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Best bars in Singapore

Cocktail rooms, rooftops and unmarked doors — where to start a night and where to end one.

Atlas Bar
KEY2 Pick

Gin Bar • $$$$

Atlas Bar

Art Deco atrium at Parkview Square housing one of the world's largest gin collections and a soaring champagne tower.

Best for: Special Occasion / Date Night

Manhattan
KEY2 Pick

Cocktail Bar • $$$$

Manhattan

Award-winning pre-Prohibition cocktail bar at the Regent, repeatedly ranked among the World's 50 Best Bars.

Best for: Date Night / Nightlife

1-Altitude Coast

Rooftop Bar • $$$

1-Altitude Coast

Sentosa's rooftop lounge with sweeping views over the Southern Islands and the port, popular at sunset.

Best for: Sunset / Group

Jigger & Pony

Cocktail Bar • $$$

Jigger & Pony

Locally rooted, playful cocktail menu at the Amara Hotel, a fixture on Asia's 50 Best Bars list.

Best for: Nightlife / Group

Long Bar

Historic Bar • $$$

Long Bar

Birthplace of the Singapore Sling inside Raffles Hotel, peanut shells on the floor and colonial ceiling fans overhead.

Best for: Tourist Classic / Group

Smoke & Mirrors

Rooftop Bar • $$$

Smoke & Mirrors

Rooftop cocktail bar atop the National Gallery with an unbeatable panorama of the Padang, Marina Bay Sands and the skyline.

Best for: Sunset / Date Night

Questions, answered

What are the best bars in Singapore?+

The KEY2 editors' top picks for bars in Singapore are Atlas Bar, Manhattan. Every listing in this guide is individually vetted, with hours, prices and booking links.

What are the best bars in Singapore for a special occasion?+

For a splurge, the KEY2 guide recommends Atlas Bar, Manhattan, 1-Altitude Coast, Jigger & Pony. Reserve ahead — the booking link is on each listing.

Do I need to book bars in Singapore in advance?+

The most popular bars in Singapore fill up days or weeks ahead. Every KEY2 listing includes a direct reservation or booking link where one is available.

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