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Singapore Nightlife
Nightlife in Singapore has come a long way since the colonial era, when Singapore Slings were the order of the day and everyone left their hats with the cloakroom attendant. The city is now home to an eclectic mix of nighttime haunts, where it is possible to find many good locals' bars as well as some late night clubs in which to get on down. Two of the hottest areas for evening action are along the Mohamed Sultan Road and Chinatown, where trendy bars and clubs abound.
The good news for those looking for a taste of the colonial Singapore can find it at a number of hotels where gin slings are served by smooth waiters in luscious surroundings. Head to the famous Raffles if you can afford it, which is a luxurious and memorable experience.
The seedier side of old Singapore can be experienced down by the bay, where numerous bars offer cheap drinks, meals, live music and host a noisy crowd. The pick of the bunch may well be the Red Lantern Beer Garden on Collyer Quay, although it's certainly not the place for a quiet drink.
Beer aficionados must try Brewerkz on Merchant Road. This microbrewery and restaurant provides visitors with a number of top quality beers to try. A special sample order allows you to work your way though all eight of them and towards a morning spent in bed the next day.
Chinatown is a great place for a night out, with many lively establishments and some of the city's best bars and clubs. The Liquid Room combines an outside bar, indoor dance space, with various lounges dotted around for good measure. The establishment plays host to some good DJs and is very popular with locals.
Nearby you will find Zouk. This multi level club has a worldwide reputation and attracts many top DJs. This is the place to go if dancing is your passion. Entry to the club also allows you to pop in to the Phuture and Velvet Underground establishments, which are both connected to the main club.
There is plenty of live music to be found in Singapore but little in the way of top quality acts, with the majority of establishments merely providing cover bands. However, jazz and blues fans can enjoy a good evening at Harry's on Boat Quay. The place was a favourite of Nick Leeson's and provides great views of the city if you can see past the pinstripe suits.
Finally, for the best in Singapore theatre, see what the Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble on Smith Street is putting on. This bi-lingual company has made its name from a series of edgy productions of both local and international works. Traditional Chinese performances are also often on the schedule.
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Nightlife
