Whether you like it or not, we live in a photo-obsessed world where most people will do anything for a good gram-worthy picture. So, visiting instagrammable places has become somewhat of a leisure activity in recent years. And if you’re after a satisfying cocktail snap or a damn good selfie…you’ve come to the right place. Here are 29 of the most instagrammable bars to visit in Singapore.
1. Ume Mare
Far East Plaza is hiding Singapore’s first manga-themed Japanese whisky bar in the form of a unique speakeasy. It is inspired by Tokyo’s Jimbocho district and is hidden behind manga and anime book shelves on the fifth floor of the building. Ume Mare offers a whimsical experience with anime clips, Japanese-inspired cocktails, food, bar games, and more.
📍14 Scotts Rd, #05-26 Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213
2. KOMA Lounge
KOMA unveiled an elevated new lounge experience, complete with eight expertly-crafted cocktails and two refreshing mocktails, in a unique Japanese bar and restaurant. Enter through an insta-worthy passageway of orange arches, pass an iconic Japanese bell, and walk across the spectacular Japanese foot bridge and reflecting pool. Plus, guests can tuck into delectable bar bites like Fried Oysters and Beef Katsu Sando under the watchful eye of new bar manager Marco Maiorano. As well as being an instagrammable bar, it’s also one of the most romantic dining places in Singapore.
📍Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1-67, Singapore 018972
3. Dragonfly Bar
Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard is hiding the new cocktail lounge Dragonfly Bar. Inspired by its master in Hong Kong, the striking bar feels like stepping into a fairytale with an iconic glass dragonfly centerpiece, dark hues, low ABV drinks, and more. Get the full details of the new bar.
📍24 Mount Elizabeth, #01-05, Singapore 228518
4. Club 5
Hidden inside PARKROYAL on Beach Road, this new sleek cocktail bar is an ideal location to savour your favourite beers, wines and craft cocktails in Singapore. Relax in a quirky lounge with a Kampong Gelam-inspired cocktail and indulge on a classic heritage of Southeast Asia cuisine with a modern twist. Definitely, one of the best places for a quiet drink.
📍7500 Beach Rd, Singapore 199591
5. Gibson Bar
Singapore’s new Gibson Bar, located on the second floor of a heritage shophouse, is a visually stunning and intimate cocktail destination. The cosy venue blends vintage charm with modern sophistication, featuring dim lighting, antique fixtures, and a striking green-and-yellow stained glass bar. The playful bar is known for innovative cocktails inspired by different themes. Certainly, a cool bar for pictures in Singapore.
📍20 Bukit Pasoh Rd, #2nd Floor, Singapore 089834
6. Synthesis
Synthesis is a hidden bar and restaurant, behind a TCM-inspired storefront, at Tower 4 in Suntec City. Concepted by the folks behind Mama Diam (also mentioned in this article), you’ll be treated to something impressive from the moment you walk through the secret doorway. Read our review about Synthesis.
📍 3 Temasek Boulevard #01-643 Suntec City Tower 4, next to 7-11, 038983
7. Ume San 100
Singapore’s first umeshu and highball bar another secret hub in plain sight at Fortune Centre. Discover the concealed new bar behind a colourful row of Japanese-inspired vending machines – which is the perfect place to pose for a picture. To enter, you must push the blue vending machine that sells condoms. You heard that correct! There, you’ll find a small dining space serving the biggest collection of umeshu in Singapore with more than 100 drink varieties to sip on.
📍190 Middle Rd, #02-07 Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979
8. PLUME
This new bar in Pan Pacific Marina Square offers colourful unique cocktails inspired by local birds in Singapore, crafted by expert mixologists, in a swanky lounge. PLUME celebrates the Panache of Singapore in a fully immersive setting adorned in delightful red hues, beautiful furniture, and verdant foliage. Definitely, a top instagrammable bar in Singapore.
📍Marina Square, Level 1, 7 Raffles Blvd, Pan Pacific, Marina Square, Singapore 039595
9. HighHouse
HighHouse is another new rooftop venue boasting two levels, sitting at 282 metres high, offering iconic 360-degree views of the cityscape. In fact, it’s the tallest nightlife and culinary destination in Singapore hidden atop One Raffles Place. We’ve crowned this as one of the most instagrammable bars because you can relax at the highest bar in Singapore against the backdrop of Marina Bay Sands. Definitely, it makes an excellent picture moment. Learn more about HighHouse.
📍HighHouse, 1 Raffles Place, #62-01 Singapore 048616
10. Another Bar
Rendezvous Hotel Singapore is hiding a vibrant instagrammable bar perfect for nightlife enthusiasts. Another Bar offers a striking red orange setting, with neon signs, quirky pop culture references, and glittery disco balls around every corner. The cool bar offers a lively atmosphere with beer pong tables, live DJ sets, and even a free selfie machine. Plus, the cocktails are extremely inventive and stylish.
9 Bras Basah Rd, #02-03, Singapore 189559
11. Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club
Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club offers an epic beach club experience to make you feel as if you’re in Ibiza. Be treated to refreshing drinks, as you dance in the pool, surrounded by a state-of-the-art stage and bar, in a 500-seater venue with beautiful views of the ocean. The dazzling venue features gleaming hues, pastels, and lights and moving graphics. Certainly, a vibrant place for a drink on Sentosa Island and maybe a few pictures. Learn more about Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club.
📍 36 Siloso Beach Walk, #01-01, Sentosa Island, Singapore
12. Atlas Bar
Step back in time in this 1920s old-world bar setting at Atlas. If you love The Great Gatsby, you will adore this unique spot which is one of the world’s 50 best cocktail bars. Enjoy an elegant array of European cocktails and some of the finest spirits paired with exclusive dining. Certainly, a must-visit because the plush art décor is enough to get you those well deserved likes. Definitely, one of the top instagrammable bars in Singapore.
📍 600 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188778
13. Mama Diam
Non-Singaporeans will be surprised to learn that behind the magazine shelf, at this old-school convenience store, lies a nostalgic secret speakeasy bar. Snap your ig-worthy moment at the vintage entrance at Mama Diam, against the backdrop of old-age discs, magazines and other shop essentials. Definitely, one of the best instagrammable bars to hit up in Singapore.
📍38 Prinsep St, Singapore 188665
14. Isabel Bar
Isabel Bar is a glamourous location for a drink inside Maxwell Reserve Hotel. In a cosy plush pink and red setting, enjoy classy cocktails or a boozy afternoon tea. The quirky wallpaper, velvet couches and Persian rugs make it the perfect place for your statement picture before a night out. Learn more about Isabel Bar.
📍Maxwell Reserve Hotel, 2 Cook St, Singapore 078857
15. Helen’s
Helen’s is China’s largest public chain which opened its first outlet in Singapore last year. Located at Orchard, Helen exhibits many instagrammable corners, in a quirky bar space, with authentic decorations. There’s a range of signature drinks to choose from as well as shared platters. Learn more about Helen’s Pub. Certainly, one of the most instagrammable bars in Singapore.
📍181 Orchard Rd, #12-02 Orchard Central Singapore 238896
16. Papa Doble
Papa Doble is an award-winning speakeasy is inspired by Ernest Hemingway, the literary genius known as Papa in Cuba. Drink innovative cocktails in a nostalgic, colourful and stylish setting. Certainly, one of the most instagrammable bars to hit up in Singapore.
📍55 Keong Saik Rd., #01-04, Singapore 089158
17. Big Wine Freaks
A trendy new wine bar, Big Wine Freaks, is becoming a funky hotspot for a dink this season. It is known for its bold designs and a vibrant visually striking space. From the maroon-hued velvet high chairs to an intimate amphitheatre, pink lighting, projections overhead, and more…it’s the ultimate bar for a photograph. Plus, the wine bar serves more than 500 global labels and 2,000 bottles. The wine bar is open everyday except Sundays.
📍44 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089857
18. Las Palmas Rooftop Bar
A dreamy poolside paradise, boasting a modern rose quartz bar, is the ultimate respite on the 33rd floor of Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena. Taking influence from a 1960s Palm Springs, the bar exhibits a pink, green and yellow tone, aesthetic pink furnishing and cosy pink cabanas – that are perfect for photos. Read further about Las Palmas here.
📍99 Irrawaddy Rd, Level 33 Courtyard Marriott Singapore, Singapore 329568
19. Marquee
Another one of the best instagrammable bars in Singapore is this popular nightclub, featuring a Ferris wheel and a 3-storey slide. Marquee is the ultimate place for a party in Singapore. Read all about it here.
📍2 Bayfront Avenue B1-67, Galleria Level, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
20. LAVO Singapore
As one of the best rooftop dining experiences, we needed to include LAVO in our list. This Italian restaurant and bar has an instagrammable entrance, alfresco dining and plenty more to enjoy the ultimate evening in style.
📍10 Bayfront Ave, Tower 1, Level 57, Singapore 018956
21. Mr. Stork
Based on the 39th floor of Andar Singapore Hotel, Mr.Stork is the most magical place to watch the sunset high in the sky. It offers an opportunity to create instagrammable snaps with stunning 360-degree-views and our personal favourite – intimate, ambient teepee huts hidden amid a plush garden. Be sure to order The Ruby cocktail which is served in an elephant cup to make your moment picture-perfect.
📍 5 Fraser St, Level 39, Andaz 189354
22. Drip Singapore
Dance the night away in this instagrammable nightclub that opened in July 2022 in Singapore. It’s the perfect place for a boozy night out with friends. It resembles an underground European club, split over two levels, decked out with LED panels, rainbow lights, an empty swimming pool as a dancefloor, bathroom-inspired blue mosaic tiling, and other unique art displays and photo walls. Learn more.
📍 100 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238840
23. Junior The Pocket Bar
This bar in Chinatown offers a place to sip cocktails in the dark, among a unique flavour blending local culture and cuisine. Excitingly, for seasonal events, they do up the space to fit the season, such as Lunar New Year. Certainly, an unbeatable spot to capture instagrammable moments.
📍 6 Ann Siang Hill, Singapore 069787
24. Merci Marcel
Merci Marcel is a hotspot for influencers. Taking inspiration from the French Riviera, each chic eatery features bright and modern décor. It’s a fantastic space to chillout with a drink and take gorgeous shots before midnight. Plus, it’s one of the most instagrammable cafes in Singapore.
📍 Various Locations
25. Ce La Vi
Ce La Vi is one of the most famous SkyBar’s in the world, shaped like a ship, offering an unbeatable rooftop dining and nightlife experience. On the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands Hotel, relax, drink pink champagne and snap your picture with the Singapore skyline in the background.
📍 1 Bayfront Avenue. Level 57, Tower 3, Marina Bay Sands, Hotel, Singapore 018971
26. Level Up
Swing by this retro live music bar Level Up to snap an insta-worthy shot at their graffiti walls. This is Singapore’s only bistro arcade bar and a great place to have a wonderful time with friends. Enjoy a selection of arcade games, beer pong and more. Excitingly, it’s one of the best instagrammable bars in Singapore.
📍 3A River Valley Rd, #02-04 Block A, Singapore 179020
27. Tajine
Another new contender in the Singaporean food and beverage scene is Tajine. Feel as if you’re in Marrakesh at this authentic new Moroccan tapas restaurant and cocktail bar. It stands out from the crowd with its innovative cocktails, impressive Arabian-inspired interior, bright colour tones, and traditional meals. Learn more about Tajine.
📍18 Mohamed Sultan Rd, Singapore 238967
28. Lantern
Another one of the best places for rooftop dining is Lantern. The stylish bar and restaurant provides unmatched views of Marina Bay for stunning photos. Whether you want a selfie with an elegant cocktail or just an authentic picture of the skyline – this is your place. Be sure to grab a table next to the skyline for the best photo moments at one of Singapore’s most instagrammable bars.
📍80 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049326
29. The Kongsee
This underground bar is totally instagrammable below the streets of Chinatown. It celebrates Izakaya, in an upbeat dark lounge, beautifully decked out in art murals, patterns, red and white laser lights, and floating origami…it’s the ultimate photo spot. Read all about it here. (temporarily closed)
📍10 Gemmill Ln, Singapore 069251
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