SINGAPORE NIGHTLIFE

Jigger & Pony

This made the 2017 list of Asia’s 50 Best Bars. It has a warm, friendly vibe and 20 simple yet chic cocktails, which vary from classics to signature creations. Bartender Boo Jing Heng, who deservedly won the 2016 Diageo World Class Singapore Champion award, is the wizard behind these magical drinks. Open Mon-Thur 6pm-1am, Fri-Sat 6pm-3am; +65 9621 1074; jiggerandpony.com

The Secret Mermaid

The design here is industrial-edgy, with a library-like wall of bottles, and metal and wood finishes. What makes the bar special is its selection of American spirits and the curated tasting flights. Don’t miss the rye whiskey and some truly adventurous cocktails – such as salmon-flavoured vodka. Delicious tater tots are also served with each drink. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-11pm; thesecretmermaid.com

28 Hongkong Street

You wouldn’t know this buzzing bar existed unless someone told you about the unmarked entrance amid a row of shophouses. Craft cocktails are made from artisanal and organic ingredients, and it has great whisky-based cocktails. It’s no wonder it topped the list of Asia’s Best Bars in 2016 and held on to a top-five position in 2017. Open Mon 12pm-2pm & 6pm-2am, Tue-Wed 6pm-2am, Thur-Sat 6pm-3am; +65 6533 2001; 28hks.com

1-Altitude

The highest outdoor bar in the Singapore, 1-Altitude boasts some pretty spectacular views over Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands and beyond. Set across three levels, with an al fresco bar at the top and a restaurant and nightclub below, you have everything you need for a great evening in one place. This is the place to visit if you want to rub shoulders with Singapore’s high-profile residents late into the night. Open Sun-Tue 6pm-2am, Wed, FriSat 6pm-4am, Thur 6pm-3am; +65 6438 0410; 1-altitude.com

Manhattan

The winner of Asia’s Best Bar 2017 is located in the lobby of the Regent Singapore. Manhattan nods to the golden age of cocktails in the US and its pièce de résistance is an onsite rickhouse (a whiskey-ageing warehouse) filled with enticinglooking casks. Don’t miss the adults-only Sunday brunch or the eponymous signature cocktail. Open Sun-Thur 5pm-1am, Fri-Sat 5pm-2am; +65 6725 3377; regenthotels.com

Level 33

This “urban penthouse dining” space has its own craft brewery and great views. Contemporary interiors feature wood finishes, earthy colours and copper brewing kettles. As well as its own and European craft ales, food is available from a menu that showcases ingredients used in brewing, while a special “beer dining” menu features easy-to-eat nibbles. Open Mon-Thur 11.30am-12am, Fri-Sat 11.30am-2am, Sun 12pm-12am; +65 6834 3133; level33.com.sg

Party Room at Mezza9

Grand Hyatt Singapore’s flagship restaurant has unveiled this gin and tonic bar, boasting more than 60 premium gins, including Asia’s first craft gin, Paper Lantern. Spacious yet warm and inviting, the interior features hand-woven peranakan fabrics. The revamped Martini Bar next door has also introduced seven new flavours including a gummy bear martini. Sun-Thur 5pm-12am, Fri-Sat 5pm-1am; +65 6732 1234; singapore.grand.hyatt.com