If you’re a local indie music fan, you may already be familiar with these bars. From Blu Jaz cafe to TAB, there are cool acts and DJs spinning almost every day of the week. Check their rosters, bring your friends, and nod to the beat with a round of drinks.
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.
Peranakan Place, 180 Orchard Rd.,, 6738-8828. Open Sun-Thu 5pm-2am; Fri-Sat 5pm-3am.
B28
This newly revamped swanky underground bar is tucked in The Club, now under ownership of the Harry’s Group. Regular weekend jazz performances are on Wednesdays to Saturdays, setting the perfect ambiance for unwinding over a glass of whisky from their extensive collection.
B/F The Club, 28 Ann Siang Rd.,6808-2188. Open Mon-Wed 5pm-1am; Thu-Sat 5pm-2am.
Blu Jaz
One of the coolest places to groove on a casual night out, this cool Kampong Glam mainstay is packed on weekends with a laidback crowd who come here for local jazz musicians as well as guest DJs on the second floor.
11 Bali Lane, 9199-0610. Open Mon-Thu 11am-midnight; Fri 11-1:30am; Sat 2pm-1:30am.
Crazy Elephant
This long-time rock and blues institution in our live music scene is cozy and never disappoints, especially when resident acts like Roach & The Blues Machine takes the stage. The jokes being screened on the TVs are hilarious. Even stars such as REM, Deep Purple and Robbie Williams have graced this modest spot.
#01-03/04 Blk. E Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Rd., 6337-7859. Open Mon 5pm-1am; Tue-Thu 5pm-2am; Sun 5pm-2am; Fri-Sat 5pm-3am.
Hard Rock Cafe
Decked out in music memorabilia, this spot is home to the popular bands Enigma and Acoustic Trip. Try the American cuisine, before you dance to Top 40 hits and have a rocking good time. A claim to fame: the legendary Blondie has performed here. There’s another outlet at Resorts World Sentosa and even at T3 at Changi.
#04-01 HPL House, 50 Cuscaden Rd., 6235-5232. Open Mon 11-3am; Fri 11-3am; Sat 11-3am; Tue-Thu 11am-midnight; Sun 11-1am.
Hero’s
From the people who brought us Boat Quay’s Mogambo, Hero’s has a varied selection of drinks—with beer to wine and bubbly champagne, bourbon to vodka, and cocktails. And, like Mogambo, they have gourmet burgers prepped by Bergs. Hero’s also regularly screens sporting events on their TVs, and has a live band that plays rock and roll.
01-01 69 Circular Rd., 6438-6058. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-3am; Sat 6pm-4am.
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 bands Raz Nat1on which belts out infectious rock and pop hits.
#01-09/10 Blk. B Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Rd., 6334-2628. Open Sun-Fri 5pm-3am; Sat 5pm-4am.
TAB
Besides its usual line-up of live music, this entertainment venue features stand-up comedy, dance and theater acts from the region. At the moment, TAB is only open when there are events. Events are listed on their website and Facebook page.
#02-29 442 Orchard Rd., 6493-6952.
Timbre @ The Substation
A great place to unwind with a couple of drinks after a play or gig at The Substation, this live music specialist hosts some of the finest local musicians. Timbre also has branches at The Arts House and Gillman Barracks.
45 Armenian St., 6338-8030. Open Sun-Thu 6pm-1am; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am.
