6 Best Rooftop Bars in Singapore

CE LA VI sits at the top of Marina Bay Sands Complex and with its expansive layout and ultra-luxurious fittings, it pretty much sums up the whole complex. This rooftop bar has separate zones including a restaurant, chill-out lounge and a poolside terrace, all of which take advantage of the stunning views from 200 metres above Singapore.

Entrance is free, but drinks start at around the $S20 mark – not too bad considering entry into the adjacent SkyPark Observation Deck is pricier.

It’s not Singapore’s highest rooftop bar, but Lantern at The Fullerton Bay Hotel still delivers some gorgeous views thanks to its close proximity to the Marina Bay. The real highlight here is the unobstructed perspective across the water.

Call ahead and book their lavish bed-style seating – perfect for couples – and enjoy a cocktail while admiring Singapore by night. With beers starting from $12, cocktails from $20 and free entrance, this is one exclusive Singapore venue that isn’t geared purely towards the city’s high rollers.

No list of the best rooftop bars in Singapore can shy away from 1-Altitude, which, at 63 storeys high, is both the highest place to drink in town as well as one of the swankiest. Over the 3 different levels, you’ll find an alfresco dining area (complete with trees), numerous bars, a sumptuous lounge area and a dance floor that usually fills up late on Friday and Saturday nights.

There is a cover charge but you do get a free drink, and with a view over the whole of Singapore this good, it’s definitely worth it. Drinks start from around $S16 for beers, wines and spirits.

LeVel 33 is a rooftop microbrewery and has enjoyed a steady rise to fame as one of the best rooftop bars in Singapore. It’s difficult to decide which is more impressive here; the stunning views across the Marina Bay or the delicious range house-brewed craft beers.

From pale ales to dark stouts, the selection concentrates more on quality rather than quantity and beer connoisseurs can opt for a generous tasting selection of each beer from the menu. There’s also a fine array of gourmet-style pub grub, such as sweet baby back ribs and sticky chicken wings. It opens early and fills up from 6pm as the nearby offices shut up shop.

Loof was the first ‘standalone’ rooftop bar in Singapore and is still going strong today despite the ever-growing competition around town. The views up here can’t be compared to say 1-Altitude, however, there is a much more relaxed and casual atmosphere helped in no small part by their 5pm to 8.30pm happy hour. It’s called Beat the Clock and the concept is simple: from 5pm, house pours and wines are all S$5, and then you pay $1 more each hour. Pints start at S$10 which is also quite a rarity too for Singapore. Oh, and they have beer pong.