From vinyl cafés to cocktail bars with serious sound systems, these Singapore listening bars offer a memorable night out.
As analogue culture continues to make a comeback, a growing number of bars, cafés and restaurants in Singapore are taking inspiration from Japan’s jazz kissa culture, creating spaces where the soundtrack is just as important as the drinks menu. These venues offer the buzz of a night out without the chaos of a club, pairing vinyl records, hi-fi sound systems, curated playlists and creative cocktails with a sense of community. From intimate listening lounges to record-filled cafés, these are the Singapore listening bars worth adding to your list.
Analogue Anonymous
Analogue Anonymous is part coffee bar, part lifestyle store and part photo studio, with vinyl adding to its laid-back charm. Located on Geylang Road, the space is compact but characterful, with dark wood, mood lighting and a refreshed record collection creating an easygoing soundtrack. Marshall Acton III speakers fill the room, while the drinks programme uses coffee beans from Ipoh and local ingredients across its café menu. Seating is limited, so it works best as a quick coffee stop, browse-and-buy destination or casual place to discover new sounds.
Where: Analogue Anonymous, 480 Geylang Road, Singapore
When: Daily from 9am to 6pm
Contact: @ananonymous.space
Appetite
Hidden above Michelin-starred Nouri on Amoy Street, Appetite brings together food, music and visual art in one atmospheric space. Created by chef-owner Ivan Brehm, the venue is designed as a home for serious music lovers, with comfortable sofas, warm lighting and shelves stacked with records. The soundtrack moves from Afro-Cuban jazz and 1970s rock to 1990s R&B, while the menu leans refined and inventive. Dishes include Foie Gras and Chicken Parfait, spiced Brittany Pigeon and corn custard with uni, alongside classic cocktails with clever twists.
Where: Appetite, 72A Amoy Street, Singapore
When: Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm to 12am
Contact: https://appetitesg.com
Choice Cuts Pizza & Records
Choice Cuts Pizza and Records brings together New York-style slices, coffee, beer and vinyl in Joo Chiat. The laid-back café is laptop-friendly by day and music-led by night, making it a popular spot for casual working sessions and weekend gatherings. The menu includes classic cheese slices, Sicilian thick-crust pepperoni, 18-inch pizzas and triple-decker tiramisu, while the record selection keeps the atmosphere upbeat. Choice Cuts also hosts regular parties and themed music nights, from Stevie Wonder sessions to classic jazz events, giving the venue a lively neighbourhood feel.
Where: Choice Cuts Pizza & Records, 446 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 10pm
Contact: @choicecutsgoods
Little Island Brewing Co
Little Island Brewing Co. at Gillman Barracks is home to Singapore’s first vintage vinyl bar. The gastrobar combines craft drinks, comfort food and a serious sound setup, including a Technics MK5G turntable and vintage Altec Lansing A5-X speakers from the 1950s. The playlist leans toward nostalgia, while the menu brings a playful, vinyl-inspired touch with charcoal pizzas named after classic tracks. Highlights include Pineapple The Sailor Ham and Play That Fungi Muzik. Visit on Wednesday evenings for Waxy Wednesday, when the venue spins throwback tunes from the 1970s and 1980s.
Where: Little Island Brewing Co, 43 Malan Road, Singapore
When: Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 10.30pm; Friday and Saturday, 12pm to 11.30pm
Contact: libc.co
MyX
MyX in Holland Village is a Latin American-inspired restaurant with a dedicated vinyl listening lounge tucked behind the main dining room. While it is not a traditional listening bar, the venue offers a relaxed space for food, records and conversation. The 10-seat booth invites guests to browse books from the Lending Library or settle in with music in the listening lounge. The menu includes an affordable $26 set lunch, spiced avocado toast, Cubano sandwiches, $10 cocktails and $8 beers, while happy hour runs from Tuesday to Sunday.
Where: MyX, 44 Jalan Merah Saga, Singapore
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 11pm
Contact: myx.sg
Offtrack
Offtrack has become one of Singapore’s coolest music-first venues, combining carefully curated playlists with Pan-Asian plates and creative cocktails. Located on North Canal Road, the space comes from nightlife names Dean Chew of Darker Than Wax and Daniel O’Connor of Ice Cream Sundays. Set inside a former disco venue, Offtrack feels warm and lived-in, with vinyl-lined walls, a disco ball and a hi-fi sound system that keeps music at the forefront. The programme also includes rotating artists, DJ sets and production workshops, making it a firm favourite for music lovers.
Where: Offtrack, 34 North Canal Road, Singapore
When: Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 1am
Contact: offtrack.sg
Rider’s Lounge
Hidden inside TRIFECTA, Rider’s Lounge is built for Singapore’s surf, snow and skate community, but its JBL Sound and Vinyl Bar gives it broader appeal. The soundtrack moves between funk, blues, R&B, alternative beats and ambient sounds, with records curated by selector Vinylsavedmylife. Guests can browse and buy from a rotating selection drawn from his personal archive of more than 9,000 records. The food offering comes from Yeast Side, with focaccia sandwiches and sourdough pizzas, while drinks include craft beers, coffee and matcha for a laid-back post-ride hangout.
Where: Rider’s Lounge, 10A Exeter Road, Singapore
When: Daily, 9am to 11pm
Contact: trifectasingapore.com
RPM By D.Bespoke & Quiet Corner
RPM by D.Bespoke and Quiet Corner is a 30-seat listening hub dedicated to the ritual of vinyl. Curated by former singer Daiki Kanetaka, the Duxton Road space features floor-to-ceiling wooden shelves, vintage JBL speakers and a private room with premium turntables. Kanetaka’s record collection spans funk, jazz, Japanese city pop and timeless classics, creating a refined soundtrack for shochu, Japanese whisky and Asian-inspired cocktails. During the day, the venue shifts into Quiet Corner, a serene café inspired by Japan’s jazz kissaten culture, serving coffee, tea and whisky.
Where: RPM By D.Bespoke & Quiet Corner, 6 Duxton Road, Singapore 089482
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm and 6pm to 12am
Contact: @rpm_singapore and @quiet_corner.sg
Slow Boat
Slow Boat is Singapore’s first vinyl listening café, offering a relaxed introduction to analogue culture in Tanjong Pagar. Run by siblings Kathy and Kevin, the second-floor shophouse space is welcoming for seasoned collectors and curious newcomers alike. Interiors channel a mid-century feel, with cosy two-seater couches, individual turntables and headphones. Guests can choose from more than 500 records spanning genres and regions, with selected albums available to purchase. Priced at $30, the experience includes a drink and one hour of listening time, making it ideal for a slow afternoon.
Where: Slow Boat, 45A Craig Road, Singapore
When: Daily from 11am to 9pm
Contact: slowboat.sg
Swee Lee
Swee Lee Clarke Quay takes the music retail experience into lifestyle territory. Housed in a former warehouse, the venue features rare vinyl records, limited-edition guitars, audio equipment, an artist lounge, a creator corner, listening stations, and a café-bar. It is a playground for musicians and music fans, with enough to browse, buy and listen to across the space. Guests can settle in with music-inspired cocktails by Employees Only, alongside casual bites such as waffles, ice cream, truffle fries and grilled cheese sandwiches. One hour of listening costs $10, with a minimum spend.
Where: Swee Lee, Clarke Quay, Singapore
When: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 10pm
Contact: experience.sweelee.com