Chinatown & the CBD
This outpost of the famous New York cocktail bar of the same name has brought a slice of big city buzz to Singapore, along with a dazzling array of…
Must-see nightlife in Singapore
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Little India & Kampong Glam
Straight out of 1920s Manhattan, this cocktail lounge is an art deco–inspired extravaganza, adorned with ornate bronze ceilings and low-lit plush lounge…
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Singapore
Step back in time to the golden age of fine drinking at this handsome Mad Men–esque bar, where long-forgotten cocktails come back to life. Grouped by eras…
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Chinatown & the CBD
From the cloud-like light sculpture to the boundary-pushing cocktails, extraordinary is the keyword here. To encourage experimentation, libations are…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Softly lit 28HKS plays hide-and-seek inside an unmarked 1960s shophouse. Slip inside and into a slinky scene of cosy booths and passionate mixologists…
Chinatown & the CBD
This hidden bar in hotspot-heavy Amoy St is the brainchild of bartender extraordinaire Vijay Mudaliar – formerly of Operation Dagger – and his concoctions…
Chinatown & the CBD
Tippling Club propels mixology to dizzying heights, with a technique and creativity that could turn a teetotaller into a born-again soak. Sample the…
Singapore
You'll find this hidden drinking house, a throwback to a bygone era, behind a secret door in the Singapore Marriott lobby – ring the doorbell for entry…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This legendary super club has been pumping beats since 1991 and draws in some of the world's biggest DJs and Singapore's seen-to-be-seen crowd. This is…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Oozing style, this rooftop bar offers one of the best views of Singapore. Perched on the top of the National Gallery, the vista looks out over the Padang…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
For a decadent high tea, it's hard to beat the one at this chichi waterside lounge. Book ahead (one week for weekdays, one month for weekends), style up,…
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Chinatown & the CBD
Hidden away in the Everton Park public housing complex, this pocket-sized, standing-room-only cafe and roastery has an epic reputation for phenomenal…
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Sentosa Island
Tanjong Beach Club is an evocative spot, with loungers on the sand, a small, stylish pool for guests, and a sultry, lounge-and-funk soundtrack – perfect…
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Little India & Kampong Glam
An art deco former hardware store provides the setting and name for Singapore's coolest cafe and roastery, its third-wave offerings including on-tap Nitro…
Chinatown & the CBD
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip dropped by this tranquil teahouse in 1989, and for S$10 you can sit at the table they sipped at. A minimum charge of S$8…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
It may be lacking in height (it's dwarfed by the surrounding CBD buildings) and serve its drinks in plastic glasses (scandalous!), but Lantern remains a…
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Chinatown & the CBD
Known as one of Singapore's best clubs, Kilo Lounge is not to be missed by those who love letting loose. You'll have to search around to find the door …
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Sentosa Island
A tiny slice of Barcelona on Palawan Beach, this vibrantly striped hang-out is perfect for lazing the afternoon away either by the compact infinity pool…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Perched on Marina Bay Sands' cantilevered SkyPark, this bar offers a jaw-dropping panorama of the Singapore skyline and beyond. A dress code kicks in from…
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Maison Ikkoku The Art of Mixology
Little India & Kampong Glam
Pimped with modern, industrial finishes and flushes of greenery, Maison Ikkoku The Art of Mixology is where real magic happens. There's no menu, so let…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Get that in-the-know glow at this sneaky cocktail den, perched above the tacky Boat Quay pubs. Adorned with vintage Hong Kong posters and feeling more…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Ronin hides its talents behind a dark, tinted-glass door. Walk through and the Brutalist combo of grey concrete, exposed plumbing and low-slung lamps…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Singapore's first spritz bar and grill serves up an impressive smack-yourself-in-the-face vista of the Marina Bay skyline. Inside, the cathedral-esque…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
When you're 'on fleek' you're at the pinnacle and this shrine to hip-hop is just that. Tiny compared to neighbouring Clarke Quay megaclubs, Fleek packs a…
Chinatown & the CBD
Offshoot of the legendary Bali bar, this standout, multilevel playground incorporates three spaces, all reached via a chequered stairwell pimped with…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Craft beer connoisseurs will be in hops heaven at this sleek brewhouse, the brainchild of Singapore's Little Island Brewing Co. Eyes are immediately drawn…
Singapore
As discreet as bars come, this hidden Japanese izakaya-inspired watering hole is accessed through a ground floor black door or via the better-lit Uma Uma…
Chinatown & the CBD
Two indoor bars and two alfresco palm-fringed courtyards is what you get at Singapore's best-loved gay drinking hole. Especially heaving on Friday and…
Chinatown & the CBD
Head to this hawker-centre stall for a top selection of ever-changing craft and premium draught beers from around the world. A few food stalls stay open…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Once you're filled to the brim with hawker delights, head to this drinks stall for a cup of ginger tea to help digest. Watch as the tea is repeatedly…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
In a country obsessed with unique selling points, this one takes the cake – no, keg. Laying claim to being the world's highest 'urban craft brewery',…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Granted, the prices are exorbitant, but there's something undeniably fabulous about an afternoon cocktail at Raffles. The hotel is currently under…
Chinatown & the CBD
After checking out Yong Siak St’s hip shops, dive into 40 Hands for a killer caffeine rush. Pimped with funky murals and exposed pipes, it’s one of the…
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Little India & Kampong Glam
Druggists is indeed addictive for beer aficionados. Its 23 taps pour a rotating selection of craft brews from cognoscenti favourites like Denmark's…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The Ritz-Carlton's plush, posh lounge keeps afternoons fabulous with its superlative high tea. Book ahead (two days for weekdays, a week or two for…
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1-Altitude Rooftop Gallery & Bar
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Wedged across a triangle-shaped deck 282m above street level, this is the world's highest alfresco bar, its 360-degree panorama taking in soaring towers,…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
While Kinki's restaurant is justifiably known for its sushi, it's the rooftop bar one floor up that takes the cake. Pimped with graffiti panels and video…
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Singapore
A perfect spot to perch after a trip to nearby Pulau Ubin. This rustic, shed-like, microbrewery serves six in-house brews as well as international craft…
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Singapore
Sitting pretty on the lower floor of a revamped heritage bungalow, Wildseed is a quaint cafe by day, languid drinking spot by night. Previously part of…
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Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Soft jazz, beautiful views of the surrounding skyline and scores of vintage enamel advertising signs from around the world make this intimate space a…
