Singapore is the world's most photographed rooftop city. Marina Bay Sands has redefined what 'rooftop bar' can mean. The 10 below show why Singapore takes the rooftop format seriously.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Singapore
01 · Singapore
Marina Bay Sands
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Sands Skypark · Iconic
On the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands. The single most photographed rooftop in Asia.
Order: Singapore Sling, sunset edition
02 · Singapore
National Gallery
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Skyline view · Cocktail-led
On top of the National Gallery. View of Marina Bay's skyline. The most serious cocktail program of any Singapore rooftop.
Order: Smoke & Mirrors signature
03 · Singapore
The Fullerton Bay
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Pool deck · Marina Bay
On top of The Fullerton Bay Hotel. Direct face-on view of Marina Bay Sands.
Order: Mojito, terrace-side
04 · Singapore
Raffles Place
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63rd floor · Open-air
On the 63rd floor of One Raffles Place. The world's highest open-air rooftop bar.
Order: A drink at the world's highest open-air bar
05 · Singapore
Bugis
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
On top of Andaz Singapore. Modern rooftop with sweeping city views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
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06 · Singapore
Singapore Botanic Gardens
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Garden rooftop · Casual
In the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Garden-rooftop hybrid, casual atmosphere.
Order: A garden-side cocktail
07 · Singapore
Bras Basah
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Open-air rooftop · Casual
Open-air rooftop with Southeast Asian-influenced cocktails.
Order: A drink built around pandan or kaffir lime
08 · Singapore
Marina Bay Sands
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Sands rooftop · Sister
Sister rooftop at Marina Bay Sands. The original Bali Ku De Ta brand.
Order: A signature with the Marina Bay view
09 · Singapore
Boat Quay
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Casual rooftop · Boat Quay
Casual Boat Quay rooftop with river views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
10 · Singapore
Hotel Indigo
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Hotel rooftop · Casual
On top of Hotel Indigo Katong. Casual rooftop with neighbourhood feel.
Order: A signature with the city view
More Singapore rooftopsThe full Singapore rooftop-bar index by neighbourhood.
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Why Singapore owns the rooftop format
CÉ LA VI is the iconic option. Smoke & Mirrors is the cocktail-led alternative. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
