10 Best Cocktail Bars For A Great Time Out [2022] 

After a long and tiring day, sometimes all you want to do is go out and have some fun. Or maybe it’s just the weekend and you’re in the mood to dress-up and unwind. Either way, a night at a good cocktail bar can be the highlight of your day. But everyone has their own preferences when it comes to what makes a good cocktail bar.

That is why we have curated a list of the best cocktail bars in Singapore. Each one has its own charm that sets it apart from the rest. So whether you’re seeking luxury, a place where you can just dance all night, or simply a place to relax, we have an option for you. You’re in for a real good time!

1. Anouska’s

A bar that screams luxury, Anouska is an ode to Anouska Hempelone. You might know her from her former Bond girl days, or her career as one of the top interior designers in the world (She’s in the top 100). Popular for her originality, and stunning visuals when it comes to designing, you can imagine how beautiful the bar must be. You can enjoy her favourite and timeless drinks from the 70s and the 80s. Try out several drinks like premium wine, champagne, and cocktails with unique flavours.

But if you’re confused about a good start, then their signature cocktail ‘Escape to Kaifeng’ which is infused with chrysanthemum cardinal will take you on a floral trip. Or their ‘East Meets West’ which adds a touch of Asian to the classic Western drinks. Chocolate lovers, they’ve got you covered as well with their ‘Hong Long Choc’. Sip on the cocktail tribute ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ and take a stroll around admiring the beauty of the place. Martini lovers will adore their spin on Anouska’s classic martini.

2. Native Cocktail Bar

The Native Cocktail Bar stays true to its name. It specialises in using home-grown ingredients that are locally sourced. This is a cocktail bar that wants to help local people and to do this, they use only regional ingredients which help regional craftsmen and artists. They offer a short but well-curated and exotic selection of drinks which changes from time to time.

You get to experience familiar flavours, but each with a unique twist to it. In fact, you can even enjoy their cocktails in the comfort of your own home thanks to their bottle cocktails. Their best-seller, the ‘Garden-City’ is a Roku-Gin cocktail with infusions of pandan-jun and calamansi. If you want something healthier then you can go for their ‘Chasing the Dragon’, or ‘Forager’s Garden’ which have a unique combination of herbs. Choose your table from one of their three different areas depending on your mood. Their main bar is where the bartenders work their magic, their main dining room is a cosy booth which is perfect for small gatherings, or even the attic-space.

3. Lulu’s Lounge

Lulu’s Lounge needs to be your go-to bar if you want to enjoy the night-life that Singapore offers. The bar is named after its fictional owner and is the perfect cocktail bar to give you that perfect night-life. The interior is simply stunning, and the classy-looking lounges are inspired by the night-life in New York during the 60s. If that isn’t enough to tempt you, then you’ll enjoy their live music which is an attraction of its own. They see plenty of star guests and internationally-acclaimed musicians on stage.

Here you’ll be able to enjoy post-dinner drinks and dance the night away until the break of dawn. Lulu’s Lounge is the perfect playground for adults and with their dress code policy, you can dress to impress. Ladies are going to enjoy their Wednesday night because that’s ladies’ night and you can get three complimentary Aperol Spritz. The beverage choices given to the guest at Lulu’s lounge are astonishing with the sheer selection of wines, spirits, champagne, rum, gin, vodka and so much more. This place is like an escape from reality where you can be who you want to be.

4. Flying Monkey

Okay, hear us out. We all know that India has one of the most delicious and varied cuisines in the world. Flying Monkey is a rare gem that actually does serve authentic Indian flavours, but that’s not why they’re on this list. You absolutely need to try out the various cocktails that they serve in the bar. The bar offers customers a variety of blends of cocktails infused with classic Indian flavours.

Their cocktail, the ‘Mumbai to Milan’ has Darjeeling gin, Campari, dry vermouth, and lemon which leave an explosion of flavours on your taste-buds. The ‘Pataka Cocktail’ has honey whisky, ginger, basil, and mint. Craving something that smells as good, then their ‘Gulabo’ will blow your mind. It is a vodka cocktail infused with rose syrup, and notes of lemon. Their hilariously named ‘Rowdy Baby’ is perfect for chocolate fans as it is a mix of tequila, dark chocolate, and chai. Talk about guilty pleasures in life.

The flavors are all unique, and we hadn’t even imagined that they could go so well together. Using a mix of everyday spices that are extremely common in India, these small details are what make them more endearing. Now you won’t just associate good food with India; their cocktails are equally amazing!

5. Bar Stories

Okay, hear us out. Sometimes you might get the feeling that the perfect cocktail is out there, but you have everything in your mind. Or maybe you came across some ideas on the Internet and you’re dying to try it out but you can’t find it anywhere. Enter Bar Stories. Over at Bar Stories, you can use their bespoke option to create and try out all of the fun and wild combinations that your mind can come up with. It’s the perfect way to spend time with your friends as well, as you race each other’s creations.

The bartenders here are full of life and so amicable that you’ll feel at ease immediately. And they’ll entertain you with their skills at the same time. There is no menu, so everything is up to you and what your mind can come up with. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of choices and combinations, then you can ask the bartenders for suggestions as well. Their creation will shock you with how good it is. Even the presentation is Instagram-worthy with how aesthetic it looks.

6. Maison Ikkoku

Maison Ikkoku offers you the perfect experience of a fun night out. Their terrace has the most gorgeous view of the Sultan Mosque, and even their concept is an amazing one! What is their concept you ask? You tell the bartenders what you’re in the mood for today, and voila! You get what you wanted, but they add a unique twist to it. This is really exciting because you know what you want, but you can never predict the twist.

They also serve artisan Japanese cuisine which complements the cocktails to perfection. The dishes are clever, and you also get some fusion dishes which are must-tries. The staff is hilarious, and friendly so you won’t feel out of place at all. And the soft jazz music will leave feeling great and groovy. But the highlight is definitely their collection of bespoke cocktails. Customers rave about them, and we’re sure that you will too! Plan a night out with friends, and decide who can make the most unique combination.

7. Atlas

The one word that will come to your mind when you visit Atlas is luxurious. True to the Roman Titan it shares its name with, this cocktail bar is truly worth all the praise and more. From its location in the heart of Parkview Square to the glamourous Art-Deco, this place is luxury in every sense of the world. With its mind-blowing architecture and the huge collection of gin (probably largest in Singapore), this is the experience of a lifetime.

They offer a vast variety of drinks from the vintage collection to some of the most innovative and unique cocktail combinations. Create your own combination from their bespoke options, or select one of the many pre-existing cocktail combinations. You can even choose the tonic of your choice, to create the perfect pairing with your gin. You can enjoy some of the most exclusive gins by joining their Jupiter Society, where they offer Gin Ration. Pour some of the rarest gins that arrive at Atlas, and savour them with your cocktail.

8. MO BAR

On the hunt for the cocktail bar with the best view, then you need to look no further than MO BAR. You’ll get to savour the breathtakingly stunning views of Marina Bay while sipping on a delicious cocktail. The experience will be so good that you’ll lose your sense of time. You’ll get taken on a sensory journey around the world, with drinks inspired by New Delhi, Seoul, Sri Lanka, Kyoto, etc.

A great choice to start with would be their ‘Sri Lanka Rubi’ which is a whiskey cocktail infused with pineapple, and toddy or their ‘Seoul Chamoe’ which is a delicious blend of vodka, melon, and citron. Or are you feeling spicy today? In that case, you’ll adore their ‘New Delhi Soma’, a gin-based cocktail with yoghurt, chutney, and spices. MO BAR even offers a back story for their regional inspired drinks which helps us feel like we are exploring new places while drinking them. If you have tried drinking all the cocktail combinations they offer or you have a special cocktail combination of your own, then you can definitely try their bespoke option as well.

9. IB HQ

If you’re looking for a cocktail bar that offers an intimate experience then your search is over. IB HQ is a cosy cocktail bar which is a brick-and-mortar space of Indigenous Bartender platform. The bar team is focusing on learning and exploring ingredients, their origins cultural, and culinary use which drives inspirations behind all cocktails served at IB HQ.

An Indigenous Bartender is a blog that highlights learned knowledge about ingredients from all around the world. Some of the cocktail to try at IB HQ are ‘Kanji’ made with genmaicza infused blended malt whisky, pineapple, miso, vanilla, Bergamot & Buntan citruses from Kochi prefecture in Japan or the quirky blue cheese martini “Blue de Dux’ that consist of roquefort spirit, melon oolong tea, and pickled beets. You are in for an experience, that’s for sure!

10. Lime House Caribbean

You gotta love the concept behind Lime House Caribbean which is ‘Liming’. What is ‘liming’ you ask? It is a Caribbean word that means hanging out with friends. The atmosphere is cosy, and laid-back which sets them apart from the crowd. It’s a great place for you to enjoy your time with friends and loved ones. The fine-dining experience and traditional Caribbean dishes will blow your mind off.

If you want to learn more about Caribbean culture and enjoy some authentic food and drinks then this is the perfect bar for you. As anyone who loves Caribbean culture would know, rum is one of the key components of any social and traditional event. That may be the reason why they have such a big variety of rum available for you to try. With that said, their Rum Flights will give you a variety of cocktails from different influences like Spanish, British, and French. With the wide range of cocktails that they offer, you will definitely find something that would pique your interest. From their signature cocktails, our top picks would be Dark & Stormy, Walking Death, and Miss Ginnie.

That brings us to the end of our list of the best cocktail bars in Singapore. We’ve spoken about cocktail bars that are luxurious, intimate, and even those which are great for a fun time out! Let us know which you like best. Dress up, call some friends, or even plan a night out alone! A fun time awaits.

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