Nightlife in Singapore
Clarke Quay has enjoyed a recent facelift, with new bars and clubs like Zirca packing in the crowds. Around Orchard, traditional Peranakan houses on Emerald Hill house friendly bars. Tanglin has upmarket bars including leafy Oosh. At the fast-developing Marina, international concerts draw culture-lovers into the striking Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. At weekends, most bars and clubs are open until 2am.
Bars
Expand all1. The Long Bar - Famous cocktails
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The Long Bar in Singapore's central Raffles Hotel famously invented the Singapore Sling cocktail. Sip the gin and cherry brandy concoction and snack on monkey nuts - it's traditional to simply discard the peanut shells on the bar's mosaic floor.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Raffles Hotel Singapore, 1 Beach Road, Singapore 189673
Telephone
+65 6337 1886
2. Loof - Rooftop martinis
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Loof's popular location, on a cooling Colonial District rooftop overlooking Raffles Hotel, is popular with young professionals and media types. The huge sofas and cushion-filled booths are perfect for lingering with cocktails, including the white chocolate martini.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
331, North Bridge Road #03-07, Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, Singapore 188720
Telephone
+65 6338 8035
3. Alley Bar - After-work happy hour
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An upmarket after-work crowd fills the narrow Alley Bar on Emerald Hill, especially for complementary early-evening tapas and 5pm happy hour. Refurbished from a derelict building, the contemporary high-ceilinged interior has tall bar-stools and striking gilt-framed mirrors.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
180, Orchard Road, Emerald Hill, Singapore 238846
Telephone
+65 6738 8818
4. Bar Opiume - Sophisticated people-watching venue
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Bar Opiume has bags of kitsch upmarket glamour, with its great views of Singapore's skyline and river. Party crowds fill the venue late at night, but you can still find a quiet spot outside to sip your mojito in style.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Empress Place, Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore 179555
Telephone
+65 6339 2876
5. Ice Cold Beer - Relaxed pool and darts
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Located in an old Peranakan shophouse off Orchard Road, Ice Cold Beer has around 50 international beers, which are served extremely cold. Popular features with the laid-back patrons are the pool tables, dartboards, football on TV, and sunny patio.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
9, Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229293
Telephone
+65 6735 9929
Transport
MRT to Somerset
6. Oosh - Outdoor garden seating
Show moreIn nightlife hub Dempsey Road, stylish Oosh has a huge leafy garden with tables cleverly partitioned to give them an intimate feel, plus a sofa-filled roof terrace. The moody dark-wood lounge hosts live singers most nights. Popular with couples.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
22, Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679
Telephone
+65 6475 0002
Clubs
Expand all7. DBL O - Cool crowd favourite
Show moreA cavernous place with a light-up wall and popular dance music, DBL O is very popular with those who want to hang out without the pretenses of some of the newer fashion-victim clubs. Two bars within the club have a garden terrace and pool tables.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
11 , Unity Street 01-24, Robertson Walk, Singapore 237995
Telephone
+65 6735 2008
8. Zouk - Three clubs in one
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Zouk on Singapore River is set in a vast warehouse space. It has three different zones, all packed with clubbers. The stylish dance to trance, then cool down on the terrace. Phuture plays R&B, and chic Velvet Underground offers house.Show this on mapE-mail this item
9. Zirca - Clubbing with circus acts
Show more Zirca on Clarke Quay keeps trendy dance fans raving till the early hours. The no-frills, industrial-style decor is brought to life by circus-style entertainment, from contortionists to acrobats suspended from the club's soaring ceilings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Block 3C, The Cannery, River Valley Road, Clarke Quay, Singapore 179022
Telephone
+65 6235 2292
Entertainment
Expand all10. Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay - Landmark concert hall
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Nicknamed The Durian because of its distinctive durian fruit-like roof, the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay on the Marina is a landmark venue boasting a world-class concert hall, theatre and gallery. The Singapore Symphony Orchestra plays here regularly.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
1, Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
Telephone
+65 6828 8377
Transport
MRT to City Hall or River Taxi to Esplanade Waterfront
Website
11. Acid Bar - Quality cover bands
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Singaporeans love cover bands, and those at Orchard Road's friendly Acid Bar are better than most. With two acoustic sets every night, most people come to listen to the bands, rather than chat.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Perankan Place Complex, 180 Orchard Road, Singapore 238846
Telephone
+65 6738 8828
12. Bhaskar's Art Academy - Indian dance performances
Show moreBased in Little India, Bhaskar's Arts Academy is the only dance troupe outside India that specialises in Kathakali, a dance-drama style specific to Kerala. The venue also hosts occasional performances from visiting troupes or musicians.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
19, Kerbau Road, Singapore 219158
Telephone
+65 6396 4523
13. St James Power Station - Nine different music venues
Show moreSt James Power Station is a vast 6503m² space making up nine venues. Indecisive music-lovers, on one ticket, hear Mandarin bands in Dragonfly, Middle Eastern singers in Movida, dance in Powerhouse or relax on the terrace at Peppermint Park.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
3, Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098544
Telephone
+65 6270 7676
14. Substation - Where Singapore's creatives work
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The Colonial District's Substation has been Singapore's main centre for contemporary arts and performance since 1990. The unconventional programme of events includes modern dance, independent film festivals, local rick bands and ongoing projects with Singaporean artists.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
45, Armenian Street, Singapore 179936
Telephone
+65 6337 7535
15. Harry's Bar - Jazz on the Quayside
Show moreA popular live jazz venue, Harry's Bar has several Singapore branches, but the one on Boat Quay is the original. Traditionally favoured by expat bankers, the friendly bar attracts jazz lovers for nightly sessions from local and visiting artists.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
28, Boat Quay, Singapore 049818
Telephone
+65 6538 3029
