The 50 best bars in Singapore

Best for: Quiet catch-ups with friends and clean, minimalist pours
Must try: Seaside – paloma-inspired with a savoury, refreshing twist from curry leaves and fresh watermelon

Side Door does away with glitzy decor in favour of a stripped-back, urban industrial vibe, making it ideal for casual catch-ups and first dates. Friendly power couple Bannie Kang and Tryson Quek – both formerly from Anti:Dote – run the space. With each visit, you can expect nothing less than refined, complex pours by Bannie that are as drinkable as they are stylish, plus top-tier food pairings like cumin mid joints and buttercream gnocchi by Tryson that go down effortlessly with the drinks.

Address: 3 Neil Rd, Singapore 088805
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 3pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: The eco-conscious diner who’s all for planet-friendly drinks and dishes without compromise
Must try: Caviar Papi – an ingenious vegan reinterpretation of caviar bumps and champagne

Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand at Fura. Its menu is fresh and fearless, if a little rebellious. The brainchild of Sasha Wijidessa and Christina Rasmussen, this Amoy Street bar spotlights low-carbon-footprint ingredients in surprisingly delicious ways – think insect proteins, cell-cultured milk, and invasive species like jellyfish that are found in abundance. But fret not, the weird stays wonderfully subtle: cocktails and snacks are crafted so cleverly, you’ll barely notice the mealworms or crickets in them. We love the New New Yuck and NPC Cola, paired with bites like pumpkin layers and banana black garlic bread.

Address: 74A Amoy St, Level 2, Singapore 069893
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $24 per cocktail

Best for: Cult classic cocktails and live DJ sets
Must try: Tea Milk Punch – a lush blend of gin, cognac, cacao, matcha, milk whey and vanilla foam

This isn’t just a bar – it’s a sonic sanctuary. Brought to life by two nightlife legends – Darker Than Wax’s Dean Chew and Ice Cream Sundays’ Daniel O'Connor – Offtrack takes over a former disco den and turns it into a sunset-hued living room where craft cocktails move to the groove of the seasons, from lychee-infused classics to highball refreshers with an Asian flair. If you're into drinks with a backbeat and nights that blend music, culture and community, you'll want to get Offtrack.

Address: 34 North Canal Rd, #01-01, Singapore 059290
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 6pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 5pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Savoury cocktails with a touch of childhood nostalgia
Must-try: The Cold Soup – oi-naengguk, or Korean chilled cucumber soup reimagined as a cocktail

Helmed by industry veteran June Baek, this tiny four-seater bar is one of 2025’s most exciting openings. After winning competitions and honing her craft across South Korea and Vietnam, Baek brings her playful yet refined cocktails back to Singapore, where she previously bartended at Madame Fan and MO Bar. Now, in her very own space, she experiments with flavours from her Korean heritage and other delightfully nostalgic concoctions. The Cold Soup blends Tokki Soju with kelp dashi, sesame, cucumber, and apple vinegar, while The French Fries has Monkey Shoulder whisky infused with fries, Heinz ketchup, tomato, chilli, and salt. Come for the drinks, stay for the warm hospitality and lime tequila shots.

Address: 98 Club St, Singapore 069467
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 6pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $20 per cocktail

Best for: Bold and spice-forward concoctions inspired by Singapore’s Little India
Must-try: Buffalo Road – a G&T variation laced with pink guava and vetiver

This spicy drinking hole is a microcosm of Singapore’s Indian community, with each cocktail capturing elements of Little India’s sights, scents, and stories. Former Smoke & Mirrors bartender Yugnes Susela opened the bar in 2019 with headliners like Buffalo Road, which still hits hard after six years and a venue change. The cocktails here are certainly for the adventurous and those who love Indian cuisine, so don’t be surprised to see some inspired by crab rasam, biryani, or even chicken curry.

Address: 33 Tanjong Pagar Rd, 01-02, Singapore 088456
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 6pm-1am; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Those curious to see if the world’s fifth-best bar lives up to its title
Must-try: Espresso Martini – with an espresso blend crafted in
collaboration with PPP Coffee

Veteran Jigger & Pony requires no introduction at this point, but for the uninitiated, this bar in Amara Hotel sits at #5 on the coveted World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list. Named after the double-coned cocktail-making apparatus that bartenders use, Jigger & Pony is all about elevating the classic tipple without blaspheming it. You won’t go wrong with the much-loved espresso martini and yuzu whisky sour, but some of our favourites on the new Embrace menu are the savoury Peanut Alexander with dried fig and the Basil Smash – both incredibly smooth and easy on the palate.

Address: 165 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Amara Hotel, Singapore 069921
Opening hours: Sun-Tue 6pm-midnight; Wed-Thu 6pm-1am; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Expect to pay: From $28 per cocktail

Best for: Classic cocktails made perfectly every single time
Must try: Last Word – bittersweet, clean, flawless

Who doesn’t like having the last word? Especially when it
comes in the form of a no-nonsense classic that’s served in
gorgeous glassware. This minimalist spot on Purvis Street
doesn’t need any gimmicks; it consistently turns out perfectly
made classics that are sure to impress serious drinkers. Hungry? There are pretty substantial Japanese izakaya-
inspired mains and bites too.

Address: 8 Purvis St, #01-04, Singapore 188587
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 6pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Curious drinkers who like pushing boundaries
Must-try: Peranakan – a boozy Southeast Asian story of jackfruit rum, laksa leaves, goat’s milk and candlenut

Native isn’t just a bar, it’s Vijay Mudaliar’s mission to put Southeast Asia on the map, and we’re so glad to say he’s succeeded. Not only has Native been constantly recognised as one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, but it’s also done so without compromising on its DNA since it first opened in 2016. Here, you’ll still find regional spirits, house-made ferments and local ingredients that shine a spotlight on what Asia has to offer the world. It’s funky, bold and creative – and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Address: 52A Amoy St, Singapore 069878
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 6pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 6pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $26 per cocktail

Best for: Date nights, girls’ nights, great nights
Must-try: Mirko’s Martini – dirty and divine

Three words, say it, and we’re yours: ice-cold martinis. Mirko’s Martini has to be the best dirty martini in town, served with a nibble of cheese and a juicy olive. But if that isn’t enough to convince you, then how about unlimited complimentary beef tripe panini served daily from 6pm to 7.30pm with every martini you order? Bar Somma nails that sweet spot between effortlessly elegant, casually chic and with just the right amount of edge.

Address: 46 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru, #04-02A, Singapore 239351
Opening hours: Tue 6pm-11pm, Wed-Sat 6pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $28 per cocktail

Best for: Inventive, fail-proof spins on timeless classics 
Must-try: The Gibson – a refined blend of Roku gin and house-made Ginjo sake-vermouth, garnished with house-cured accompaniments​

To locate this cocktail bar at Bukit Pasoh by the Jigger & Pony group, climb up to the second floor of this 80-year-old heritage shophouse. Welcome to the emerald city, with a gorgeous green marble long bar lit by the glow radiating through the stained glass. The bar's namesake cocktail, The Gibson, is always a safe bet. Made with Roku gin and Ginjo sake-vermouth, the boozy drink pays homage to Japan in its elegant simplicity. But another must-try is the MF Martini – perfect for pairing with fries.

Address: 20 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Level 2, Singapore 089834
Opening hours: Sun-Tue 6pm-midnight; Wed-Thu 6pm-1pm; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Expect to pay: From $28 per cocktail

Best for: Non-intimidating first dates, casual hangouts, and solid food
Must-try: Twisties Sour – an ingenious take on a childhood fave with Twisties-infused Tito’s

For such a simple name, The Store delivers big on flavours and experience. A casual living room-esque environment is the ideal homey setup for comfortable catch-ups and a good heart-to-heart. Plus points go to its exceptional pours – the list sees 12 interesting options from the highly raved coffee kombucha espresso martini to the Blueberry Cheesecake with aged Parmigiano-infused bourbon. Don’t sleep on the food menu too, which has spot-on seafood dishes like white wine mussels and gambas.

Address: 11 Neil Rd, Singapore 088809
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 4pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $26 per cocktail

Best for: Sophisticated sipping and old-world luxury
Must-try: The Manhattan – aged for eight weeks in an American oak barrel before it’s finished off tableside

This swanky hotel bar at Conrad Singapore is known for its brand of 19th-century New York glam – and its popcorn. You’re in the good hands of head bartender Zana Möhlmann – winner of the 2023 World Young Mixologist Award – who stirs up everything from barrel-aged classics to seasonal signatures. The bar is currently running the Seasons of Manhattan menu, which captures the shifting climate and culture of New York. And if you have time to spare, visit East47, Manhattan’s Warhol-inspired bar-in-a-bar and peep into its in-house rickhouse stocked with over 100 American oak barrels from Minnesota.

Address: 1 Cuscaden Rd, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Level 2, Singapore 249715
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 5pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 5pm-1am; Sun noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $28 per cocktail

Best for: Intimate gatherings, mid-century modern vibes and Japanese cocktails
Must-try: Vesper – aggressively shaken with fortified Cortese wine, gin, and vodka

This tasteful mid-century modern bar named after Nancy Sinatra’s 1967 hit ‘You Only Live Twice’ throws it back to a bygone era in Japan with tipples that go against the grain. The alluring amber lighting and luxe furniture set the stage for late-night conversations. Helming the bar is South Korean bartender David Kim, who shakes up fresh, polished, and playfully experimental cocktails, minus the fancy garnishes. The 14-drink menu is divided into two sections, with an additional page highlighting seasonal specials.

Address: 20 Bukit Pasoh Rd,
Singapore 089834
Opening hours: Sun-Tue 6pm-midnight; Wed-Thu 6pm-1am;
Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Expect to pay: From $28 per cocktail

Best for: Smashable cocktails, crisp pizzas and great service
Must-try: What What – your choice of spirit with a lip-smacking juice made from four types of citrus

The boys have ported over their humble pizza joint from Bali Lane to Duxton Road, but the good things remain – a lean but mean menu of cocktails and pies, and the same hospitable service by Sam and Zul. The highly customisable What What goes well with gin, mezcal, or dark rum, but you can also crack open a can of beer or opt for natural wines. Chow down on five rotating pizza options that go by the slice or whole, with a mandatory jar of chilli oil on the side for dunking.

Address: 15 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089481
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 6pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $22 per cocktail

Best for: Photo-worthy backdrops and a gin-lover’s dream
Must-try: Atlas espresso martini – an underrated star that rivals the world’s best

Whether it’s your first or fifth visit, this bar never fails to impress. Set within a grand art-deco-inspired hall, Atlas is most recognisable for its colossal gin tower housing over a thousand bottles of the spirit – the world’s most diverse collection to date. Needless to say, gin and tonic customisations are most welcome, but you’ll also be spoilt for choice with six G&T options on the list and some 18 other cocktails off the new Gazette Du Bon Ton menu.

Address: 600 North Bridge Rd, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778
Opening hours: Mon 3pm-midnight; Tue-Thu noon-midnight, Fri-Sat noon-2am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Cosy catch-ups accompanied by thoughtful pours inspired by distant memories
Must-try: Careless Whisper – homemade salad in cocktail form with balsamic vinegar, black pepper and olive oil

Here’s another Ann Siang Hill gem sandwiched on the third floor of a corner shophouse unit. Short for ‘nostalgia’, Nost reimagines the living room aesthetic of Singapore in the 1990s through rose-tinted lenses, neon-purple hues and a dash of sentiment. Spot the man in the cowboy hat behind the counter – that’s Keith, who’s in charge of your cocktails for the evening. Crowd-favourites like Good Crop, Bad Crop won’t do you wrong, but leaving out the roti jagung (corn bread) and fudge brownies definitely will.

Address: 98 Club St, Level 3, Singapore 09467
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 6pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $23 per cocktail

Best for: Cultured sips with 1960s soul
Must-try: Founding Father – a bright, timeless blend of rum and sparkling wine

Stories from yesteryear are brought to life in the form of cocktails at Republic, drawing inspiration from the iconic personalities and art of the 1960s. The Ritz’s star bar is in its 11th-year run, with a Volume Three menu titled Breakthroughs. That’s 16 imaginative tipples, four sections covering aesthetics, media, icons, and innovation, and enough cultural references to leave you dizzy by the end of the night. For a break from the booze, retreat to the Library Reception – a gorgeous space flanked by grand bookshelves and oak floors.

Address: 7 Raffles Ave, Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Level 3, Singapore 039799
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 8am-midnight, Fri-Sat 8am-1am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Late-night conversations and making friends with strangers
Must-try: Nighthawk – a riff on an espresso martini topped with hot coconut foam

Tucked behind Five Oars Coffee Roasters, Night Hawk is a tiny and consistently crowded bar known for its timeless design that pays homage to Edward Hopper’s 1942 painting Nighthawks. Despite exploring themes of “urban alienation”, the 25-seater space fosters intimacy and conversation as you rub elbows with the other barflies around you. Run by veteran bartender Peter Chua, it currently ranks 16th on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, and the drinks here are consistently excellent.

Address: 43 Tanjong Pagar Rd, #01-02, Singapore 088464
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 5.30pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Bold cocktails with fun ingredients and a buzzing rock ‘n’ roll atmosphere
Must-try: Bloody Maria – Bloody Mary’s spunky Asian stepsibling with a mala salt rim

This dual-concept space has become quite the mainstay on Amoy Street, with the sun-drenched Flamingo out front serving coffee and brunch in the day, and Stay Gold at the back shaking cocktails in the evening. The neon-lit drinking lounge is purple-clad and rock ‘n’ roll-themed, but its menu sports plenty of Asian ingredients. Its latest cocktail menu A Bartender’s Diary dials down on over-the-top finishings and techniques in favour of fun, flavourful pours. Think Biscoff and almond-butter infused pisco, cream cheese caps reminiscent of bubble tea, or a Thai Basil smash with a pungent wasabi rim.

Address: 69 Amoy St, Singapore 069888
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Decompressing after a long week with cocktails and talk therapy
Must-try: Bonseki – a warm cocktail featuring Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ingredients

Spectre is Singapore’s first and only mental wellness-focused cocktail bar, modelled after a vintage apothecary. A core experience here involves writing your worries on a piece of paper and burning it away, before choosing your cocktail or antidote for the evening, crafted with talk therapy techniques in mind. The menu is divided into four categories – herbal, umami, citrus, and spice – and ranges from a Carl Jung-inspired rum tipple, to the white wine and green tea combo Tea & Sympathy for the empath.

Address: 120 Tanjong Pagar Rd, #02-01, Singapore 088532
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-11.30pm
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Agave and rice-based spirits plus a Mexican-Asian food menu
Must try: Cat Bite Margarita – citrusy and fresh, spiked with mezcal and sherry

To locate this agave haven, spot a neon-red Cheshire Cat at Monument Coffee, then wriggle your way through thick, grey curtains. Cat Bite Club houses the island’s largest collection of agave – over 200 bottles, to be exact. And in charge of sourcing these spirits are partners Jesse Vida and Gabriel Lowe, formerly from Atlas and Bangkok’s Paradise Lost. Drinks are classic cocktails reimagined with an agave twist, and if it’s your first time, the margarita is an easy and unforgettable introduction to the world of CBC.

Address: 75 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089534
Opening hours: Daily 5pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $24 per cocktail

Best for: Gossiping with friends without the fear of being overheard
Must try: A Glass of Milk – breakfast in a cocktail, complete with Froot Loops

If Le Bon Funk is the cool older sibling that sips on natural wine and hosts bougie dinner parties with sharing plates, then Bar Bon Funk is that rebellious younger kid that’s louder, weirder and admittedly more fun. The cocktail menu here has some of the funkiest creations we’ve come across – we’re talking drinks like Lean Green Salad, made with Mezcal, clarified shiro miso and avocado, as well as Bad Habits, a modern take on a Bloody Mary with distilled kombu and pizza bubbles. Whatever you order, make sure it comes with a side of its All Dressed Potato Chips.

Address: 46 Kim Yam Rd, New Bahru, #02-01, Singapore 239351
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 6pm-11.30pm
Expect to pay: From $26 per cocktail

Best for: Classic cocktails, showy free-pours and high-energy late nights that end with a piping hot bowl of soup
Must try: Fraise Sauvage, an EO classic featuring gin, wild strawberries, vanilla and prosecco so good we had to highlight them

First, locate a neon red sign along Amoy Street that reads ‘Psychic’, then enter through thick velvet drapes. This legendary import from New York City takes you back to the Prohibition days of the US, but with unmatched energy and vibes – it’s the last stop for many after a night of bar-hopping, and for good reason. Pick your poison, from time-tested classics from EO New York to signatures on the Singapore menu. To go with your drinks, an order of the tableside steak tartare is a must. And if you stay on till late enough, the kitchen slings out an all-time fav to bid you adieu: a comforting bowl of chicken soup.

Address: 112 Amoy St, Singapore 069932
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am
Expect to pay: From $26 per cocktail

Best for: Lovers of modern art, mixology and gastronomy
Must-try: Tomato Sauce, a cocktail named after Warhol’s famous Campbell soup print

East47 demonstrates what the ‘bar-in-a-bar’ concept is all about. The cocktail studio is hidden behind heavy velvet drapes within the acclaimed Manhattan in Conrad Singapore Orchard. Think of this 12-seater as the postmodern, new-money counterpart to Manhattan’s old-money charm. The space takes inspiration from Andy Warhol’s Silver Factory on East 47th Street in New York, where Warhol’s iconic silkscreens and lithographs were made. Echoing Warhol’s spirit of boundless creativity, the bar puts out a mishmash of art, mixology, and gastronomy in its debut menu Volume 1: High Low.

Address: 1 Cuscaden Rd, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Level 2, Singapore 249715
Opening hours: Wed-Thu 6pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 6pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $28 per cocktail

Best for: Clever concoctions inspired by local flavours and
Singaporean heritage
Must-try: Its namesake rum-based cocktail with gula melaka, lemon, egg white, cream, ginger beer, and of course, nutmeg and clove

Nutmeg & Clove brings the spirit of Singapore to life in its quaint shophouse space on Purvis Street. One of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, this award-winning spot charts the country’s history and progression through cocktails that are undeniably local. Its latest community-inspired menu pays tribute to the little things that make the Lion City roar: wet markets, mama shops, kopi joints, rattan chairs and even the neighbourhood karung guni. Expect bold, heritage-rich flavours in every cocktail.

Address: 8 Purvis St, Singapore 188587
Opening hours: Daily 5pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $26 per cocktail

Best for: Gathering the whole gang over a casual round of dinner and drinks 
Must-try: Yuzu thyme martini – citrusy, herbaceous, with a vegan foam topper

The kitchen at Tess is fully equipped to whip up favourites like pork jowl linguine and mushroom risotto, so this isn’t where to go if you’re planning to dip after one drink. Instead, gather the crew for the whole shebang, and wash down hearty plates with some 26 cocktails on the menu splashed across three sections – All Stars, Friends of Tess, and Reimagined Classics. The resto-bar is a concept by Nutmeg Collective, so you know you’ve got your drinks sorted. 

Address: 36 Seah St, Singapore 188392
Opening hours: Mon-Thu 4pm-1am; Fri 4pm-3am; Sat noon-3am; Sun noon-1am
Expect to pay: From $24 per cocktail

Best for: Those looking for a crash course on wine
Must try: Wine flights of three or five, curated just for your table

This homey bar along Duxton is your best bet if you’re looking to get schooled on the world of wine – while having a good time. Praelum refreshes its wine list on the weekly, stocking around 1000 bottles and 350 labels in its walk-in cellar, which you can pick a bottle from if you already know your stuff. But those spoilt for choice can leave the work to the friendly, experienced somms who’ll recommend a flight tailored to your preferences, and give you a history lesson while at it. Or you can go for thematic flights – depending on what’s available, options can range from Cabernets to rare South African reds.

Address: 4 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089590
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $58 for a flight of three glasses

Best for: 90s hip-hop and a classic night out at one of Singapore’s OG bars
Must-try: Burung Bathikan – batik-inspired pisco sour with St Germain, rambutan shrub and Mancino sakura vermouth

Spot the nondescript shutters along the corridor with a sign that reads ‘28’, and you’ll find yourself drawn into a dim watering hole that is cocktail institution 28 HongKong Street. The industry veteran has been around for over a decade, slinging American-style cocktails and unmissable comfort food – think juicy burgers, mac ‘n’ cheese balls, and hot dogs. 90s hip hop, rap, and R&B blast through the speakers while you sip on anything from the classic negroni to one of the refreshing numbers off the latest Dr-Ink! menu.

Address: 28 HongKong St, Singapore 059667
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm-late
Expect to pay: From $26 per cocktail

Best for: An extensive collection of shochu
Must try: Any of the classics, whether it's a martini, negroni or whisky sour 

This 30-seat hideaway is the cool younger brother of Daiki Kanetaka’s Japanese speakeasy Dbespoke. RPM refers to “revolutions per minute” and carries a massive collection of shochu and vinyl. The romance is in the bottle and record-clad shelves, dark wood and leather furniture, and of course, the soul, funk, jazz, rock and Japanese city pop tunes in the background – all working together to whisk you away into the world of Japan’s listening bars. You won’t just be listening to classics, but sipping on them too. All-time staples like martinis, negronis, whisky sours, espresso martinis, and manhattans come in three distinct styles to choose from, whether it’s a martini with rice and sweet potato shochu ($27) or a white negroni ($28) made with awamori (Okinawan rice liquor).

Address: Tue-Fri 6am-midnight; Sat-Sun 4pm-midnight
Opening hours: 16 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089482
Expect to pay: From $27 per cocktail

Best for: East-meets-West cocktails in an opulent setting
Must-try: Concubine Sour – New York Sour meets lychee martini

More known for its mod-Cantonese dishes and stellar dim sum, Madame Fan also has a little something extra up her sleeve in the form of an excellent cocktail programme tucked away in a corner of the restaurant. Retreat into the emerald green velvet settees at Madame Fan Bar and be whisked away by the enigmatic tales of travels in the Orient that inform the 12 drinks on the menu. Sip on inventive tipples that incorporate Chinese ingredients into old-timey classics like the screwdriver or whisky sour.

Address: The NCO Club, 32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
Opening hours: Daily 5pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Fun cocktails till Saturday, pasta on Sundays, and solid music programming everyday
Must-try: Bloody Good Bloody Mary – with the unlikely additions of wasabi and red miso

Keong Saik’s resident neighbourhood drinking den is a consistent favourite for its fun, straightforward cocktail list, tasty grub and all-around good vibes. The casual, grungy spot is run by industry veteran Juan Yi Jun, who has worked at institutions like Operation Dagger. Here’s a hack to stay well-fed: order three cocktails each and all your food – from chips with creme fraiche to grilled foccacia with hot honey – is on the house.

Address: 20 Keong Saik Rd, Singapore 089127
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-midnight; Sun noon-7pm
Expect to pay: From $24 per cocktail

Best for: Those who love a classic divey cocktail speakeasy and fail-proof drinks by industry veterans
Must try: Whatever's recommended on the bar's weekly rotating menu

The interiors here are almost entirely built by hand with upcycled materials, lending a genuine, organic feel to the shophouse space. The bar keeps guests on their feet, putting out weekly rotating menus using ingredients found in the vicinity. Expect six core drinks each week based on classic styles like the daiquiri, highball, martini or old fashioned. The bar's Instagram page highlights the week’s curation, where each drink is accompanied by curious descriptions, with past creations including “immortality”, “Frank Ocean x Anime” and the like.

Address: 37 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089615
Opening hours: Sun-Fri 6pm-1am; Sat 6pm-2am
Expect to pay: From $24 per cocktail

Best for: Straight talk, hip-hop, and getting your hands dirty
Must try: Beefy birria tacos – we know this is a bar guide but these were so good we had to highlight them

Feel the beat of NYC at this grungy hip-hop bar in Ann Siang
Hill. An unassuming doorway along the stretch opens up to Brooklyn, alive with funky beats, a buzzing atmosphere, and a bangin’ food and cocktail menu. Pick from 12 tipples that pay homage to the city with titles like The Big Apple. Spirit-forward and sweet, this vermouth blend swaps out the usual maraschino cherry for an adorable candied apple. And don’t gloss over the food menu either – it’s packed with heavy-hitters like our favourite beef birria tacos and some seriously good loaded fries.

Address: Tue-Sat 5pm-midnight
Opening hours: 14 Ann Siang Rd, #01-01, Singapore 069694
Expect to pay: From $24 per cocktail

Best for: Those who love a truly under-the-radar find, and Japanese cocktails
Must try: The negroni, a cult-classic at Shin Gi Tai

This Japanese-inspired cocktail bar in Telok Ayer is headed by Anthony Zhong (ex-Jigger & Pony), and has been around for almost a decade, yet remains understated. It doesn't have a website or Facebook page to date, and regulars still call in or drop a WhatsApp message to make reservations. There's also no menu here – simply tell the bartender your preferences, be it cocktail, spirit, or flavour profile, and they’ll whip up something to your liking. The Japanese influence extends to the top-notch izakaya-style bar bites, and heftier options like pasta with uni or a luxurious wagyu beef don. 

Address: 179A Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068627
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Popping bottles without popping collars
Must-try: Hard-to-find grower champagnes without the usual BS

Just down from the raucous boat-quay masses, Convivial does champagne without the pretence. Founded and run by Yeo Xi Yang, who’s been named Singapore’s Best Sommelier by the Sommelier Association of Singapore, it’s everything the usual snooty wine bars aren’t: welcoming, modest and unassuming. The bar snack menu with local faves like ngoh hiang doesn’t hurt either.

Address: 11 North Canal Rd, The Offshore, #01-01, Singapore 048824
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 4pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $27 per glass

Best for: Craft cocktails on tap and $12 happy hour deals
Must try: Oolong Tea Collins – fragrant, subtle, and great for bubble tea lovers

This award-winning Taiwanese bar is best known for pioneering the cocktails-on-tap concept in Asia, and you can visit its one-
and-only Singapore outpost in the heart of Bugis. Behind the counter, friendly draft-tenders take you through the staggering 20-drink menu where sampling is very much encouraged. Drop by before 7pm to score selected happy hour pours at $12 (the selection refreshes weekly). And if you’re peckish, there’s a nifty menu of Taiwanese snacks like fried mushrooms and mala clams to line your stomach.

Address: 24 Purvis St, Singapore 188601
Opening hours: Tue-Fri 4pm-midnight; Sat-Sun 2pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $18 per cocktail

Best for: Savoury cocktails and a sustainable ethos, using produce that changes by the day
Must-try: Apple highball with scotch, fresh-pressed apple juice and a dash of citrus

Dirty Supper has gained quite a rep in the Tiong Bahru neighbourhood for its unique design and cooking philosophy – it shares a space with a bak chor mee stall in the day and focuses exclusively on seasonal produce. But what many don’t know is that the bar shakes up some stellar cocktails as well. Dirty Sips takes over the restaurant's back alley after 6.30pm. Just like the food menu, the cocktail list is ever-changing, depending on the produce available that day. Some highlights include the Dirty Boulevardier with duck fat-washed bourbon and vermouth, and the pickled lemon brine martini.

Address: 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-19, Singapore 162078
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6.30pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $18 per cocktail 

Best for: Ginza-style elegance, hushed conversations and a deep reverence for craft
Must-try: Seasonal fruit cocktails that taste like a Japanese orchard in a glass

Slip behind the sliding wooden doors on the second floor of this Scotts Road black-and-white and you’ll find that you’re not in Singapore anymore. Instead, you’re in an upscale but intimate Ginza bar, transported by soft light coming through the long window panel and the kind of cocktails made with absolute precision that make you wonder why you ever settled for less. The spirit of omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) is strong here. And so are the drinks.

Address: 29 Scotts Rd, Level 2, Singapore 228224
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Retro-American vibes, wallet-friendly drinks
Must-try: Anything from the Bulletproof Classics section, and a chicken burger

Located a half-flight of stairs before a pole-dancing studio, Parliament is a self-proclaimed all-American dive bar in a shophouse, sporting retro and music-inspired motifs plus electric red neon lights. Pick from four weekly rotating specials or stick to the basics, which are 18 reliable options in the Bulletproof Classics section. Staples like whisky highballs and margaritas start at $18, but if you’re wise enough to get a few in the system before 8pm, they’ll only set you back $15 each – don’t expect much heavy-handedness on the booze though. If you’re even wiser, you’d also order one of the fried chicken stacks, and dare we say they’re even better than Chick-fil-A’s. 

Address: 18 Teck Lim Rd, Singapore 088390
Opening hours: Tues-Sat 5pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $18 per cocktail

Best for: Cocktails that make liberal use of our favourite Japanese ingredients
Must try: Japanese Tea Party – a rum-based old-fashioned with hojicha and green tea umeshi

Hidden behind a nondescript wooden sliding door at Pullman Singapore Hill Street, MOGĀ channels the rebellious energy of 1920s Japan and the Prohibition era. That same defiant streak runs through the izakaya’s cocktail menu, fittingly titled Breaking The Norm. Have your fill of bar bites with concoctions like salted yuzu high ball with Bruichladdich whisky, My pear-adise with Remy Martin 1738 brandy, Japanese tea party with Mount Gay rum, and The Frozen Drink with Kujira whisky, a rich favourite of bar manager Gavin Teverasan.

Address: 1 Hill St, Pullman Singapore Hill St, Singapore 179949
Opening hours: Mon-Thu noon-3pm, 6pm-midnight; Fri-Sat noon-3pm, 6pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Feeling like you’re at a Japanese-style Midnight Diner but with Southeast Asian flair 
Must try: Soursop – a fizzy and refreshing concoction of juniper, soursop oolong kombucha and apple mint bubble tea lovers

If Netflix’s Midnight Diner were set in Singapore, Laut would be it. Tucked away on the third floor of Fortune Centre, Laut is local but without the clichés – we’re looking at you, Chicken Rice cocktail. The bar is a low and slow tribute to the flavours of Southeast Asia, highlighting various local ingredients. And the tasting menu has some of the best dishes Singapore has to offer, so we’d highly recommend splashing out.

Address: 190 Middle Rd, Fortune Centre, #03-05, Singapore 188979
Opening hours: Wed-Sat 7pm-midnight
Expect to pay: From $23 per cocktail

Best for: Creative, affordable cocktails and seriously good grub
Must-try: Pisco Dancer – fruity and herbaceous with a citrusy jab from passionfruit

Chill outside on the camping chairs or step into the neon-blue glow of Naga House, a multi-concept space where music, food, and drinks intersect. Café by day and bar by night, this fuss-free spot serves droolworthy plates like the Naga pasta, ramen risotto, grilled prawns with spiced coconut curry, and the pisang keju. Cocktails lean toward the sweeter side, but at under $20 a pop, we’re not complaining. And don't say we didn't tell you, but Naga House pulls one of the best Guinness pints on the island.

Address: 14 Lorong Telok, Singapore 049027
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 10.30am-midnight
Expect to pay: From $16 per cocktail

Best for: Sunset cocktails and late-night chats with a side of skyline glamour
Must try: Rough Love – gin, shiso umeshu, lime and champagne

Perched 57 floors above the iconic Marina Bay Sands, Spago Bar & Lounge is your sky-high escape for cocktails with a view – complete with cosy cabanas, plush cushions, and front-row seats to the city skyline, where golden hour puts on a show of its own. As the sun dips below the horizon, clink glasses over punch bowls made for sharing – ideal for lingering longer. And when night falls? Spago After Dark takes over with happy hour drinks, tasty bites, and a glittering cityscape as your backdrop.

Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Sands Skypark Tower 2, Level 57, Singapore 018956
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11am-1am; Sun-Mon 11am-midnight
Expect to pay: From $27 per cocktail

Best for: Hyperlocal cocktails against the backdrop of city lights
Must-try: Reclaimed Sling 2.0 – a classy, clarified Singapore Sling and the bar’s signature drink

A visit to MO Bar is a lesson in Singapore’s history itself. The swanky hotel bar reads as stylish and polished at first glance, with charming views of the city skyline. But its cocktail programme is much more approachable. Now in Volume Six, Echoes of Singapore sees 15 cocktails split across five chapters, from tipples inspired by the past and present, to future-forward inventions and some with geeky industry references. The Banana Dollar is an easy favourite, with fruity, tropical notes from banana liqueur and guava foam.

Address: 5 Raffles Ave, Mandarin Oriental, Level 3, Singapore 039797
Opening hours: Sun-Thu 5pm-midnight; Fri-Sat 5pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $26 per cocktail

Best for: Sipping your way across continents in a single night
Must-try: Nikkei – a Japanese-Peruvian mix of tequila, pisco,
wasabi and passionfruit

All abroad for a cocktail experience inspired by the romanticism of train travel. At Origin Bar, the journey is the destination, and with bartender Adam Bursik at the helm, you’re in for inventive twists along the way. Its new menu, POV – The Way We See It, is a continuation of the bar’s exploration of flavours, with four main profiles taking centre stage – from rich to light, bright to dark. Expect the unexpected, like nachos on your margarita and even Amazonian ant chocolate.

Address: 22 Orange Grove Rd, Shangri-La Singapore, Tower Wing, Lobby Level, Singapore 258350
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 5.30pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Craft beer lovers and fans of classic cocktails
Must try: Whatever piques your interest, really – the bar has got an impressive list of beers to peruse

This three-tap bar along gentrified Tyrwhitt Road gets its name from the Singapore Chinese Druggists Association which it shares the building with. The interiors are mostly hand-built and put together by the owners, featuring a kitschy mix of marble-topped tables, kopitiam chairs, draft handle sink taps, and mosaic floor tiles. Beer geeks will freak out at the advanced selection of imperial stouts, IPAs and sours, but there’s also a more approachable range of easy-drinking pale ales and hopped lagers to ease into. The bar also has a concise but exciting cocktail menu with your staple negronis, G&Ts, and whisky sours, alongside specials like the rum-forward ube cocktail.

Address: 119 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207547
Opening hours: Mon-Wed 5pm-midnight; Thu 4pm-midnight; Fri 3pm-midnight; Sat 1pm-midnight; Sun 1pm-10pm
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail

Best for: Sake by the bottle, or a classic highball with solid izakaya bites
Must try: Whatever's recommended by the bar manager, who roves around in his signature beret

Meaning “modern boys and modern gals”, MoboMoga is a 20-seater sake bar and izakaya at River Valley. Tell the team what type of sake you're in the mood for – be it sweet, smooth, rich, light, or whether you prefer it served warm or cold – and they always return with the perfect recommendation. You don’t have to splash out on a full bottle either – a 180ml carafe is priced from $24. Otherwise, a bottle of Suntory Kaku whisky ($145) for highballs should sort you out for the evening. The bar serves izakaya snacks ranging from seasonal specials like chicken liver sashimi, monkfish liver, and cod milt, or izakaya staples like stingray fin and crab croquettes.

Address: 207 River Valley Rd, UE Square, River Wing, #01-58, Singapore 238275
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-11.30pm
Expect to pay: From $24 for a carafe of sake

Best for: Cocktails infused with unique spirits from Africa
Must-try: Dry Boney – tomato vodka, lemon and spiced tomato water

Tamba is one of the rare African restaurants in Singapore, opened by Kurt Wagner (also the visionary behind popular concepts like Kafe Utu and Magpie). The interiors are decked out in rustic decor and thoughtful details, while the menu spotlights West African food. Most diners are here for the reasonably-priced six-course dinner ($138), but don't sleep on the excellent cocktails at the bar counter. The menu comprises 60 percent African spirits, with tipples inspired by memories of Wagner's brother, Tamba, whom the restaurant is named after.

Address: 101 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089964
Opening hours: Tue-Sat, 6pm-11.30pm
Expect to pay: From $28 per cocktail

Best for: Ticking off a boozy rite of passage in the iconic Raffles Singapore
Must-try: The Original Singapore Sling – the OG pink drink with Brass Lion Singapura gin, Raffles signature grenadine, pineapple juice, lime juice, curaçao, bénédictine and cherry liqueur

It’s touristy, yes – but skipping Long Bar in Singapore is like going to Paris and ignoring the Eiffel Tower. The birthplace of the Singapore Sling, Long Bar beckons with its rattan fans and peanut shells crunching underfoot. It’s not the cheapest round in town, but sipping the iconic cocktail at Raffles Singapore is a bucket list experience. Fun fact: your Singapore Sling is served with a potato starch straw – a small sip toward sustainability.

Address: 328 North Bridge Rd, Raffles Arcade, #02-01, Singapore 188719
Opening hours: Thu-Sat 11am-11.30pm; Sun-Wed 11am-10.30pm
Expect to pay: From $31 per cocktail

Best for: Fruity cocktails crafted with spirits imported from Hong Kong
Must-try: Hazelnut old fashioned – smooth, decadent, with a house-made chocolate truffle garnish

Dimple joins the company of other outstanding bars on Purvis Street, but this new addition is one to watch. Both concept and menu lean Asian, with spirits flown in from Hong Kong and bar bites inspired by street foods like curry fishballs and siu mai. Its debut menu is a roster of 14 fruit-forward signature cocktails and four classics, with approachable, low-ABV picks like the lychee sour and passionfruit martini, as well as boozy concoctions like the black tea negroni and cherry manhattan.

Address: 13 Purvis St, Hotel Nuve Heritage, Singapore 188592
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 6pm-1am
Expect to pay: From $25 per cocktail