These are Singapore’s standout addresses for serious drinks, strong storytelling and nights that run long.
Singapore’s best bars span rooftop view-chasers, hotel icons and shophouse dens where sustainability, local flavour and Japanese precision all make an appearance. Whether you’re chasing a punch bowl built for sharing or a Singapore Sling in its rightful home, this edit rounds up the best cocktail bars in Singapore right now.
28 Hong Kong Street
Hidden behind an unassuming 1960s shophouse façade, 28 Hong Kong Street is Singapore’s original word-of-mouth cocktail institution, built on artisanal spirits and American-style craft drinks. Inside, the space feels like a grown-up lounge, from the low lighting, long bar, and tucked-away booths, to a soundtrack that leans into old-school hip-hop. The current “Now & Then” beverage list pairs house classics with modern signatures, including the Peach Bum, a tart, botanical smash of vodka, citrus, thyme and peach sorbet, plus a punchy Chimi-Changa with mezcal, tequila, tomato and cheese foam. There’s food too, including a menu of Truffle Mac & Cheese Balls, Harima Uysters and a brilliant Burger.
GO: Visit https://28hks.com for more information.
Anti:dote
Located inside Fairmont Singapore, Anti:dote shifts from daytime lounge to a slick, low-lit cocktail bar after dark, with plush seating that suits date nights and post-theatre rounds. The current “Cure-All” menu offers drinks framed as playful remedies and built on house-made bitters, liqueurs, and tonics. Start with Pandan Everywhere, a creamy, aromatic crowd-pleaser built around milk tea-washed cognac and pandan-coconut rum, finished with pandan rose air, while Obachan’s Secret nods to Japan with umeshu, sherry, gin and genmaicha sparkle. Food comes via elevated bar bites and tapas, plus a drawer-served afternoon tea.
GO: Visit www.antidotebar.sg for more information.
Atlas
Set inside Parkview Square’s grand Art Deco lobby, Atlas is equal parts champagne salon, gin shrine and late-night perch, anchored by its gleaming gin tower and velvet-clad booths. The drinks list leans classic with must-order libations such as the house Atlas Martini, cold and floral with London dry gin, ambrato vermouth, orange bitters and a flick of champagne vinegar, or the bottled Atlas Espresso Martini for a caffeine hit. Food goes beyond bar bites with modern European plates, plus a rose-gold afternoon tea featuring lobster on crystal bread and caviar-topped bites.
GO: Visit https://atlasbar.sg for more information.
Bar Bon Funk
At New Bahru in River Valley, Bar Bon Funk is the cocktail-minded sibling to Le Bon Funk, conceived by chef Keirin Buck and built around “good sound” and grown-up hospitality. The room feels like a warm living room with nostalgic, low-lit interiors, a beautiful bar, and hi-fi listening. Cocktails lean experimental with the Lean Green Salad riffing on a mezcal margarita with clarified miso and avocado, while Bad Habits twists the Bloody Mary with distilled kombu and “pizza” bubbles. Small plates keep things buoyant between rounds.
GO: Visit www.bonfunk.com for more information.
Bartenders of Pony
On Tras Street in Tanjong Pagar, Bartenders of Pony (BOP) is the Jigger & Pony Group’s Korean cocktail dining-bar, where craft meets comfort and Korean drinking rituals set the pace. The shophouse layout moves through distinct zones, from the high-energy Kki Bar to a skylit green nook and a crimson lounge, tied together by Korea’s obangsaek colour palette. Cocktails keep things playful and accessible, with soju bombs and dalgona-style drinks alongside signatures like the icy Somaek and a herbaceous Perilla Smash. Food follows suit, led by chef Jason Oh with Tuna Gimbap, Perilla Oil Noodles and Fried Chicken built for sharing.
GO: Visit https://bartendersofpony.com for more information.
Cat Bite Club
Look for a neon Cheshire cat sign and heavy curtains on Duxton Road. The Cat Bite Club is a speakeasy-style hangout with a deliberately raw, minimalist look and a serious obsession with spirits. Its USP is the “agave and rice” with tequila, mezcal, soju and shochu threaded through clever riffs on classics, backed by an agave library of 200-plus bottles. Start with the clean, punchy Cat Bite Margarita, then move to the crowd-pleasing Soju Sprint. There are bar bites, spirit flights and masterclasses for the curious.
GO: Visit https://catbiteclub.com for more information.
CÉ LA VI Singapore
Perched atop Marina Bay Sands, the Sky Bar at CÉ LA VI Singapore is a day-to-night rooftop ritual, with red parasols, lounge seating and blockbuster skyline views. Enjoy big-city energy as you take in the landmarks from Gardens by the Bay to the Singapore Flyer, alongside a cocktail list that riffs on Asian flavours without losing its classic bar backbone. Start with Summer Love, a concoction of thyme-infused gin, pisco, peach and Prosecco, or the nostalgic Guavarita, then move to the smoky Fireside Old Fashioned 3.0. Food comes in the form of casual dishes and elevated bar bites built for sharing between sets.
GO: Visit https://sg.celavi.com for more information.
Confession Room
Confession Room is an intimate, come-as-you-are cocktail den for after-work sessions, built around the ritual of unburdening, with “whispers, cocktails and absolution” as its calling card. Inside, soft-grunge concrete and low lighting keep things moody rather than gimmicky, with menus styled like retro VCR tapes. Drinks skew bold and playful. Try Red Flag, a silky mix of Hendrick’s gin, rosso, cherry and white chocolate, or NoName with Hibiki Harmony, apple and mineral brine. Food is substantial, from Lumpia Shanghai to Chicken Adobo and Pan-seared Scallops.
GO: Visit www.confessionroom.sg for more information.
D. Bespoke
Built into a Bukit Pasoh shophouse, D.Bespoke is a Ginza-style cocktail bar where Japanese precision led by bartender Daiki Kanetaka is the real draw. Step into a low-lit, grown-up room of dark wood, leather, and a sleek teak bar, warmed by copper-toned lamps where drinks are served in custom Kimura glassware. Beverages are tailored to your preferences, but the back bar is the calling card, spanning premium sherries, Calvados, Armagnac and rare rums. Start with the bar’s revived Million Dollar, then pivot to a crisp Martini or Hanky Panky.
GO: Visit http://dbespoke.sg for more information.
Employees Only
Tucked away behind a glowing ‘Psychic’ sign on Amoy Street, Employees Only channels the New York original with a Prohibition-style, low-lit room of velvet drapes, dark wood and a buzzy, shoulder-to-shoulder bar. A tarot reader sets the tone before you step inside, then the bartenders take over with fast, free-pouring theatre and polished hospitality. Order an EO classic like the Amelia, mixing vodka, St-Germain, blackberry and lemon or the Ginger Smash, then explore local-leaning signatures such as Simply Oasis with yuzu and chamomile, or the savoury Tomato Nose. Food is truly tasty with Hand-cut Steak Tartare, a double Wagyu Smash Burger, and a popular Oyster-and-martini deal.
GO: Visit https://employeesonlysg.com for more information.
Fura
Fura is a future-forward drinking and dining destination on Amoy Street that treats sustainability as a creative brief. It’s a compact shophouse space with a cool Nordic sensibility, softened by warm lighting and upcycled touches, including oyster-shell coasters and recycled materials woven through the fit-out. The “Journal of Future Foods” menu spotlights ingredients that are abundant, invasive, or overlooked, and translates them into cocktails with a wink. Order the fizzy Caviar Papi with vodka, green apple, black garlic caviar and kombu ice cream, or the punchy Best On Earth with chilli distillate, grapefruit and caramelised pineapple.
GO: Visit www.fura.space for more information.
Jigger & Pony
Situated in the plush lobby of Amara Singapore in Tanjong Pagar, Jigger & Pony is the city’s benchmark for convivial, classic-forward cocktails, delivered with warm, unshowy hospitality. The look and feel are those of a grown-up lounge, with low light, leather-and-wood comfort, and a steady, sociable buzz. The annual menu-zine keeps the mood playful, but the signatures are non-negotiable, including the house Old Fashioned, refined over the years, and a glossy Espresso Martini built on the bar’s own coffee blend. A tidy food menu backs it up when you need ballast.
GO: Visit www.jiggerandpony.com for more information.
Lantern
Perched on the rooftop of The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Lantern includes an infinity lap pool, green landscaping and panoramic Marina Bay views, all anchored by a custom circular bar designed to resemble a lantern with bronze “fins”. The mood is relaxed with resident DJ sets nudging the tempo after sunset. On the drinks front, start with the Fullerton Sling, a local-leaning rework built with Lime Garden Gin and calamansi, then try the Merlion, made with tequila and ginger or Red Lantern, comprising tequila, watermelon and cucumber. Food is more than bar bites, from a chef’s-signature Wagyu Short Rib to Charcuterie and Truffle Fries.
GO: Follow @anternrooftopbarsg on Instagram for more information.
Last Word
Tucked up a short flight on Purvis Street, Last Word is a minimalist Japanese-style cocktail bar defined by dark wood, candlelight and a hushed, bartop focus. The programme riffs on classics with precision, grouping drinks into highballs, sours, Champagne serves and spirit-forward pours, alongside a tight, ingredient-led seasonal selection. Order the namesake Last Word, a crisp, gin-led take on the pre-Prohibition original, then explore twists like a wasabi-togarashi Bloody Mary or clean citrus highballs. A compact menu of Japanese comfort bites keeps things balanced, turning a drink into an unhurried, perfect nightcap ritual.
GO: Visit www.lastword.sg for more information.
Long Bar
At Raffles Singapore, the iconic Long Bar offers heritage theatre with a mischievous streak and is the birthplace of the Singapore Sling, first mixed here in 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon. Inside, the two-storey space leans into 1920s Malayan nostalgia through rich earthy tones, tropical motifs and a gleaming counter, with a rare Singapore licence to brush peanut shells onto the floor. Order the classic Sling, now made with locally distilled Brass Lion Singapura Gin, or keep it classic with a Martini. Food goes beyond bar bites, with Satay sticks, crisp Calamari, and wonderful Wings.
GO: Visit www.raffles.com for more information.
Manhattan
Inside Conrad Singapore Orchard, Manhattan channels New York’s Golden Age of cocktails with art deco polish, low lighting, olive-leather banquettes, and dark timber, set against glints of brass and green marble. Its calling card is the world’s first in-hotel rickhouse, where single-cask cocktails mature in oak barrels, turning time into flavour. Start with the namesake Barrel-Aged Manhattan, then move to the Solera-Aged Negroni for a layered, bittersweet finish. The menu balances heritage classics with seasonal signatures, while a tight line-up of elevated bar bites and American-leaning small plates keeps the night on track. Grab a counter seat and follow their recommended pours.
GO: Follow @manhattan_sg on Instagram for more information.
Native
Another terrific drinking den on Amoy Street, Native is the bar built on regional spirits, foraged ingredients and a sustainability-first mindset. The shophouse setting is deliberately pared back with exposed brick, open rafters and a long bar that keeps the focus on what’s in the glass. Order the cult Antz, blending lemongrass gin, ants distillate, calamansi and coconut yoghurt, then follow with Tree of Life or Pineapple Arrack for a tropical, savoury-leaning hit. There’s a small snack menu full of moreish morsels.
GO: Visit www.tribenative.com for more information.
Neon Pigeon
On Carpenter Street, Neon Pigeon is Singapore’s Tokyo-after-dark izakaya, where Japanese comfort food lands with a downtown edge. The look and feel is deliberately gritty, with exposed brick, raw concrete, steel-and-wood textures, vibrant murals, and neon signage, while an open kitchen keeps the energy up. Food is built for sharing, from Charcoal-grilled Kushiyaki and fresh Sashimi to cult hits like Tokyo Hummus and KFC Bao. The bar leans hard into Japanese flavours such as shochu, sake, yuzu, and umeshu, with signatures like Ghost in the Still, Hojicha Daiquiri and the glowing-green Japanese Drifter.
GO: Visit www.neonpigeonsg.com for more information.
Night Hawk
Night Hawk is a tiny, 25-seat hideout in Tanjong Pagar that feels like stepping into a retro-futurist film set, inspired by Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks. Mirrored ceiling panels, maroon leather, green marble and chrome details create a low-lit, Studio 54 mood, and the bar’s award-winning design is half the reason to go. Begin with the Nighthawks, a brisk, coffee-chocolate riff on an Espresso Martini finished with hot coconut foam and a whisper of MSG. The menu also includes playful highballs and spirit-forward signatures, plus bar bites like Wagyu Cheeseburger Sliders, Wings and Chicken and Waffles.
GO: Visit www.nighthawk.sg for more information.
Nutmeg & Clove
Nutmeg & Clove is a Singapore cocktail institution that turns local history and culture into liquid storytelling, backed by a progressive bar programme and modern Singaporean plates. The look is smart but welcoming with warm lighting, a sleek bar counter, and a lively, shoulder-to-shoulder buzz. Its current drinks list leans into Singlish-inspired names, with a “hall of fame” of crowd favourites alongside new creations. Start with the signature Nutmeg & Clove cocktail, a creamy rum number laced with gula Melaka, spice and ginger beer, then work your way outward.
GO: Visit www.nutmegclove.com for more information.
Offtrack
Offtrack on North Canal Road is a music-first bar built like a listening room where the sound system gets top billing. Inside, retro glass bricks give way to mid-century timber, terrazzo, warm-orange spaceship lights, and vinyl art, with rotating local installations keeping the mood fresh. Food is pan-Asian comfort for sharing, from smacked cucumber with crispy chilli to richer plates like Massaman Curry. Cocktails lean into cult classics and clever twists such as a spicy Paloma, a crisp Appletini, or the King Cole with bourbon and Fernet, sweetened with Demerara for depth.
GO: Visit www.offtrack.sg for more information.
One Ninety Bar & Garden
One-Ninety Bar & Garden at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is a botanical-leaning cocktail address with a sleek, low-lit lounge of marble and polished metal, plus a “secret garden” terrace inspired by the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens. The Polaroids of Singapore menu is a marvellous mixology programme that feels rooted in place, offering a cultural mosaic of flavours. Start with the savoury-sweet Rojak Sour or the mezcal-tequila Pot of Gold, then pivot to the spice-forward Masala Manhattan. Food is more than bar snacks, with Lobster Rolls, mini Wagyu Cheeseburgers and Black Truffle Fries.
GO: Follow @oneninetybarsg for more information.
Punch Room
Hidden off the lobby at The Singapore EDITION, Punch Room is an indulgent, blue-hued cocoon that nods to a London gentleman’s club, lined with oak panelling, a bronze bar, a fan-shaped stone mosaic and a sculptural blue pendant by Éric Schmitt. Punch is the USP, served in shareable bowls and built around Southeast Asian spice, tea and local myth. Start with the Straits Punch, made from gin, whisky, ruby port, pomegranate and Ceylon tea, or the Kusu Island Punch, blending Roku gin, sparkling sake, pandan, lemongrass and sencha. Pair it with Chilli Crab Spring Rolls or a Lobster Brioche.
GO: Visit www.editionhotels.com for more information.
Republic Bar
Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, Republic is a richly appointed cocktail bar that time-travels to the 1960s, framing its drinks as “channels” of liquid history. The room leans into mid-century glamour with a low-lit, after-dark energy that suits a first date or a late-night digestif. Cocktails arrive in rotating “Volume” menus inspired by cultural milestones, with clever, era-led signatures like the whisky-and-Campari Egg Chair and the sloe gin-fuelled Visions of Stella. Stay for bar bites too, from Kueh Pie Tee to Chicken Satay.
GO: Visit www.republicbar.com.sg for more information.
Sago House
Sago House is tucked upstairs in a Duxton Hill shophouse and feels like a friend’s living room, with mismatched chairs, upcycled fittings, creeping plants, and a long wooden counter made for conversation. The USP is its restless drinks programme, which earned the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award in 2023. Each week, the team rewrites six classic cocktail styles, including the Martini, Old Fashioned, Sour and Highball, around market produce and current obsessions. Expect serious technique without the ceremony, plus a tight list of bar bites to keep pace. Go early for a seat, stay late for the final pour.
GO: Follow @sagohouse.sg on Instagram for more information.
Stay Gold Flamingo
Stay Gold Flamingo is a smart two-in-one hangout that shifts gear with the clock. Flamingo runs the daylight hours with coffee, wine and easy, low-ABV pours, then Stay Gold takes over from 5pm as a rock-and-roll cocktail bar, all velvet drapes, neon glow and a lively, late-night hum. The drinks do the talking, from a breezy Pink Guava Bellini to the punchier Wild Fresh Sawa, a gin sour sharpened with yuzu, chamomile and home-grown basil. Food is part of the brief too, so you can stay for a proper session.
GO: Visit www.staygoldflamingo.com for more information.
The Other Room
Hidden behind curtains in the lobby of the Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza, The Other Room plays speakeasy, with a Prohibition-era mood, low lighting, amber backbars, and intimate tables. Drinkers come for its in-house cask programme, with hundreds of spirits finished in wood before they land in cocktails. The menu reads like a timeline, serving era-correct classics and smart rewrites, from the Reversed Gin & Tonic to rare Vintage Cocktails for collectors. Food is a serious supporting act, with all-night tapas and bar snacks designed to stretch the session without stealing focus.
GO: Visit www.theotherroom.com.sg for more information.
Writers Bar
Inside Raffles Singapore, Writers Bar is a refined escape built around literary-inspired mixology and old-world polish. A solid brass counter anchors the room, framed by books, keepsakes and a chandelier that casts a warm glow across leather seating and intimate nooks. Cocktails take cues from the writers who once checked in, with pages of shaken, stirred and Champagne-leaning signatures. Order the Million Dollar Cocktail, a classic linked to Somerset Maugham’s The Letter, then graze on refined bar bites and tapas-style plates that keep the night comfortably on track.
GO: Visit www.raffles.com for more information.