WHERE TO DRINK IN SINGAPORE

Jigger & Pony

The pioneer is still a thriving, friendly scene. What to order: Try any of the legendary punch bowls.

Sugarhall

This upbeat rum bar is next door to Jigger. What to order: The Sugarhall Daiquiri, made with 15-year Trinidad rum, is garnished with a caviartopped banana chip.

Manhattan at the Regent Singapore

Sophisticated and innovative, it has a room dedicated to aging drinks that includes more than 100 barrels. What to order: The Solera-aged Negroni and a bowl of punch to share.

Atlas

A breathtaking place to sip a martini, this soaring art deco atrium has unparalleled gin and Champagne lists. What to order: What else? James Bond’s drink of choice.

Tippling Club

One of the oldest yet most experimental bars on the Singapore scene, it has a gummy bear menu. What to order: Success is made with red wine, amaro, Cognac and whiskey.

Gibson

An effortlessly classy establishment, it has charismatic bartenders to boot. What to order: The Botanic Gardens will legitimately make you feel like a hummingbird.

RVLT

A stripped-down modern wine bar, it features a wall display of wines. What to order: Ask anyone on staff for an offbeat recommendation.

Operation Dagger

Through a barely marked door and down an industrial staircase, you’ll find a wildly experimental cocktail den with boundless creative energy. What to order: The Egg is a profoundly rich rum-salted egg yolk concoction, or try one of their housefermented “natural wines.”

Native

This bar is deeply devoted to sustainability and southeast Asian ingredients. What to order: The Antz is both the must-order novelty and a beautifully composed cocktail.

Employees Only

Features pulled from the New York original include charming bartenders and expertly made cocktails, and chicken soup served at last call. What to order: The Ready, Fire, Aim — it’s mescal-based.

Crackerjack

The all-day café-bar-restaurant is remarkably friendly and affordable. What to order: The Ballgame is inspired by American baseball and tastes like bourbon and caramel corn, with a little beer back.

Norma

This 10-seat bar behind Crackerjack carries a phenomenal tequila and mescal selection. What to order: Try whatever the bartenders offer you.

Skinny’s Lounge

The charmingly dive-y bar on Boat Quay is best avoided if you have morning plans. What to order: Go for pretty much anything.