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07/09/2017 The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore | Bars & Clubs LIVING IN SINGAPORE WHAT’S ON KIDS HOMES TRAVEL WINE & DINE STYLE & BEAUTY HEALTH & FITNESS MAGAZINE Home » Wine & Dine » Bars & Clubs » The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BARS IN SINGAPORE 19 July, 2017 14 Min Read When night falls, Singapore immediately transforms from being the world’s second-best business hub (oicially!) to a bustling entertainment spot. So, if you’re looking to chill with a couple of friends, sing along with a band or party the night away, this area-by- area guide will definitely come in handy. Newton and Orchard The Other Room The Other Room Drawing inspiration from the Prohibition era, this dimly- lit drinking house located in the Marriott oers over 150 spirits – rums, whiskies, vodkas, gins and more – craed https://expatliving.sg/best-bars-in-singapore-ultimate-guide/ 1/14 07/09/2017 The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore | Bars & Clubs in countless dierent ways by award-winning master bartender Dario Knox to oer unique and new flavours. Read our full review. #01-05 Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road 6100 7778 | theotherroom.com.sg Acid Bar Known for its live music and intimate atmosphere, Acid Bar is packed every night, and for good reason. It features a well-stocked bar with a full range of bevvies, including familiar ones like the Singapore Sling ($18) and Bloody Mary ($15), and signature sips such as Adam Wants Eve ($20). Catch the happy-hour specials from 5pm to 9pm daily. 180 Orchard Road 6738 8828 | peranakanplace.com/outlet/acidbar/ Alley Bar A neighbour of Acid Bar in Peranakan Place is Alley Bar, which gives o a classier vibe but remains unpretentious. There’s an even more extensive drinks menu here, too, with happy hour specials from 5pm to 9pm daily. 180 Orchard Road 6738 8818 | peranakanplace.com/outlet/alleybar/ Skyve Wine Bistro Skyve Wine Bistro This wine bistro has a huge selection of aordable wines and champagnes from $55 a bottle, plus cocktails, beer and other beverages, alongside food that includes its best-selling mini pork cheek burgers ($12 for two) and Skyver’s wings ($12), Asian-marinated chicken wings served with Thai chili. Block E #01-17, 10 Winstedt Road 6225 6690 | skyve.sg No 5. Emerald Hill Housed in a Peranakan-styled building in the heart of Orchard, this cocktail bar serves a welcome range of cocktails, both classic and contemporary, including signatures like Chilli Vodka and the No. 5 Cocktail. Don’t miss the famous chicken wings and pizzas while you’re here. 5 Emerald Hill Road 6732 0818 | emerald-hill.com https://expatliving.sg/best-bars-in-singapore-ultimate-guide/ 2/14 07/09/2017 The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore | Bars & Clubs Dhoby Ghaut and CBD Alchemist Beer Lab Alchemist Beer Lab Alchemist is the world’s first bar of its kind, housing 16 stunning state-of-the-art beer infusion towers, allowing the onsite brewers to create unique flavours, with options that even complete beer novices will love. Soak up the suds with items from the modern-European tapas-style menu. #B1-16 South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Road 6386 4365 | facebook.com/AlchemistBeerLab/ CÉ LA VI Skybar Located atop the iconic Marina Bay Sands – and therefore a must go if you’ve got visitors in town – CÉ LA VI allows you to take in stunning views of the city while sipping on all kinds of beers, cocktails, wine and champagne. SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3, 1 Bayfront Avenue 6508 2188 | sg.celavi.com/skybar/ HopHeads Craft Beer Bar & Bistro Unwind at this cool bar, which oer a wide selection of bottled beers from around the world – everything from bog-standard lagers to a limited-edition Gosnell’s Elderflower Mead ($17) – plus wines and spirits, and fun extras like ping pong, darts and board games. If you come here hungry, they’ve got pocket-friendly eats, too. #B1-00 Haw Par Glass Tower, 178 Clemenceau Avenue 6904 4019 | hopheadsbar.com Hi-So Rooop Pool Bar Hi-So Rooftop Pool Bar https://expatliving.sg/best-bars-in-singapore-ultimate-guide/ 3/14 07/09/2017 The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore | Bars & Clubs This rooop bar surrounds a golden-tiled infinity pool, with skyscrapers looming in the background – impressive! Cocktails start from $18, and Hi-So has special promotions every night of the week, such as $10 martinis on Mondays, $10 house pour wines on Tuesdays, ladies’ night on Wednesdays, one-for-one oers on “Industry Thursdays”, and 25 percent o your total food bill plus one-for-one house pours on Fridays. Sofitel So Singapore, 35 Robinson Road 6701 6800 | sofitel-so-singapore.com/hi-so/ 1-Altitude Gallery and Bar The highest alfresco bar in the world and a popular venue for A-list parties, 1-Altitude oers not just gorgeous panoramic views but also a variety of the best high-end cocktails and drinks, with live music performances from local bands and internationally renowned DJs. 1 Rales Place, Level 63 6438 0410 | 1-altitude.com/gallery-bar/ Lulu’s Lounge Lulu’s Lounge Visit this 1960s-New-York-inspired bar aer dinner for signature cocktails with a unique twist, live jazz music and light bar snacks. Check out our full review. 7 Rales Blvd, Pan Pacific Hotel (Marina) 9829 1922 | lulus.sg Atlas This Great Gatsby-style bar boasts over a thousand dierent gins (!) most contained in a fabulous gin tower, and fine champagnes available by both glass and bottle. It also serves mocktails, Liberty coee and fine teas, so it’s perfect for non-drinkers too. Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road 6396 4466 | atlasbar.sg Loof With views across the rooops of Rales Hotel, Loof dishes out quality Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails and snacks with a local twist. Its resident DJs, themed party nights and beer pong table will guarantee you a fun night. What’s more, Loof has one of the best happy hour promos in town, with drink prices increasing by the hour: $5 from 5pm to 5.59pm, $6 from 6pm to 6.59pm, and so on. https://expatliving.sg/best-bars-in-singapore-ultimate-guide/ 4/14 07/09/2017 The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore | Bars & Clubs 331 North Bridge Road, #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooop 6337 9416 | loof.com.sg The Belljar The Belljar This restaurant-bar occupies three floors, with a whisky lounge and cocktail bar located on the second level. Here, you’ll find an extensive array of premium whiskies and spirits, and fab cocktails too. If you’re hungry, there’s a full menu of interesting fusion-style plates, and a whisky pairing menu, too. 18 North Canal Road 9488 9549 | facebook.com/thebelljar.sg/ Aria Roofbar Tucked atop The Scarlet Hotel, this discreet spot serves authentic Sicilian street food that pairs perfectly with its house wines (starting from $14) and signature cocktails like the Nicoletta (white rum, lime juice, pistachio and rosemary syrups, and orange bitters). 33 Erskine Road, The Scarlet Hotel Rooop 6836 4647 | ariaroofbar.com LeVeL33 Known as the world’s highest urban-cra brewery, LeVeL33 serves up freshly brewed cra beers made from authentic European recipes – signatures include Blond Lager, India Pale Ale, Stout, House Porter and Wheat Beer, as well as modern beer dining with items including beer-infused dishes and suggested beer pairings. If beer’s not your thing, LeVeL33 oers an exclusive selection of wine, too. 8 Marina Boulevard #33-01, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 6834 3133 | level33.com.sg Smoke and Mirrors Located atop the National Gallery, Smoke and Mirrors looks across the Padang and Marina Bay, and serves up a great range of cocktails, spirits and wines. Keen to munch on something? The rooop bar serves small bites such as salted egg yolk chicken wings ($16) to mains like the grilled wagyu beef burger with fries ($24). #06-01 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St Andrew’s Road 9234 8122 | smokeandmirrors.com.sg https://expatliving.sg/best-bars-in-singapore-ultimate-guide/ 5/14 07/09/2017 The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore | Bars & Clubs Kallang The 1925 Brewing Co The 1925 Brewing Co If you’re up for something interesting and unique, The 1925 Brewing Co serves handcraed beers – its range includes a Small Monster IPA, and dark ale called Blk 662 – as well as beer-inspired dishes such as pasta that’s handmade using the same type of grains used in the brewing process. 369 Jalan Besar 6294 9215 | the1925.com.sg Boat Quay and Clarke Quay Braci The Rooftop Bar This one-Michelin-starred Italian resto’s rooop bar gives you swell views of the city skyline and features classic, original and signature cocktails such as Tiramisu – an orange and vanilla-infused vodka – and G & Tea – a curation of three gins with lemon ginger tea. 52 Boat Quay, Level 5 and 6 6866 1933 | braci.sg Chupitos Shots Bar This Clarke Quay spot oers over 130 unique power- packed shots, with varieties including Milo Godzilla, Pandan Cake and Black Forest Cake, and alcoholic infusions with a local twist – try the Haws Flakes or the Teh Tarik. They’re super aordable, too, with a pair of shots starting from $12. #01-05, 3B River Valley Road, Clarke Quay thechupitosbar.com The Mad Men Attic Bar https://expatliving.sg/best-bars-in-singapore-ultimate-guide/ 6/14 07/09/2017 The ultimate guide to bars in Singapore | Bars & Clubs The Mad Men Attic Bar This is a great spot for a post-work sip, and it includes live music, an extensive drinks menu featuring everything from sake to shooters, cocktails and more, and a reasonable list of food options, from snacks like Luncheon Meat Fries to mains like Angus Steak.