5 More Bars In Singapore To Chill-Out At With Your Friends After A Tiring Day Of Work

By Wei Yin on 09 Mar 2020

Digital Editor

An INFP who enjoys watching sappy Korean dramas in her free time. Good food and cute dogs are all she needs.

Love hanging out with your friends over a couple of drinks at a place with nice ambience to chat the night away?

Well, other than four of the coolest bars in Singapore to unwind at, here are five more bars to chill-out at with your closest friends after a tiring day at work.

Check them out below!

#1 Loof

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If you were wondering where the iconic 风和日丽 neon light in everybody's Instagram photos is located, it's at a rooftop bar called Loof! It's one of Singapore's best rooftop bars that serves carefully crafted Southeast Asian inspired cocktails and bar snacks with a local twist.

Located in downtown CBD, Loof is a great bar to head to with your colleagues and friends after work. Take in the cooling night breeze while indulging in the interesting drinks and food when you are there.

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Some of the must-tries are the Chilli Crab Waffle Fries, Loof Original Ramly, Little Pink Dot and Kopi Cat.

?331 North Bridge Rd, #03-07 Odeon Towers Extension Rooftop, Singapore 188720
⏰ Sunday - Thursday: 5PM - 1AM, Friday & Saturday: 5PM - 2AM
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#2 Manhattan

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Inspired by the Golden Age of cocktails and fine drinking, Manhattan is reminiscent of a grand hotel bar. It is modern with a touch of old New York glamour and sophistication which reminds us of The Great Gatsby!

Dimly lit with velvet couches and lamps that scream luxurious, this is the bar to visit if you feel like splurging on some artisanal spirits and classic and forgotten cocktails, plus the nice ambience.

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Manhattan also has a collection of over 200 bottles of whiskies from the US and was ranked number 3 on the World's 50 Best Bars list!

?1 Cuscaden Rd, Level 2 Regent Singapore, Singapore 249715
⏰ Sunday: 12PM - 3PM & 5PM - 1AM, Monday - Thursday: 5PM - 1AM, Friday & Saturday: 5PM - 2AM
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#3 Operation Dagger

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Bare concrete walls and an insta-worthy light installation made up of thousands of bulbs to replicate the cloud will greet you upon stepping into Operation Dagger.

Something unique about it is that it's a hidden underground bar so one of the fun parts about going there for a drink is having to find where the actual bar is located. We will not spoil the fun for you so just read on to find out the address and go there with your friends!

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Even the drinks served there are interesting - the menu only tells you the other ingredients used in the drink but doesn't disclose the type of alcohol infused. If you are up for a sensory experience, you need to head to Operation Dagger.

?7 Ann Siang Hill, #B1-01, Singapore 069791
⏰ Monday - Saturday: 6PM - 12AM, closed on Sunday
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#4 Bar Stories

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Ever been to a bar but don't know which drink to order because nothing caught your eye? Well, fret not because at Bar Stories, a bespoke bar, each cocktail is entirely customised around your mood, taste and palette - there is no formal cocktail menu to order from!

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It's a bar with an intimate and minimalist setting that is great for a group of girlfriends looking for a place to have a drink while chatting the night away.

?55-57A Haji Ln, Singapore 189248
⏰ Sunday - Thursday: 5PM - 12AM, Friday & Saturday: 5PM - 2AM
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#5 Employees Only Singapore

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Established in downtown New York City, Employees Only Singapore is tucked inconspicuously behind a fortune teller's lair. Once you get past the mysterious foyer, you will revel in a sensual curving bar that leads up to an elevated back dining room that is suitable for dinner, drinks and dancing alike.

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The bar serves many original cocktails that have stood the test of time and have been bestsellers at the NYC outlet since 2004. Make sure you try their variety of cocktails and long drinks utilising local and regional flavours too.

?112 Amoy St, Singapore 069932
⏰ Monday - Friday: 11.30AM - 2.30PM & 5PM - 1AM, Saturday: 5PM - 2AM, Sunday: 6PM - 1AM
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