Singapore’s Best Cocktail Bars for Every Style & Vibe

Explore Singapore’s top cocktail bars by vibe. From hidden speakeasies to glamorous lounges, discover the city’s top bars for cocktails, nightlife, and memorable nights out.

SINGAPORE

Rachel Anderson

10/6/20252 min read

Singapore’s cocktail scene is endlessly versatile, offering everything from vintage-inspired glamour to inventive modern mixology. No two nights out need to feel the same.

To make exploring easier, this guide highlights the city’s top bars grouped by vibe and experience, so you can find the perfect spot for your visit to Singapore.

Discover Singapore’s top cocktail spots, organized by atmosphere and style:

Retro & Immersive

  • ATLAS: Luxurious art deco bar with a record-breaking gin collection and Jazz Age glamor

  • Republic Bar: Luxe 1960s-themed bar celebrating Singapore’s cultural rise and retro style

  • Live Twice: Mid-century modern Japanese-inspired bar with cinematic noir vibes

  • Gibson: Vintage-style bar serving classic cocktails with inventive Asian-inspired twists

  • Night Hawk: Inspired by Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks, blending mid-century aesthetics with futuristic nostalgic flair

  • Bar Bon Funk: Mid-century chic with buzzy beats and signature cocktails

Bars that transport you through time with history, nostalgia, and cinematic flair

Classic & Refined

  • Jigger & Pony: Sleek, contemporary bar celebrating inventive cocktails and convivial connections

  • Last Word: Minimalist speakeasy offering classic cocktails with a modern twist

  • Employee's Only Singapore: Outpost of the famed New York neo-speakeasy with expertly crafted cocktails and high-energy service

  • Writers Bar, Raffles Singapore: Elegant, literary-themed cocktails in a historic hotel

  • Manhattan, Conrad Singapore Orchard: Sleek, New York–inspired bar serving iconic cocktails

  • Punch Room & Wonder Room, Singapore EDITION Hotel: Glamorous bar and "micro-club" offering curated cocktails, luxurious interiors, and immersive cultural events

  • One-Nintey, Four Seasons Hotel: Botanical-focused lobby bar with a breezy “secret garden” terrace

  • MO BAR, Mandarin Oriental: Upscale hotel bar celebrating city views and Singaporean stories

Polished, cosmopolitan bars with timeless sophistication and exceptional service

Intimate & Cool

  • 28 Hong Kong St: Trend-setting, award-winning speakeasy known for American-style craft cocktails

  • Side Door: Tucked-away speakeasy serving bold cocktails in an industrial yet welcoming space

  • Tamba: Cocktails infused with the vibrant flavors and spirit of West Africa

  • Bar Somma: Chic Italian-inspired bar pairing refined cocktails with a contemporary, elevated vibe

Small-scale cocktail spots that balance atmosphere, intimacy, and style

Quirky & Experimental

  • Sago House: Weekly-changing menu of six inventive cocktails inspired by classics and market-fresh ingredients

  • Cat Bite Club: Bold cocktail bar spotlighting agave and rice spirits through inventive, flavor-forward creations

  • Origin Bar, Shangri-La Singapore: Luxe bar themed around journeys with a menu that evolves annually through innovative, theatrical cocktails

  • Neon Pigeon: Trendy Tokyo-inspired bar offering a modern take on Izakaya-style drinks

  • Offtrack: Music-centric bar with cult-classic cocktails, live DJ sets, and local art installations

Creative bars with playful, bold, or unconventional approaches

Lively & Party-Forward

  • Stay Gold Flamingo: Dual-concept venue with a relaxed daytime café that transforms into a buzzing, rock-and-roll cocktail bar by night

  • White Shades: Multi-level cocktail destination with a hidden bar, rooftop escape, and distinct experiences on every floor

  • Bae's Cocktail Club: Neon-lit party spot blending Gangnam nightlife and LA flair, serving standout cocktails with high-energy vibes

High-energy, late-night spots with loud music and high energy

Casual & Laid-Back

  • Skinny's Lounge: A local dive bar focused on fun

  • Puffy Bois: Friendly neighborhood bar promising crisp cocktails, fresh pizza, and good times

  • Draft Land SG: Taproom-style bar featuring unique yet approachable cocktails on draft with a mellow, social vibe

Bars offering a relaxed, easygoing, and unpretentious experience

Community-Driven & Eco-Conscious

  • Native: Drinks rooted in local and regional ingredients, showcasing the best of Singapore’s flavors

  • Nutmeg & Clove: Cozy, heritage-inspired bar celebrating Singapore’s culture through thoughtfully-made cocktails

  • Fura: Sustainability-driven bar crafting daring, eco-friendly cocktails with strong personality

  • Elephant Room: Culture-forward cocktail bar inspired by Singapore's Little India, featuring Indian spirits and fresh ingredients from Tekka Market

Bars that celebrate sustainability, local ingredients, and the spirit of their communities

For more travel inspiration, explore additional recommendations for your Singapore trip here.

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