened its first pub, Muddy Murphy’s in April 1996. This authentic environment was specially crafted to provide both locals and expatriates a place they can call home. The outlet was an instant hit and today it has evolved to be a solid institution as one of Singapore’s leading pub industry icons.

From the very beginning, the company had a strong vision of developing authentic outlets. Muddy Murphy's and The Penny Black, it's second pub was designed and fabricated to scale in Ireland and England respectively. The entire pub was then expertly shipped and re-assembled by specialist foreign pub fitters in Singapore. The company has also added two Australian themed pubs, Prince of Wales (one located in Boat Quay and the other one located in Little India, both of which have ceased operations), and The Manhattan Pizza Co (currently closed). In 2019, beGIN was birthed marking a new era for the company diversifying itself from a pub concept with its progressive gin bar and contemporary small plates. In addition, Scruffy Murphy's Irish Cafe-Pub themed as a cosy cottage house makes a legendary comeback, thus making this a total of four brands in its current portfolio.

Muddy Murphy’s Irish Pub

Muddy Murphy’s was designed and built to scale in Dublin, Ireland in 1996. It was then dismantled and shipped to Singapore in six 40-foot containers and assembled at its first location at the basement of Orchard Hotel Shopping Arcade by specialist Irish Pub fitters. In November 2013, the pub was relocated, along with many elements of the original décor, into the heart of Orchard Road at TripleOne Somerset. In August 2016, the pub moved back to its old location but it's now known as Claymore Connect.

In addition to the wide selection of premium wines and spirits, we also serve 7 international beers on tap including Kilkenny™ (a creamy red ale) and Draught Guinness® (Ireland’s most famous of beers). The chefs are now up at 4 am in the morning prepping the daily mise en place to provide hearty meals all day. Now trending on the menu is our new multi-sized platters and your classic pub favourites such as Steak & Guinness Pie and the Old School Irish Stew. Tantalize your palate as we dish out Singapore’s best-known Sunday Roast, between 11.30 a.m - 4 p.m every Sunday. Muddy Murphy’s is THE place to catch live sports telecasts whether it is a game of rugby, football, tennis or Formula 1 on our big screens. Come and listen to live music by popular local and foreign bands every weekend and join in our weekly quiz nights.

The Penny Black Victorian London Pub

Located at the start of Boat Quay in Raffles Place, one of Singapore's most vibrant hub of riverfront dining and entertainment zones, The Penny Black is the only English Public House in Singapore. Like its sister pub, The Penny Black was designed and built to scale in England by master craftsmen and shipped to Singapore piece by piece where it was re-assembled in 1999. The Penny Black serves 7 international beers on tap including Old Speckled Hen (an English ale) on draught, also offering a wide selection of premium wines and spirits.

The chefs are now up at 4 am in the morning prepping the daily mise en place to provide hearty meals all day. Now trending on the menu is our new multi-sized platters and your English favourites such as Fish N Chips with Mushy Peas, 1950's Classic Burger and your good ol’ English Fry Up all day long with bar food available till late. No English pub is complete without the sounds of cheers by avid sports fans. Be it football, rugby, or the Grand Prix, The Penny Black is THE place to watch live matches and races. Catch your favourite sports on top quality flat screens out by the riverside or indoors and join in our weekly quiz night.

beGIN

beGIN is an illusive industrial gin wonderland nestled above Singapore’s oldest traditional English Pub, The Penny Black. Find the neon pink lights which will lead you up an industrial-esque staircase. The interior eludes to the time period during Britain’s Industrial Revolution and the Gin Craze in the late 1760s to 1850s when elixirs were produced in run-down workshops to evade the impending ban on the then newly derived “medicine of choice”. This is Muddy Murphy Holdings first creative bar concept opened in 2019.

The Manhattan Pizza Co.

Muddy Murphy Holdings’ first quick service concept, The Manhattan Pizza Co. brings authentic New York-style pizza slices to Singapore. Handmade from scratch with the freshest ingredients, this product revolutionizes how this buzzing city perceives fast food. Serving a whole pizza at 12 inches, get your classic favourites such as Margherita, Pepperoni, Hawaiian and many more here.

The Manhattan Pizza Co. is currently closed and is exploring expansion and franchising opportunities.