Throwing your next dinner soiree, office drinks or home party? This guide to alcohol retailers and bottle shops in Singapore will come in handy.
The main ingredient for any good shindig: Booze, and lots of it. No matter what the event is – whether it’s a small dinner get-together or a huge birthday bash – it’s almost unceremonious (in our opinion, at least) not to serve, or bring along, some wine, champagne, beer or cocktails to the party. To complete your home bar, pop into these well-stocked liquor stores for a wide selection of great and sometimes hard-to-find labels.
1. Drinks & Co.
A bottle of wine, beer or spirit your poison? You’re bound to find something interesting at Drinks & Co. With an endless array of labels to choose from, it’s hard not to leave with choice paralysis. We also love that most brands come from ethical and responsible producers.
Drinks & Co., multiple locations including Club Street and Holland Village.
2. Artisan Cellars
Wine lovers seeking particular vintages and rare bottlings should make Artisan Cellars their prime wine-hunting destination. Founded by a group of wine enthusiasts, the brand boasts a curated collection of some of the best wines from around the world and also offers wine tasting sessions for enthusiasts looking to try something new.
Artisan Cellars, #B1-01, Palais Renaissance, 390 Orchard Road, Singapore 238871
3. Bar Ippudo
Sake lovers, we haven’t forgotten about you. Bar Ippudo’s concept store at Shaw Centre stocks a dizzying array of over 80 sakes. If you’re not savvy with this popular Japanese tipple, browse online beforehand where the sake is conveniently labelled with flavour profiles like bold, fruity or light and smooth.
Bar Ippudo, #04-22/23, Shaw Centre, 1 Scotts Road, Singapore 228208
4. 1855 The Bottle Shop
Offering over 800 different selections of wine, champagne and spirits, 1855 – it has nine stores conveniently located across Singapore – is a good joint to pop in for that upcoming dinner party you’re throwing. This all-in-one bottle shop also does corporate gifts, delivery and bulk orders.
1855 The Bottle Shop, multiple locations including Paragon, Suntec City and Jewel Changi Airport.
5. Wine Connection
You’re probably already hitting up Wine Connection for your wine to-go. First opened in Bangkok back in 1998, the chic wine retailer and bar follows a vineyard-to-consumer business model and cuts out the middleman, which ultimately benefits your pockets.
Wine Connection, multiple locations islandwide including Chinatown, Raffles City and Bukit Timah.
6. Cellarbration
In addition to boasting a huge inventory of wine, spirits and beers online, Cellarbration has several well-stocked shops islandwide. The prices here are attractive, and the variety of spirits is especially good. You’ll even find uncommon bourbons like Evan Williams Single Barrel and Jefferson’s. If you’re a fan of more esoteric alcohol, Cellarbration also carries three varieties of particularly potent absinthe.
Cellarbration, multiple locations including The Seletar Mall, Plaza Singapura and Marina Square.
7. Bottles and Bottles
Opened in 2004, Bottles and Bottles has established itself to be one of the top alcohol distributors in the market with its fine list of old world and new world vino, spirits and exclusive ciders. Stock up your wine cellar with cheap, yet quality wine like Taylors 80 Acres Cabernet Shiraz Merlot.
Bottles and Bottles, multiple locations including Jewel Changi Airport, Parkway Parade and The Centrepoint.
8. Nectars & Vine
Nectars & Vine won’t win awards for ambience, but it scores major points for its selection of craft beers. The line-up of British ales and beers includes rarities like Wychwood, Old Speckled Hen and lots more. But it’s not all English brews; expect to see Japanese ales like Hitachino and Danish microbrews like Evil Twin.
Nectars & Vine, 752 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534623
9. Brewers’ Craft
Brewers’ Craft is another worthy entry point into the world of craft beers. You’ll find anything from sweet, spicy Trappistes Rochefort beers to hoppy American IPAs like the Inversion IPA. New beers are regularly introduced, so keep an eye on its Facebook page for new arrivals.
Brewers’ Craft, 354 Clementi Avenue 2, Singapore 120354
10. Thirsty The Beer Shop
The folks behind Thirsty are real serious about craft beer, and their shop is proof. You can probably find names you’ve never heard of (except you, beer geeks), but that’s exactly what makes shopping at Thirsty so interesting – there’s always something new to discover each time, amongst its 60-odd brand list.
Thirsty The Beer Shop, #04-09, Kolam Ayer Industrial Estate 8 Lorong Bakar Batu, Singapore 348743
11. The Standish
Boasting an inventory of great wine labels from all over the world, The Standish is the place to go if you have a penchant for good wine. Prefer another form of poison? The alcohol retailer also stocks a fine list of ales, ciders, bourbon, gin and exquisite Japanese whisky.
The Standish, #02-03, Holland Road Shopping Centre, 211 Holland Avenue, Singapore 278967
12. The Straits Wine Company
Dubbed as Southeast Asia’s leading wine importer, retailer and distributor, The Straits Wine Company is home to a slew of good wine brands from around the world, including bottles from uncommon areas like Japan, India and Switzerland.
The Straits Wine Company, multiple locations islandwide including Sixth Avenue, UE Square and Siglap.
13. The Oaks Cellar
One of the more prominent wine retailers in Singapore, The Oaks Cellar has been around since 1995. Pop over and get your hands on rare wines like Domaine Romanee-Conti, Chateau Lafite Rothschild and Petrus. The renowned bottle shop also sells sake and quality hard liquor, plus drinking accessories like a premium Ardbeg 1973 30 years crystal decanter worth more than $7,000.
The Oaks Cellar, multiple locations including Ion Orchard, Mandarin Gallery and The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
14. LiquorBar
Its library of spirits, which boasts both mainstream brands (Johnnie Walker, 42 Below) and obscure, boutique labels (Bulldog Gin, Corralejo Tequila) is impressive. Plus, there are aromatic bitters, syrups and bar tools to help you make the perfect drink. First launched as an e-commerce retailer, Liquor Bar is also a reliable online source; the minimum order is $100, and delivery charge is $10 – not much, considering some of its bottles are pretty hard to find elsewhere in the city.
Liquor Bar, #01-01, 93 Geylang Road, Singapore 389205
