5 Best Bars in Singapore (2026)

Alleybar is a heritage cocktail bar and gastropub tucked in the alley between two shophouses at Peranakan Place on Emerald Hill Road, open since 1999. The bar draws on Peranakan and Nyonya culture, infusing signature flavors from that heritage throughout its cocktail menu, surrounded by authentic historical artefacts from the former Peranakan Museum. Reviewers describe a cozy, stylish atmosphere paired with well-crafted drinks and consistently attentive, welcoming service from named staff.

Quaich Bar Wanderlust is a whisky-focused cocktail bar inside Frasers House, part of the Quaich Bar group that describes itself as pioneering Singapore's whisky legacy. The bar offers an extensive whisky collection alongside creative cocktails built around a tarot-card-style menu, with tapas designed to pair with the drinks. Reviewers consistently praise named bartenders for deep whisky knowledge and a willingness to build cocktails around a member's own bottle purchase.

The Spiffy Dapper is an Art Deco speakeasy-style cocktail bar on River Valley Road, open since 2013, known for its self-deprecating branding and inventive cocktail menu. The bar also serves a full food menu, including a well-reviewed steak and frites and smash burger, alongside cocktails built around unique flavor combinations. Reviewers describe a hidden, intimate vibe that suits date nights, with consistent praise for both the drinks and the food.

Republic Bar Singapore is an upscale bar inside the Ritz-Carlton, known for creative signature cocktails and a strong champagne and wine list, alongside light bites and dishes like beef wellington. Reviewers describe consistently strong drinks even during free-flow events, along with attentive, friendly service from named staff and an elegant hotel-bar atmosphere.

Oriental Elixir is a hidden cocktail bar operating inside The Spiffy Dapper on River Valley Road, focused on experimental gin infusions using ingredients like mala, black lime, and even Sichuan spiced duck heads. The menu changes frequently and includes bespoke cocktails built around a guest's flavor preferences. Reviewers consistently describe a cozy, intimate apothecary-like atmosphere and bartenders willing to explain the reasoning behind each unusual infusion.