Singapore hidden bars include the world's first secret-bar pioneer in Asia (28 HongKong Street). The 10 below show why Singapore takes the speakeasy form seriously.
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The 10 best hidden gem bars in Singapore
01 · Singapore
Boat Quay
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Speakeasy · Dim
The OG Singapore speakeasy.
Order: A perfect Manhattan
02 · Singapore
Ann Siang Hill
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Modernist · Underground
Underground modernist cocktail bar.
Order: Whatever the bartender suggests modernist
03 · Singapore
Amoy Street
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Hyper-local · Fermented
Vijay Mudaliar's room.
Order: Rice (named for what's in it)
04 · Singapore
Tanjong Pagar
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Magazine-themed menus
World's Best Bar 2023.
Order: Whatever's on the magazine cover
05 · Singapore
Bugis
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Art Deco lobby · 1,300 gins
The world's most encyclopaedic gin collection.
Order: Atlas Martini
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06 · Singapore
Orchard
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Borough-themed · Conrad
World's Best Bar 2017.
Order: A Manhattan, off the Manhattan menu
07 · Singapore
South Bridge Road
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No menu · Counter
No-menu cocktail bar.
Order: Bartender's choice with whisky
08 · Singapore
Chinatown
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Three-floor · Casual
Three-floor casual cocktail bar.
Order: Whatever's on this month's seasonal menu
09 · Singapore
Tanjong Pagar
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Restaurant + cocktail tasting
Asia 50 fixture.
Order: The full cocktail tasting
10 · Singapore
Boat Quay
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NYC franchise · Late-night
Singapore branch of the NYC original.
Order: Provençal
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How Singapore hides world-class bars
28 HongKong Street and Operation Dagger are essential. Most peak between 9 and 11 PM.
