Think of date nights for special occasions, and you might think of fancy, high-SES candlelight dinners. We might not have Bangkok’s Lebua Skybar, which famously featured in The Hangover Part 2, but there are still plenty of rooftop bars in Singapore where you can sip on cocktails with bae and admire the skyline.
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A great way to start date night with your hunny is by enjoying a colourful sunset together as you sip on yummy cocktails. California-inspired Las Palmas bar at the Courtyard Marriott Singapore brings you back to 1960s Palm Springs, with its retro, sorbet-hued interiors.
The cocktails are similarly inspired. Try Go Nude ($29), which pays homage to Andy Warhol’s iconic statement, “California will be the first to go nude.” Or take it way back with the Sultan of Swing ($23), a Frank Sinatra signature with a twist featuring Chivas Regal 12, coffee, spiced apple honey, and banana.
There’s also Peggy ($25), made with Herradura Blanco, mezcal, lime, osmanthus honey and bee pollen━a tribute to jazz singer Peggy Lee. And if you love tropical vibes, the Donn Beach ($23) is served in a Tiki mug, made with Plantation 3 Star white rum, Calpis, and passionfruit for a tropical touch.
Address: 99 Irrawaddy Road, Level 33, Courtyard Marriott Singapore, Singapore 329568
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Tuesdays to Thursdays) | 5pm to 1am (Fridays) | 3pm to 1am (Saturdays) | 3pm to 12am (Sundays) | Closed on Mondays
Tel: 6250 0303
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Located at the top of Pullman Singapore Hill Street is El Chido, an exciting Mexican-themed bar and restaurant with an infinity pool overlooking Marina Bay. A more casual spot for sundowners and day drinking at the pool, this place offers sunny vacay vibes with all-day dining offering tasty shared plates for a more intimate experience.
The cocktail menu, curated by award-winning mixologist Dario Knox, will make you feel like you’ve taken a mini trip to Mexico. PSA: every Tuesday is Taco Tuesday, where El Chido’s tacos are 1-for-1 with any alcoholic drink purchase. Then, Thursday is Ladies Night, with 1-for-1 on their signature cocktails from 5pm to 10:30pm, and there’s Slushy Sundays, with $38 for 2 hours of free-flow frozen margaritas between 12pm to 4pm.
Address: 1 Hill Street, Pullman Singapore Hill Street, Singapore 179949
Opening hours: 12pm to 11pm (Sundays to Thursdays) | 12pm to 12am (Fridays & Saturdays)
Tel: 6019 7888
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Next on this list of rooftop bars in Singapore is Dusk, a restaurant and bar located on the hilltop of Faber Park. Take your date on a sunset cable car ride there, or have a romantic walk through the park on your way up. Then, kick back and relax with a panoramic view of Harbourfront and Sentosa Island with a Sunset Spritz ($18) in hand.
Wind down the night with a Bergamot & Elderflower Negroni ($22), prepared with a base of Earl Grey gin. A 3-Course Set here, which includes options like a Mushroom Cappuccino and Fjord Trout Confit, will set you back $78 each; otherwise go for a la carte mains such as Dusk Signature Tiger Prawn Capellini ($28).
Address: 109 Mount Faber Road, Level 2, Faber Peak Singapore, Singapore 099203
Opening hours: 4pm to 11pm (Sundays to Thursdays) | 4pm to 2am (Fridays, Saturdays & eves of public holidays)
Tel: 6361 0088
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Potato Head Singapore needs no further introduction, and their tropical Rooftop Bar is no exception. It’s an intimate, 30-pax joint dressed with fairy lights that complement the cityscape. Come for the Tiki-inspired cocktails, with headliners such as Man Goes Monkeys ($24) and Ceylon Colada ($24), a twist on the usual Pina Colada. If you’re game, Trust Your Bartender ($28) gets you a customised drink from the bartender on duty.
Address: 36 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089143
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am, daily
Tel: 6327 1939
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Ce La Vi Singapore is a 3-in-1 package: restaurant, Club Lounge, and Skybar ━ all found on the 57th floor of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Do note that there’s a $35 entry fee to the Skybar, which is redeemable for food and beverage orders. Each cocktail is priced at $28, with signatures such as A Trip To Japan, with notes of yuzu, rose and honey, or Viking Mead, where the fermented honey drink is accented with spicy, herbaceous ginger and mint.
Look out for their Sky High Brunches, which usually take place on Sunday afternoons between 12pm to 4pm, where you get 4 hours of free-flow booze and grub.
Address: 1 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Tower 3, Level 57, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Singapore 018971
Opening hours: 4pm to 1am (Sundays to Tuesdays) | 4pm to 2am (Wednesdays to Saturdays)
Tel: 6508 2188
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Kinki Bar has taken on a new personality after their revamp ━ The Geisha ━ and the rooftop bar is newly dressed up with graffiti by local artist ANTZ, with nightly DJs from Wednesdays to Saturdays.
Mondays to Saturdays see Super Happy Hour between 5pm to 8pm, where a duo of drinks is priced from $23, or selected cocktails at 20% off. If you miss that, their Japanese-influenced cocktails include Kaiju Bomb ($20), with Widges gin and Kakubin whisky, as well as Geisha-Rita ($22), an umeshu-based margarita. They’ve got a good selection of Japanese sake, umeshu and shochu too.
Address: 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02, Customs House, Singapore 049323
Opening hours: 5pm to late (Mondays to Saturdays) | Closed on Sundays
Tel: 8363 6697
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Southbridge is an oyster and seafood bar in Boat Quay with views of Parliament House, MBS, and Raffles Place. Their Signature Oysters come in sets of 6 for $30, with toppings such as Umami yuzu ponzu and chives, and Nikkei Bulldog sauce with togarashi. Pair these with 1-for-1 G&T’s Sundays to Thursdays between 5pm and 8pm, or the bubbly La Litchi ($22), for prosecco with gin and lychee cordial.
Address: 80 Boat Quay, Level 5, Singapore 049868
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am, daily
Tel: 6877 6965
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Located on the 39th floor of the Andaz Hotel amidst lush greenery, Mr. Stork is an al fresco bar in the sky, with 10 teepee huts so you can get cosy under the stars without going camping in the wild. The signature cocktails here are priced at $27 each, and include Amrita, made with clarified lemongrass, guava, and cloudberry tonic.
Don’t miss out on their Wednesday Ladies’ Nights, which run from 7pm to 10pm, where Aperol Spritzes, Bellini’s and proseccos go for $12 nett. If you’re here for the sunset, AKA 5pm to 7pm, have some 1-for-1 champers: $35 for 2 glasses, or $175 for 2 bottles of Veuve Clicquot.
Address: 5 Fraser Street, Level 39, Andaz Singapore, Singapore 189354
Opening hours: 5pm to 12am (Mondays to Thursdays) | 5pm to 1am (Fridays & Saturdays)
Tel: 6408 1288
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Next up on the list of rooftop bars in Singapore is Level 33, who claim to be the world’s highest urban microbrewery. Located on the 33rd floor of the Marina Bay Financial Centre, they have a brewmaster who takes care of the locally brewed, sustainably produced beers that they have on the menu. Half-pints of this are priced at $11.90 before 8pm, and $16.90 after that, while full pints are $16.90 and $19.90; apart from the mainstays, they also have seasonal craft brews on tap, and beer-based cocktails ($25).
Address: 8 Marina Boulevard, #33-01, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1, Singapore 018981
Opening hours: 12pm to 11pm, daily
Tel: 6834 3133
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Perched on top of The Outpost Hotel, 1-Altitude Coast is the highest bar and infinity pool on Sentosa, overlooking Palawan Beach. P.S.: You’ll get to see the daily Sentosa fireworks from this bar too. Groove to the beat with their resident DJs and specialty cocktails like the ginger beer-based The Islander ($24), or frozen Bandung Colada ($21).
Address: 10 Artillery Avenue, #07-01, The Outpost Hotel, Singapore 099951
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm (Mondays & Tuesdays) | 11am to 12am (Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays) | 11am to 2am (Fridays & Saturdays)
Tel: 8879 8765
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ICYMI, Smoke & Mirrors was ranked 60th-best bar in Asia back in 2022, and the rooftop bar at the National Gallery continues to deliver with its innovative cocktail programme, with breathtaking views of MBS, the Esplanade and Padang.
Now on Volume four, their latest cocktail menu is inspired by a painter’s palette, with 12 colourful drinks such as Dazzling Pop! ($32++), a bubbly red tipple with Roku gin and watermelon. The locally inspired Lion City Sling ($28++) is their take on the Singapore Sling, made with turmeric-infused Bombay Sapphire gin and pineapple juice, paying homage to the many pineapple plantations which once dotted our island.
Address: 1 St. Andrew’s Road, #06-01, National Gallery Singapore, Singapore 178957
Opening hours: 6pm to 12am (Mondays to Wednesdays) | 6pm to 1am (Thursdays to Saturdays) | 5pm to 12am (Sundays)
Tel: 8380 6811
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Taking its name from Clifford Pier’s old Chinese name, “Red Lantern Pier”, Lantern is another rooftop bar option that’s right by the waterfront, with a view of MBS. Their resident DJ takes the deck every Wednesday to Saturday evening, so you can party with Fullerton Sling ($32) in hand. Signature drinks here include Merlion ($26), with Patron Silver and pomegranate syrup, and Red Lantern ($26), starring watermelon and cucumber with the same spirit.
Address: 80 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, Singapore 049326
Opening hours: 3pm to 1am (Sundays to Thursdays) | 3pm to 2am (Fridays, Saturdays & eves of public holidays)
Tel: 3129 8229
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Party in style at LAVO, a rooftop bar that’s all kinds of swanky. Perched on the top floor of MBS, the award-winning restaurant-bar may be best known for “The Meatball” ($39) ━ a 450g meatball of Imperial Wagyu, veal and Italian sausage that’s served with freshly whipped ricotta ━ but you should definitely try the cocktails here. Think Limonito ($27), made with limoncello and Bacardi Carta Blanca, and Night King ($27), a concoction of Johnnie Walker Black with rosemary honey.
On Sundays from 12pm to 3pm, drinks are free-flow, priced from $168 for Veuve Clicquot, or $198 for Perrier Jouet, including your fill of cocktails, wines, spirits and beers.
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Tower 1, Level 57, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Singapore 018956
Opening hours: 11am to 12am (Sundays to Thursdays) | 11am to 1am (Fridays & Saturdays)
Tel: 6688 8591
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French for “view”, Vue definitely lives up to its name: seated on the 19th floor of OUE Bayfront, this restaurant and bar offers spectacular views of the CBD. The restaurant is listed on the Michelin Guide, but for the rooftop bar vibes, you’re going to want to check out the Al Fresco Spritz Bar.
Happy hour on G&T’s runs till 7:30pm here, while handcrafted cocktails of note include Purple Haze ($22), a blackberry-infused Belvedere drink with grapefruit, and Rooftop Old-Fashioned ($26), made with Bruichladdich and a house-made chrysanthemum syrup.
Address: 50 Collyer Quay, Level 19, OUE Bayfront, Singapore 049321
Opening hours: 5pm to 1am (Sundays to Thursdays) | 5pm to 2am (Fridays, Saturdays & eves of public holidays)
Tel: 8879 0923
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Happy hour goes from 5pm to 7pm daily at Artemis Grill & Sky Bar, found on the 40th floor of CapitaGreen, and named after the Greek goddess of the hunt. Original Sky Bar creations include Irosa Rosa! ($22), a rose sangria with grapefruit and cranberries, and Summersop ($22), created with Botanist gin and soursop puree.
Address: 138 Market Street, Level 40, CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946
Opening hours: 4:30pm to 10:30pm (Mondays to Fridays) | Closed Saturdays & Sundays
Tel: 6635 8677
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The Tipsy Collective is known for their many F&B establishments, including Lady Wu, their rooftop bar that’s inspired by Wu Zetian, the first and only female emperor of China. The bar’s made for the ladies ━ though you can still visit for date night. For ladies’ night, it’s free-flow 1800 Cristalino Spritz every Thursday between 5pm and 8pm, while happy hour nights are Mondays and Tuesdays from 5pm to 7pm, when drinks are $10 a glass.
Address: 11 North Canal Road, Attic Level, The Offshore Building, Singapore 048824
Opening hours: 5pm to 3am (Mondays to Saturdays) | Closed Sundays
Tel: 8338 7479
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Boasting stunning views of the city, Spago Bar & Lounge is the alfresco sister to Spago Dining Room, owned by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck. The rooftop bar brings to mind a colonial garden, with cushioned lounge seats overlooking the infinity pool.
Here, you can order cocktails by the carafe ($108/$188), serving anywhere from 4 to 8 guests, or punch bowls for 2 ($58), including The Garden of Eden, a mango black tea-infused vodka with lemon and cane sugar. Individual cocktails are also available, of course, from $27 a tipple.
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Tower 2, Level 57, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Singapore 018972
Opening hours: 12pm to 1am (Tuesdays to Saturdays) | 12pm to 12am (Sundays & Mondays)
Tel: 6688 9955
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Another rooftop bar in CapitaSpring is 1-Arden Rooftop Bar, which boasts similar stunning views over the CBD. Ladies’ Nights are Wednesdays to Fridays from 5pm, when martinis, house pour spirits and wines are $10 all night; otherwise, Cloud 9 Hour runs Mondays to Saturdays from 6pm through 9pm: house pour spirits, wines, and prosecco are $9 a pop.
Address: 88 Market Street, #51-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948
Opening hours: 2:30pm to 11pm (Mondays to Saturdays) | Closed Sundays
Tel: 9837 8248
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We’ve had lots of rooftop bars on this list with views of Singapore River and the CBD, but on the 55th and 56th floors of ION Orchard sits Atipico Lounge & Bar, where you can have high tea and sunset cocktails with bae. Their mixologist specials, priced at $26 each, include Bon Apple T, starring apple honey spice, Courvoisier VSOP and 1000 bean vanilla, and Straits Kopi, a kopi-inspired drink with Baileys and Caribbean rum.
Address: 2 Orchard Turn, Level 55 & 56, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Opening hours: 12pm to 11pm, daily
Tel: 8028 1489
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Take date night up a notch with this list of best rooftop bars in Singapore. Even if you’re not looking for a date night spot, they make for great hangs with your buds ━ especially with all the happy hour deals.
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This article is updated by Michelle P.
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