What’s a tropical island experience without a beach bar? Singapore may more often be associated with fancy cocktail joints, but across the boardwalk in Sentosa, you’ll find some of the best spots to lay on a sunbed, a well-crafted drink in hand.
+Twelve
This idyllic 290-seater beach getaway elevates the chill-out experience with its distinctive architecture, no passport required. Its tiered facade houses 12 private terraced cabanas with personal plunge pools, plush sofas and spacious daybeds. The cabanas on levels two and three offer spectacular views of the sea, sunset and the surrounding Palawan area.
Website: www.thepalawansentosa.com/plustwelve
Address: 54 Palawan Beach Walk, Singapore 098233
Opening hours: Mon to Thur, 11am – 9pm; Fri to Sun and public holidays, 9.30am – 10.30pm
1-Altitude Coast
Perched atop the roof of The Outpost Hotel, this day-to-night beachfront playground features the island’s highest rooftop bar and infinity pool, and all-day casual restaurant Sol & Ora. Views are magnificent as it overlooks Palawan Beach and the Singapore Straits. Parties happen every weekend with rotating DJ collectives, with guest DJs spinning from Thursdays to Sundays.
Website: 1-altitudecoast.sg
Address: Level 7 The Outpost Hotel, 10 Artillery Avenue, Sentosa Island Singapore 099951
Opening hours: Mon and Tue, 11am – 1opm; Fri and Sat, 11am – 2am; Wed, Thur and Sun, 11am – 12am
Bikini Bar
Whether you’re dressed in a bikini or not, things often end up wet and wild at Bikini Bar. Eat, drink and make merry as you watch the sun set across the horizon. Life’s a beach and there’s no better place to spend your time at.
Website: bikinibar.sg
Address: 50 Siloso Beach Walk, #01-01, Singapore 099000
Opening hours: Mon to Thur, 2pm – 9.30pm; Fri, 2pm – 10.30pm; Sat, 12pm – 10.30pm, Sun, 12pm – 9.30pm
Coastes
A rustic getaway ideal for both family outings and date nights is Coastes on Siloso Beach. Enjoy both classic and frozen cocktails, hearty breakfasts and all-day comfort food, all while lying on a sunbed. Weekend brunches with free-flowing bubbly are always a good idea too.
Website: www.facebook.com/Coastes
Address: 50 Siloso Beach Walk #01-05 Sentosa, Singapore 099000
Opening hours: Mon to Thur, 11am – 9pm; Fri, 11am – 10.30pm; Sat, 9am –10.30pm; Sun and public holidays, 9am – 9pm
FOC Sentosa
Combining the cuisine, culture and atmosphere of Barcelona’s beaches with top-notch culinary chops is FOC Sentosa. At this vibin’ beach club, tuck into a meal of tapas, paella and sustainable seafood before treating yourself to a Spanish-style G&T or a cocktail (available in glass or jugs) by the pool.
Website: focbythebeach.com
Address: 110 Tanjong Beach Walk, Singapore 098943
Opening hours: Wed, Thur and Sun, 11.30am – 10.30pm, Fri and Sat, 11.30am – 11pm. Closed on Mon and Tue
Ola Beach Club
A slice of Hawaii right on Siloso Beach, Ola is a place to party, dine on authentic Hawaiian nosh and get your watersports fix – we’re talking kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, or getting a water-propelled jetpack strapped to your back – all on the same day.
Website: olabeachclub.com
Address: 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005
Opening hours: Mon to Thur, 10am – 9pm; Fri, 10am –10pm, Sat, 9am – 10pm; Sun, 9am – 9pm
Rumours Beach Club
At Singapore’s first and only beach bar and club that boasts three swimming pools, Rumours Beach Club offers various designated zones to lounge around, such as the Cabana Area, Beachfront Area and Alfresco Area. Go for a dip in the infinity pool, the largest one right smack in the centre of the coastal hangout, then enjoy Jimbaran-style seafood before washing those down with the bar’s signature cocktail, Rumours on the Beach.
Website: www.rumoursbeach.club
Address: 40 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 098996
Opening hours: Mon to Thurs, 11am – 10pm; Fri to Sun, 10am – 10pm
Sand Bar
Down by Siloso Beach lies Sand Bar, a charming spot that serves hearty Western mains as well as sick views. There’s always a relaxed, cool vibe here, perfect for when you need to chase away the blues.
Website: sandbar.sg
Address: 40 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 098996
Opening hours: Sat, 3pm – 1am
Tanjong Beach Club
This long-timer is still one of the best joints in Singapore to spend a lazy weekend afternoon under the sun. Whether you’re kicking back with a Malayan Mai Tai or getting in on the action in the pool, this is the place to see and be seen.
Website: www.tanjongbeachclub.com
Address: 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Singapore 098942
Opening hours: Mon to Thur, 10am – 8pm; Fri to Sun, 10am – 9pm
Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club
If Barbie had a real-life club house, it would probably look like Tipsy Unicorn Beach Club. This is Tipsy Collective’s largest and most ambitious project yet, covering 19,000 square feet including a 5,000-square-foot outdoor space and pool. By day, it blends tropical luxury with a huge dose of playfulness. At night, it’s like a dreamlike psychedelic realm punctuated with kaleidoscopic lights and electrifying beats under the watchful eyes of, well, a unicorn.
Website: www.tipsyunicorn.com.sg
Address: 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099007
Opening hours: Tues to Thur and Sun , 12pm –10pm; Fri and Sat, 12pm – 12am. Closed on Mon
