Best bars in Singapore
Singapore is not just a food capital but also a nightlife hub. Once the sun sets, expect to find world-class cocktail institutions, wine bistros, stunning rooftop bars and plenty more to satiate one’s thirst. But choosing the right one is never an easy task, because you’d want to get the vibes just right, and yet there are just so many options to choose from.
The next time you’re looking for a place to TGIF, or when you want to catch up with friends over top-tier drinks, we’ve got you covered with our guide to the best bars in Singapore. We’ve also got guides to romantic restaurants if you’re looking to wine and dine someone. For stunning cityscapes, check our suggestions for restaurants with a view.
Best bars in Singapore, in a nutshell:
- For bars with a view: SKAI Bar at Swissôtel The Stamford – Panoramic views of City Hall and beyond
- Best affordable cocktail bar: Draft Land at Purvis Street – Drinks from $13+
- Best hotel bar: Long Bar at Raffles Hotel – Famous Singapore Sling
- For speakeasy bars: The Other Room at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel – Secret bar in Orchard
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CBD / City Hall
1. Atlas – Art Deco-inspired bar
Has the world’s largest gin collection
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What is Atlas? If you’re looking for a bar to impress, whether it be for date night or to flex Singapore’s gems to a tourist friend, then Atlas is your best bet. By now, its stunning Art Deco interiors, champagne selection, and gin tower are world-renowned attractions, but you come for the decor and stay for the food and drinks.
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The world’s largest gin collection finds a home at Atlas, so you’ll definitely find a good G&T here. Otherwise, pore over their wide range of house cocktails, spanning classic gin cocktails such as the martini and French 75, to their innovative, themed cocktail menu. That includes the Atlas G&T ($24++), Old Tom & Tonic ($26++) and more. This time around, their cocktail selection is a nod to Paris during the birth of the Art Deco movement. If you’re feeling peckish, the bar also doubles as a restaurant serving up elevated French bistro classics. Be sure to book in advance.
Expect to pay: $19-$30++ for a cocktail, $12-$78++ for mains and sides
What to order: Atlas G&T ($24++), Old Tom & Tonic ($26++)
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2. Long Bar – Legendary bar that’s been around since 1915
Inventor of the iconic Singapore Sling
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What is Long Bar? This bar has built its reputation as the home of The Original Singapore Sling ($44++), so it’s definitely the place to go to if you’d like to have the local cocktail done right. Housed in the iconic Raffles Hotel, Long Bar is definitely quite the tourist attraction, but that doesn’t mean it is any less good. Swing by, grab a Sling, and enjoy it with the bag of salty peanuts.
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The nuts are served with the shell on, and guests are encouraged to crack ‘em and toss the shells on the ground for the fun of it. If you’re not big on the Sling, don’t sweat it, as Long Bar has a variety of other classic cocktails for your perusal.
Expect to pay: $32-$44++ for a cocktail
What to order: The Original Singapore Sling ($44++)
3. 28 HongKong Street – American-style craft cocktails near Boat Quay
Moody bar with hip-hop soundtrack
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What is 28 HongKong Street? This bar has made an indelible mark on Singapore’s cocktail industry. The longstanding speakeasy along Boat Quay is hidden behind a nondescript panelled door at the address, belying its plush, moody confines.
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The drinks menu is split into different themes, such as “Now & Then”. Options here include Whiskey Smash ($26++), Bloody Mary ($26++), and Cognac Milk Punch ($28++). The bar is also a great place for elevated comfort food, with nibbles such as mac and cheese, chips and dip and the like on the menu.
Expect to pay: $26-$28++ for a cocktail
What to order: Whiskey Smash ($26++), Bloody Mary ($26++)
Posh cocktails at One Raffles Place
Image credit: Taylor Adam via Google Maps
What is Taylor Adam? Speaking of stylishly cool interiors, Taylor Adam is a speakeasy bar tucked behind a tailor shop. Instead of stepping inside for tailor fittings, you are greeted by posh cocktail mixology.
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If you arrive with an empty stomach, there’s classy plates like the Lemon Butter Fish ($28++) featuring seabass, or the Chicken Cordon Bleu ($16++). And once you’ve had your fill, go for cocktails such as Golden Bliss, Iberian Orchard and more, priced around $28++.
Expect to pay: $28++ for a cocktail
What to order: Golden Bliss, Iberian Orchard
Address: 1 Raffles Place, #01-03, Singapore 048616
Opening hours: Mon-Tue 12pm to 2pm, 5pm to 11pm, Wed-Thurs 12pm to 2pm, 5pm to 12am, Fri 12pm to 2pm, 5pm to 1am, Sat 6pm to 12am
Tel: 8878 3395
Taylor Adam Website
5. Jigger & Pony – OG cocktail bar at Amara Singapore
A regular on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list
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What is Jigger & Pony? This bar is no stranger to those who love a good drink. As one of Singapore’s OG cocktail bars, Jigger & Pony was instrumental in shaping the city’s cocktail culture in its early days. Since then, the bar has become a near-permanent fixture on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list.
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Jigger & Pony’s convivial atmosphere is matched by an equally fun cocktail menu, with drinks priced at $28++ each. Come by during happy hour, however, and you’ll be able to enjoy a selection of cocktails for just $19++. While house creations such as Yuzu Whiskey Sour and Spicy Margarita dominate the menu, you’ll also find a fair few classics—think Old Fashioneds, Negronis, and Sours.
Expect to pay: $19-$28++ for drinks
What to order: Yuzu Whiskey Sour ($28++), Spicy Margarita ($28++)
6. Nutmeg & Clove – Mod-Sin bar at Purvis Street
A love letter to Singaporean culture
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What is Nutmeg & Clove? Singapore has plenty of top-tier cocktail bars, but very few of these are pioneering a mod-Sin approach to cocktails the way Nutmeg & Clove is. Ranked number 24 on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list for 2025, Nutmeg & Clove’s cocktail menus are all love letters to Singaporean culture and history.
Their menu centres around Singaporean references, which makes it particularly charming. Some current drinks on the menu include the cocktails Temasek Ubah ($26++) and Yeast Side Best Side ($26++). Aside from being a fantastic spot to hang out on a Friday night, Nutmeg & Clove is also at the top of the list for spots we’d bring out-of-towners to.
Expect to pay: $26++ for a cocktail,
What to order: Temasek Ubah ($26) and Yeast Side Best Side ($26)
7. Draft Land – Famous Taiwanese bar with affordable drinks
Wide variety of cocktails on tap
What is Draft Land? Dubbed the 45th best bar in Asia, Draft Land is a famous Taiwanese bar lined with 20 taps that dispense cocktails in their concrete, minimalist space.
The drink menu has almost 20 items ranging from $13+ to $20+. Some unique items are sure to catch your eye, including the Popcorn & Coke ($20+) made with bourbon, popcorn, salted caramel and more. Something that screams Asian would be their Oolong Tea Collins ($18+), which uses vodka and oolong as the base mixed with plum and osmanthus.
Read our Draft Land review.
Expect to pay: $13-$20+ for a cocktail
What to order: Popcorn & Coke ($20+), Oolong Tea Collins ($18+)
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8. Last Word – Classic cocktails and Japanese dishes at Purvis Street
Image credit: Aloysius L via Google Maps
What is Last Word? This bar may not have a particularly snazzy interior, but their charm lies in how they have perfected their beverage menu. Not to mention, the City Hall bar is run by the team behind Nutmeg & Clove.
Image credit: Last Word via Google Maps
When you’re here you have to grab a Bloody Mary ($28++), a classic cocktail made with vodka, lime, celery, fresh tomato, and celery. Else, go for the house signature, the Last Word ($30++), a beverage of Hendrick’s gin, green chartreuse, maraschino, lime, served alongside a house-made brandied cherry. Food-wise, they offer a selection of Japanese-inspired plates, which include the moreish Crispy Pork Gyoza ($15++), and the Tonkatsu Sando ($25++) packed with crispy pork loin and crunchy cabbage slaw.
Expect to pay: $20-$30++ for a cocktail, $15-$30++ for mains and sides
What to order: Bloody Mary ($28++), Last Word ($30++), Tonkatsu Sando ($25++)
Address: 8 Purvis Street, #02-01, Singapore 188587
Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 12am
Tel: 9187 5719
Last Word Website
9. Republic – 1960s-themed bar at The Ritz-Carlton
Stylish drinks based on art, cinema, history, and music
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What is Republic? The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore is home to the gorgeous Republic Bar, which tips its hat to the glamour and panache of the swinging ‘60s. The spacious lounge-style bar is a beautiful sight and is great for dates or intimate gatherings.
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The drinks here are equally impressive—the bar debuted at number 12 on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list shortly after it opened, and helds spots on the list in other years too. The extensive house-made cocktail menus are all themed around cultural events in the ‘60s, which share menu space with an awe-inducing line-up of vintage spirits sourced from around the world. These include LA DOLCE VITA ($28++), named after the Federico Fellini film of the same name, and STRAWBERRY FIELDS ($28++), a reference to The Beatles’ psychedelic masterpiece.
Expect to pay: $28-$30++ for a cocktail, $18-$28++ for bar bites
What to order: LA DOLCE VITA ($28++), STRAWBERRY FIELDS ($28++)
10. SKAI Bar – Stunning rooftop bar at Swissôtel The Stamford
70th-floor bar with panoramic views of City Hall
What is SKAI Bar? Another rooftop bar we have a soft spot for is SKAI Bar, housed on the 70th floor of Swissôtel The Stamford. You get panoramic views of City Hall and beyond here—especially beautiful at sunset.
Image credit: @skai.bar
Their cocktail menu is packed with remixed classics and some all-time favourites, like the Negroni and Espresso Martini, priced from $27++. If you’re looking to make the most of your time at SKAI Bar, it is worth noting that the bar shares space with a restaurant that does lunch, dinner, and brunch. P.S.: It’s great for special occasions and dates.
Expect to pay: $27++ for a cocktail
What to order: Negroni, Espresso Martini
Chinatown / Tanjong Pagar
11. Sago House – Highly acclaimed bar in Chinatown
Cool spot founded by industry veterans
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What is Sago House? The bar has become a Chinatown institution despite having only opened in 2020—it featured on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list as recently as 2024. Founded by industry veterans, the vibey bar offers a rotating menu of cocktails that change according to the week, depending on seasonal ingredients. This is accompanied by six classic options, and a food menu packed with comfort eats: think grilled sandwiches, mac and cheese and such.
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Sago House is also a standout because the award-winning hospitality here goes above and beyond without feeling too stifling. Also, most of Sago House’s interiors are built by hand, by the founding team, with primarily upcycled materials. The result: a cool, comfortable space with a long U-shaped bar centrepiece where you can watch the maestros work, or smaller, more intimate booth seats where you can hang with your gang. Bookings are recommended. Some drinks that have featured here include Cosmo Spritz ($25++), Sichuan Pepper Negroni ($25++) and more.
Expect to pay: $25++ for a cocktail, $16-$25++ for other drinks
What to order: Cosmo Spritz ($25++), Sichuan Pepper Negroni ($25++)
12. Gibson – Asian-inspired twists on classic cocktails
Located on the second floor of the heritage shophouse
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What is Gibson? Another Jigger & Pony Group destination is Gibson, a regular name on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. This Chinatown bar has been going strong for years. Nestled on the second floor of a heritage shophouse, the bar lives up to its name by offering a wide range of classic cocktails, albeit with an Asian twist.
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Cocktail options here include Starfruit & Tonic, Jazzy Flip, Lobster Bloody Mary and more, all priced at $28++. Their multi-dimensional cocktails go toe-to-toe with an ala carte food menu of snacks and small plates anchored by fresh seafood. The Lobster Roll ($35++) here is a must if you’re hungry; you get a buttery roll topped with chunks of sweet lobster, dressed simply in a yuzu mayonnaise.
Expect to pay: $28++ for a cocktail
What to order: Starfruit & Tonic, Jazzy Flip
13. Shin Gi Tai – Stylish Japanese-style speakeasy at Telok Ayer
Owned by a former bartender at Ginza’s legendary Coffee Bar K
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What is Shin Gi Tai? In a city where new establishments come and go, one of the pioneering cocktail bars in Singapore, Shin Gi Tai, has remained a fixture. The Telok Ayer speakeasy is all about Japanese-style cocktails and small bites, served amidst the bar’s cosy premises.
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While you can have your cocktails omakase here, we also suggest you pore over their concise list of classic cocktails, and grab yourself their Negroni, if you’re a fan. The simple cocktail is executed perfectly here, with hand-carved ice to finish. They are priced from $25++, with options including Mai Tai, Espresso Matini, French 75 and more. Japanese whisky fans can also expect an impressive line-up here.
Expect to pay: $25++ for a cocktail
What to order: Mai Tai, Espresso Matini, French 75
14. Cat Bite Club – Neighbourhood cocktail bar at Duxton Road
Cosy bar with Singapore’s largest collection of agave
Image credit: Cat Bite Club via Google Maps
What is Cat Bite Club? Seated in the Pinnacle Guide’s “World’s Best Craft Cocktail Bars” list is this casual bar in Maxwell. What makes Cat Bite Club special are their unique rice and agave-centric spirits! For the uninitiated, agave is a type of plant-based sweetener.
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In the agave department, there’s the Hulk Splash ($28++), a tequila cocktail mixed with kiwi, citrus, and roasted broccoli. Whereas, the rice-based Return Of The Mak ($25++) features makgeolli, soju, and sherry, laced with persimmon and hazelnut.
Expect to pay: $25++-28++ for a cocktail
What to order: Hulk Splash ($28++), Return Of The Mak ($25++)
Address: 75 Duxton Road, Singapore 089534
Opening hours: Daily 5pm to 12am
Tel: 8190 6597
Cat Bite Club Website
15. The Elephant Room – Bar inspired by Singapore’s Little India
Spice-forward drinks in Tanjong Pagar
Image credit: The Elephant Room via Google Maps
What is The Elephant Room? This bar, located in Tanjong Pagar, draws inspiration from Indian culture, with delicious and unique spice-infused cocktails. It has not only been featured in Asia’s Top 50 Bars list, but is also headed by the man behind the famed Smoke & Mirrors.
Image credit: The Elephant Room Singapore via Google Maps
Inspired by the tradition of whiskey and curry going hand-in-hand during Indian festivities, there’s the Chicken Curry ($28), composed of masala, chicken stock, and bourbon whiskey. Else, the Teh Halia ($26), which pairs Johnnie Walker black whisky with turmeric kombucha and clarified soy. Don’t leave without getting one of their naan pizzas, adorned with Chickpea ($25) and Chicken Masala ($28).
Expect to pay: $26-28 for a cocktail, $25-$28 for a pizza
What to order: Chicken Curry ($28), Teh Halia ($26)
Address: 33 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-02, Singapore 088456
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 6pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 6pm to 2am
Tel: 9111 5131
The Elephant Room Website
16. Oriental Elixir – Experimental cocktails with ingredients from Asia
Sleek bar along River Valley Road
Image credit: Oriental Elixir via Google Maps
What is Oriental Elixir? Another highly-rated contender in this guide is Oriental Elixir. Serving up experimental cocktails with Asian-forward flavours, Oriental Elixir is also headed by the same team behind Sago House.
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What keeps customers returning to Oriental Elixir is their continuous dedication to honing their craft. The drinks here are sorted into four categories: Stiff, Safe, Crazy, and Easy. If you’re gonna go all out, go for the likes of pipagao syrup and Earl Grey-infused Silver Sour, or the Bonito Kelp-spiked Daiquiri. Prices are around $25++ per drink.
Expect to pay: $25++ for a cocktail
What to order: Silver Sour, Daiquiri
Address: 19A Bukit Pasoh Road, Second Floor, Singapore 089833
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7pm to 1am
Tel: 8949 1466
Oriental Elixir Website
17. Native – Acclaimed cocktail bar with zero waste
Award-winning bar with a focus on locally-sourced ingredients
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What is Native? Another one of Singapore’s cocktail darlings is Native, an Asia’s 50 Best Bars regular, as well as one of the early champions of cocktails made with locally sourced, as well as foraged, ingredients, regional produce, and spirits. The cocktails here are as creative as they are sustainable and are all zero-waste. You won’t find the classics here. Instead, it’s all about bevvies that embrace quintessential Asian flavours, from sour plum to kaffir lime.
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Be sure to try drinks such as Antz ($28++), which sees lemongrass gin paired with ants distillate, coconut yoghurt, basil and more. There’s also the Calamansi Mead ($21++), described as a citrusy and zesty treat. Aside from cocktails, Native also has a comfort food menu, with a concise range of Southeast Asian-inspired dishes: think moringa fries to nasi bakar.
Expect to pay: $21-28++ for a cocktail, $15-38++ for mains and sides
What to order: Antz ($28++), Calamansi Mead ($21++)
18. Employees Only – An outpost of New York’s famous bar of the same name
Behind a fortune teller’s lair at Amoy Street
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What is Employees Only? This bar is something of a legend in New York, and its Singapore outpost is well on its way to attaining a similar status. This speakeasy is parked under a nondescript neon sign that reads “Psychic”. Once past the doors, you’re greeted by a plush haven split into a long bar area and a dining room, both of which tend to get very buzzy on a weekend.
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On the cocktail side of things, you get all the EO classics you’d find in the OG New York bar here, as well as some Singapore signatures. These include Ginger Smash ($26++), Fraise Sauvage ($26++), and Mata Hari ($26++). If you’re doing drinks and food, the dinner menu stars all-American classics and some decadent additions.
Expect to pay: $26++ for a cocktail, $15-$55++ for mains and sides
What to order: Ginger Smash ($26++), Fraise Sauvage ($26++)
19. Daily Beer – Korean fried chicken and beer in CBD
More than 370 outlets in Korea
What is Daily Beer? Daily Beer has been around for a decade now ever since it was founded in 2014. This celebrity-recognised fried chicken and craft beer restaurant has more than 370 outlets in Korea, and they’ve got outlets at 212 Telok Ayer Street and CHIJMES.
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Out of the seven different craft beers on tap, we tried the popular Seoul Weizen ($14++) and K-Festbier ($14++). The former is a wheat beer with a smoother and milder profile, while the latter is a great balance of bittersweet flavours. Though slightly intense, you get a caramelly flavour that makes this drink addictive. It’s a must to enjoy your beer with the Angry Bird (from $27.90++): we got the regular crispy fried chicken and sweet garlic soy sauce, and I personally recommend the classic flavour.
Read our Daily Beer review.
Expect to pay: $14-20++ for beer, $9-$30++ for mains and sides
What to order: Seoul Weizen ($14++), Angry Bird (from $27.90++)
20. Live Twice – Ginza-inspired bar near Tanjong Pagar
By the folks behind Jigger & Pony
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What is Live Twice? Ginza’s polished bars have a very distinct vibe of their own, and with Live Twice, you can enjoy that energy on home soil. The bar is founded by the same folks behind Jigger & Pony, and offers a fuss-free approach to cocktails. The Japanese approach to minimalism manifests in all the drinks here—it is all about letting the combination of simple, premium ingredients shine at Live Twice.
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Seasonal specials and an equally lengthy list of spirits are also available, alongside their permanent cocktail line-up. These include the likes of Mizuwari ($28++) and Rising Blossom ($28++). Live Twice is also great for food; they’re one of the earlier pioneers of the sando trend in Singapore, and their Wagyu Katsu Sando ($44++) remains a crowd fave. Note that this bar is cashless.
Expect to pay: $28 for a cocktail, $9-$48 for mains and sides
What to order: Mizuwari ($28++), Rising Blossom ($28++), Wagyu Katsu Sando ($44++)
Orchard / Dhoby Ghaut
21. Komyuniti Bar & Restaurant – Craft cocktails in Orchard
Stylish craft cocktails at YOTEL Orchard
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What is Komyuniti Bar & Restaurant? If you’re looking for inventive cocktails with a view of the bustling Orchard district, put Komyuniti on your list. Perched on the 10th floor of YOTEL Singapore Orchard Road, Komyuniti is all about craft cocktails that impress with unexpected flavours.
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The cocktails here start from $23++, with options such as KOMpliment Butterfly, a pea flower-infused gin withviolet liqueur, lemon, flower perfume, and fake egg white. There’s also the Japanese-inspired Green Doraemon Midori, featuring melon, orange liqueur, tarragon, lemon, absinthe, blackberry, and mint gummy
Expect to pay: $23++ for a cocktail
What to order: KOMpliment Butterfly ($23++), Green Doraemon Midori ($23++)
Address: 366 Orchard Road, Level 10, YOTEL, Singapore 238904
Opening hours: Sat-Thurs 6:30am to 11pm, Fri 6:30am to 1am
Tel: 6866 8067
Komyuniti Bar Website
22. No.5 Emerald Hill – Famous two-storey bar along Orchard Road
A pioneer in SG’s cocktail scene
What is No.5 Emerald Hill? Best known for their cocktails and martinis, the two-storey quaint No.5 Emerald Hill in Orchard serves up a lovely variety of Chinese dessert-inspired alcoholic beverages. Even better, they are a quick eight-minute walk from Somerset MRT Station.
Start with their Red Bean Martini which nails the bittersweet and fruity combination. This one’s mixed with flavoured soju, red bean ice cream, and a bit of watermelon. For something with slightly more alcoholic punch, get the popular Chendol Martini. You have rum as the base along with chendol jelly and crushed iced to resemble the dessert. Do note that their cocktails are priced around $25++.
Expect to pay: $25++ for a cocktail
What to order: Red Bean Martini, Chendol Martini
Read our No.5 Emerald Hill review.
23. The Other Room – Acclaimed speakeasy within Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
Has over 100 cask-finished spirits and cocktails
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What is The Other Room? This spot has earned itself a place in Asia’s 50 Best Bars. They are known for their selection of over 100 Cask-finished spirits and cocktails, as well as expertly-crafted tapas. You’ll find this speakeasy hidden within the Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel.
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If you love your oysters as much as you love your drinks, you can get the best of both worlds in the Oyster Shot ($15). This brilliant concoction pairs boozy oysters with Bloody Mary, vodka, shallots, pickled cucumber, and fresh dill. Else, there’s the Beetroot Hummus ($23) which sees luscious beetroot hummus paired with sundried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, topped with pine nuts, olive oil, paprika, and fresh dill. Cocktails are priced from $28.
Expect to pay: $28++ for a cocktail
What to order: Oyster Shot ($15), Beetroot Hummus ($23)
Address: 320 Orchard Road, Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, Singapore 238865
Opening hours: Mon-Thurs 6pm to 2am, Fri-Sat 6pm to 3am
Tel: 8300 6065
The Other Room Website
24. Stay Gold Flamingo – Dual-concept cafe and cocktail bar
A bar with a “rock and roll” attitude
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What is Stay Gold Flamingo? The dual-concept cafe and cocktail bar, Stay Gold Flamingo, is run by two veterans of the Singaporean cocktail industry. American and Japanese cocktail-making and bartending enjoy a happy merger at this dynamic space, so clean, balanced flavours executed well form the backbone of their cocktail menu, along with some experimental classics.
Image credit: Stay Gold Flamingo
Be sure to try the likes of Mediterranean Highball, Spicy Mango Magarita, Queen Park Mojito and more, all priced from $28++. Don’t shortchange yourself of their bar bites, which comprise a range of Asian comfort food. The Fried Oysters ($20++) are especially popular.
Expect to pay: $28++ for a cocktail
What to order: Mediterranean Highball ($28++), Spicy Mango Magarita ($28++)
Stylish retro-inspired bar in Dhouby Ghaut
What is Mama Diam? What you’re seeing in the picture above isn’t a neighbourhood minimart, but the entrance of Mama Diam, a local-inspired speakeasy in Dhoby Ghaut. Everything in this bar screams Singapore, from decor to drinks, making it the perfect place to bring your long-distance friends when they come to visit.
Kick things off with the Singapore Chilli Softshell Crab Bao ($18.90++), a celebration of Singapore’s most iconic dish, chilli crab, or the moreish Mala Fries ($13.90++). Next, delight in the joint’s happy hour, which spans from 4pm to 6pm daily, and gets you a one-for-one deal on cocktails, beer, wine, and housepours. If you love a good teh tarik, go for the Chai Tarik Brew ($20++), which has house-pulled chai, brown sugar, and whiskey. For the more adventurous, opt the Nasi Lemak ($24++), consisting of sake, caylon arrack, ancho verde, and cucumber.
Expect to pay: $20-30++ for a cocktail, $10-20++ for sides
What to order: Chai Tarik Brew ($20), Nasi Lemak ($24)
Address: 38 Prinsep Street, #01-01, Prinsep Place, Singapore 188665
Opening hours: Sun-Thurs 4pm to 10:30pm, Fri-Sat 4pm to 12am
Tel: 8533 0792
Mama Diam Website
Others
26. Hopscotch – Artsy Asian-inspired drinks at three outlets
Popular bar that’s been around for more than a decade
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What is Hopscotch? A decade in Singapore’s hypercompetitive F&B scene is no small feat, so you know Hopscotch has got the goods. The bar has three outlets—located at Capitol, Gardens By The Bay, and Gillman Barracks—so pick whichever is nearest to you to enjoy the drinks and vibes.
They’ve got some seriously interesting drinks here, such as the Lion City Tiki ($24++), one for lovers of pina coladas and mai tais. Served in a vessel shaped like the iconic Merlion, this drink reimagines Sang Nila Utama’s mythic founding of Singapore as a tropical tiki drink, blending rum, spices, and fresh fruit juice. Another unique drink is the Eight Treasures Negroni ($24++), which is inspired by ancient Chinese elixirs and made of gin, homemade goji liquor, starfruit juice and more.
Aside from drinks, each Hopscotch address also serves a full Singapore-inspired food menu, so you can mark it as a spot to wine and dine.
Expect to pay: $24++ for a cocktail, $12-$30++ for food
What to order: Lion City Tiki ($24++), Eight Treasures Negroni ($24++)
Hopscotch Website | Full list of locations
27. Verandah Pool Bar & Grill – Swanky bar by the pool
Built around a 25-metre-long infinity pool
What is Verandah Pool Bar & Grill? This bar at Momentus Hotel Alexandra is essentially a mini Bali in Singapore with a 25-metre-long infinity pool and floating tray packed with all sorts of drinks and bar bites.
We recommend taking a breather by the pool while enjoying one of their speciality handcrafted cocktails ($25++ per glass). Else, go big with The Verandah Sundown ($98++ for two) which comes with four alcoholic drinks and six bar bites. Do note that this is only available from 4pm to 10pm every day, and gives you access to the pool for two hours.
Expect to pay: $25++ for a cocktail
What to order: The Verandah Sundown ($98++ for two)
Read our Verandah Pool Bar & Grill review.
28. Ume Maru – Japanese-style speakeasy at Fortune Centre
Hidden behind Japanese vending machines
What is Ume San 100? This Japanese-style speakeasy is hidden behind an eye-catching row of Japanese vending machines. Ume San 100 claims to have the largest collection of umeshu in Singapore, carrying at least 40 varieties of the plum wine alone.
If you can’t decide what drink to try from this vast menu, we recommend the Hoshiko Umeshu (from $23++), an umeshu that blends with unique botanical spices. Pair it with Garlic Chicken Karage ($16++) to complement the spicy notes of the umeshu. These nuggets are fried in garlic-infused oil, and topped with crunchy fried garlic bits.
Read our Ume San 100 coverage.
Expect to pay: $17-28++ for a glass of umeshu, $12-28 for mains and sides
What to order: Hoshiko Umeshu (from $23++), Garlic Chicken Karage ($16++)
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29. Bar Bon Funk – Cosy cocktail bar at New Bahru
The bar for record lovers
Image credit: Bar Bon Funk via Google Maps
What is Bar Bon Funk? Nestled amongst the hip lifestyle stores and trendy cafes in New Bahru is Bar Bon Funk, a quaint and homely bar. Opened by the mastermind behind the Le Bon Funk restaurants, you can expect impeccable bar bites and cocktails, all in a stylish yet cosy setting.
Image credit: Alwyn Loh via Google Maps
You can find super creative drinks here, such as the +1 For Oat ($30++), which is essentially the alcoholic version of an oat latte, featuring coffee liquor, espresso, coffee rum, and a splash of oatmilk. There’s also Lean Green Salad ($28++), a mezcal-based concoction laced with avocado, miso, and lime. Of course a visit here isn’t complete without grabbing a snack, such as the Baloney Sandwich ($28++), which we heard is super raved about.
Expect to pay: $18-$30++ for a cocktail, $8-$30 for mains and sides
What to order: +1 For Oat ($30++), Lean Green Salad ($28++)
Address: Block 46 Kim Yam Road, #02-01, New Bahru, Singapore 239351
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm to 11:30pm, Sun 5pm to 11:30pm
Bar Bon Funk Website
Bar Bon Funk is not halal-certified.
30. Ida’s Bar
Image credit: Ida’s Bar via Google Maps
If you’re tired of fruity-forward flavours, head to Ida’s Bar for innovative floral-infused cocktails. Bar hoppers would also be pleased to know that a large portion of the beverages here are inspired by Cat Bite Club’s well-loved concoctions.
Image credit: Ida’s Bar via Google Maps
Their perfect 5-star rating on Google isn’t an exaggeration, as all of the drinks here are said to be equally as excellent. Indulge in the house cocktail, Melon Reverie ($24++), a blend of Mezcal, watermelon juice, grapefruit, and lime and a dash of chilli. For those who swear off drinks, there is also an alcohol-free rendition of this drink, the Fire Watermelon ($18++)
Expect to pay: $24-26++ for a cocktail
What to order: Melon Reverie ($24++)
Address: 9 Lock Road, #02-21, Gillman Barracks, Singapore 108937
Opening hours: Wed-Sun 12pm to 11pm
Tel: 8093 0150
Ida’s Bar Website
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