It’s that time of the year again when the most high-tech, fastest racing cars in the world descend upon Singapore for the F1. The riveting night race aside, it’s also the season to party like there’s no tomorrow, with some of the biggest blowouts on the annual calendar happening during this Grand Prix season. If you’ve got to only choose a few to go to, hop to these ones that are sure to guarantee a good time.
Amber Lounge
1-Altitude
The world’s highest al fresco bar is not only the perfect place to catch glimpses of the race cars running the circuit below, but also the perfect pitstop for drinks and race-themed activities by sponsor Heineken, followed by a revelry at sister club Altimate below. Sep 14-16
Amber Lounge
You know it guys. The OG VIP party spot at Temasek Reflections will be amping it up with international music and DJ acts, free-flowing Champagne all night long, and F1 drivers strutting the catwalk on the first night. Then end it all with a bang as drivers head straight here from the paddock for a post-race celebration. Sep 15-16
Bar Rouge
It’s gonna be a non-stop weekend of parties as the sky-high Singapore outpost of the famed Shanghai nightlife brand throws a three-night shindig starting with an opening revelry on Friday with France’s DJ Tracks; a banging night of hip hop, Latin and Dutch house on Saturday; before racing to the finish on Sunday with the city’s top spinners. Sep 14-16
Ce La Vi
The party starts early in the week atop Marina Bay Sands. From Wednesday, the rooftop venue will be transformed into a futuristic night spot filled with fluorescent lights, LED-clad entertainers and non-stop music by an all-star DJ line-up. Come even after the F1 weekend is over; the party goes on till mid-week. Sep 12-19
Get Juiced
Clarke Quay
The Central Fountain Square of this nightlife district is set to be abuzz with activities. Get your game on at an outdoor arcade filled with racing machines and virtual reality headsets as some of Singapore’s top DJs keep the atmosphere pumping. See the night race live on screen here too. Sep 14-16
Get Juiced
After getting warmed up at the Central Fountain Square, head on up to Singapore’s first cashless club just a stone’s throw away, where an all-female DJ line-up will keep it lit. F1 ticket holders get free entry and a complimentary drink. Sep 12-16
LAVO
Non other than legendary rapper, record producer and DJ Jermaine Dupri (who recently in Feb was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame) will be helming the decks at LAVO on Saturday for his first-ever performance in Singapore. Once you’ve recovered from the bangin night, come back on Sunday for a brunch party that goes on from 2pm till late. Sep 15-16
LeVel33
Grab a terrace table here, where you’ll be able to enjoy their freshly brewed craft beers with the Marina Bay Street Circuit in full view below. Rather stay cool indoors? Don’t miss a beat with live indoor screenings of the race. We’ll cheers to that. Sep 14-16
Bang Bang
Lulu’s Lounge
Get racy with Lulu’s cast of provocative burlesque girls, sultry drag queens and sensual gogo dancers as they bring back their popular Va Va Vroom F1 party for a night of unadulterated debauchery. Then feel free to switch lanes at adjoining club Bang Bang as DJs Agent SMTH and Metro keep it thumping till late. Sep 14-16
Manhattan
Stay classy at Asia’s best bar (for two years running now) with a selection of race-themed cocktails like the smoky Old Fashioned-style 11th Lap, made just for the F1 season. Be sure to pair it with luxe bites like the Boston lobster tacos. Sep 10-16
Martini Bar
Grand Hyatt’s famed bar is playing host to the annual Sky Grande Prix this year, where there’ll be a series of themed nights—from a glitzy ladies night to a Champagne Wonderland evening—to keep you coming back again. DJs will be belting out intoxicating tunes daily. Sep 12-16
Podium Lounge
The regular F1 after-party haunt is celebrating their 10th anniversary with Champagne-fuelled partying and more international A-list celebrities than ever. Be entertained by the likes of Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden (a.k.a. Boyzlife), Good Charlotte’s Joel Madden who’ll be putting up a DJ set and a celebratory Race Night performance by Taboo of Black Eyed Peas. Sep 14-16
Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors
With unbeatable track side views, an enviable location at the rooftop of the National Gallery, and some of the best cocktails in town, this is the place to be for a more relaxed experience of the night race without missing out on any of the action. A special F1 package gets you a buffet spread and free-flow drinks. Sep 14
Zouk
There’re plenty of F1 parties in town, but Zouk’s three-day retro-themed Checkpoint is where you’ll wanna be. Start your F1 weekend on Friday with resident DJ Hong, before checking back on Saturday with Dutch DJ-producer luminary R3HAB, then end on a high on Sunday as UK R&B crooner Jay Sean races to the finish. Sep 14-16
