LOGIN TRENDING THE ULTIMATE HALAL DINING GUIDE Hit these bars for the best happy hour deals from as low as $6 in Singapore By Honeycombers Editorial You had us at happy hour. Photography: Publico So you’ve overindulged and need to behave a little. Here’s how you can still enjoy a craft beer, cocktail or glass of vino... or three So what if Singapore’s one of the most expensive cities in the world for beer (http://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/craft-beers-in-singapore-bars-and-shops-that-offer-unique- hops-and-brews-in-the-city/) (and other things)? If you play it smart, hitting the bar scene doesn’t have to cost you a bomb. Sure we have the swanky whisky bars (https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/where-to-drink-whisky-in-singapore-best-bars-for-excellent- bourbons-single-malts-and-japanese-blends/) and hidden bars (https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/best-cocktail-bars-in-singapore-where-to-drink-in-the-city- hotel-bars-speakeasies-lounges-izakayas-and-rooftops/) in town, but we love our artisanal cocktails and wine bars even more during happy hour… Publico Bad day at work or just need a place to unwind? Hop on over to Publico’s outdoor terrace for the ‘Terrazza LOGIN Martini’ happy hour deal. Sip on refreshing cocktails concocted by resident mixologist, Claudio Russo (Grey Goose Martini, Pesca Spritz, Martini Spritz, Spritz Bianco, Vermouth & Tonic) at just $12++. Plus, each drink comes with an antipasti plate. Available from Sunday to Friday from 5pm to 7pm. Publico (https://www.publico.sg/), InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, 1 Nanson Rd, Singapore 238909 No. 5 Emerald Hill This sexy Peranakan-inspired bar has won our hearts with its beautiful decor and amazing prawn paste chicken wings – perfect for bar bites. Get buzzed with their premium house pours and selected beers from $8 nett. Happy hour runs from 12 noon till 9pm and from 1am till closing. No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar (http://www.emerald-hill.com/), 5 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229289 (https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/lulus- lounge-new-cocktail-menu-tertius-wharton-julyan- phillips/) You need to meet the duo behind Lulu’s Lounge’s new cocktail menu (https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/lulus-lounge-new- cocktail-menu-tertius-wharton-julyan-phillips/) (https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/lulus- lounge-new-cocktail-menu-tertius- wharton-julyan-phillips/) Adrift There are various happy hour promotions on selected weekdays at this glitzy restaurant by celebrity chef David Myers. On Tuesdays for example, all cocktails are at half price (try the one with chilli padi-infused gin!) from 6pm to 9pm, on Sundays through Wednesdays you can get a boilermaker (one beer and one tequila shot) or specialty cocktails at $15++ each from 11pm to 2am. Take your pick! Adrift (http://www.marinabaysands.com/restaurants/celebrity-chefs/adrift.html), Marina Bay Sands, Hotel Lobby Tower 2, Singapore 018956 The Black Swan Dress to the nines and have a swanky evening as the 1920’s-inspired The Black Swan. The luxe establishment has an indulgent happy hour special – $9 drinks and oysters from $3 – on weekdays from 5pm to 8pm. The Black Swan’s new bar, The Powder Room also offers signature cocktails on weekdays from 5pm to 9pm at just $12. The Black Swan (http://www.theblackswan.com.sg/#!home), 19 Cecil Street, Singapore 049704 Martini Bar @ Mezza 9 LOGIN If you’re a fan of martini’s, then this place is heaven for you. Photography: Martini Bar Shake it up a little and tipple in style at The Grand Hyatt. enjoy a special price of SGD 14++ on all signature and classic martinis, handcrafted gin and tonics, sustainable wines by the glass along with other selected house pours. Happy hour runs from Monday through Saturday, from 5pm to 9pm. Martini Bar @ Mezza9 (http://www.singapore.grand.hyattrestaurants.com/baratmezza9/), Mezzanine Level Grand Hyatt Singapore, 10 Scotts Road, Singapore 228211 Mr Punch Public House Blink, and you’ll miss this kitschy bar at Mint Museum of Toys. Named after the famous puppet show Punch and Judy, the bar sports oh-so-Instagrammable vintage decor. The all-important drinks menu packs a punch (!), with a wide array of whiskies, beers and cocktails. Swing by anytime from 11am to 9pm daily to enjoy a cold glass of beer because at Mr Punch Public House it’s always beer o’clock! There’s recently introduced a ‘Thirsty Thursday’ special where signature punch jars are 20% off from 3pm to 11pm. Mr Punch Public House (http://www.mrpunch.com/), 26 Seah Street, Singapore 188382 Morton’s The Steakhouse Restaurant Mezza9 isn’t the only place in town to get a great deal on martinis. On ‘Mortini Nights’, (daily, 5pm-7pm) you’ll get to enjoy select martinis for just $15.95 each. To sweeten the deal, you’ll get to munch on bar bites like oysters on the half shell, jumbo shrimp cocktails and the Morton’s Prime Burger. Morton’s (http://www.mortons.com/singapore/), Mandarin Oriental Singapore, Level 4, 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore 039797 Wine Connection Tapas Bar & Bistro LOGIN It’s Pop, Fizz, Clink! every Wednesday. Photography: O’Batignolles Serving good beats and awesome vibes, Wine Connection has always been our choice for a casual night out with the mates. Although we won’t deny that their reasonably priced booze, which can go as low as $6, is a total pulling factor. Wine Connection (https://www.wineconnection.com.sg/), #01-19/20 Robertson Walk,11 Unity Street, Singapore 237995 Verre Modern Bistro & Wine Bar Getting off work early? Kick back at this unpretentious wine bar at Robertson Quay at 4pm-8pm on Monday-Thursdays, 4pm-6pm on Fridays and weekends to enjoy a stellar one-for-one deal on house pours and wine. And don’t worry about going hungry – Verre does up a hearty selection of European-inspired dishes like suckling pig seafood papillote, as well as thin crust pizzas. Verre Modern Bistro & Wine Bar (http://verre.com.sg/), #01-05/06, 8 Rodyk Street, Singapore 238216 Wala Wala Wala Wala at Holland Village (https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/guide-to-holland-village- singapore-the-coolest-restaurants-bars-and-shops-in-this-lively-neighbourhood/) needs no introduction. The exceptional live music bar is constantly packed and not just because the band is awesome. Between 4pm to 9pm on weekdays (and 3pm to 9pm on weekends), you can grab a beer, or vino if you prefer, for less than $10. Wala Wala Cafe Bar (https://www.facebook.com/walawala.sg/photos_stream?tab=photos), 31 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277689, Jigger and Pony LOGIN Enjoy its best-seller, The Old-Fashioned at just $15. Photography: Jigger and Pony via Instagram Bespoke cocktails for happy hour? Yes, please! From 6pm to 8pm, Jigger and Pony offers six of their lip- smacking concoctions – Java Cooler, Sakura Martini, Old Fashioned and Yuzu Whiskey Sour– for only $15. If you’re in the mood for wine, get ’em at $14 per glass. Jigger & Pony (http://jiggerandpony.com/), 101 Amoy Street, Singapore 069921 Loof This cool and hip place serves up really great snacks too. Photography: Loof Five, six, seven. Such are the prices of loose house pours at the roof-top bar (https://thehoneycombers.com/singapore/rooftop-bars-in-singapore-swanky-sky-high-drinking-spots- with-knock-out-views/), and the number of glasses we’d be having from 5pm on weekdays. Every hour, the price increases according to the time. This means the earlier you are, the cheaper the grog. Our advice? Live a little and play hooky – we won’t tell! LOGIN Loof (http://www.loof.com.sg/), #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, 331 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188720 MeatSmith Choose your poison at MeatSmith! (Photography via MeatSmith) These BBQ buds are our answer whenever we’re craving some smoked, juicy meat for lunch. Though sometimes, we can’t help but get a bit thirsty (if y’know what we mean) with its daily happy hour specials from 3pm-7pm. You can get pints of miller for $12, a bottle of cabernet for $60 and a bottle of sauvignon blanc for $70. MeatSmith (https://meatsmith.com.sg/), 167/169 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068620 Mojo Get your Mojo on with spectacular happy hour deals at this new bar on Telok Ayer Street. From 1130am to 9pm daily (yup, they start early here), take your pick from two Asahi’s for $15 or two glasses of wine starting from $22. If you’re feeling fancy you can opt for two glasses of bubbly at $30. Here’s a tip from us: Before happy hour ends, make sure you get your hands on the martinis. At two for $24, you really can’t say no. Mojo (https://www.facebook.com/mojosingapore/), 204 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068640 BoCHINche LOGIN Refreshing cocktails await you. Photography: BoChinche Feeling the post-work munchies coming on, but want to grab a cocktail ASAP? Hit BoCHINche after work for their aperitivo hour on weekdays from 5.30pm-7pm to enjoy a pint of Estrella beer with two empanadas for just $18++. Keep the party going with a selection of cocktails going for $15++ or an Estrella beer bucket of five bottles for $49++. boCHINche (http://www.bochinche.com.sg/), #01-02, 115 Amoy Street, Singapore 239058 The Flagship Look out for the special happy hour pricing on the menu. Photography: The Flagship No fancy-schmancy gimmicks, no flamboyant concept, no secret passwords for entry; this is one fuss-free dive bar to simply enjoy a drink with your gals and mates.