You would think that with the excruciatingly humid weather in Singapore, people would be hiding indoors in the comfort of the airconditioning at the very first chance they get.
However, if the number of rooftop bars that have been popping up like exquisite little mushrooms all over town is any indication, Singaporeans are willing to brave just about any kind of weather for good food and a view. Perhaps the fact that it's so quintessentially un-Singaporean to dine in open-air locations that makes these rooftop bars such a draw.
Whatever the reason, rooftop bars in Singapore are only showing signs of increase in popularity, and here are some of our very favourites!
1-Altitude
So we keep coming back to 1-Altitude. But you gotta admit, the simple fact that it's basically the highest rooftop bar in Singapore has got its draws. Amazing views and great food aside, it is said that there are days where drifting clouds are even lower than the bar itself, so you are essentially dining among the clouds. What's not to love about that?
1-Altitude
OUB Building
No 1 Raffles Place
Tel: 6438 0410
KU DÉ TA
Although in business for less than a year, KU DÉ TA is already being hailed as a leading lifestyle destination in Asia, and was voted (along with the rest of Marina Bay Sands) one of the top 10 global hotspots by The New York Times. This is one place you absolutely have to try at least once, even if only for bragging rights.
With its excellent food, well-crafted drinks, panoramic views, and world-class music, this rooftop bar is something to write home about.
KU DÉ TA
Skypark @ Marina Bay Sands
10 Bayfront Ave, 018956
6688 7688
La Terraza Rooftop Bar
It's all very well to indulge in dinner and drinks at a luxurious rooftop bar once in awhile, but for something a little more relaxed and well, affordable, try La Terraza for a weekly casual get-together with friends. Located atop the Screening Room, La Terraza is a cozy bar decked in rustic wood features and set amidst quaint shophouses, giving the place a down-to-earth and charming ambience. We also hear that the mojito here is the best in town.
La Terraza Rooftop Bar
The Screening Room
12 Ann Siang Road
S(069692)
Tel: 6221 1694
Orgo
End off your night after a concert or theatre at the rooftop terrace of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay with some al fresco dining and refreshing drinks mixed by celebritiy Japanese mixologist Tomoyuki Kitazoe. Relax in the stylish and contemporary decor of the bar, and discuss how much you enjoyed that 3rd movement of Mozart's concerto.
Orgo
8 Raffles Ave, #04-01
Esplanade – Theatre on the Bay, Roof Terrace
Singapore 038982
Tel: 6336 9366
ta.ke @ Studio M
Fans of the rustic settings and alfresco experience will be delighted with ta.ke's elegantly designed bamboo-themed cocktail lounge that includes pools and private cabanas. Sit back, and enjoy its offerings of Japanese-inspired cocktails and Japanese and French fusion cuisine - It's relaxation at its very best.
ta.ke @ Studio M
Level 2, Studio M Hotel
3 Nanson Road
Singapore 238910
Tel: 6808 8888
