Bar hopping is a whole lot of fun, now that safe distancing restrictions are easing back in the sunny island of Singapore, where the nightlife is coming back with a vengence.

Here are some of the best bars in Singapore that are great choices for all occasions - whether you're exploring new drinks, catching up with friends, hanging out with your colleagues, or just for a great night out!

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Jigger & Pony

Named after the double-coned measuring device used by bartenders to accurately pour out spirits, Jigger & Pony embraces the classics, the recipes for which used to be listed in “jiggers" and “ponies". With a brand new menu featuring 24 cocktails, Jigger & Pony presents fresh interpretations of classic cocktails, with its signature warm, convivial hospitality many have come to enjoy over the years.

With plush interiors, it is cozy and exudes swank, style, but importantly warmth.

Jigger & Pony most recently placed No. 2 on the list of Asia's Top 50 Bars.

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MO Bar

Recognised as one of the World’s and Asia’s 50 Best Bars and inspired by the Pacific Ocean and rich culture of Asia’s ports, MO BAR is a vibrant experience that celebrates the flavours and aromas of the region.

Blending the finest ingredients with progressive techniques, bespoke cocktails and beverages range from refreshing to spirituous, with each artfully presented by Mandarin Oriental’s talented team. The innovative cocktail menu can be paired with eclectic light bites, while the hotel’s popular afternoon tea is also served daily, featuring artisan pastries and a myriad of accompanying delights.

With breath taking views of Marina Bay, by day or night, and a chic design, MO BAR is the hottest destination in Singapore.

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Manhattan Bar (Singapore)

Inspired by the Golden Age of cocktails and fine drinking, Manhattan is reminiscent of a grand hotel bar, modern yet with a touch of old New York glamour and sophistication. Choose your tipple from artisanal spirits, and classic and forgotten cocktails, meticulously crafted from the world’s first in-hotel rickhouse and a remarkable collection of house-made ingredients, accompanied by gourmet bar bites. Manhattan was recently placed 15th in World’s 50 Best Bars and 6th in Asia’s 50 Best Bars. A curated selection of our cocktails are also available for island-wide delivery and takeaway.

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Republic Bar

Republic showcases an extensive cocktail menu devoted to a narrative of historical anecdotes originating from Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Italy. While the decade of the 60s was marked by cultural and social revolution, it saw the rise of style icons and the legends of rock music, as well as the international jet set, which led to a sophisticated era for cocktailing.

The Republic bar concept pays homage to this era where freedom, expression and individuality were celebrated, with a cocktail menu that showcases flavours, ingredients and sensations inspired by the influential hallmarks of the 1960s, and around four cultural epicentres of importance and meaningful change.

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No Sleep Club

Top-notch drinks, great food, cool vibes, a stellar team – No Sleep Club has it all. From its beginnings as a tiny pop-up on Singapore’s Club Street to its current location on the ever-bustling Keong Saik Road, the bar has gone from strength to strength. After winning the Campari One To Watch Award in 2020, it followed up with the Disaronno Highest New Entry Award in 2021 and now consolidates its position in the top 20 of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022. This success is hardly surprising when you consider that it’s owned by Juan Yi Jun, who ran the show at Operation Dagger, and Jessica ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson, the front-of-house doyenne formerly of 28 HongKong Street as well as EC Proof.

The all-day concept welcomes guests for coffee, snacks, one of the best tequila-based Espresso Martinis around as well as a banging Reverse Harvard. Add some of the fried prawns, the Wagyu tartare and perhaps peruse the well-curated wine list if you are so inclined, or join the team for the very popular Sunday roast. Either way, make sure to book and a good time is guaranteed.

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Tippling Club

Tippling Club spans three shophouse units at 38 Tanjong Pagar Road and features a bar and dining room.

Chef-Owner Ryan Clift's brand of modern gastronomy is fun, playful and fresh. It imbues the dining experience with a sense of excitement and a touch of theatre. Recognised for its innovative, ultra-progressive cuisine and cocktails, Tippling Club was ranked 11th best bar in Asia by Asia's 50 Best Bars 2017 and 27th best restaurant in Asia's Best Restaurants 2017. Several other bar and restaurant awards have been collected in over the past nine years.

Tippling Club continues to pair its award-winning cuisine with world-class cocktails, pushing the extremes of ingredients and textures to create an ever-evolving dining experience.

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