Bombed your booze budget? It's happy hour in Singapore to the rescue! Here's a list of the best spots.
So what if Singapore is one of the most expensive cities in the world? If you play it smart, hitting the bar scene doesn’t have to cost you a bomb with amazing happy hours in Singapore. I would know! Sure, we have the swanky whisky bars and hidden bars in town but I’m sure we love our artisanal cocktails and wines even more during happy hour. Lucky for you, I’ve got the scoop on some of the most bang for your buck happy hour deals in Singapore.
If you need help sifting through the list, here are some distilled options:
- Cocktails and oysters, the perfect pair: Humpback
- A hidden gem: The Store
- For day drinks (from 11.30am!): Sque
- Singapore’s best bar on a budget: Jigger & Pony
- One of the cheapest happy hours in Singapore: Alter Ego
Best happy hour deals in Singapore
1. The Elephant Room
Congrats, you’ve made it to the end of another gruelling day! Carpe diem by hitting up The Elephant Room for its happy hour, which features a plethora of cocktails inspired by Little India. I’m a big fan of the pizza with Indian twists that give it an added kick of spice and robust flavour. The spiced kerela beef is so addictive and great to have with ice cold drinks!
Happy hour deal: Signature cocktails at $20 each
When: Daily, 6pm – 7.30pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday, 6pm – 1am; Friday – Saturday, 6pm – 2am
Address: The Elephant Room, #01-02, 33 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088456
2. Offtrack
This is for all the cool cats out there. You’re invited to Offtrack, where happy hour is the perfect excuse to unwind leisurely. Sip on an Aperol spritz or a lemon highball and groove to the bangin’ music. Feeling peckish? Flip through the food menu and take your pick of hearty Pan-Asian fare like dashi mascarpone dip, Thai tuna tartare, eggplant fries, and more.
Happy hour deal: $16 cocktails, $14 wine, $12 beer
When: Daily, until 7pm
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, 6pm – 12am; Friday – Saturday, 5pm – 1am
Address: Offtrack, 34 North Canal Road, Singapore 059290
3. Employees Only
This Amoy Street institution is popular with imbibers, and it’s easy to see why. Pop by between and savour Aperitivo Hour, to sit back and take it slow, enjoying your drink at your own pace. If you’re planning to hang around till late, you should be warned – things can get loud and energetic as it gets later into the night. Be sure you have some comfy shoes on for dancing!
Happy hour deal: $10 house pours
When: Daily, 5pm – 7pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Friday, 5pm – 1am; Saturday, 5pm – 2am
Address: Employees Only, 112 Amoy Street, Singapore 069932
4. The Store
Billing itself as “your friendly neighbourhood hangout”, this hidden gem is the perfect blend of cosy and classy. Thanks to its 11@11 happy hour offer, you can knock back drinks to your heart’s content without breaking the bank. Of course, you shouldn’t be drinking on an empty stomach. Stuff your face with popcorn chicken and tortilla chips first, I say, which are just as worth as the drinks!
Happy hour deal: $11 cocktails
When: Tuesday – Saturday, 4pm – 6pm
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 4pm – 12am
Address: The Store, 11 Neil Road, Singapore 088809
5. Live Twice
Be transported back to mid-century Japan at Live Twice, which dedicates itself to immersing you in the golden era of post-war Tokyo. They feature classic spirits with Japanese ingredients to give drinks an Eastern twist, blending Western and Japanese influences. Kick back for a quiet, relaxing drink within a Ginza-inspired space.
Happy hour deal: $16 cocktails, $14 wine, $12 beer
When: Daily, 6pm – 8pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Tuesday, 6pm – 12am; Wednesday – Thursday, 6pm – 1am; Friday – Saturday, 6pm – 12am
Address: Live Twice, 20 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089834
6. Caffe Fernet
With views of the Marina Bay Sands skyline perched along the Singapore River, nothing’s quite as beautiful as the view from Caffe Fernet. Happy hour starts the second this cushy spot opens, so no need to wait to get your drink on! If you’re an early bird, settle down into an alfresco spot and order Aperol Spritzes galore. Other drinks you can get include the Singapore Sling, negroni, wine, and beer.
Happy hour deal: $16 cocktails, $14 wine, $12 beer
When: Daily, from opening to 7.30pm
Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday, 5pm – 11pm; Thursday – Sunday, 12pm – 11pm
Address: Caffe Fernet, #01-05, Customs House, 70 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049323
7. Alter Ego
Known for amazing bar bites like pizza fries, prawn paste chicken, and nachos, Alter Ego also has one of the sweetest happy hour deals. For the low price of $5, you can score beers, G&Ts, whiskey sodas, and rum and coke drinks. Oh, and the views of Marina Bay make this spot even sweeter.
Happy hour deals: $5 house pours, $5 beer
When: Daily, 2pm – 6pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday, 12pm – 10.30pm; Friday – Saturday, 12pm – 11.30pm
Address: Alter Ego, #01-13D, Esplanade Mall, 8 Raffles Avenue, Singapore 039802
8. Humpback
This Seattle-style concept seafood restaurant has some of the city’s best-tasting oysters, maybe because all its beauties are shucked daily for optimum freshness. And thanks to a happy hour that expands well past its cocktails, you can enjoy oysters at just $2 a pop! An absolute dream if you ask me. That’s your pre-dinner snack and drinks sorted.
Happy hour deal: $15 cocktails, $14 wine, $12 beer
When: Daily, from opening to 7pm
Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 5pm – 11pm; Saturday, 12pm – 11pm; Sunday, 12pm – 9pm
Address: Humpback, 18-20 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089834
9. Acid Bar
Situated at Emerald Hill, this alfresco dining bar has both a breezy outdoor and an intimate indoor option depending on what you and your friends prefer. The generous happy hour offers include beers, house-pour spirits, as well as house-pour wines at $11! Best of all, it happens daily so you can have fun all week.
Happy hour deal: $9 house pours, $14 cocktails, $14 wine, $8 beer
When: Sunday – Thursday, from opening to 8pm; Friday – Saturday, from opening to 7pm
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 1am; Friday, 3pm – 2am; Saturday, 11am – 2am; Sunday 11am – 1am
Address: Acid Bar, 180 Orchard Road, Singapore 238846
10. Publico
Bad day at work or just need a place to unwind? Hop on over to Publico’s outdoor terrace at Robertson Quay for free-flow rituals. It’s the perfect spot for pure vibes thanks to the crowd and fantastic deals. In place of typical happy hours in Singapore, drop by for one-for-one martinis on Thursdays! Alternatively, hit up the restaurant for brunch with free-flowing food and drinks.
Happy hour deal: 1-for-1 martinis at $25; 2-hour free flow drinks
When: Thursdays, from 5pm to closing for martinis; Saturday & Sunday, 12.30pm – 4pm for brunch
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday, 12pm – 11pm; Friday – Saturday, 12pm – 11.30pm; Sunday, 12pm – 10pm
Address: Publico, InterContinental Singapore Robertson Quay, 1 Nanson Road, Singapore 238909
11. Chupitos
Shots, anyone? This bar is well-known for its amazing selection of shot concoctions. Bestsellers include Milo, Paddle Pop, and Absinthe Trilogy. There’s even a cheeky line-up of shots with playful adult elements (we’ll let you find them for yourselves). The only thing that’s more shocking is the happy hour deals. Think $8 for selected ‘chupatinis’, bottled beers and house pours from the moment the doors open till 8pm daily.
Happy hour deal: $8 martinis, house pours, beer, and wine
When: Daily, from opening to 8pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Tuesday, 5.30pm – 1.30am; Wednesday, 5.30pm – 3am; Thursday, 5.30pm – 1.30am; Friday, 5.30pm – 3am; Saturday, 5.30am – 4am
Address: Chupitos, #01-01, Clarke Quay, 3E Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024
12. Chico Loco
I rarely turn down a margarita, and neither should you. Swing by Chico Loco at Amoy Street and order up a massive number of frozen margaritas at just a fraction of the price. The restaurant calls it El Loco Hour, which is loco for sure. Remember to fill up on tacos and rotisserie chicken to make sure you don’t get too tipsy.
Happy hour deal: Frozen margaritas, beer, house pours, and wine at $10
When: Daily, 5pm – 7pm
Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday, 11.30am – 10.30pm; Thursday – Friday, 11.30am – 11pm; Saturday, 5pm – 11pm
Address: Chico Loco, 102 Amoy Street, Singapore 069922
13. No. 5 Emerald Hill
This sexy Peranakan-inspired bar has won my heart with its beautiful decor and amazing prawn-paste chicken wings – perfect for bar bites. There’s a reason why it’s so popular too! Its array of martinis will have you spoiled for choice. We come back for the all-day two-for-$30 soju-based martinis and one-for-one martinis after 9pm every time.
Happy hour deal: Two soju-based martinis for $30, one-for-one martinis
When: Daily, all day for soju martinis; daily, after 9pm for 1-for-1 martinis
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday, 12pm – 2am; Friday – Saturday, 12pm – 3am
Address: No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar, 5 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229289
14. Five Bar
So, payday is still a week away but you’re in dire need of an after-work tipple. We get you and so do the folks behind Five, a bar with daily $5 drink promos that include half-pints of Kronenberg. Inspired by Tokyo’s ‘salary man’ 300-yen, tachinomi (standing) bars, the minimalist watering hole is bursting with people who get here as early as 5pm.
Happy hour deal: $5 drinks
When: Daily, all day
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday, 4pm – 12am; Friday – Saturday, 4pm – 2am
Address: Five Bar, Cuppage Terrace, 25 Cuppage Road, Singapore 229454
15. Jigger and Pony
Bespoke cocktails for happy hour in Singapore? Yes, please! Singapore’s best bar, Jigger and Pony, offers lip-smacking concoctions like the yuzu whiskey sour and velvet negroni at a fraction of the price. And if you’re a bar regular, you’ll know that as much as the world loves Jigger and Pony, prices can be a little steep. So, take full advantage!
Happy hour deal: $19 cocktails, $14 wine, $12 beer
When: Daily, 6pm – 7.30pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Tuesday, 6pm – 12am; Wednesday – Thursday, 6pm – 1am; Friday – Saturday, 6pm – 2am
Address: Jigger & Pony, Amara Hotel, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore 088539
16. Alley Bar
This gorgeous bar gave us another reason to hit it up. Get wallet-friendly deals at this architectural gem in the iconic Emerald Hill neighbourhood. The best part? Happy hour happens (almost) all day, every day. Keep your eye out for its monthly deals too because this bar loves to give promotions on beer, bottles, and more.
Happy hour deal: $14 cocktails, $10 house pours, $14 wine, $11 beer
When: Daily, 5pm – 8pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday, 5pm – 1am; Friday – Saturday, 5pm – 2am
Address: Alley Bar, Peranakan Place, 2 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229287
17. Wala Wala Cafe Bar
Wala Wala at Holland Village needs no introduction because it’s known for great drinks and vibes, even if there’s no more live music. Every day till 9pm, you can grab house pours, beer, or vino with your pals. The space is also pet friendly so if you’re craving a drink while walking the furbaby, feel free to bring them along.
Happy hour deal: $8 house pours, $10 wine, $9 beer
When: Daily, 4pm – 9pm
Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday, 4pm – 12am; Thursday – Sunday, 4pm – 1am
Address: Wala Wala Cafe Bar, 31 Lorong Mambong, Singapore 277689
18. Tanuki Raw
Unlike the pesky alcohol police, the peeps at Tanuki Raw know how to have a good time. Its happy hour menu offers a bevy of drinks and even some snacks at a discounted price so you can enjoy a midday tipple without worrying about your wallet. I especially appreciate the $3 oysters and $7 salmon sashimi slices. Bliss.
Happy hour deal: $10 cocktails, $12 wine, $11 beer
When: Daily, 3pm – 8pm
Opening hours: Daily, 11.30am – 10pm
Address: Tanuki Raw, #04-01, Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Road, Singapore 238896
19. Atrium Bar 317
Planning to stay on a budget for your next night out? Make a visit to Atrium Bar 317 where the house pour wine, beer, and spirits will only set you back $10 a pop. What a steal! The cocktails are pretty affordable too, if you’re looking for something more complex. Remember to order some food to go along with all the booze! The dim sum is delicious, btw. (I speak from experience.)
Happy hour deal: $10 house pours and wine
When: Daily, 12pm – 7pm
Opening hours: Daily, 8am – 12am
Address: Atrium Bar 317, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075
20. Wine Connection Tapas Bar & Bistro
Serving good beats and awesome vibes, Wine Connection has always been our choice for a casual night out with your mates. I won’t deny that the reasonably priced booze is a total pulling factor. It’ll have you out of your desk after work (or even before, I promise I won’t snitch) and enjoying a crisp glass of wine to get through hump days.
Happy hour deal: $8 cocktails, $7 wine, $10 beer
When: Monday – Thursday, from opening to 6pm
Opening hours: Timings varies with each location
Address: Wine Connection, multiple locations including VivoCity and United Square
21. Joo Bar
Addicted to K-dramas? This Korean joint will have you imagining you’re in Itaewon after a couple of makgeolli jugs. The happy hour promo also extends to craft beers, prosecco, wines and Guinness draughts. The delectable libations pair perfectly with the dinner menu snacks like seaweed crackers with edamame hummus and shimeji twigin (fried veggies).
Happy hour deal: $10 house pours, $11 beer, $11 makgeolli
When: Daily, 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Opening hours: Varies on different days
Address: Joo Bar, 5 Tan Quee Lan Street, Singapore 188094
22. Harry’s
As one of Singapore’s most popular bar chains, you know what to expect at Harry’s. The vibe is relaxed and homely – great for an unpretentious, no-judgement session with pals over reliable beers and decent bites. Its happy hour promotions are always changing and each outlet in Singapore has its own deals, so check before you head over!
Happy hour deal: Check out your Harry’s location for specific deals
When: Varies with each location
Opening hours: Timings vary with each location
Address: Harry’s, multiple locations including Chijmes and Clarke Quay
23. Southbridge
This speakeasy and rooftop bar hybrid may be hard to find at first (you gotta enter via a back alley), but its undisrupted views of the Singapore River are totally worth it. The place is usually packed by evenings and we’re blaming it on the affordable alcohol. Pair your drinks with signature oysters for the full experience. Tip: while you’re there, I suggest you try the Negroni for a bittersweet ride.
Happy hour deal: $12 house pours, $16 prosecco, $10 beer
When: Monday – Thursday, 5pm – 8pm; Sunday, all day
Opening hours: Daily, 5pm – 12am
Address: Southbridge, Level 5, 80 Boat Quay, Singapore 049868
24. Sque
This hotspot in Singapore offers one-for-one happy hour deals on beers, wines and cocktails, but especially beers. Take yourself around the world with draught beers from Italy, Ireland, the US and Germany. You can drink your way through various countries with your mates at just half the price, and that sounds like a deal to me.
Happy hour deal: one-for-one beers at $12.50, one-for-one cocktails at $19.50, one-for-one wine at $18
When: Daily, 11.30am – 9.30pm
Opening hours: Sunday – Thursday, 11.30am – 11pm; Friday – Saturday, 11.30am – 1am
Address: Sque, #01-70, The Central, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059817
Gather your thirsty pals and drink up! You’ve got plenty of bars to explore with this massive list of happy hours in Singapore.
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