Gisele WoonWhen the sun goes does down in Singapore, overworked Singaporeans dress to the nines for a night out of partying.
In fact, Singapore has just been named as the world’s 2nd best city for nightlife, ahead of other hot spots like New York, Berlin, and Vegas. Considering how major lifestyle and nightlife brands like TAO Group have opened globally-renowned clubs like Marquee in Singapore, this comes as no surprise.
From speakeasy bars hidden behind a wanton meat stall to a nightclub featuring a massive Ferris wheel, we’ve rounded up 8 of the hottest new clubs and bars get your flashiest outfit on and party the night away!
MARQUEE
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If you haven’t been to Marquee Singapore, it’s time to come out of the rock you’ve been living under! This hottest new club takes parties in Singapore to literally new heights. Marquee not only accommodates a three-storey slide, but also an iconic Ferris wheel that also acts as a makeshift photo booth. Immortalize your crazy clubbing experience, take a swig of alcohol, and dance the night away to big-name resident DJs and entertainers such as Travis Scott, Kaskade, French Montana, and Dash Berlin.
Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue #B1-67, 018972
KOMA
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Did someone say sushi? KOMA, a Japanese restaurant and sushi bar, offers guests a multi-sensory gastronomic experience. Be awed as you enter the restaurant through a dramatically lit passageway lined with orange arches inspired by Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. This pathway paves the way to an elegant and intimate lounge designed by American design firm, Rockwell Group. Indulge in creative new cocktails or choose from the venue’s extensive sake list!
Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-67, 018972
AVENUE
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A bespoke cocktail lounge, Avenue resembles a New York penthouse apartment, with wood-paneled walls, fancy custom banquettes, and exquisite granite tabletops. Travel back in time as you play vintage arcade games such as pinball and skee ball, or roll some balls at the mini bowling alley.
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One of their signature cocktails is Just Another Sling, the bar’s unique take on the famous Singapore Sling, with the addition of a special ingredient: Gula Melaka. Get you and your pals some curated craft cocktails, get wasted and forget you have work the next day.
Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue #B1-67, 018972
Shang Social
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The first food and beverage brand by the Shangri-La Group, Shang Social is a casual-luxe Chinese restaurant bar located in the new Jewel Changi that presents guests the option of choosing from 3 Chinese cuisines: Cantonese, Huaiyang and Sichuan. Sip on fancy-infused cocktails, craft beers or other Asian-inspired drinks as you bask in the majestic view of Jewel’s seven-storey waterfall.
Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Blvd, #01 – 219 to 222, 819666
The Dragon Chamber
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Enter at your own risk! What may look like a regular fridge at an unassuming wanton mee stall in Clark Quay is actually a secret door that leads to “The Dragon Chamber” – a speakeasy-style restaurant and bar that serves unconventional Chinese fare.
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Enjoy an immersive both physically and gastronomically experience as you savour the bar’s innovative cocktails. Classic cocktails are served with a local twist, using traditional Asian cooking ingredients such as tea, Chinese spices, and gula melaka.
2 Circular Road, 049358
Maduro
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Drinks? Check. Music that feeds your soul? Check. Fresh off the block is Maduro – the new place to be for jazz lovers. We recommend coming down on Fridays when this musical lounge pays homage to Singapore’s prominent jazz musicians. Pamper yourself with a glass of vintage wine or classic cocktail as you experience musical heaven.
40C Harding Road, 249548
Le Noir Marina Bay Sands
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Located along the promenade of the Marina Bay Sands, Le Noir offers guests the full experience – food, drinks, live entertainment with the spectacular views of the Singapore River as its backdrop. This venue is perfect for any occasion; from old friends catching up to fighting couples looking to rekindle their love. Live band performances takes place daily at 6:15pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm, 9:15pm, 10:15pm 11:15pm (performance timings subject to changes).
Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-84, 018956
TXA Pintxo Bar
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TXA is first bar in Singapore dedicated to the unique Basque pintxo experience. Indulge yourself in their extensive and diverse array of pintxos, while sipping on their signature cocktails, wine, beer and ciders. This high energy bar is sure to get you pumped!
10 Telok Blangah Green, 109178
ATLAS
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Love coffee and alcohol? Head down Atlas Bar and order yourself a Mr Black. This Australian-born drink brings coffee culture into the night… and alcohol culture into the day. Thank you, Mr. Black, for making it socially acceptable to indulge in day time drinking! According to Founder Tom Baker, Mr. Black drinks “contains ten times the coffee and half the sugar of old world coffee liqueurs”.
Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Rd, 188778
See You at Singapore’s Hottest New Nightlife Spots!
With all the newest ins and outs in Singapore’s nightlife, nights in Singapore just got a little more dazzling. Which of these spots are your favourite?
