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 After hours, Singapore practically transforms itself from an ever-so-efficient business hub to a buzzing network of bars and nightclubs. Busy executives loosen their ties and kick up their heels to the sound of jazz swingin 'at Harry's Bar along Boat Quay, and earnest students-by-day let down their hair for some laid-back bar-hopping at famous Mohammed Sultan Road. Pubbing and clubbing at Singapore is a must if you want to feel the night-pulse of the city; experience the city only by day and you get just half of the picture. Singapore pubbing is incomplete without Singapore’s very own cocktail Singapore Sling and the local beer, The Tiger Beer.
 Boat Quay & Clarke QuayBoth Boat Quay & Clarke Quay are historical quays in Singapore which are situated upstream from the mouth of the Singapore River on its southern bank. They were the busiest part of the old Port of Singapore, handling three quarters of all shipping business during the 1860s. Because the south bank of the river here resembles the belly of a carp, which according to Chinese belief is where wealth and prosperity lay, many shop & store houses were built, crowded into the area. The shop houses and godowns along the river bank were restored in the 1990s and are now bustling shops, restaurants and bars. Boat Quay and Clarke Quay are dotted with restaurants as well as pubs, so the mood here is slightly laid-back and the crowd mixed. Patronized by serious party-goers, but also people just out for a pint after work, couples chatting over a leisurely dinner, and tourists. Presently in Clarke Quay, five blocks of restored warehouses house various restaurants and nightclubs. There are also moored Chinese junks that have been refurbished into floating pubs and restaurants. You can't walk down Boat Quay without noticing Harry's Bar, Singapore's best-known jazz joint. To savor more beer, take a bumboat or walk to nearby Clarke Quay, and pop into restaurant and microbrewery Brewerkz. The large steel vats are where the beer is made, and Brewerkz churns out the best IPA in town.
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 Mohammed Sultan RoadMohammed Sultan Road is the newest and hottest night life scene in Singapore at the moment. The area is considered a pub or club district, ranging from the traditional kopi-tiam or "coffee shop" to present day bars and discotheques. The establishments in this area are at most a couple of years old and are inhabited by a younger crowd of mostly students, undergraduates and young professionals. Because of the younger mix, the dress code here is relaxed and T-shirt/jeans informal. The pubs here can be jam-packed on weekends, especially Friday nights. Look out for some places here which have pool tables, table soccer, darts etc. Needless to say, Mohammed Sultan is pub-crawler paradise.
 Orchard RoadThis famous shopping belt is also home to some great clubs. After a hectic shopping filled day around Orchard Road, this is the best place for an immediate relaxation and refreshment. For a touch of soft sophistication, go to Brix, which is situated in the luxurious Grand Hyatt Hotel. The underground place is lit up with candles, and the décor is warm and woody. The pub's resident band plays every day, and the place also has a great wine bar. Another trendy spot is Bar None at The Marriot Hotel. Bar None's resident band, Energy, is often said to be Singapore's best homegrown music group.
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Other Night Spots
There are many other night spots scattered around the city area. Holland Village is a good option for pubbing as well as fine dining experience. You can find cuisine from all corner of the globe, namely Mexican, Italian, Indian, Chinese, and Indonesia etc. The Zouk located along Jiak Kim Street is ranked among the best pubs in the world. The pub has various lounges catering to all budgets and age groups. | |
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