With a spectacular skyline and urban city view, living the high-life does not get better until you check out the rooftop bars in Singapore. From the world’s highest al fresco bar to one atop a rustic shophouse or even one with bohemian vibes, here is a round-up of the 10 outdoor rooftop bars in Singapore that warrant a visit.
1. 1-Altitude
Photo: 1-Altitude
Touted as the ‘world’s highest al fresco bar’, 1-Altitude is a multi-concept nightlife destination in the city that stands 282 meters above street level, thus allowing the highest possible view of the urban cityscape. With a dance floor right in the middle, the bar becomes a club over the weekend and is very popular amongst the party-goers in Singapore for their endless list of drinks and great music.
1-Altitude
1 Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday: 6pm to 3am
Saturday: 6pm to 4am
Sunday: 6pm to 12am
2. CÉ LA VI Singapore
Photo: Marina Bay Sands
One of the pioneers of the local rooftop bar scene, CÉ LA VI (formerly known a Ku De Ta) is a modern restaurant and club lounge altogether. Boasting both al fresco and indoor dining areas, the rooftop bar offers a breath-taking panoramic view of the city’s skyline as well as an array of fusion cuisine and cocktails. CÉ LA VI is especially popular for their ladies’ night as ladies get to skip cover charge and receive a free drink.
CÉ LA VI
Marina Bay Sands, Tower 3
1 Bayfront Avenue, Floor 57
Singapore 018971
Business Hours:
Sunday to Tuesday: 12pm to 3am
Wednesday to Saturday: 12pm to 5am
3. Potato Head Folk
Photo: Potato Head Folk
Featuring an iconic facade that Potato Head Folk is known for, the four-storey restaurant and bar is decked in vintage English furniture and boasts a bohemian vibe. The relatively-new rooftop garden is the perfect spot for hanging out with your friends over the weekend with some cocktails, and definitely makes for a good #squadgoals photo spot.
Potato Head Folk
36 Keong Saik Road
Singapore 089143
Business Hours:
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Sunday: 11am-12am
4. Kinki
Photo: Kinki
Kinki is a contemporary Japanese bar located on the second floor of Customs House, where it turns into an al fresco rooftop bar at night and Japanese-inspired cocktails are served alongside quality Japanese food. This funky place is popular with the working crowd for its prime location, especially for a wind-down session after work.
Kinki
70 Collyer Quay
#02-02 Customs House
Singapore 049323
Business Hours:
Closed on Sundays
Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 2:30pm / 6pm to 10:30pm
5. HI-SO Rooftop Bar
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The busy central business district is home to yet another stylish bar, HI-SO Rooftop bar by Sofitel So Singapore. Offering stellar views of the urban city, the bar also features a gold-tiled pool that definitely adds on to its cool factor. With their newly-launched ‘Exclusive Nights’, patrons can expect daily drink deals available from 6pm to 9pm on week nights.
HI-SO Rooftop Bar
Sofitel So Singapore
35 Robinson Road
Singapore 068876
Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 11am to 12am
6. Prelude Bar
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Situated atop one of Singapore’s heritage buildings, The Fullerton Waterboat House, this cozy rooftop bar allows a unobstructed panoramic view of Singapore’s skyline as well as the central business district. Prelude is popular for their signature cocktails and mojitos – the perfect drinks whilst enjoying the great music and ambience.
#03-01
Singapore 049215
Business Hours:
Closed on Sundays
Monday to Thursday: 5pm to 12pm
Friday to Saturday: 5pm to 2am
7. SuperTree by IndoChine
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Located atop the tallest structure of Gardens by the Bay, SuperTree by IndoChine offers an unobstructed view of the tourist attraction as well as the central business district. As the name suggests, SuperTree by IndoChine offers fusion Indo-Chinese food that are also healthy and eco-friendly at the same time. Patrons can even catch the Garden Rhapsody light show while having some tapas and drinks in hand.
SuperTree by IndoChine
Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens Drive
#03-01
Singapore 018953
Business Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 10am to 1am
Friday to Saturday: 10am to 3am
Sunday: 10am to 12am
8. Orgo Bar and Restaurant
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With its name derived from the term ‘organic chemistry’, ORGO is another al fresco rooftop bar located right atop Esplanade. Known for using only the freshest organic ingredients, the bartenders are somehow still able to concoct unique drinks including wasabi salt chocolate martini – and their adventurous drinks definite warrants a visit to the bar.
Orgo Bar and Restaurant
Esplanade Theatres by the Bay
8 Raffles Ave
#04-01 (Roof Terrace)
Singapore 039802
Business Hours:
Monday to Sunday: 6pm to 2am
9. The Mad Men Attic Bar
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Up atop a homespun shophouse at North Canal Road is The Mad Men Attic Bar, a bar that is extremely well-received with the working crowd after working hours. The bar is best known for their signature Black Forest Mojito, but alongside the famous drink, the bar also serves up beers and other drinks with burgers and chili dogs as well.
The Mad Men Attic Bar
11 North Canal Road
#03-02
Singapore 048826
Business Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 5pm to 1am
Friday to Saturday: 5pm to 3am
Closed on Sundays
10. LePark
Photo: Business Times
Despite its old facade, People’s Park Complex is home to one of the hippest bars in town. LePark – derived from Singaporean slang ‘lepak’ (which means: relax and chill) and the location: People’s Park Complex – is more than just a rooftop bar. The go-to place for youths and young adults these days, LePark is converted from a rooftop carpark where tons of events such as music gigs, flea markets and yoga session are now held weekly.
LePark
1 Park Road
People’s Park Complex
#06-00
Singapore 059108
Business Hours:
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Thursday: 4pm to 11pm
Friday: 4pm to 12am
Saturday to Sunday: 12pm to 12am
