The 10 Best Bars & Nightlife in Singapore

A genuinely distinctive bar built around a philosophy of using indigenous Asian ingredients — think cocktails made with fermented rice, toddy palm, and foraged botanicals. Consistently on the World's 50 Best Bars list, it occupies a narrow shophouse and feels authentically rooted in the region. The tasting flight is the best way to experience the full range of their creativity.

A seminal speakeasy-style cocktail bar that helped put Singapore on the global cocktail map, tucked behind an unmarked door on a quiet shophouse street. Order anything from their rotating seasonal menu — the bartenders are among the most technically skilled in Asia. It gets genuinely packed on weekends, so arrive before 9pm or expect a wait.

Consistently ranked among Asia's 50 Best Bars, Jigger & Pony is a polished, high-energy bar inside the Amara Hotel with an encyclopedic cocktail program rooted in classic techniques. The Pony's Neck and their house Negroni variations are standouts. It's a larger space than most Singapore cocktail bars so you have a better chance of getting a seat, though it still fills up on weekends.

A Singapore-heritage-focused cocktail bar where every drink tells a story from the island's history — colonial trade, Peranakan culture, and local ingredients all feature prominently. The storytelling approach makes it genuinely educational without feeling like a museum. The shophouse setting on Ann Siang Hill is charming, and it's a great first stop on a bar crawl of the area.

The bar at the Regent Singapore is one of the finest hotel bars in Asia, with an in-house micro-distillery, a serious American whiskey program, and impeccably made classic cocktails. The room itself is stunning — think dark wood, leather, and old-world grandeur. Prices are high even by Singapore standards, but the quality and experience justify it for a special occasion.

Atlas is the Art Deco cathedral of gin inside Parkview Square, home to one of the world's largest gin towers. Go for a cocktail and the room, not a full meal. Smart dress from 5pm, closed Sundays.

The Singapore outpost of the legendary New York bar brings serious cocktail craft and a warm, convivial energy to a beautifully fitted-out shophouse space. The Mata Hari and Provençal are perennial favourites, and the late-night food menu is genuinely good. It runs late and gets loud, which is part of the charm — not the place for a quiet conversation.

Named after the classic cocktail, Gibson is a sleek, intimate bar in the Wanderlust Hotel with a focused menu of original and classic drinks executed with real precision. The bartenders are personable and the space is small enough to feel like a neighbourhood secret despite its reputation. It's less hyped than some of Singapore's top bars, which means you can usually get a seat without a long wait.

A multi-level creative hub in a beautifully restored shophouse that houses a rooftop bar, a cocktail lounge, and a burger joint — the rooftop Three Buns is the social heart of Keong Saik on weekends. The cocktails are solid rather than exceptional, but the vibe, crowd, and setting are genuinely fun. It gets very busy Friday and Saturday nights, so expect noise and a wait for rooftop space.

A hushed, reservation-recommended whisky and spirits bar inside the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, designed to feel like a private members' club. The focus is on rare and aged spirits — their whisky collection is exceptional — and the bartenders are knowledgeable without being pretentious. Capacity is deliberately tiny, so book ahead or you likely won't get in.