Coda

Some bars in town are a standard obligatory post-dinner stop, solely by virtue of location and a desire to make the night last longer. Not Coda, this unexpected speakeasy within InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay is one you’ll want to plan your evening around. Its tucked-away location and intimate 16-seater capacity make it ideal for first dates away from prying eyes, while frequent guest shifts featuring local and international mixologists keep things fresh for repeat jaunts.

Asian spirits are the core of the cocktails. Think baijiu, sake, soju, and arak, spun into new inventions or modern takes on longstanding classics. Spoiled for choice? You can’t go wrong with a martini – the one here has fragrant notes of rooibos and tie guan yin tea.

On Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm, Coda lets you in on its own little secret: the adjacent Red Room, a sexy crimson-lit den with dancey DJ sets till late.

Time Out tip Finding the bar and activating its hidden entrance is part of the fun, but if you're stumped and don’t want to lose any more tippling time, the bar’s Instagram page offers wayfinding ‘spoilers’.