Singapore has seen a growing trend of craft beer over the years with many local and regional independent brewers coming up with their own unique expressions of the common ale and lager. Encompassing a wide variety of options spanning hoppy IPAs, sweetish fruit beers and more, the possibilities to intrigue your palate are endless.
But just where (and how) do we begin? The best way to understand more about this sorcery that is craft beer—and to know for sure which ones you enjoy most—would be to head to any one of these 14 craft beer bars scattered across the island.
1. Almost Famous Craft Beer Bar – The ‘Apple’ store of craft beers
With a minimalistic concept and a brightly-lit interior, Almost Famous aims to allow guests to focus on the craft beers instead of being distracted by their surroundings.
What we also love is how they have carefully thought out the use of lighting to challenge the stereotype that bars are a man-centric space.
The bar offers 16 rotating taps that are sourced both regionally and internationally. Choose from a selection of craft beers, premium craft beers from in and around the region or the in-house-brewed Almost Famous craft beer that ranges from S$14++ to S$16++.
Opening Hours
Opens Daily: 3:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Address: 30 Victoria Street, #01-06, Singapore 187996
Contact: +65 9772 1787
Nearest MRT Station: Bras Basah
2. TAP Craft Beer Bar – $10 Pints
Inspired by American tap bars, beer lovers can drink to their heart’s content at TAP. You get to choose from 20 rotational taps—yes, all on draft—or from a selection of 80 bottled craft beers. A modern rustic interior that boasts an ambience filled with chill vibes, round up your friends for an amazing time.
You only have to pay S$8 for every 12oz and S$10 for every pint (16oz); talk about value for money! Some of the best-selling beers include the Coronado Guava Islander IPA (USA), and Deschutes Black Raspberry Sour Ale (US).
Opening Hours
One Raffles Link
Sunday to Friday: 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Address: One Raffles Link, #01-02/ #01-02B, Singapore 039393
Contact: +65 6219 0676
Nearest MRT Station: City Hall
86 Robertson Quay
Monday to Tuesday: 4:00PM – 11:00PM
Wednesday to Friday: 4:00PM – 12:00AM
Saturday: 12:00PM – 12:00AMSunday: 12:00AM – 11:00PM
Address: 86 Robertson Quay, #01-02, Singapore 238245
Contact: +65 6694 2885
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
3. Druggists – Located inside an age-old shophouse
Taking over the Chinese Druggist Association, this 80-year-old shophouse is now home to Druggist. Retaining the establishment’s elements of the 1940s, owners Corrine Chia and Lincoln Goh have added in retro touches with marble-top tables and wooden chairs, thus the current interior exudes a charm of Singapore’s heritage whilst taking on a fresh perspective.
This 23-tap craft beer bar sees some hoppy lagers, pale ales, stouts, sour beers and seasonal fruit beers that range between S$6++/half pint and S$21++/full pint. Specifically selected to pair with the beers are some aromatic Coffee Pork Ribs (S$8++) that goes well with stout and Spicy Sambal Fish (S$10++), perfect with an IPA, however, the food menu is always changing depending on which brew is in season.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fridays: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturdays: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sundays: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: 119 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207547
Contact: +65 6341 5967
Nearest MRT Station: Lavender
4. Alchemist Beer Lab – World’s first infusion beer bar
We have heard of fruit-infused water, but fruit-infused beer? This is the first.
Using a new-age, cutting-edge system, the natural flavours of the ingredients are extracted and imparted onto its host beer. Out of the 16 towers that are lined up along their marble-coated bar, 8 are signature craft beers from Little Island Brewing Co., while the other 8 are flavours exclusive to Alchemist.
The seasonal infused tap see the likes of Black Jack (S$15++), stout infused with chocolate, raspberry, vanilla and coconut, Obama (S$15++), another stout infused with marshmallow, vanilla pod and mint and Marla Maple (S$15++), a golden ale infused with smoked whiskey and maple wood.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Fridays: 12:00PM – 2:00AM
Saturdays: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sundays: Closed
Address: South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Road, #B1-16, Singapore, 189768
Contact: +65 6386 4365
Nearest MRT Station: Esplanade
5. Temple Cellars – A craft beer paradise
If you’re an avid drinker of craft beer, Temple Cellars should be among one of your go-to’s.
Offering an extensive range of local and international selection of craft beers (ciders, sake, wine and spirits too), they pride themselves on being the leading tastemakers and champion boutique representing only the best of quality yet.
Featuring local breweries such as Brewlander & Co., and Rye & Pint, the trio behind Temple Cellars are aiming to close the gap between the craft and the consumer. You can either enjoy a cold pint in-house or have them bagged for consumption at home.
Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sundays: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Address: #01-12, UE Square, 81 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239917 Contact: +65 6262 2191
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
6. Freehouse – Don’t miss their daily happy hour
This hipster hole-in-a-wall is located on the second floor of a shophouse along Boon Tat Street. Across the long bar, be greeted by 16 taps that are constantly changing and on their menu, let your taste buds go wild with their array of delicious nosh. Not your typical bar grub, tease your palate to the likes of their Cereal Frog Leg (S$17) and Bacon Tempura (S$9).
PSA: They have a daily happy hour where you take S$3 off every full pint from opening until 7 pm. On Tuesdays, enjoy an S$20 pint and grub combo.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday & Saturdays: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fridays: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sundays: Closed
Address: 21A Boon Tat St, Singapore 069620
Contact: +65 8362 6740
Nearest MRT Station: Raffles Place
7. Thirsty Craft Beer Shop – Over a 100 beer labels
Know of any craft beer geeks that you want to surprise or impress? Well, Thirsty may just be the place for you. Home to more than a hundred labels from local breweries, regional breweries and even those from the far reaches of the world, Thirsty is seriously a craft beer aficionado’s heaven.
Rated 100 points by beer connoisseurs themselves, top sellers include Founders Breakfast Stout (S$11.50/bottle), essentially a coffee lover’s consummate beer, it brags an intense fresh-roasted java nose and a frothy cinnamon-coloured head. The award-winning Ballast Point Sculpin IPA (S$7.50/can) is also a great option to consider if you’re into bitter, hoppy styles.
Opening Hours
Anchorpoint
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address: 370 Alexandra Road, #B1-42, Anchorpoint Shopping Centre, Singapore 159953
Contact: +65 92347216
Nearest MRT Station: Queenstown
Liang Court (Flagship store)
Monday to Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Address: 177 River Valley Road #02-34, Liang Court Shopping Centre, Singapore 179030
Contact: +65 9612 3566
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
Holland Village
Monday to Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 10:30AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 211 Holland Avenue #02-12, Holland Road Shopping Centre, Singapore 278967
Contact: +65 9354 1952
Nearest MRT Station: Holland Village
Cluny Court (No seating available)
Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Address: 501 Bukit Timah Rd #02-19, Cluny Court, Singapore 259760
Contact: +65 8434 2194
Nearest MRT Station: Botanic Gardens
8. Smith Street Taps – Craft beers in a hawker centre
An initiative by the guys behind The Good Beer Company and Brewer’s Craft, Smith Street Taps offers a selection of 12 beers on taps that have been individually curated.
The roster changes quite regularly but the usual few are the Ace Pale Ale (S$13/16oz) – an American Pale Ale infused with lemongrass, tropical fruit and citrus as well as the Indy Lager (S$13/16oz) – a Helles style beer which has a delicate spicy and lemon zest hop flavour.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Fridays: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturdays: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Closed on Sundays
Address: 335 Smith Street #02-062, Chinatown Complex, 050335
Contact: +65 9430 2750
Nearest MRT Station: Chinatown
9. Nickeldime Drafthouse – Bar in Novena
Bringing in a variety of seasonal limited edition craft beer by the batch, and a curated food menu that features beer-infused dishes, Nickeldime Drafthouse is a beer lover’s heaven.
They have some awesome weekday deals to check out as well, with 1-for-1 pizza (S$15 to S$26++) every Monday and Thursday (beer-infused crust anyone?) and 1-for-1 bar bites (S$6 to S$12++) on Tuesday and Wednesday. You can order the ND Scotch Eggs (S$8++), soft egg, streaky bacon with stout brown sauce or Hot Crab & Cheese Dip (S$12++) consisting of pulled crab, hot sauce & IPA cheese mix, corn chips & garlic fries; all perfect to go with the drink of your choice!
Opening Hours
Nickeldime Novena
Monday to Thursday & Sundays: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fridays & Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Address: Novena Regency #01-01, Singapore 307645
Contact: +65 6265 5119
Nearest MRT Station: Novena
Nickeldime River Valley
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Address: 8 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238958
Contact: +65 6735 1035
Nearest MRT Station: Clarke Quay
10. JiBiru Craft Beer Bar – Japanese artisanal beer
Yakitori skewers and an ice-cold draft beer sounds like a much needed post-work treat? Well, then JiBiru Japanese Craft Beer Bar is where you need to be.
Located conveniently at Somerset, this izakaya boasts 10 taps that are constantly on rotation as well as an enormous range of authentic Japanese craft beers by the bottle.
Happy hour promotions run from 12 PM to 6 PM daily, during which selected beers and house pour beverages will cost you only S$5, umesha at S$6 and wine at S$7 per glass.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday & Sundays: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fridays & Saturdays: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Address: 313 Orchard Rd, #01-26, Singapore 238895
Contact: +65 6732 6884
Nearest MRT Station: Somerset
11. Little Island Brewing Co – DIY self-pour draft on tap
A quaint warehouse-like bar with a rustic touch that reminds one of an Australian beer garden, Little Island Brewing Co is a microbrewery in Singapore that comes with an RFID tap card system where you can pour out handcrafted ales, porters and stouts yourself and pay by the millimetre.
They have 30 self-pour draft taps including some originals like White Shades of Pale (S$10/pint), a refreshing pale ale and That Old Black Magic Stout (S$11/pint), a creamy dry Irish stout brewed by veteran Steve Spinney, who is also a pioneer manufacturer and distributor in Bali. Grub on the menu includes their 15-hour smoked wagyu beef brisket (S$16++) and the crowd-favourite Fish and Chips (S$20++).
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fridays: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sundays: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Address: 6 Changi Village Rd, #01-01/02, Singapore 509907
Contact: +65 6543 9100
Nearest MRT Station: Changi Airport
12. The 1925 Brewing Co. – More than just a family-run business
The 1925 Brewing Co. aims to bring a pleasant gastronomic experience to every guest that comes through their doors. Staying true to their Teochew roots, the food menu uses various techniques such as fermentation, pickling and curing of ingredients, but one thing they do not overlook is how each dish highlights and complements the flavours of the beers.
Every beer here has a backstory – try the Small Monster (S$7/half pint, S$15/full pint), a moniker given to their uncle by his nieces, a robust yet easily drinkable IPA that has a long hop to it.
Some strongly recommended dishes to try are the Pork Belly (S$10++) with crispy crackling that comes with tender succulent meat and the Seasonal Clams Fettuccine (S$24++) with handmade pasta (which, by the way, incorporates the same wheat and barley used for brewing) tossed in rich creamy Teochew bean sauce.
Opening Hours
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturdays & Sundays: 4:00 PM – 1:00AM
Address: 261 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427515
Contact: +65 6909 1425
Nearest MRT Station: Joo Chiat
13. Mikkeller Bar Singapore – The Danish hygge experience
Though nestled amongst the skyscrapers of Singapore, the bar’s red facade is surely hard to miss. Since its opening, Mikkeller Bar Singapore has expanded to a full-fledged restaurant and well-stocked craft beer bar.
This watering hole is pretty much a gypsy brewery whereby they borrow different facilities from collaborative breweries. As of today, this gastro-bar boasts 25 rotating taps, pouring out some experimental creations such as their Bugis Brown, Prinsep Pilsner and Waterloo Wit (S$8/200ml and S$15/400ml).
Opening Hours
Closed on Mondays
Tuesday to Sunday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Address: 7 Purvis St, Singapore 188586
Contact: +65 6677 7969
Nearest MRT Station: Bras Basah
14. LeVel 33 – Tallest microbrewery in the world
Perched atop Marina Bay Financial Centre, LeVel 33 is coined the highest microbrewery in the world.
Boasting a panoramic view of Singapore’s skyline, this is by far one of the best craft beer breweries to visit while you’re here on a holiday or even if you are a local looking to take your dining experience to the next level. Their beer is brewed in-house using grains and hops which they carefully source from abroad. Together with a team of passionate brewers, they concoct delicious craft beer spanning amber ales to strong, robust stouts.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Fridays & Saturdays: 11:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sundays: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Address: 8 Marina Blvd, #33-01, Singapore 018981
Contact: +65 6834 3133
Nearest MRT Station: Downtown
15. Canjob Taproom – First of its kind in Asia
The first of its kind in Asia, Canjob Taproom is unique in that it allows guests to can their own cans of beer (or cocktail).
A hybrid between a snack bar, taproom and a liquor shop – they have some pretty mean meat pies, bratwurst sausage and bar snacks (yum!) and you can find an amazing selection of 5 rotating craft beer on tap, 4 for cocktails and 8 for spirits.
View the drinks menu here.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturdays: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sundays: 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Address: 50 Tiong Bahru Rd, #01-03 Singapore 168733 LINK HOTEL, Singapore 168733
Contact: +65 9191 0677
Nearest MRT Station: Outram Park
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