The Pump Room

Other than its delicious range of micro-brewed beer and sumptuous bistro fare, The Pump Room is also known for its rocking live music, namely its resident band RAZ NAT1ON which belts out infectious rock and pop hits. If you can’t resist a good bargain, check out Clarke Quay’s best happy hours and ladies’ nights.

Acid Bar

Acid Bar is dark, intimate and chill. Its house bands play everything from jazz, pop and rock to classic evergreens and alternative numbers, while the alfresco area is great for beers and martinis, which it specializes in. Acid Bar is in I-S Best Bars Guide 2014. Download your copy to see where else you should […]

Pasta De Waraku

This rapidly-expanding venture by Waraku is where you can get pasta done Japanese-style. The variety is dizzying—soup-, cream-, tomato-, wafu-based…the list is endless. Apart from pastas, you’ll also find plenty of appetizers, pizzas and desserts, and as you can imagine, it’s very popular with families and the younger crowd.

Rebel Boutique Club

For underground street party vibes, head to Rebel Boutique Club. Decked out in graffiti and life-sized toy collectibles, this adult playground churns out large doses of party-rocking R&B, drum and bass, hip hop and urban grooves by turntable maestros DJs Tang and Rattle. If you can’t resist a good bargain, check out Clarke Quay’s best […]

Cuba Libre Café & Bar

This Cuban restaurant and bar serves a wide range of mojitos (some of the best in Singapore), caipirinhas and Latin American food. The resident band delivers really good Latin music from Wednesdays to Saturdays. Ladies, hit this joint up every Wednesday where you can indulge in selected cocktails and martinis at 40 percent off. Book […]

Cedele

Health-conscious urban dwellers will dig the organic fair-trade coffee here. Tea drinkers are also well catered to—there is a large selection of tea in flavors like longan berries, wolfberries, honey ginger and rooibos. Delicious sandwiches, salads and soups are served too, and Cedele’s excellent bread is of course available by the loaf. Wholesome piping hot […]

The Straits

Expect craft beers with an Asian twist. Concoctions like Archipelago Traveler’s Wheat, Archipelago Trader’s Ale and the Archipelago Straits Pale Ale are infused with spices such as assam and palm sugar. Rub shoulders with brewmaster Fal Allen and find out more about these smooth killers which are truly to die for.

Mr. Curry

This curry offshoot of the Waraku chain boasts an extensive menu of curry dishes served with omelets and rice; along with a menu of drinks and of course, desserts. Kids will love this place with its bright, cheery décor, enthusiastic service and accessible dishes.

St James Power Station

Armed with impressive rooms playing host to different themes and play lists, it’s no wonder this super club is making waves in the nightscene. Hit Powerhouse to dance, The Gig for live top 40s music, Mono to reveal the karaoke king in you and Neverland II if you dig Thai discos.

Attica

Stylists, professionals, sophisticates and fashionistas frequent this night spot. With a beautiful crowd, Attica is the place to see and be seen in. Endowed with cushy seats and an inviting bar, this nightspot is made for schmoozing, lounging and grooving—you heard us, baby. If you can’t resist a good bargain, check out Clarke Quay’s best […]