More often than not, I have heard friends lamenting that Singapore lacks specialty gin bars that serve premium spirits.
“Hard liquors served are often diluted and taste mediocre at best,” a friend complained.
Is that really true? Not at all, if you know where to go.
From Cin Cin to The Rabbit Hole, here are eight gin bars that gin connoisseurs will approve. Enjoy!
1. Artemis Grill Rooftop Bar – A rooftop bar on the 40th floor
Source: Artemis Singapore
Perched on the 40th storey, Artemis Grill is an open-air garden rooftop bar that includes a majestic view of Marina Bay Sands. Take a seat around the alfresco bar and enjoy the million-dollar view of Singapore’s skyline.
Their vast gin menu feature gins from all over the world i.e. countries such as Australia, Spain, Netherlands and the UK. We highly recommend the Gin & Jonnie – containing blackberry and mint, the gin-based drink is a refreshing thirst quencher. All G&Ts are priced at S$22 each.
Opening Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 11.30am-10pm
Thursday & Friday: 11.30am-12am
Saturday: 6pm-12am
Sunday: Closed
Address: #40, 138 Market St, 01 CapitaGreen, Singapore 048946
Contact: +65 6635 8677
Nearest MRT Station: Telok Ayer
2. Atlas – World’s largest collection of gin
Source: ATLAS Singapore
Atlas is the place to be. Enter the opulent bar and marvel at its ingenious interior design. But wait. This place has more to offer than just its Crazy Rich Asian decors.
The bartenders here concoct some of the best gins you can have in Singapore, living up to their reputation of being the top 15 in the World’s 50 Best Bar. With over 1,200 types of gins available here, you will be spoilt for choice.
Caffeine and gin lovers should try the Cold Brew G&T (S$24) which is essentially a concoction of gin, tonic and cold brew coffee.
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday: 10am-1am
Friday: 10am-2am
Saturday: 3pm-2am
Sunday: Closed
Address: 600 North Bridge Rd, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778
Contact: +65 6396 4466
Nearest MRT Station: Bugis
3. Cin Cin – Customise your personal gin and tonic
If you are not an avid drinker, you must have experienced difficulties picking out the right drink each time you go to a bar. Afraid that it might not be what you expected? No worries.
Here at Cin Cin, all you need to do is tell your bartender your preference and you get to personalise your own gin from various styles including aged, London dry and modern gins.
With a special ongoing promotion every Saturday from 5pm, enjoy three hours of free flow gin, house wine and beer at just S$68++.
Opening Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 5pm-12am
Thursday-Saturday: 5pm-1am
Sunday: Closed
Address: 100 Peck Seah Street, Level 1, Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore 079333
Contact: +65 6385 2604
Nearest MRT Station: Tanjong Pagar
4. El Tardeo – Barcelona-style gin and tonics
Source: El Tardeo
El Tardeo offers gin tonics that originates from Barcelona, and you can look forward to an authentic Spanish experience. The bar-cum-restaurant also serves terrific tapas to go with your drinks.
With hints of perfume, the aromatic Gin Mare (S$24) is concocted with thyme, olive and lemon peel that is both zesty and herbal. On the other hand, there is also the Xoringuer (S$18); it contains rosemary, grapefruit and juniper berries. We love the fruity drink’s dry and pleasant aftertaste.
Let’s beGIN the night, shall we?
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-11pm
Friday: 12pm-1am
Saturday: 4pm-1am
Sunday: Closed
Address: 20 Craig Rd, #01-01 Craig Place, Singapore 089692
Contact: +65 6221 6288
Nearest MRT Station: Outram Park
5. Oxwell & Co – Refreshing G&T sourced from their rooftop garden
Source: Oxwell & Co.
Launched by a group of Brits, Oxwell & Co is located in one of the three-storey shophouses along Ann Siang Hill; a clear foreign presence in the heart of Chinatown. With the bar on the first, dining room on the second and private room on the third, this place is truly a masterpiece.
Start the night with a refreshing glass of Gin & Chronic (S$16), Oxwell’s secret recipe that is simply fantastic. Better yet, the ingredients of the gin are also fresh from their secret rooftop garden to create the perfect drink!
Opening Hours
Daily: 12pm-12am
Address: 5 Ann Siang Road, Singapore 069688
Contact: +65 6438 7036
Nearest MRT Station: Telok Ayer
6. Party Room at Grand Hyatt Singapore – A classy party
Source: Grand Hyatt Singapore
Head over to the newly revamped Party Room at Grand Hyatt Singapore and enjoy all artisan gin & tonics, selected cocktails, house pour wines and spirits for SGD 14++ per glass during Happy Hour (every day from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm).
The Party Room is also available for private events. The classy venue is able to accommodate up to 120 guests.
Opening Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 5pm-12am
Friday & Saturday: 5pm-1am
Address: 10 Scotts Rd, Singapore 228211
Contact: +65 6738 1234
Nearest MRT Station: Orchard
7. The Rabbit Hole – Singapore’s only Gin Garden Bar
Source: The Rabbit Hole
Coined as Singapore’s only speciality gin garden bar, The Rabbit Hole creates house-made tonics with fresh ingredients from their own garden to provide a premium drinking experience for their customers.
Thinking of a romantic drink with your partner, or unwinding after work with your friends? Fret not, because there is always room for everyone here. Take a seat at their outdoor terrace and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
The No.3 (S$18) traditional London dry is a worthy recommendation if you are into citrusy flavours. If you are a daring drinker who’s seeking something special, the New Deal 33 (S$16) is a good option; containing juniper berries, lemon zest and lime wedge, let’s just say that you are in for a treat!
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-2.30pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10.30am-3pm, 6.30pm-10.30pm
Address: 39C Harding Rd, Singapore 249541
Contact: +65 6473 9965
Nearest MRT Station: Farrer Road
8. The Spiffy Dapper – A hidden bar along Amoy Street
Source: The Spiffy Dapper
With their original location at Boat Quay, The Spiffy Dapper is now located along Amoy Street. The hole-in-the-wall cocktail bar is a popular hangout spot amongst gin lovers.
The Spiffy Dapper also has its own exclusive Gin Club, where you get to purchase and store your gin bottles at the bar itself. Members can also attend their G&T masterclasses.
Opening Hours
Monday-Thursday: 5pm-1am
Friday: 5pm-2am
Saturday: 6pm-2am
Sunday: 7pm-1am
Address: 73 Amoy St Second Floor, Singapore 069892
Contact: +65 8742 8908
Nearest MRT Station: Telok Ayer
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