An award-winning bar, Employees Only Singapore is a New York speakeasy bar on Amoy Street. The bar debuted its second outpost in Singapore in June 2016 and on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars in 2019. Led by Igor Hadzismajlovic, one of the founding five of the original Employees Only in New York, the bar offers signature concoctions such as the Ready Fire Aim (S$26++), served with Del Maguey VIDA Mezcal, fresh lime juice and house-made honey-pineapple syrup with dashes of Bittermens Hellfire Bitters. Visitors can whet their appetite with Employees Only’s selection of delicious menu offerings like the homemade Tagliatelle (S$20++).

Address: 112 Amoy Street
Operating Hours: Mon–Fri & Sun 5pm–1am; Sat 5pm–2am
Tel: +65 6221 7357
Website: employeesonlysg.com
Email: reservations@employeesonlysg.com
Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer Station

D. Bespoke exudes luxury and style with leather armchairs, a bar counter that lines the entire shophouse and a meticulously curated selection of spirits adorning its shelves. This Ginza-style bar, ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019, is helmed by Japanese bartender Daiki Kanetaka and uses state-of-the-art equipment to deliver finely crafted spirits in elegant glassware and guarantees a tailored experience for each guest. Cocktails are served with complimentary snacks like dehydrated kiwis and roasted almonds.

Visitors can also opt for more substantial dishes such as the Cold Cut Platter (from S$30++), with freshly carved jamón Ibérico de Bellota and salami. Customised cocktails start at S$27++ and there is a minimum order policy of S$60++ per person. As space is limited to a maximum of 28 guests, reservations are highly recommended

Address: 2 Bukit Pasoh Road
Operating Hours: Mon–Sun 6pm–2am
Tel: +65 8141 5741
Website: www.dbespoke.sg
Email: reservations@dbespoke.sg
Nearest MRT: Outram Park Station

On the corner of North Canal and Lor Telok, a historic building dating back to the early 1800s has been transformed by dual-concept Barbary Coast. Occupying the lower level, Deadfall reminisces the style of bars that peppered the original Barbary Coast in San Francisco and features creatively crafted cocktails that are affordable.

The upper level of Barbary Coast is a contrast to Deadfall—named The Ballroom, its offerings are highbrow and elegant. Guests to The Ballroom should adhere to its ‘no slippers’ dress code. As a space with varied options across both levels, the bar caters to visitors of different caliber and is inviting to all.

Photo credits: facebook.com/barbarycoastsg

Address: 16 North Canal Road Level 01 & 02
Operating Hours: Mon & Sun 4pm–1am; Tue & Wed 4pm–2am; Thu–Sat 4pm–3am
Tel: +65 8124 0579 (Trade Contact: Celia Schoonraad)
Website: www.barbarycoastsg.com
Email: info@barbarycoastsg.com / celia@barbarycoastsg.com (Trade Contact: Celia Schoonraad)
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay Station / Raffles Place Station

Listed 5th on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019 and 8th on the World’s 50 Best Bars 2019 is ATLAS—a bar that celebrates the culinary and beverage traditions of the glamourous and romantic 1920s. Located at the heart of Singapore’s iconic Parkview Square, its grandiose Art Deco interior boasts stunning ceiling murals, lavish granite, marble, and gilded gold decor and a massive eight-meter gin tower.

There are over 1,300 gins in ATLAS’ collection, earning the bar the reputation of having one of the world’s largest gin collections. Guests can pair exquisite gins, spirits, champagnes, and cocktails with the extraordinary European cuisine served at ATLAS. Visitors to ATLAS have to adhere to a smart casual dress code, with no shorts or slippers.

Hello! Singapore guests waiting for their cocktail drink in the ATLAS bar. Photo by: Gee Soo

Address: Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Road
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 10–1am; Fri 10–2am; Sat noon–2am
Tel: +65 6396 4466
Website: www.atlasbar.sg
Email: info@atlasbar.sg
Nearest MRT: Bugis Station

Situated on the ground floor of an old shophouse behind a nondescript door is 28 HongKong Street. Ranked on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2019, this ‘secret’ bar is famed for its artisanal spirits and American-style craft cocktails. Its menu comprises of 28 HongKong Street’s own take on classics, unique cocktail creations and experimental drinks. Off- the-menu classics are also available. For food options, 28 HongKong Street dishes out American comfort food that is made in-house and ideal for sharing. Reservations are recommended.

Address: 28 HongKong Street
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 6pm–2am; Fri & Sat 6pm–3am
Tel: +65 6533 2001
Website: www.28hks.com
Email: findus@28hks.com
Nearest MRT: Clarke Quay Station

CÉ LA VI Singapore is a restaurant, sky bar and club lounge elevated above the Observation Deck of the SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands®. It boasts arguably the best views of Singapore and is a popular venue for visiting celebrities. Its Sunset Sessions (from 5–10 pm) is the perfect time for visitors to snap a rooftop selfie.

CÉ LA VI Restaurant menu features contemporary Asian cuisine by executive chef Joseph Sergentakis. The tender and succulent Rice Flake Crusted Lobster and Rangers Valley ‘Black Market’ Tomahawk are crowd favourites. On selected days, guests will have to pay a cover charge for entry to CÉ LA VI Singapore. Guests of CÉ LA VI will require a Skypark Observation Deck ticket to enter. Tickets are available from the Skypark Ticketing Counter at B1 of Marina Bay Sands® Tower 3.

Address: Marina Bay Sands®, 1 Bayfront Avenue Tower 3
Operating Hours: Mon–Fri noon till late; Sat– Sun 11am till late
Tel: +65 6508 2188
Website: www.sg.celavi.com
Email: reservation-sg@celavi.com
Nearest MRT: Bayfront Station

One of the most popular places that people visit in Singapore is the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. It is located on the South Bridge Road in Singapore (Chinatown), the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple can be easily reached by means of the local bus or via the MRT

The Buddha tooth relic temple is a place of worship and is a repository of Buddhist wisdom and relics. One of the places that you can visit whilst on your Hello! Singapore city tours. Your private tour guide will teach you the proper etiquette upon entering the sacred temple.

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Perched on the rooftop of the iconic National Gallery Singapore, Smoke & Mirrors is a destination bespoke bar that provides a spectacular panoramic view of the Padang and Marina Bay and sets out to elevate the cocktail experience by exploring classic drinks with experimental new twists. Helmed by Head Bartender Jorge A. Conde, the bar’s innovative cocktail menu is driven by modern techniques, unique flavour combinations and named ‘Illusion of Flavours’–featuring sixteen progressive cocktails that reimagine classic cocktails.

These include concoctions such as Dali’s Self Portrait (S$28++), which pay homage to Salvador Dali’s artwork–‘Soft Self-Portrait with Grilled Bacon’ and puts a twist on the classic Manhattan by adding bacon fat and artichoke to a whiskey and vermouth base. With plenty of woods, copper tones and warm lighting, Smoke & Mirrors exudes magnetic intimacy.

Visitors to Smoke & Mirrors should adhere to its casual city chic dress code–slippers are strictly prohibited. The outdoor seating is only available to guests who have exceeded a minimum spend of S$45 per pax.

Address: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road #06-01
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 3pm–1am; Fri 3pm–2am; Sat & Eve and Day of Public Holiday noon–2am; Sun noon–1am
Tel: +65 9380 6313 Fax: +65 6384 5575
Website: www.smokeandmirrors.com.sg
Email: reserve@smokeandmirrors.com.sg
Nearest MRT: City Hall Station

Housed in a conserved shophouse from 1939, Potato Head Singapore brings a whimsical childhood touch to its historical surroundings on Keong Saik Road. The four-storied establishment offers two spaces for serious and casual drinking–Studio 1939, a decadent drinking den with an ever-evolving cocktail menu, and The Rooftop, an open-air rooftop bar with tropical cocktails and a city view. Try its ZOMBIE 36 (S$22++), a refreshing mix of the bar’s 5-rum blend with tropical fruit flavours.

It also has two spaces catered to dining, as part of its Three Buns Restaurant that offers Asian-fusion burgers like beef rendang (braised meat cooked in coconut milk and spices) burgers. Minimum spending is applicable to groups of ten and above visiting Potato Head & Three Buns Singapore to reserve a table, rates will depend on the day and space of booking.

Golden hour and happy hour scene at Potato Head Folk located at Keong Siak Street

Address: 36 Keong Saik Road
Operating Hours: Studio 1939 Cocktail Bar and The Rooftop Tue–Sun 5pm–midnight; Three Buns Restaurant Tue–Sun 11am– midnight
Tel: +65 6327 1939 (Trade Contact: Christian P. Salamat)
Website: www.potatohead.co/Singapore
Email: singapore@potatohead.co / christian.salamat@potatohead.co (Trade Contact: Christian P. Salamat) Nearest MRT: Outram Park Statio

Nestled at the top of hotel Andaz Singapore on Level 39, Mr. Stork is a destination rooftop bar providing 360-degree views of the city. Inspired by how storks build large nests atop trees and buildings, the bar houses ten teepee huts set amid lush, locally- inspired tropical landscaping and cobbled paving—providing a cosy and unique seating. Its garden-inspired menu consists of various fruity and floral cocktails created using garden herbs and fresh fruits such as ginger, thyme, basil, mint, rhubarb and lemon.

Highlights include Rhubarb (S$22++), a fizzy and refreshing concoction of fresh rhubarb puree, strawberry and lemon juice, sparkling wine and a shot of vodka; and Ruby (S$22++), a citrusy drink concocted with lemon, ginger, fresh mint, vermouth and Ceylon Arrack, a traditional Sri Lankan spirit, served in an adorable elephant mug. Mr Stork is also the only establishment at Andaz Singapore that serves Andaz Pale Ale on tap, a special collaboration with local microbrewery RedDot® Brewhouse that is exclusive to Andaz Singapore.

Address: Andaz Singapore, 5 Fraser Street Level 39
Operating Hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–midnight; Fri 5pm–1am; Sat 3pm–1am; Sun 3pm– midnight
Tel: +65 6408 1234 / 6408 1285 (Trade Contact: Priscilla Tan)
Website: www.andazsingapore.com
Email: mr.stork@andaz.com / priscilla.tan@andaz.com (Trade Contact: Priscilla Tan)
Nearest MRT: Bugis Station