Must-see nightlife in Singapore

  • Ginett

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Pouring possibly the most affordable glass of wine in town (S$6), Ginett has garnered a large following of wine lovers who enjoy a decent glass of cheap…

  • Little Creatures

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Hailing from beer-loving Australia, Little Creatures brewery has recently entered Singapore's burgeoning craft beer scene. Setting up shop in a heritage…

  • Jekyll & Hyde

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Jekyll & Hyde splits itself into two spaces – buzzing back bar and milder-mannered front space tailored for more tranquil tête-à-têtes. Whichever you…

  • Clan Cafe

    Chinatown & the CBD

    The only section of this private members' club you can access without parting with a whole lotta cash, Clan Cafe is worth stopping in for a drink amid…

  • Coastal Settlement

    Singapore

    In a black-and-white colonial bungalow on verdant grounds, this cafe-bar-restaurant is ideal for unhurried idling. It's like a hipster op shop, packed…

  • Loof

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Red neon warmly declares 'Glad you came up' at upbeat Loof, its name the Singlish mangling of the word 'roof'. Sit on the leafy rooftop deck and look out…

  • Headquarters by the Council

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Don't let the unassuming facade of this shophouse fool you, follow the just audible thumping beat and look for the Morse code on the pillar till you find…

  • Woobar

    Sentosa Island

    The W Singapore's hotel bar is glam and camp, with suspended egg-shaped pods, gold footrests and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out at palms and pool…

  • Rogue Trader

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Leave the frenetic energy of Little India behind as you ascend the stairs to this colonial India–inspired cocktail bar atop carnivore heaven Meatsmith…

  • Southbridge

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Rising above the glut of mediocre Boat Quay bars, this discerning rooftop hang-out delivers a panorama guaranteed to loosen jaws. Scan skyline and river…

  • Wine Connection

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Oenophiles love this savvy wine store and bar at Robertson Quay. The team works closely with winemakers across the world, which means no intermediary…

  • Brewerkz

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    This sprawling microbrewery and restaurant offers a variety of beers brewed on-site. The India Pale Ale is the most popular, but those with adventurous…

  • L'Espresso

    Singapore

    The place to be seen to 'tea', this bright and airy lobby lounge, with poolside terrace, is the perfect spot to end a day of Orchard Rd shopping. The…

  • House Of AnLi Bistrot

    Singapore

    Tucked away at the back of homewares haven House of AnLi, and bathed in natural light from stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, is this intimate European…

  • Beast

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    If you’re after some hard liquor and only bourbon will do, pull up a stool at a rusty drum and start working your way through the Beast’s grandiose…

  • Coffee Break

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Operated by a sister and brother team who took the reins from their grandfather, this humble drink stall has a menu that reads more like it's from a…

  • Privé

    Singapore

    With its pedestrian sidewalk location and terraced seating, this Parisian style cafe is the perfect ringside spot to watch the masses strutting up and…

  • Long Bar

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Famous the world over, the Raffles Hotel's Long Bar is the very place that bartender Ngiam Tong Boon invented the now legendary Singapore Sling in 1915…

  • Middle Rock

    Singapore

    Swaying palms, flickering tea lights, and no shortage of snug nooks and gazebos – no, you're not in Phuket, you're at one of Singapore's best-kept secrets…

  • Bitters & Love

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Look for the bottle-shaped lights and Free the Robot signage, swing open the door and dive into this affable, oft-damn-loud cocktail den, home to some of…

  • Bar Canary

    Singapore

    Canary-yellow sofas, artificial turf and the sound of humming traffic and screeching birds – this alfresco bar hovers high above frenetic Orchard Rd. It's…

  • Secret Mermaid

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Take on rush-hour commuters to find this intimate bar hidden in Raffles Place MRT; head to exit C and look for the fish head with legs (geddit?) sign next…

  • Strangers' Reunion

    Chinatown & the CBD

    A cafe run by Singapore's three-time (and counting) barista champion Ryan Tan equals silky smooth lattes every time you visit. The food, a selection of…

  • Bar Rouge

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Touted as one of the hottest clubs in Shanghai, Bar Rouge is now unleashing its glitz and glamour on Singapore. The skyline views from its 71st-floor…

  • Altimate

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Party like it's 2099 at this skyscraping club, with its futuristic mix of digital installations, virtual avatars, interactive floor show and top DJ talent…

  • Heap Seng Leong Coffeeshop

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Have you joined the new bulletproof coffee craze? Where health nuts are adding butter to their coffee? Well, in Singapore they've been doing it for…

  • Orgo

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    It's hard not to feel like the star of a Hollywood rom-com at rooftop Orgo, its view of the skyline so commanding you'll almost feel obliged to play out a…

  • Attica

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Attica has secured a loyal following among Singapore's fickle clubbers, modelling itself on New York's hippest clubs but losing the attitude somewhere…

  • TWG Tea

    Singapore

    Posh tea purveyor TWG sells more than 800 single-estate teas and blends from around the world, from English breakfast to Rolls Royce varieties like 24…

  • Cider Pit

    Singapore

    Wedged in a nondescript concrete structure, Cider Pit is easy to miss. Don't. This watering hole offers an extensive range of ciders on tap, and…

  • Good Luck Beerhouse

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Helping to keep the hip in Haji Lane, this tiny bar (only 25 seats but plenty of standing room on the street) serves up just a few craft brews. There are…

  • Gallery & Co.

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    If you need a break from admiring the artworks at the National Gallery Singapore, head to level one of the City Hall wing and perk yourself up with a…

  • Yixing Xuan Teahouse

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Banker-turned-tea-purveyor Vincent Low is the man behind this venture, happily educating visitors about Chinese tea and the art of tea drinking. To…

  • Bar Stories

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This upstairs cocktail den is as small as it is hugely popular, so call ahead if heading in later in the week. If you're lucky you'll be sitting at the…

  • Spiffy Dapper

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Keep your eyes peeled for the Dapper Coffee sign and then quick, before anyone sees, scuttle up the stairs and through the engraved doors. Choose from the…

  • Taboo

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Conquer the dance floor at what remains the favourite gay club in town. Expect the requisite line-up of shirtless gyrators, doting straight women and…

  • Gibson

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Add a little razzle dazzle to your evening by perching up at the bar of this classy establishment tucked off a dingy stairwell and watch in wonder as the…

  • Backstage Bar

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Chinatown's veteran gay bar has found new life in a converted Neil Rd shophouse, complete with snug alfresco courtyard and a splash of Broadway posters…

  • Coastes

    Sentosa Island

    More family friendly than many of the other beach venues, Coastes has picnic tables on the palm-studded sand and sun loungers (S$22) by the water. Feeling…

  • MavRx Coffee Apothecary

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Get your daily caffeine injection at this monochromatic hole-in-the-wall coffee dispensary. The La Marzocco espresso machine gleams on the bench, and the…

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