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10 Best Pubs in Singapore
Singapore’s pub and bar choices range from rotating craft-beer taprooms and Guinness-focused bistros to experimental cocktail rooms, whisky specialists and live-performance venues. Use this guide to choose by drink preference, atmosphere, food, group size and the type of evening you want.
Our method for this guide
This guide does not try to list everyone. It is our pick of pubs in Singapore, built on each business's public reputation and on how central this service is to what it does.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
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Upward Taproom
Upward Taproom Craft Beer Bar on Club Street serves rotating craft beers in a lively bar setting. Its selection includes beers from Chinese breweries, unusual styles, fruity sours and beers available both on tap and in cans, with ratings synced to Untappd. The taproom suits after-work drinks, groups and beer exploration, while its staff offer recommendations and the bar runs happy hour from 3pm to 7pm.
Notable strengths: The beer menu changes frequently and includes Chinese brewery selections
Craft-beer drinkers who enjoy trying rotating and unusual stylesFriends seeking an after-work drinks venue8 Club St, #01-06 Mercure Upward Taproom Craft Beer Bar, Club Street (Telok Ayer, Chinatown), ICON Singapore City Centre, Singapore 069472Oriental Elixir
Oriental Elixir is a cosy cocktail bar inside The Spiffy Dapper, built around experimental gin infusions and bespoke drinks. Its unusual flavour combinations include ingredients such as mala, abalone, salted oysters, mapo tofu, blue cheese and bak kut teh spices. The frequently changing menu lets adventurous drinkers choose from safer to more unconventional styles, while food, table service and reservations are available.
Notable strengths: Experimental gin infusions use distinctive food-inspired ingredients
Cocktail drinkers seeking unusual savoury or botanical flavoursVisitors who enjoy personalised drinks and changing menusInside Spiffy Dapper, 294 River Valley Rd, Oriental Elixir, Singapore 2383351918 Heritage Bar at The Alkaff Mansion
1918 Heritage Bar at The Alkaff Mansion is a Singapore bar and dining venue with cocktails, beer, spirits, wine and food. It combines indoor and outdoor seating with live music and live performances, and suits group occasions such as birthdays as well as relaxed drinks or a meal.
Notable strengths: Located at The Alkaff Mansion with colonial character and outdoor seating
Birthday celebrations and group eveningsDrinks, live music and casual dining in an outdoor or heritage setting10 Telok Blangah Green, 1918 Heritage Bar at The Alkaff Mansion, Singapore 109178Cheeers Bistro & Bar
Cheeers Bistro & Bar is a Joo Chiat bistro and bar built around Guinness, casual food and an old-school music atmosphere. It suits after-work drinks, relaxed conversations and gatherings with friends. Guinness is carefully poured, while the food includes fries, mutton masala and mutton samosas; classic 1980s and 1990s pop and rock shape the venue’s distinctive mood.
Notable strengths: Guinness is a clear focus, including a reported three-for-$38 bundle
Guinness drinkers seeking a carefully poured pintFriends meeting for casual drinks and conversationGuests who enjoy nostalgic pop and rock music456 Joo Chiat Rd, Cheeers Bistro & Bar, Singapore 427669Quaich Bar Collector
Quaich Bar Collector is a hidden whisky bar with a diverse selection of whiskies and other drinks, including gin. Its knowledgeable team helps guests learn about whisky and recommends bottles to suit different levels of experience. A private cigar room, paired bites and a quiet, softly lit atmosphere make it suitable for conversation or a business meeting.
Notable strengths: Staff are noted for whisky knowledge and tailored recommendations
Whisky drinkers exploring bottles from around the worldBeginners wanting guidance on whisky and its heritageGuests seeking a quiet evening or private business conversation390A Havelock Rd, Quaich Bar Collector, Singapore 169664Tess Bar & Kitchen, Singapore
Tess Bar & Kitchen is a relaxed cocktail bar and dining venue serving cocktails, wine, beer and food, with dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating and table service. It suits solo drinks, dates, casual meals and gatherings, combining a broad drinks list with a bar menu that receives particular attention. Reservations are available, and the venue offers happy-hour drinks and food.
Notable strengths: Pairs a cocktail-bar setting with a substantial food offering
Casual meals and drinks with friendsSolo dining or a relaxed dateHappy-hour food and cocktails36 Seah St, Tess Bar & Kitchen, Singapore, Singapore 188392Native
Native is a Singapore cocktail bar built around drinks that use local and native ingredients. Its menu includes inventive combinations such as pho-inspired and chicken-rice cocktails, while the bar team explains ingredients and flavour ideas.
Notable strengths: Cocktails use fermentation, extraction and local ingredients
Drinkers looking for cocktails with a Singaporean flavour perspectiveSmall groups seeking an intimate, conversation-friendly bar52A Amoy St, Native, Singapore 069878Taylor Adam
Taylor Adam is a speakeasy cocktail bar discreetly tucked behind a tailor-shop-style façade in Singapore’s CBD. It serves crafted cocktails, wine, spirits and food in an intimate setting, with a menu drawing on Indian and Chinese culinary traditions through spice, tea, smoke, fire and modern small plates. The venue also hosts private celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Notable strengths: A tailor-shop entrance conceals the bar
Drinks and small plates in an intimate speakeasy settingPrivate birthdays, cocktail soirées and corporate events1 Raffles Pl, #01-03 Taylor Adam, Singapore 048616Republic Bar Singapore
Republic Bar Singapore is a bar for drinks-led evenings, with cocktails, beer, wine and spirits alongside light bites and appetisers. Its setting combines rooftop seating, live performances, quiz nights and a private dining room, making it suited to groups, solo diners and relaxed after-work occasions.
Notable strengths: Live performances and quiz nights add entertainment beyond the drinks menu
Cocktail-led evenings with light bitesGroups seeking rooftop seating or private dining7 Raffles Ave., Republic Bar Singapore, Singapore 039799Jigger & Pony
Jigger & Pony is a relaxed cocktail bar serving classic craft cocktails, inventive drinks, whiskies and a small bar menu. It suits guests who want a laid-back but lively evening, with balanced cocktails, house-made infusions, clear drink explanations and attentive service adding substance to the experience.
Notable strengths: A menu spanning classic and inventive cocktails
Classic cocktail drinkersGuests seeking creative, balanced drinks165 Tg Pagar Rd, Jigger & Pony, Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539
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Drinking experiences covered in this guide
- Rotating craft beerUpward Taproom offers changing craft beers, including unusual styles, Chinese brewery selections, taps and cans.
- Cocktails with local or experimental flavoursNative uses local ingredients, while Oriental Elixir explores gin infusions inspired by flavours such as mala, abalone and bak kut teh.
- Classic cocktail craftJigger & Pony combines classic and inventive cocktails with house-made infusions and explained flavour pairings.
- Whisky-led eveningsQuaich Bar Collector offers whisky guidance, paired bites and a quiet atmosphere for guests with different levels of experience.
- Live entertainment1918 Heritage Bar includes live music and performances, while Republic Bar offers live performances and quiz nights.
- Food alongside drinksTess Bar & Kitchen, Cheeers Bistro & Bar and the listed cocktail venues provide food or bar bites for a more complete evening.
- Private gatheringsTaylor Adam hosts private celebrations and corporate gatherings, and Republic Bar includes a private dining room.
How to pick a pub in Singapore
- Choose the drink firstStart with beer at Upward Taproom or Cheeers, whisky at Quaich, classics at Jigger & Pony, or adventurous gin and cocktails at Oriental Elixir or Native.
- Set the desired noise levelQuaich is described as quiet, while Cheeers can be busy and loud and Tess can become noisy when busy.
- Consider entertainmentFor live performances, look at 1918 Heritage Bar or Republic Bar; the latter also runs quiz nights.
- Plan for group sizeUpward Taproom has limited seats and recommends reservations for large groups; Taylor Adam accepts reservations for private occasions.
- Check changing menusOriental Elixir’s menu changes frequently, so a particular drink may not remain available.
Frequent questions
Which pub is best suited to rotating craft beer?
Upward Taproom Craft Beer Bar is described as serving rotating craft beers, including unusual styles and Chinese brewery selections.
Where can I find whisky guidance?
Quaich Bar Collector has a knowledgeable team that recommends whiskies for different experience levels.
Which venues offer live entertainment?
1918 Heritage Bar features live music and performances, while Republic Bar offers live performances and quiz nights.
Are reservations useful for these pubs?
They can be important: Upward recommends them for large groups, Taylor Adam accepts them, and Republic states that reservations are required.
