With drinks these cheap, it's no wonder they're called happy hour
Drinking in Singapore is definitely not cheap. An average price of a pint here is $12 and a cocktail runs between $22 to $30. But that doesn't mean that you can't score a good deal at some of Singapore's top drinking holes. We scour the island for the best happy hour deals so you don't burn a hole in your pocket. What are you waiting for? Finish that project, grab your friends, and get ready for a little day drinking.
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Tues-Sat 5pm-8pm
Besides the tasty (and accessible) elevated plates from ex-Les Amis Group chef Brandon Lee, this waterfront diner got a pretty mean happy hour. Here, the fuss-free booze list features approachable bottles of natural wines and sessionable craft beers and they only go for $10 during happy hours. While you're there, enjoy light bites such as sweet and spicy ayam bakar ($17), mushroom-powder spiked umami fries ($14), and a butternut pumpkin hummus with focaccia ($16).
Thursday, 6pm-7pm
This local brewery lets you drink for FREE within the hour until someone needs to pee – perhaps the most unusual happy hour promotion out there. There's no catch: show up, hear the gong, try to hold your bladder, and you'll get however much beer as you like in that hour for absolutely nothing. The gastropub also runs a ladies' night that starts each gal with two cocktails and complimentary tapas that run from 7pm to 8pm. Afterwards, two hours of free-flowing seasonal beers, house wines, prosecco rose, and selected cocktails only require a top-up of $25.
Daily 5pm to 7pm
Instead of idling around the office waiting to knockoff, dip out early to catch this happy hour at this covert CBD bar. Signature cocktails go for $15 while beers and wines both go for $12. For the peckish, there are $7 salmon sashimi to pair with your tipples. Once the clock strikes seven, the bar switched up with another happy hour that runs till 9.30pm where fresh oysters go for just $3 a pop.
Mon-Thu, Sun
This cosy rooftop bar has got plans to ease your blues away with boozy deals for most days of the week. On Mondays and Tuesdays, it's cocktail paradise as tipples go for sale at $12 nett. Wednesday is ladies night which means $20 martinis are one-for-one. Thursdays are reserved for whiskies so gather a group of whisky-loving folks and enjoy selected bottles at discounted prices from 5pm till late. Come Sunday, head out when there's still light for a boozy brunch where all cocktails go for $16. And if these deals don't impress you, at least the scenic view of the Tanjong Pagar neighbourhood will.
Daily 3pm to close
Stickies Bar is proud to claim the title of offering the cheapest pint in town and rightfully so. The infamous stop-o-clock program starts at 3pm with a pint (or house wine) for just $3. As each hour passes, your pint increases by a dollar, and so the lore goes: the earlier you start, the more savings you get. Fans of the dark and creamy Guinness can also enjoy three fresh pints for just $21 on weekdays while soju bottles run a buy three, get one free promotion. Stickies now have four outlets islandwide so look out for location-specific seasonal promotions.
Daily 6pm-8pm
If you're ever in need of a quick after-work stiffer, the classic Gibson is your best best. And at $10, the mini Gibson is expertly crafted with Roku gin and house-made Ginjo sake-vermouth. The boozy tipple flexes a drier finish and a hint of fruitiness while paying homage to Japan in its elegant simplicity – enough to rid the workday blues. Otherwise, full serves of the classic old-fashioned or a refreshing Asian-inspired Urban Farmer tipple goes for just $16 which counts as a steal at one of Asia's 50 best bars. While you're there, consider treating yourself to a hearty lobster roll ($24) or plump seasonal oysters (from $4).
Mon-Thu, Sun 5pm to 7pm
The lively Mexican joint offers an attractive range of mojitos, margaritas, sangrias, beers and wines for just $9.90. Though, the taco fiesta isn’t complete without margaritas! Wash all that nosh down with boozy frozen margaritas ($18.80) or the underrated refresher of spice-savoury micheladas ($13.80).
Daily 11.30am-8.30pm
Known for its generous happy hour promotions, this casual waterfront bistro and bar will make the beer-drinking population in Singapore happy. Whether you're day-drinking or pre-drinking before a big night out, Sque offers 1-for-1 happy hour deals on beers, wines, cocktails and mocktails. Even if happy hour is over, draught beers start from just $11.50. There's proper grub here too, where the kitchen slings out an extensive selection of appetisers, mains and desserts. And you know what pairs best with your pints? The crunchy yet juicy German-style pork knuckles.
Daily, opening to 6.30pm
Nothing like unwinding with the Marina Bay skyline as your backdrop coupled with pink-hued sunsets. Caffe Fernet is apt for many occasions but the happy hour program, albeit short, is where you should be if you're into finely crafted Italian-inspired cocktails. From $16, you get to sip on tasty classics such as the Garibaldi, Negroni and of course, the Aperol Spritz. And if the clock runs out, don't feel too bad as the regular cocktails average around $21, a significant difference from the industry standard of $25 and above. Not too shabby.
Daily until 7pm
For those who don't mind a tipple or two at mid-day, Chico Loco has some serious happy hour deals. Daily until 7pm, head down to Chico Loco at Amoy Street or their other outlets and get yourself a punchy frozen margarita, refreshing beer or a glass of wine at $10 each. House pour spirits go for $10 a glass too, so go wild. Definitely have the popular spit-roasted chicken while you're there.
Daily 6pm-8pm
Lounge on $3000 Falcon armchairs and sip on expertly crafted tipples for just $16 a pop. The tasteful modern Japanese cocktail bar presents drinks that are fresh, polished and playfully experimental without all the bells and whistles. Our top pick from the promotional menu is the Shiso Fizz, which arrives as an elegant blend of sweet potato shochu, shiso, and umeboshi.
Daily 2pm onwards
After all the retail therapy in Orchard, kick back at Oriole as happy hour starts from 2pm daily. Enjoy a glass of wine for $9 and refreshing pints of draft beers from $8 are also available. You can also tuck into the incredible menu items such as the all-time favourite Oriole Truffle Burger or the Crabmeat Capellini. Of course, being a coffee bar, the joes are not to be missed – signature in-house cold-brewed coffee comes in black, white or with MAD milk, a non-dairy nut concoction of macadamias, almonds and dates.
Mon-Thu, Sun, opening to 8pm
Happy hour starts when Mischief opens its doors, with drinks going for just under $10. A pint of Carlsberg is priced at $9.90 while a glass of house pour wines and spirits are similarly priced. Beyond Happy Hour, the all-day promotions are just as affordable. Bottled beers are $48 for five and $88 for ten, and two towers go for $99. Not a fan of beer? Switch out your tower for Mischief’s house pour ($59), which includes the Drunken Milo with vodka, Baileys, and milo or the Dark & Stormy with ginger ale, rum, and lime.
Daily 5pm-8pm
Don’t let its name fool you, Alley Bar has found the perfect balance between classy and homey. To make things much more comfortable, you’ll get to enjoy happy hours daily from 5pm to 8pm – with friendly servers who are just as excited as you are. Do you blame them? With house spirits at only $12, house wines at $14, draught beers from $12, and classic cocktails at $16, this is definitely an alley you’ll want to spend all night at.
Sun-Thu 5pm-8pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-7pm
The alcohol is not the only thing to get high on at Acid Bar. With live music performances every night, happy hours are made extra delightful – if that’s even possible with the prices already so cheap. From various timings above, enjoy draught beer from $11. Don’t worry, if the melodic tunes got you glued to your seat even till past 8pm, you can still indulge in $16 margaritas or 5-bottle beer buckets for $65.
Daily 3pm-8pm
Slurp on freshly shucked oysters for just $3 a pop and chase the balmy bivalve with a happy hour drink in hand. $11 beers, $12 wines and cocktails from $14, there isn't much to complain about if you're rolling on a budget. For the peckish, each drink order unlocks access to affordably priced 'bougie' seafood snacks such as $5 lobster salad, $7 for five slices of salmon sashimi or $10 for 11 grams of uni.
Mon-Thu, 4pm till 7pm
Affordable drinking isn't something you'd usually associate with Marina Bay Sands but at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar the Happy Hour promotions are just as compelling as elsewhere in the city. Enjoy wines, spirits, beer, and house pours at $10 as you soak in the marvellous view of the cityscape. Go ham – or bacon – on some of the more unique infused whiskies like the bacon American whiskey, peanut butter American whiskey or dark chocolate American whiskey at those glorious prices.
Daily, All Day Long
Located right beside the modern complexities of Orchard, No. 5 Emerald Hill proves that there is nothing wrong sticking with the old and traditional. In this rustic cocktail bar, drinks become a real steal during its happy hours which is every hour with a pair of Soju martinis going for just $30. Otherwise from noon to 8pm daily, customers are bestowed with ‘gentlemen’s pours’ – 45ml of cocktails instead of the standard 30ml – for just $8, and house wines at $10.
Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm
It’s never too early for a little alcohol, especially at The Exchange. At this restaurant bar nestled in CBD, happy hour means you get a reason to dip work early to crush some suds – and pray that your bosses are not harbouring the same ideas as you. House-pour spirits start pouring from $11, house wines at $14, draft beers from $14.50, and beer buckets going from $45.
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