Formerly an enclave for Singapore's Chinese immigrant population, Chinatown has now become a lively district full of stylish new bars, chic restaurants, and colorful lifestyle boutiques. As you stroll through Kreta Ayer, Telok Ayer, Tanjong Pagar and Bukit Pasoh (which make up the four main districts of Chinatown), be sure to stop by the top 5 bars below and enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Chinatown.
Potato Head Singapore
Potato Head is a cocktail bar, restaurant and roof garden all combined. The Three Buns restaurant on the first floor serves burgers, while a bohemian-style open-air bar on the roof overlooks the comings and goings of Keong Saik Street. You can also opt for a more exclusive experience at the Potato Head reservations bar, Studio 1939, a lower level; it's a whole new world of exquisite cocktails and intimate relaxation.
- 36 Keong Saik Road, Outram, Singapore, 89143, Singapore
The Screening room
The projection room is really a nice boutique cinema that doubles as a lively bar on the roof. The bar offers views of the colorful heritage shops that line Ann Siang Road beneath massive skyscrapers, creating the perfect backdrop between old and new while you sip. It's the perfect place to hang out if you like having (literally) everything in one place. Their appetizer is a must.
- 12 Ann Siang Hill, Outram, Singapore, 69692, Singapore
Olde Cuban
If you are looking for something more luxurious in Chinatown Singapore, the Olde Cuban will meet your needs. Over 200 types of cigars (including some limited edition numbers from 2000) and a huge collection of whiskeys await you here, as well as soft leather sofas and old-world charm. This is the best place to close this deal or relax in a chic and intimate setting.
- 2 Trengganu Street, Outram, Singapore, 58456, Singapore
Gem Bar and Lounge
Club Street, as the name suggests, is a street lined with bars and clubs of all kinds in Chinatown. Happy revelers often make this area a place to see and be seen, and Gem Bar is one of the best bars to do so. Just come earlier so you can yourself (reserve in Singlish) an outdoor table to watch the beautiful crowd of sashay party by yourself. The range of drinks available here means that you can watch people all night while enjoying a cocktail tasting. Yum.
- 10 Ann Siang Hill, Outram, Singapore, 69789, Singapore
Backstage bar
Another LGBT bar in Chinatown Singapore, Backstage Bar is not only a big favorite of the LGBTQ community in Singapore, but its cheap drinks also keep customers coming back. Plus, no one can blame the friendly staff, an atmospheric outdoor courtyard with walls covered with movie posters, and a sociable crowd for a fun night of mixing.
- 80 Neil Road, Outram, Singapore, 88842, Singapore
