The best gin bars in Singapore

No list of the best gin bars in Singapore would be complete without Atlas. The gorgeous art deco-inspired space is home to over 1,000 bottles of craft gin from around the world. Customise your G&T with a shot from its extensive library or try one of its gin-forward cocktails like the ever-reliable Atlas martini ($25) or for something more unique, opt for the gin tower experience (from $54) to get up-close with the impressive towering selection the bar has to offer. 

Gin specialist Cin Cin has over 100 labels of the spirit sitting behind its counter. Choose something might feel overwhelming but its new 12-list cocktail menu might make things easier. The playful libations come inspired by the address of the bar – imbued with local culture. Gin enthusiasts craving for more variety can look forward to the Gin Treasury ($68) – essentially a gin buffet that runs every Saturday, offering bar-goers free-flowing access to some 50 varieties of the spirit and nine different tonics to pair.

Brass Lion Distillery is Singapore’s first full-fledged micro-distillery specialising in producing high-quality small-batch craft spirits. At its upper floor is a tasting room where you can sample all of its juniper-led tipples, including a tasting flight of its signature blends ($20), a selection of G&Ts ($16), and cocktails. 

Better known for its focus on regional spirits and funky cocktails using everything from kimchi to grasshoppers, Native also has a range of housemade gins that are infused with flavours from Asia. The matcha is a fan favourite, but its new chrysanthemum gin has also won our hearts. Other seasonal infusions include cacao husk, coffee and Buddha’s hand, a citrus fruit native to China. All the gins are made in small batches so keep tabs on its Instagram account for updates and head down fast before it runs out.

The breezy alfresco deck of The Clifford Pier is home to a gin-focused bar. Its collection of the juniper-based spirit runs over eight pages long, with labels from England to Spain and more. Have it spiced with star anise in the Silk Route ($22), and pair the drink with gorgeous bay views. Or drop between 5pm and 8pm every day for happy hour, with cocktails going for just $11 and premium gins at $16. 

Along bustling Amoy Street lies The Spiffy Dapper, a cheeky watering hole that stocks a comprehensive range of gins and, you guessed it, tonics. It might be easy to get overwhelmed by its never-ending long list of spirits, so browse its full catalogue here before heading down to make things easier.