The night doesn’t have to end when the clocks strike 12. In a city where most cocktail bars pour their last drink by midnight, there are some that are keeping the shakers moving and the good vibes flowing well into the wee hours. Singapore’s after-dark scene has been quietly growing if you know where to look, with world-class cocktails, cutting-edge DJ sets and a full-fledged food menu to take care of the late-night munchies. Here are some of our favourite bars that keep the lights on for anyone not quite ready to call it a night.
1. The Backdrop
The lush cabaret-inspired speakeasy hidden in voco Orchard hotel is one of the city’s best bars, and one of the rare few on Orchard Road where you can still get a handcrafted cocktail at 1am. The Backdrop, currently on Volume 3: The Golden Era of their cocktail menu, is known for its meticulous, almost alchemical creations and elevated bar bites.
Founder Dario Knox shares, “With Singapore’s extended nightlife hours, we’re seeing guests rediscover the joy of staying out late and taking their time. After midnight, the room shifts into its most seductive form: lower lights, deeper music and a plethora of delicious tapas ranging from grilled octopus and filled pastas to caviar bites. It’s not just about having a drink late – it’s about stepping into a different world before heading home.”
The Backdrop is open till 2am Wed–Thu & Sun, and till 3am Fri–Sat (closed Mon–Tue)
2. Millim
A little further down Orchard Road’s renowned shopping district is the vibey drinking den Millim. Housed on the third floor of COMO Orchard, it’s the companion bar to upscale Korean steakhouse COTE.
Sip cocktails from its curated After Dark menu, which includes signature drinks like Last Grape (gin, Cointreau, green grape, coconut soda). On Saturdays, ladies are treated to curated cocktails on the house from 10pm to 1am.
Millim is open till 1am daily, and 2am on Fridays and Saturdays
3. Bae’s Cocktail Club
One of the hottest late-night spots in Tanjong Pagar, Bae’s Cocktail Club pairs club-level energy with bartender-led cocktails, inspired by Gangnam’s nightlife and the decadent private parties of West Hollywood. Here, you can sip on elegant tipples created by co-founder Vijay Mudaliar, groove to live hip-hop DJ sets and even satisfy late-night cravings with Korean-inspired bites like the crowd-favourite Ram-don.
“Bae’s was always envisioned as a late-night playground – a space where great cocktails, music and atmosphere come together effortlessly,” shares co-founder Leong Sheen Jet. “For guests who value access to places that feel current, expressive and experience-led, Bae’s is a destination where great food, drinks and mood come together effortlessly.”
Bae’s Cocktail Club is open till 3am Tue–Fri, and 4am on Saturdays (closed Sun–Mon)
4. Jungle Ballroom
Another Tanjong Pagar late-night mainstay is the exuberant Jungle Ballroom, Mondrian Singapore Duxton’s glamour-heavy cocktail lounge.
Led by Adrian Besa (formerly of the Asia’s 50 Best Bars-ranked MO Bar), the expansive spot features Asian-inspired cocktails, raucous DJ nights and a heady, party-forward atmosphere.
Jungle Ballroom is open till 2am Wed–Sat (closed Sun–Tue)
5. The Champagnery
Discreetly tucked behind Italian deli Mamma Mia Focaccia on buzzy Amoy Street, The Champagnery is a stylish, low-lit lounge serving bubbles and cocktails till late.
Beyond the stacked Champagne list that includes top houses like Ruinart and Billecart-Salmon, you can also savour a sparkling French 75 or a classic Vieux Carré while the DJ plays long into the night.
The Champagnery is open till late Tue–Sat (closed Sun–Mon); till 4am on the eve of public holidays and public holidays
6. Chupitos
The Clarke Quay nightlife institution Chupitos began life as a speciality shooters bar, but now the pet-friendly cocktail bar is dishing out full-sized drinks and delicious, supper-worthy bites. Down a Strawberry Shortcake shot that’s bound to kickstart the night.
Hungry? The Wasabi Prawn Taco is indulgently fun. Wednesdays promise midweek madness, with live music starting off the evening before a thumping DJ set takes over, while ladies’ nights and other drink promotions keep the good times flowing.
Chupitos is open till 1.30am Mon–Thu & Sun, and 3am Fri–Sat
7. BOP (Bartenders of Pony)
The latest from the prolific Jigger & Pony Group, BOP offers Korean-inspired cocktails and chef-led dishes for your late-night enjoyment. The warm, design-forward bar has quickly become beloved for its well-crafted but easy-drinking creations, including the unexpected Iced Somaek, served with shaved soju ice. The 12-drink menu is complemented perfectly with familiar comfort food classics like fried chicken and Yukgaejang K-Cup Ramyun.
“In Korea, drinking usually doesn’t end after the first round. As we go into the second round and the third round, the night flows and the conversations become more honest and the mood more relaxed,” shares co-owner Uno Jang. “For me, that is when a bar truly becomes a third space: not just a spot to drink, but somewhere to belong.”
BOP is open till 1am Sun & Tue–Thu, and 2am Fri–Sat (closed Mon)
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