Singapore
The most famous rooftop bar in Asia sits at the top of Marina Bay Sands on the 57th floor. The infinity pool is visible from the bar terrace, the Marina Bay skyline fills every sightline, and the cocktails are properly constructed.
The most famous rooftop bar in Asia sits at the top of Marina Bay Sands on the 57th floor. The infinity pool is visible from the bar terrace, the Marina Bay skyline fills every sightline, and the cocktails are properly constructed.
On the rooftop of the National Gallery with a view of the Padang, the Colonial District, and the Marina Bay skyline beyond. Cocktails are thematically sharp and the sunset hour is genuinely unparalleled in Singapore.
The world's highest alfresco bar at 282 metres offers 360-degree views across Singapore, into Malaysia, and out to the Indonesian islands on clear nights. Straightforward cocktails at fair prices for the altitude.
The world's highest urban microbrewery operates on the 33rd floor with floor-to-ceiling glass and a beer programme that brews on site. House-brewed lager, wheat beer, and stout alongside views of the bay.
Unpretentious rooftop in the CBD with hawker-inspired snacks, familiar cocktails, and prices that do not require justification. Loof has been here since 2006 and understands its audience perfectly.
An open-air bar on the roof of the Esplanade arts centre with unobstructed views of Marina Bay and the Merlion. Fair pricing, relaxed atmosphere, and the best position for watching National Day fireworks.
The 70th floor of the Swissotel offers views that rival Ce La Vi at roughly half the price premium. Skai opens for sunset service from 5pm and the bar programme is professionally executed with strength in Japanese whisky.
A rooftop bar above the Boat Quay shophouses with views across the Singapore River and the CBD skyline. More intimate than the Marina Bay rooftops and better suited to a small group or a date.
A rooftop garden restaurant and bar on the 40th floor of Capital Square. The terrace planting is genuine and the cocktails lean Mediterranean, which distinguishes it from the rest of Singapore's rooftop circuit.
A rooftop sundeck and cocktail bar atop the three-floor Potato Head building in Keong Saik. The bar programme takes references from Indonesian heritage, which is refreshing, and the Kampong Glam sunset views are unexpectedly good.
A rooftop bar operating on the no-menu principle above Haji Lane. Describe your mood to the bartender and receive something appropriate. The Kampong Glam neighbourhood below provides atmosphere.
One of Singapore's quieter rooftop bars operates on the upper floors of the Melia Hotel with views across Bugis and the Colonial District. Reliably uncrowded on weeknights, which is its particular virtue.
A neighbourhood rooftop that caters to the Tanjong Pagar residential crowd. Good cocktails, neighbourhood prices, and none of the queue or booking pressure that affects most of the rooftops on this list.
An izakaya-inspired bar and rooftop in the Chinatown area with Japanese cocktails and bar food. The rooftop is small, the views are street-level rather than skyline, but the food and cocktails justify the visit.
The world's highest alfresco bar at 282 metres offers 360-degree views across Singapore, into Malaysia, and out to the Indonesian islands on clear nights. Straightforward cocktails at fair prices for the altitude.
The world's highest urban microbrewery operates on the 33rd floor with floor-to-ceiling glass and a beer programme that brews on site. House-brewed lager, wheat beer, and stout alongside views of the bay.
Unpretentious rooftop in the CBD with hawker-inspired snacks, familiar cocktails, and prices that do not require justification. Loof has been here since 2006 and understands its audience perfectly.
Independent editorial — 3,600+ bars across 72 cities, rigorously tested.
Looking beyond Singapore? See our guide to the best rooftop bars worldwide, or compare rooftop bars city by city. Or find rooftop bars near you.