A&W was the first American fast food chain to set up operations in Singapore in 1966. Its flagship outlet was along Dunearn Road facing the former University of Singapore campus. Known for its root beer in huge frosted glass mugs, A & W also introduced to Singaporeans novel American staples hamburgers, hot dogs and drive-ins as well as its signature A&W Bear. In the 1960s and 1970s, this was a place where parents brought their children for special treats of Pa-Pa Burgers, Ma-Ma Burgers, Baby Burgers and Coney Dogs to name a few.
This outlet was especially popular with the students at the University of Singapore across the road. Unfortunately, due to the construction of the old Adam Road flyover, the restaurant, along with the old Adam Road Hawker Centre had to be moved. Over time, due to poor business, A&W shut down its operations in Singapore in 2003.