The 10 Best Speakeasies in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best speakeasies in Singapore in 2026 are 28 HongKong Street, the unmarked shophouse bar that started the trend; Night Hawk, a 25-seat bar in Tanjong Pagar; Cat Bite Club for agave cocktails; Sago House, up three flights of stairs on Duxton Hill; and Stay Gold Flamingo behind a cafe on Amoy Street.

Singapore's hidden bars cluster in the shophouse streets of Tanjong Pagar, Duxton, Amoy Street, Telok Ayer and the river quays, so you can try two or three in a night on foot. Most are small, so book, or arrive soon after opening. Cocktails typically cost S$25 to S$30 before the 10% service charge and 9% GST. For bigger, better-known bars, see our cocktail bars guide, and for views, the rooftop bars guide.

1. 28 HongKong Street — Boat Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

The unmarked shophouse bar that started Singapore's speakeasy scene.

$$$ Upmarket

28 HongKong Street hides behind the plain front of a 1960s shophouse with no sign outside, and has been one of Singapore's best-known cocktail bars for years. It pours larger measures than the usual 30ml and has a solid food menu for a bar.

It is the classic first speakeasy to visit, and it remains a serious cocktail bar rather than a gimmick.

Good to know: Reserve ahead; walk-ins are often turned away at weekends.

28 Hongkong St, Singapore 059667

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2. Night Hawk — Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown

A 25-seat speakeasy with retro-futuristic design and inventive cocktails.

$$$ Upmarket

Night Hawk is a small speakeasy on Tanjong Pagar Road with a retro-futuristic look and avant-garde cocktails, and it made Tatler's list of Singapore's best bars for 2026.

With only about 25 seats, it suits couples and small groups who want a focused drinking experience.

Good to know: Book; with so few seats it is full most nights.

#01-02, 43 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Singapore 088464

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3. Cat Bite Club — Duxton, Chinatown

An agave and rice-spirit den behind a red neon Cheshire cat.

$$$ Upmarket

Cat Bite Club is a small bar on Duxton Road, found by the red neon Cheshire cat sign, that builds its cocktails around tequila, mezcal, soju and other rice spirits. It also runs masterclasses.

It suits drinkers who want something other than gin and whisky, and its Duxton location puts several other bars within a few minutes' walk.

Good to know: Ask the bartenders for an agave flight if you want to learn the spirits.

75 Duxton Rd, Singapore 089534

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4. Sago House — Duxton Hill, Chinatown

A scrappy, up-three-flights bar with a menu that changes every week.

$$ Mid-range

Sago House began as a pandemic-era bar in a shophouse attic and now sits on Duxton Hill, still reached by climbing three flights of stairs. It has a dive-bar feel, a weekly changing cocktail list and a strong following among bartenders, and it has featured on Asia's 50 Best Bars.

Come for an easy-going night rather than a dress-up one; it is open Tuesday to Sunday evenings.

Good to know: It is closed on Mondays and opens at 6pm.

37 Duxton Hill, Singapore 089615

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5. Stay Gold Flamingo — Amoy Street, Chinatown

A rock 'n' roll bar through velvet drapes at the back of a cafe.

$$$ Upmarket

Stay Gold Flamingo hides behind velvet curtains at the back of a cafe on Amoy Street, with a rock 'n' roll theme and a menu of cocktails to match. It made Tatler's best bars list for 2026.

It suits a lively night out, with music turned up later in the evening.

Good to know: Walk through the cafe and look for the drapes at the back.

69 Amoy St, Singapore 069888

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6. Bitters & Love — Telok Ayer, Chinatown

Bespoke cocktails behind a boarded-up shopfront covered in scribbles.

$$ Mid-range

Bitters & Love is on Telok Ayer Street behind a boarded-up shopfront covered in graffiti: push the door to get in. Bartenders make drinks to your flavour preferences, and there is a playful food menu.

It is a good after-work bar for the CBD crowd and a fun first speakeasy for visitors.

Good to know: Dining tables are limited to an hour, so come for drinks rather than a long dinner.

118 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068587

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7. Mama Diam — Bras Basah

A nostalgic bar behind a mock provision shop, with local-flavour cocktails.

$$ Mid-range

Mama Diam is dressed as an old-school mama shop, a neighbourhood provision store, with the bar hidden behind a retro magazine shelf. Cocktails use local flavours such as pandan and sour plum, and the outdoor seating uses HDB-style stools.

It is the most Singaporean of the hidden bars, and good for visitors who want a sense of place with their drink.

Good to know: Look for the magazine shelf; it swings open to the bar.

#01-01, 38 Prinsep St, Singapore 188665

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8. The Champagnery — Amoy Street, Chinatown

A champagne-focused speakeasy behind a focaccia shop.

$$$ Upmarket

The Champagnery sits behind the storefront of a focaccia shop on Amoy Street, with velvet lounges and a menu built around champagne, served with focaccia bar bites.

It suits a celebration or a date for people who would rather drink bubbles than cocktails.

Good to know: Wednesday nights from 8pm have a ladies' free-flow promotion; expect it to be busy.

#01-02, 94 Amoy St, Singapore 069914

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9. Horatio — Resorts World Sentosa

A whisky shop with a secret drawer that opens into a bar.

$$$ Upmarket

Horatio is at Resorts World Sentosa: you walk into what looks like a whisky shop, pull the right drawer and pass a sliding mirror into the bar. Cocktails are inspired by different countries and cultures, and a hidden nook holds rare whiskies.

It is the best hidden bar on Sentosa, worth a stop after dinner at the resort.

Good to know: Ask the staff which drawer to pull if you get stuck; that is part of the fun.

Level 2, Crockfords Tower, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098138

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10. Taylor Adam — Raffles Place, Marina Bay

A bar hidden behind a tailor's shopfront in the CBD.

$$$ Upmarket

Taylor Adam hides behind the facade of a tailor's shop at One Raffles Place, right above Raffles Place MRT. Bartenders make bespoke drinks to your taste, and signature cocktails draw on history, trade and travel.

It is the most convenient hidden bar for an after-work drink in the financial district.

Good to know: Go early on weekdays; it fills with the office crowd after 6pm.

#01-03, One Raffles Place, 1 Raffles Pl, Singapore 048616

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Frequently asked questions

What is the most famous speakeasy in Singapore?

28 HongKong Street, an unsigned bar in a 1960s shophouse near Clarke Quay, is the one most people name. It has no signage and takes reservations, and it helped start Singapore's cocktail bar boom.

How do I find a hidden bar in Singapore?

Look for the clue each bar gives: Cat Bite Club has a red neon Cheshire cat sign, Stay Gold Flamingo is behind velvet drapes at the back of a cafe, Bitters & Love is behind a boarded-up shopfront covered in scribbles, and Sago House is up three flights of stairs. Save the exact address in your map app before you go.

Do I need to book a speakeasy in Singapore?

For small bars such as 28 HongKong Street and Night Hawk, yes, especially on Friday and Saturday. Others take walk-ins but fill by 9pm at weekends.

How much do cocktails cost in Singapore speakeasies?

Expect roughly S$25 to S$30 a cocktail at most, plus 10% service charge and 9% GST. Alcohol is heavily taxed in Singapore, so bar prices are high by regional standards.

Is there a dress code at Singapore speakeasies?

Most are smart casual. Shorts and slippers may be refused at the hotel and Sentosa bars, such as Horatio at Resorts World Sentosa.

1. 28 HongKong Street — Boat Quay, Clarke Quay & the River

2. Night Hawk — Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown

3. Cat Bite Club — Duxton, Chinatown

4. Sago House — Duxton Hill, Chinatown

5. Stay Gold Flamingo — Amoy Street, Chinatown

6. Bitters & Love — Telok Ayer, Chinatown

7. Mama Diam — Bras Basah

8. The Champagnery — Amoy Street, Chinatown

9. Horatio — Resorts World Sentosa

10. Taylor Adam — Raffles Place, Marina Bay

Frequently asked questions

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