The hotel scene in Singapore is hot. Few destinations top the affluent, shiny city-state when it comes to five-star kudos, especially since the completion of the magnificent Marina Bay Sands complex.

With that in mind, we thought it was high time someone broke down the best hotel bars in Singapore.

The Chocolate Bar
Marina Bay Sands Singapore Hotel

Marina Bay Singapore – Photo credit

The white-hot Chocolate Bar at Marina Bay Sands is the talk of the town. Enjoy after-dinner desserts and drinks in style, with incomparable cityscape views from the Sands SkyPark.

Astor Bar and Decanter
The St. Regis Singapore Hotel

The brilliant St. Regis comes through with two stellar bars. The Astor is a smart, stylish spot for cocktail aesthetes, while Decanter aims to wow wine connoisseurs.

Heat Ultralounge
Royal Plaza on Scotts Singapore

Uptempo music and a solid bar staff keep Heat Ultralounge on the radar. A hit with the after-work crowd.

Gravity Bar
Carlton Hotel Singapore

A superb chill out spot with contemporary décor and good live music.

Casino Royale Bar
Resorts World Sentosa Hotel Michael Singapore

The sleek, flamboyant Casino Royale Bar is the place to be in Sentosa Island. Japanese snacks and a decent variety of wines and cocktails.

Bob’s Bar
Capella Singapore Hotel

Maybe the most branché bar in Singpaore, hotel or not, Bob’s is a plush haunt with a delicious array of homemade cocktails and sodas.

The Bar and Alfresco
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore

For a pre-dinner glass of wine or late nightcap, The Bar at the Four Seasons is perfect. On warm afternoons, no place in the city refreshes quite like the outdoor confines of Alfresco.

Axis
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Singapore

Axis bar and lounge is a notable haven of cool, with tapas and cocktails over Marina Bay.

Onyx Bar and Bar Canary
Grand Park Orchard Singapore Hotel

For pure elegance and fun, this Grand Park duo is impossible to ignore. Onyx is the pre-eminent, flagship hotel bar for the upmarket brand and chic Canary graces the outdoor pool area.

Victoria Bar
InterContinental Hotel Singapore

The InterContinental’s Victoria Bar has the best beer list in the city, with two dozen premium labels available.

Introbar and INK Bar
Fairmont Hotel Singapore

Fairmont’s signature focus is in full evidence at INK, where the city-state’s élite gather to imbibe, flirt and transact amid a gentle din of jazz. Introbar is a wonderful spot for aperitifs.

Long Bar
Raffles Hotel Singapore

The Raffles Hotel – Photo credit

By far the most famous hotel bar in Singapore, Long Bar at the Raffles is a city icon. Skip the Singapore Slings, however, for a simple gin and tonic on the terrace.

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