In terms of bar density and closeness, Singapore is the closest city. It is only 1.5km between Singaporean bars on the World’s 50 Best bars top 100 annual list. Most bars are within walking distance of each other. These are the expected outcomes of the bars and recommended routes.
Jigger & Pony at Number 12 (Best Bar In Asia)
Jigger & Pony has been named Asia’s Best Bar, the top-ranking bar in Asia. It moved down 3 places from the previous year and was ranked 12th on the World’s 50 Best bars list. Jigger & Pony is a stalwart in the Singapore cocktail scene and continues to innovate and offer elevated cocktails.
165 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539
Manhattan @ Number 33
Manhattan is another regular on the World’s 50 Best bars list. It takes the 33rd place. Manhattan is the OG of Asia’s finest hotel bars and has held the title of Best Asian Bar on two occasions. On Sundays, Manhattan’s trolley and barrel-aged cocktails should be tried.
1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 2 Regent Singapore, Singapore 249715
Sago House @ Number 51
Sago House’s weekly menu changes, believe it or not! The menu features six classic cocktails. It changes depending on what season is in place and the availability of ingredients at local markets. The interior was hand-built using upcycled materials, as if that wasn’t enough.
40B Sago St., Singapore 059029
28 HongKong Street (28HKS), # 55
28HKS is more than a bar. It is a great place to have a drink. In 2016, it was awarded the Best Bar in Asia Award. 28HKS continues to impress despite its speakeasy approach with no signage.
28 Hongkong St, Singapore 059667
MO Bar at Number 57
MO Bar is a well-equipped bar that boasts a view to be proud of. It has the spirit and vibe of an independent cocktail lab running through it. The bar was awarded Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award 2021. It explores different regions and flavors with its guests and uses state of the art equipment like sonic infusers, a water bath, and other modern technology to get the most out of the ingredients.
5 Raffles Avenue Downtown Core, Singapore 039797
Analogue @ Number 65
Analogue is the future. The bar is committed to sustainability and inclusion. The team carefully considers how to use ingredients to reduce their carbon footprint. The venue’s centerpiece is a 3D printed counter in plastic made from 1600kg of recycled bottles. It is lower at one end to accommodate guests in wheelchairs.
30 Victoria St, #01-31 Chijmes, Singapore 187996
Atlas @ Number 67
Atlas is one of the most stunning and beautiful bars in the United States. It is also known for its art-deco design. The sprawling space with an all Atlas Gin Tower, which houses the largest collection of 1,400 gin labels in the world, has three stories.
600 North Bridge Road Downtown Core, Singapore 188778
No Sleep Club @ Number 69
From a small pop-up, the bar has grown to be one of the best bars in town. The venue won the Campari One To Watch Award for 2020. It also received the Disaronno Highest Entry Award in 2021.
20 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089127
Nutmeg & Clove @ Number 74
Nutmeg & Clove, a truly Singapore bar is proud to be a part of Singapore’s history. The bar’s progressive cocktails tell stories of history, culture, and inspire new flavours from Asia and Singapore. It was once a fishing village in the southernmost part of Malaysia.
8 Purvis St, Singapore 188587
Republic Bar at Number 90
No. 12 on Asia’s Best Bars, 2022 and no. 90 on World’s Best Bars 20,22. Republic Bar’s cocktail menu draws inspiration from historical stories from the USA, UK, Italy, and 1960s Singapore.
7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039799
RECOMMENDED BAR HOPING ROUTES
Route 1 – 4, Total Distance 2.3km, Total Walk 29 Minutes
Within a 10-minute walk of each other in Chinatown, Jigger & Pony and No Sleep Club, Sago House, and 28HKS can be found.
Jigger & Pony -> No Sleep Club – 0.75 km, 10 minutes walk
No Sleep Club -> Sago House, 0.50 km, 6 minutes walk
Sago House -> 28 HKS, 1.00km, 13 minutes walk
Route 2 – 3 bars, total distance 1.3km. 16-minute walk
Nearby are Analogue, Nutmeg and Clove in the City Hall / Bugis neighborhood. They are approximately 8 minutes apart.
Atlas -> Nutmeg and Clove – 0.7km. 9 minutes walk
Nutmeg and Close -> Analogue- 0.6km, 8 minutes walk
Route 3 – 2 bars, Total 0.45km. 8-minute walk (through mall).
MO Bar and Republic Bar can be found just one block apart along Raffles Avenue, Marina Bay.
MO Bar – Republic Bar – 0.45km. 8 minutes walk
Manhattan is on the quieter side, but there are still great restaurants and bars.
