5 New Bars to Visit in Singapore in August 2026

Check out Singapore’s new bars: From a martini club near Tanglin and prohibition-themed speakeasy on Amoy Street, to a contemporary cocktail bar nestled within a heritage building, our bar scene has a busy season ahead. Text by Eris Choo The Singapore Martini Club Created by Dario Knox, the bar veteran behind The Backdrop, the new Tanglin destination takes…

ByAmyAugust 2, 20260Comments

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Inside Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026: The Winners, Surprises, and Standout Moments

For a region where cocktails increasingly tell stories of place, culture, and identity, Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026 offered more than a ranking – it captured the evolving spirit of Asia’s drinking scene. Held at the glittering Wynn Palace Macau, this year’s ceremony brought together the continent’s leading bartenders, bar owners, and industry insiders to celebrate the very best…

ByRuni IndraniJuly 30, 20260Comments

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Two Exclusive Collaborations at Alila Villas Uluwatu This July

This July, Alila Villas Uluwatu is placing Indonesia’s vibrant culinary and cocktail culture centre stage with a pair of exclusive collaborations that spotlight some of the country’s most respected chefs and bars. Set against the resort’s dramatic clifftop setting in Uluwatu, the month-long programme offers discerning diners and cocktail enthusiasts rare opportunities to experience homegrown talent through…

ByRuni IndraniJuly 7, 20260Comments

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Singapore Cocktail Scene Resets: Jigger & Pony Expands with Pop City x Pony and BOP

As Singapore’s cocktail scene cools, founder Indra Kantono expands with two new bars anyway — not despite the correction, but because of it. Text by: Dawson Tan Singapore’s cocktail scene is experiencing what some politely call a correction, and what cynics might label a reckoning. Bars that once thrived on hype are closing quietly. Operators…

ByEpicureMarch 5, 20260Comments

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3 Must-Try Singapore Bars Mixing Spirits, Scents and Local Flavours

Get a taste of Singapore’s most inventive bars, where mixology meets aromatherapy, and local desserts inspire your next cocktail. Anthology Anthology at 10 Circular Road has rolled out a range of creative cocktails inspired by iconic local desserts, concocted with Singapore-made spirits. Savour the Old Street Dessert Shop collection, featuring six ice shop-inspired cocktails crafted with spirits…

ByAmyAugust 8, 20250Comments

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Singapore’s Bar Experts On Gen Z’s Taste For Low-ABV Drinks

It’s a given. Gen Z prefers low ABV (alcohol by volume) or zero proof drinks, largely for health reasons. We find out how bars in Singapore are creatively adapting to this global trend.

ByAmyMarch 12, 20250Comments