Discos, Bars & Pubs


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Discos

Bars & Pubs

Drink & Dine 

 Karaoke

Jazz & Blues 

Stage Performances 

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Discos (back to top)

  China Jump
One of the things we love here is the quirky booth fitted with TV sets. At night, professionals and the partying crowds descend onto the dance floor, encourged by the 100 different cocktails. Open from 5pm to 1am Mon and Tues (until 3am from Wed to Fri); Sat from 11am to 3am and Sun from 11am to 1am.
Chijmes, #B1-07/08 Fountain Court, 30 Victoria Street
Tel: 338-9388
  Chinois Chinois
An Oriental-theme establishment, music here is mainly Mandarin and English Top 40s. William Scorpion and band perform to a predominantly Chinese crowd nightly except Tuesday. Monday is Bottle Night, with special deals on premium bottles. ladies receive a free drink on two Ladies Night - Wed and Sun. Open Mon to Fri, 6pm to 3am; Sat/Sun from 8pm to 3am.
8 Grange Rd, #02-01, Cineleisure Orchard
Tel: 733-9555

 
Dancers-The Club
Check out its dance show where its dancers reveal as much as it is legally possible. As its name suggests, dance madly to its R&B, retro and house music offerings. Also try Frostbite, a colourful frozen cocktail. It attracts mostly local professionals and expats. Minimum age is 18. Dress code is chic elegant. Cover charge of $17 on weekdays and weekends and eve of public holidays of $22 gets 1 standard drink. Happy hour is until 9pm, which means 50% of glass and jug. Open 7 days a week from 6 pm-3 am.
3A Merchant's Court, #03-01, Clarke Quay
Tel: 333-5535

 
Europa East Coast 902 East Coast Parkway
Tel: 447-0869

 
Europa Ridley's 16, Nassim Hill,
ANA Hotel
Tel: 235-0135
  Fabrice's World Music Bar Marriot Hotel
Tel: 738-8887
  Havana Lounge & Disco Orchard Hotel, Basement
Tel: 836-3723
  Hard Landers
A nightspot which fashioned after a Chinese "huay quan" (Clan House). The decor is interesting and the people who go are in the mood to PARTY! Best of all, every night is Ladies Night from 9pm to 11pm, and women get two drinks on the house.
231 River Valley Road

 
Jams 2000
The DJ spins classic '70s, '80s and current hits for the dance floor, while Winz and the resident band Raw Energy and Alia, also ply you with funky live music. Ladies Night on Wednesdays get the 1st 100 females a free standard drink. Then buy her the Kleiner Feigling - fig with vodka. Open from 6pm to 3am.
Clarke Quay, Merchants Court, #03-01
Tel: 333-5535
  Joy Luck Club
It's a karaoke pub, disco, and wine and cigar bar under one roof with a multitude of promotions including a Cha Bor Nite (Ladies' night) every Thursday when ladies get free house pours all night long. See sexy, nimble dancers on Joy Luck nite every Friday and Saturday at 11pm and midnight. Open from 6pm to 3am.
65/65A tanjong pagar Rd
Tel: 323-7654
  Lan Kwai Fong
Lan Kwai Fong is authentically eastern, with a traditional Chinese architectural structure and calligraphy panels, lap up your ale or stout from earthen and porcelain ware, disco away, or lounge at the wine inn upstairs. Wine bar opens from 6pm to 3 am; Disco from 9pm to 3am.
50 Eu Tong Sen Street
  Lava Lounge
Step into the funky '70s, with overhanging mirror balls and lava lamps. A DJ plays commercial house tracks but guest DJs are invited to spin as well. The six karaoke rooms are well-used. Thursday's Ladies' Nites have free flow offers while various theme parties rock the joint every Friday and Saturday. Open from 2pm to 1am Sun to Wed, until 3am on Thu to Sat.
#03-01 Orchard Building, Orchard Rd
Tel: 836-0725
  Liquid Room
Popular with yuppies and expats, this place has a huge industrial fan for decoration. Try its own concoction, ‘Amber Orbit’, a vodka cocktail laced with peach flavoured tea. Its music is the heart-thumping kind, house, dance and hip-hop. Minimum age is 23 (men) and 18 (ladies). Dress code is smart casual. Open from 8pm-1am everyday except Mon when it’s closed.
Bagdad Street
Tel: 299-0966

 
Pleasure Dome
This disco is definetely is an upmarket one. With elegant lighting, yuppies and executives are attracted to this place, which plays retro tunes. Minimum age is 25 (men) and 21 (ladies). Dress code is chic elegance. Cover charge is $25 (men) and $20 (ladies) for 1 standard drink. Open Mon-Sat from 6pm-3am.
#B1-02 Specialists' Shopping Centre
Tel: 834-1221

 
Sparks Level 8, Ngee Ann City
Tel: 735-6133
  Top Ten Orchard Towers
Tel: 732-3077

 
Venom
Boogie to current pop, speed garage, hip hop and funk at this trendy nightspot fashioned after underground dance clubs in London. There is a smaller upper deck with a see-through glass panel for those who prefer a quiet drink while people watching. At the Chill Out Box, watch full-length movies and music videos. Kumar also stages live shows on weekends with attractive prizes to be won. Open Tues to Thu from 6pm to 3am; Fri to Sun from 8pm to 3am.
Pacific Plaza Penthouse
Tel: 734-7677
  Xanadu Shangri-La Hotel
Tel: 737-3644
  Zouk, Phuture, Velvet Underground & Wine Bar
4 separate areas altogether, Zouk is definitely Singapore’s most famous disco. Spinning techno and trance music every day except Wed when Mambo Jambo attracts near all of Singaporean youth with is famous retro music. Phuture attracts mostly a yuppie and local celebrity crowd with its ‘phuturistic’ design and trip-hop music. Velvet Underground is the hangout for a more mature crowd who prefer house and garage music. Minimum age is 18 for Zouk, 21 for Phuture and 23 for Velvet Underground. Cover charge is Zouk; Wed $20, Thu
$10, Fri-Sat $25 (men) $20 (ladies). Phuture; Tue & Thu $12 before 9pm and $10 after, Wed $23, Fri-Sat $28 (men) and $23 (ladies). Velvet Underground is Tue & Thu $20, Wed $25, Fri-Sat is $35 (men) and $25 (ladies). Zouk is open Tue-Sun from 8pm-3am except Wed &pm-3am. Phuture is open Tues-Sun 8pm-3am. Velvet Underground is open 9pm-3am. All 3 are closed on Mon. The wine bar is open 7 days a week from 6pm-3am.
17 Jiak Kim Street
Tel: 738-2988

Bars & Pubs (back to top)

  Amoeba
Amoeba's cool dark interior and avant-garde fittings create an intimate and stylish settings. Lush red booths with tables that have ingenious built-in steel buckets for chilling bottles. A fur-lined corridor leads to the dance area where the Dj spins dance, acid jazz, triphop and house music. Open from 7pm to 2am Mon to Thu and until 3am on Fri/Sat.
207 River Valley Rd, #01-59/60
Tel: 735-6193
  Buzz Entertainment Bar
Watch the bartenders spin bottles a la Cocktail and be wowed by walking magicians at Buzz. Sip on a $3 mug of beer whilst listening to retro and contemporary tunes. Mostly a local joint. Minimum age is 21 (men) and 18 (ladies) on weekdays; 18 for both on weekends. Open 6pm-1am on weekdays and 6pm-2am on weekends.
88 Circular Road
Tel: 536-9557
  B*A*S*H
Lusciously decorated with chrome and velvet, B*A*S*H is one of Singapore’s latest pubs. With an amazing happy hour that lasts from 6pm-12am Mon-Sat, this hangout has quickly become a favourite with its executive crowd. It has a huge selection of wine and cocktails for you to choose as you bop to their retro, jazz, R&B and house selections. Minimum age is 18 for alcoholic beverages. Open Mon-Sat from 3pm.
#01-55, Millenia Walk Tel: 336 3717
  Canto Planet Marina 5 Marina Grove #01-03
Tel: 225-1383

 
Captain's Bar The Oriental Singapore
Tel: 338-0066
  Club Samsara
Like other pubs in Mohammed Sultan, it's long and narrow but conveys a very warm, rustic feel with wooden furniture and orange-yellow walls. The retro and current Top 40 hits keep a youngish crowd gyrating. Open Mon to Thu from 7pm to 2am; Fri/Sat until 3am.
9 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel: 835-2823

 
Cricketeer Bar
This place is inspired by cricket, naturally, and the wall plaques and drawings attest to that. Set in a stylish English bar design, you can enjoy Japanese snacks like Californian sushi while you drink. Just don't ask what sushi has to do with cricket though. Open from 5pm to 1am. Closed on Sunday.
Marina Mandarin Hotel,
6 Raffles Boulevard
Tel: 338-3388

 
Culture Club
Sit inside and enjoy local band Infinity plugging away at '70s and '80s music, or join the expat crowd on high rattan chairs by the river. A recommended drink is the smooth and lethal AK47. Cover charge for the mini disco on Fri and Sat: men $20, ladies $15. Open 4.30pm to 1am (until 3am on Fri/Sat).
39 Boat Quay
Tel: 536-2471
  5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar
Get cosy and comfortable in this shophouse pub that houses blues and acid jazz music. Kick off your shoes and relax with the locals. Minimum age is 18. Open Mon-Thu 12pm-2am, Fri-Sat and eve of public holidays 12pm-3am, Sun 5pm-2am.
5 Emerald Hill
Tel: 732-0818
  Excalibur Pub
Regulars actually make the trek off the beaten track just to get here. The music is a mixture of evergreens from the '60s and '70s.
271 Bukit Timah Rd #01-01
  Hu'u
Named after a Javanese surfing colony, Hu'u's claim to fame is its music jazzy house, filtered disco, down-tempo and triphop. Hang out at the boisterous bar, al fresco courtyard or passageway. One-for-one drink promotions include Tuesday's Honey Pot Night for ladies and Wednesday's FAB Night for those in fashion, Advertising, Broadcast or Media. Open Sun to Thu from 5pm to 2am (until 3am on Fri/Sat)
71 Bras Basah Rd
Tel: 338-6828
  Ice Cold Beer 9 Emerald Hill
Tel: 735-9929

 
Kaspia Hilton International
Singapore
Tel: 737-2233
  Kalture Entertainment Pub
Home to great R&B tunes, from motown to rap, it also houses a pool table and darts board. Minimum age is 21 (men) and 28 (ladies). No cover charge. Open: Mon - Thu 3pm - 1am, Fri - Sat 3pm - 2am, Sun 5pm - 1am.
26, Purvis Street
Tel: 339-6970

 
Long Bar
Note: The shells from the peanuts that are given as snacks ARE supposed to be thrown on the floor. The only place in Singapore where littering is legal, this two level pub is inhabited by both locals and foreigners. Be entertained by a live band that plays pop music. After
9pm, minimum age for the 2nd storey is 16. Open on weekdays from 11am-1am and weekends from 11am-2am.
Raffles Hotel
Tel: 337-1886
  Madam Wong's
The grand madame of Mohammed Sultan, this kicking joint packs in the party people. A '60s oriental style terrace bar is the latest addition where around 40 red and white wines are available, aside from the usual drinks on offer. open from 5pm to 3am.
28 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel: 834-0107
  Molly Malone's Irish Pub
The first Irish pub to open in Singapore, this place is truly authentic. Its entire interior has been brought over from Ireland, which makes it traditional and a perfect environment to have a mug of Irish ale. Besides pop music, live Irish bands also belt out tunes that’ll get you into a jig.
Minimum age is 18. Open Mon-Thu from 11am-1am, Fri-Sat from 11am-2am and Sun from 3pm-12am.
42 Circular Road
Tel: 536-2046

 
Moods Entertainment Pub
No longer exclusive to a university crowd, Moods reinvents itself nightly. Tuesdays are R&B Nights save the last Tuesday of the month when local bands culminate for Freak Scene. Thurday's Pool Nights bring great competition. Open Mon to Thu from 4pm to 2am; Fri to Sat and eve of public holidays from 4pm to 3am; Sun from 4pm to 1am.
Scotts Walk, 25 Scotts Rd, #01-02
Tel: 734-8098

 
Muddy Murphy's Traditional Irish Pub
In line with traditional Irish pubs, this joint attracts a well-mixed crowd, youngsters and professionals alike. Every fortnight, look on for a live Irish band on Mon. This pub also has an open patio for those that prefer to see the Singapore sky. Minimum age is 18. Dress casually.
Open on weekdays from 11.30am-1am, weekends from 11.30am-2am and Sun from 11.30am-12am.
#B1-01/01-06,
Orchard Hotel
Shopping Arcade
Tel: 735-0400
  Next Page Pub
Think "Raise the Red Lantern" once you step into this Chinese-theme pub. Hugh Chinese lanterns and a large portrait of Mao watch over drinkers and pool players, while retro tunes take the night away. It's also the only pub in this stretch that serves Boddingtons draft (the cream of Manchester as it claims). open from 3pm to 3am.
17 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel: 235-6967
  Pitstop 64 Prinsep Street
Tel: 333-9353
  Retro Music Bar
Watch a movie on the enormous video screen, zap aliens in the games room, retreat to the private backroom, or dance to the '70s and '80s music from jukeboxes - there's something for everyone here! And the loos are gorgeous. Open Sun to Thu from 3pm to 2am; Fri/Sat from 3pm to 3am/
24-26 Liang Seah St.
Tel: 337-0322

 
Santa Fe #03-31 PARCO-Bugis Junction
Tel: 323-3508
  Sugar
Beyond the high curved ceiling and cracked florid fresco-walls in the front bar area, you'll find a dance floor and DJ podium where the resident and guest DJs spin house, garage and 70s disco tunes. Screw Night happens on Wednesday where a screw gets you 40% off drinks. Open from 5pm to 2am Sun to Thu, until 3am on Fri/Sat.
13 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel: 836-0010
  Sultan of Swing
Sultan of Swing is reputedly the biggest bar in Singapore, taking in 2000 patrons at any one time. Decked out in colonial style, it is divided into three areas with five separate bars. Three are located in the largest zone, which is a disco and a Dj platform. Other sections include the members' bar and the wine and coffee bar.
#01-02/03 Central Mall, 5 Magazine Rd Tel: 836-1676
  Tajie
The bright yellow-orange exterior of this new addition to the Mohammed Sultan stretch beckons partygoers out for a good time. Check out the "vomitting sinks" in the toilets, built specially for those who probably tried a few of the special "Tajie Cum". If the crowd gets too rowdy, chill out at the outdoor terrace area. Open Sun to Thu from 6pm to 3am; Fri/Sat from 7pm to 3am.
27 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel: 887-0007
  The Page
The page is an oriental-inspired pub complete with warm crimson walls, a pool table and music that includes an eclectic mix of house, garage, retro and techno. Tuesdays are "have Sex and Get Screwed" nights: you get 50% off the speciality "Sex", as well as screwdriver drinks. Open from 6pm to 2am Mon to Thu, until 3am on Fri/Sat.
15 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel: 732-8580
  The Sixties Pub #01-10 Planet Marina Tel: 226-5830
  The Yard
An pub designed with a typical English pub theme, this place draws more of local businessmen and expats. Try Murphy, a recommended Irish ale. Minimum age is 18. Open 7 days a week from 3pm-1am except Sat when it closes at 2am.
294 River Valley Rd
Tel: 733-9594

TOPPS Novotel Orchid Singapore
Tel: 235-6967
  Wong San's
Adorned with glowing red lamps and a mysterious aura, this pub is highly popular with professionals and youth alike on weekends. Step inside and be teleported to an ancient Chinese opium den. Dress casually. Minimum age is 22 (men) and 20 (ladies). Open Sun-Wed from 3pm-2am, Thu-Sat from 3pm-3am.
12 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel: 738-3787
  Zeus Bar and Cafe
An early bird along the Mohammed Sultan Rd stretch, Zeus has established a group of royal regulars, mainly executives from the vincinity. The decor is a subtle East-West mix, and customers groove to '80s hits. Open from 5pm to 3am.
10 Mohammed Sultan Rd
Tel:738-7798/732-7898
  ZOUK Wine Bar 17 Jiak Kim Sreet
Tel: 738-2988

Drink & Dine (back to top)

  African Heartbeat
Get your heart pounding to tribal beats and raggae rhythms in this safari-like watering hole, where South African liquers, wines, beers and cocktails take centrestage at the Kudar bar. open Mon to Fri from 11.30am to 11.30pm; Sat/Sun from 3pm to midnight.
21 Science Park Road,
#01-01 The Aquarius Science Park II
Tel: 775-7988
  Aubreys Cafe & Winebar Winsland House II
Tel: 738-7991
  Bourbon St 26,27 Boat Quay
Tel: 536-8001
  Celebrities Asia 8 Grange Road,
#01-01, Cineleisure Orchard
Tel: 736-6966
  Gatsby Bar & Restaurant #B1-09, CHIJMES
Tel: 339-9919
  Escobar 37 Boat Quay
Tel: 536-6692

 
Hard Rock Café
Good ol’ American food served in huge portions. While standing in line for a table, you absolutely have to look up and catch a glimpe of an entire 1974 purple fire-burst Cadillac that is perilously hanging out from its exterior. Minimum age is 18 after 10.30pm. Cover charge is $20 Sun-Thu after 10.30pm and Fri, Sat and eve of public holidays after 7pm. Open from Sun-Thu from 11am-2am. Fri, Sat and eve of public holidays from 11am-3am.
#02-01 HPL House
Cuscaden Road
Tel: 235-5232
  Hooters 3A Merchants' Court,
#02-01 Clarke Quay
Tel: 332-1091
  La Dolce Vita Pastaria & Wine Club Planet Marina
Tel: 224-1998
  Palms Novotel Orchid Singapore
Tel: 250-3322

 
Papa Joe's
Level 2, Peranakan Place, Orchard Rd. Tel: 732-7012.
This place is all Caribbean with its offerings of the Spanish, French and
Portuguese variety. At night, the place heats up with live music and energy. Open from 5pm to 3am.
Peranakan Place, 180 Orchard Road Tel: 732-6966
  Planet Hollywood 541 Orchard Rd
#02-02 Liat Tower
Tel: 732-7827
  Que Pasa
Get classy at this shophouse where the purchase of a bottle of wine lets you into its upper level. Tap your feet to its classic and contemporary jazz and Spanish tunes. Minimum age requirement is 25. Dress smartly. Open on weekdays from 6pm-2am and weekends and eve of public holidays from 6pm-3am.
7 Emerald Hill
Tel: 235-6626
  Riverbank Restaurant & Pub 68 Boat Quay
Tel: 538-1135
  Te Amo - The Club
Singapore’s only Spanish club, gets you in the mood with its hot Latin music and delicious Spanish fare and its upmarket, classy crowd. Tuesday night is Ladies Night, where the ladies get free dancing lessons from the famous Phillipe Menzes. Open: Mon-Thu and Sun 12pm-1am, Fri-Sat 12pm-3am.
11 Unity St. #02-14/15, Fraser’s Place,
Robertson Walk
Tel: 324-5808

Karaoke (back to top)

  BMB Karaoke Box #03-31 Parco Bugis Junction
Tel: 338-7069
  Limelight Novotel Orchid Singapore
Tel: 350-4432
  The Boiler
The place is literally the hotel's boiler room, so pipes and machines have been highlighted in comtemporary colours, while separate karaoke rooms are discretely hidden. Open from 6pm to 2am (until 3am on Fri/Sat)
Mandarin Singapore Tel: 235-8768
  The Planets KTV Pub Shophouse Row, Clarke Quay
Tel: 339-2707

  Jazz & Blues (back to top)

 
Crazy Elephant
Blues rock is the offering of this pub, which is growing in popularity amongst the expats and local crowd. A band starts playing at 10pm on weekends so be prepared for the crowd. Support the striving bands on Sunday, which is devoted to jam sessions. Minimum age is 18. Dress as you are. Open Sun-Thu from 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat and eve of public holidays from 5pm-2am.
Traders Market,
Clarke Quay
Tel: 337-1990

 
Harry's Quayside
Voted as one of the best pubs in the world.
28 Boat Quay
Tel: 538-3024

 
JJ Mahoney
A 3-storeyed offering to suit your mood. A live band will jive on the 1st storey, on the 2nd, get cosy on their many sofas and on the 3rd, prove your singing talent on the karaoke machine. Want a beer? This joint offers 150 kinds of beer. Its clientele of mostly expats and professionals love its jazz, blues and rock ‘n’ roll tunes. Minimum age is 18. Dresscode is smart casual. Open on weekdays from 5pm-1am and weekends from 5pm-2am.
58 Duxton Road
Tel: 225-622

 
Somerset's Bar
Jazz fans will find this bar an ultimate treat. A jazz band will soothe, excite and amaze you with their jazz tunes. They play Mon-Thu at 8.45pm and Fri-Sat at 9pm. Try their special rum concoction Somerset’s Sax, which comes in a huge saxaphone shaped porcelain mug which is
yours for keeps. Minimum age is 18. Dress code is smart casual. Open 7 days a week from 5pm-2am.
The Westin Plaza Hotel
Tel: 338-8585

 
The Bar The Regent
Tel: 733-8888

 
Victoria Bar Hotel Inter-Continental Tel: 431-104

Stage Performances (back to top)

 
Poolside Cultural Dance Show Level 5 Marina Mandarin Singapore
Tel: 331-8577

 
The Neptune

7th Floor, Overseas Union House, Collyer Quay

Tel: 224-3922

  Great Views (back to top)


  Compass Rose Level 70, The Westin Stamford Hotel
Tel: 338-8585
  Observation Lounge 38th Floor, Main Tower, Mandarin Singapore Tel:737-4411
  Sunset Bay
A pub by the beach invites you to wear your bermudas, slippers, bikinis or whatever makes you comfortable as you party, surf-style. Dance to its blasting retro music, bite into its barbequed offerings on Sat or play beach volleyball all day long. A well-mixed crowd of locals and expats that just love to have fun, join them as they dance the night away. Minimum age is 18. Purchase your first drink at the counter for entry. Open on weekdays and Sun from 10am-10pm and Sat from 10am-2am. Closed on Tue.
60/62 Siloso Beach Walk, Sentosa
Tel: 275-0668

If u do have any new places to recommend, please update me. Thank You.

Correct as of July 2000.

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