From rooftop bars with views overlooking Marina Bay to stylish cocktail bars, we’ve rounded up some of the best bars in Singapore. Whether you’re planning after-work drinks, looking for happy hour deals, bars for date night or sunset cocktails with a view, your next favourite drinking spot could be on this list.
Lantern, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
Head up to the seventh floor of The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore and you’ll find Lantern, a rooftop bar with views over Marina Bay. The venue gets its name from Red Lantern Pier, the historic landing spot for Singapore’s early immigrants and seafarers. Back then, red lanterns lined the waterfront to guide boats safely to shore. Today, it’s the city lights, cocktails, infinity pool, greenery and sunset beats that draw people in.
Lantern’s drinks menu delivers all the rooftop classics – champagne, wine, signature cocktails – with a few local twists. Try the Fullerton Sling, a fresh take on the classic Singapore Sling with Asian-inspired notes. Pair it with bites like wagyu beef short rib or spicy Korean wings.
One of the best bars in Singapore for skyline views, Lantern is also one of the top bars for date night, as well as birthday celebrations and corporate events.
Worth knowing: Drop by between 4pm and 7pm for the Skive Life Golden Hour specials – house wine and beer for $10, classic cocktails like a Margarita or Gin Fizz for $15, and the Golden Hour Snack Platter ($38) with truffle chicken wings, corn chips and truffle fries.
Also, diarise the Brazilian Funk Barbecue Sunday, held every Sunday from 5pm to 9pm. As the sun sets, Lantern serves up Brazilian-inspired barbecue favourites including skewers of picanha, tiger prawns and other grilled meats, accompanied by sauces and sides. Cocktail jugs keep the drinks flowing, while live samba performances on the last Sunday of every month add to the atmosphere.
80 Collyer Quay
fullertonhotels.com
Moon Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Tucked away in Tanjong Pagar, Moon Rooftop Bar & Lounge sits atop Hub Synergy Point, with indoor and outdoor spaces overlooking the CBD skyline and out towards the sea.
The celestial theme runs throughout the venue, from the oversized glowing moon installation to the monthly Full Moon cocktail series. Each month features a different lunar-inspired cocktail, while the wider drinks list includes classics such as Amaretto Sours, Singapore Slings and Old Fashioneds.
Inside, deep purple tones and soft lighting create an intimate atmosphere that feels a little removed from the pace of the city below.
The food menu blends Thai, Chinese and Western influences, with dishes ranging from spicy salmon salad and tom yum seafood soup to grilled Australian wagyu beef, truffle carbonara spaghetti and grilled cheese lobster. There are also sharing plates, bar bites and pizzas for groups settling in over drinks.
Great for after-work catch-ups, celebrations or a relaxed rooftop evening, Moon offers a slightly different take on the city’s rooftop bar scene.
Worth knowing: Moon Rooftop Bar & Lounge is also available for private functions and corporate events, with capacity for up to 150 guests.
#27-01 Hub Synergy Point, 70 Anson Road
moon.com.sg
PLUME Cocktail bar in Marina Bay, Singapore
There’s a new buzz at PLUME, Pan Pacific Singapore’s destination cocktail bar. The occasion? The arrival of Head Mixologist Akmal Haqim, a homegrown talent with more than a decade behind the bar at some of the city’s best-known spots, including 28 HongKong Street and Jungle Ballroom.
Set within Pan Pacific Singapore’s grand atrium, the contemporary Art Deco interior is a celebration of the island’s colourful native birds, while PLUME’s ornithology-inspired cocktail menu adds another feather in the bar’s cap. Highlights include the Jambu Fruit Dove (mezcal, tequila, soy sauce, hot sauce, garlic, onion and tomato) and the Olive-Backed Sunbird (rhum agricole, apricot brandy, torch ginger, pineapple and coconut water).
Akmal joins the venue with a vision to craft drinks that tell stories, often inspired by Asian flavours and a touch of nostalgia. His goal, he says, is simple: for guests to “walk away with both a memory and a smile”. You’ll also find bar bites and “night nosh” such as confit potato wedges with truffle aioli, a mezze platter and prawn spring rolls.
With elegant cocktails and a sophisticated setting, it’s easy to see why this is considered one of the best bars in Singapore, whether for date night or making the most of happy hour.
Worth knowing: PLUME Hour is a daily happy hour experience from 5pm until 8pm, with signature cocktails of the month, premium spirits, wines and beers at $12, including complimentary canapés.
7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square
9459 7165 | panpacific.com
Las Palmas for Palm Springs vibes
Located on level 33 of Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena, the glamorous bar combines 270-degree skyline views with classic Americana-inspired dishes and innovatively crafted cocktails. The relaxed poolside setting also makes it a great bar for date night, especially at sunset during happy hour.
Hang out poolside in a pastel pink cabana and catch the sunset while sipping on a bespoke concoction by head bartender Ron Aransay. Inspired by the iconic locations of Palm Springs, Las Palmas’s cocktail menu of spritzes, highballs and seasonal spiked slushies will have you California dreamin’ in no time!
Tuck into the menu of hearty and delicious sharing plates from Executive Chef John Chye. From tacos and tasty rack ribs, to beef brisket and hot wings, the Californian classics have been given a fun and fresh twist with a subtle hint of Asian flavour.
Worth knowing: Sundowner Happy Hour is available Tuesday to Friday from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 8pm, with deals on beer, wine and cocktails. You can also book a private poolside cabana package, which includes three hours’ use, a complimentary bottle of prosecco with a minimum spend of $250, and access to the infinity pool until 9pm.
99 Irrawaddy Road, Level 33, Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena
laspalmasbar.com
Kinki Rooftop Bar in Singapore
Perched atop Customs House, Kinki Rooftop Bar looks out across Marina Bay and the city skyline, making it a popular spot for happy hour and sunset drinks. The cocktail menu takes a playful approach, with signatures including the Kinki Cooler (soju, passion fruit, agave nectar and Supasawa) and the Geisha in Disguise (gin, blackberry, blackcurrant and yoghurt foam).
Kinki’s rooftop food menu is equally inventive, with Japanese-inspired bites designed for sharing. Highlights include the Dragon Chaser, which combines seared foie gras, eel and breaded prawn, and the Cowabunga, layered with A4 wagyu, cream cheese, tobiko and potato floss. Add upbeat music, neon-lit interiors and waterfront views, and it’s easy to see why the rooftop remains a favourite for after-work drinks and weekend catch-ups.
Worth knowing: Super Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday from 5pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 4pm to 8pm. Offers include Gin & Tonic or Vodka Soda duos at $23, draught beer duos at $26, signature cocktails at 20 percent off, and a two-hour free-flow package for $48 on Saturdays.
#02-02 Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay
kinki.com.sg | IG @kinkibar
LAVO Coastal Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar
This celebrity hangout has an enviable location on Level 57 of Marina Bay Sands. The city views are the real drawcard, with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides of the restaurant for maximum impact.
The venue has recently undergone a major refresh, re-emerging as LAVO Coastal Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar. Inspired by the laid-back glamour of Italy’s coastline, the designed space features handcrafted tiles, warm honey-toned finishes and an updated wraparound terrace made for sunset drinks and open-air dining.
The menu has also taken a new direction, placing greater emphasis on coastal Italian cooking and seafood. Alongside signature favourites such as LAVO’s famous Meatball and a towering 20-layer chocolate cake, there are dishes including Jumbo Shrimp Alla Scampi, Seafood Fra Diavolo and Grilled Octopus.
At the bar, Italian influences continue with a cocktail list built around bright, summery flavours. Expect spritzes, citrusy creations and signatures such as the Amalfi Breeze and From Sicily with Love.
Worth knowing: Arrive before sunset if you can – the changing colours over Marina Bay are part of the experience. The Sundowner Menu (daily from 3pm to 6pm) features signature cocktails like Marina Cool and the LAVO Sangaree.
Level 57 Sands SkyPark, Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 1, 10 Bayfront Avenue
marinabaysands.com/restaurants/lavo
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