Anastasia Smith
Visitors to Singapore will have the chance to enjoy their favourite drinks at various alluring rooftop bars including Altro Zafferano, Lady Wu, Atico Lounge, Kinki Restaurant + Bar, Braci and more; at these distinct venues, you could savour a refreshing drink whilst taking in marvellous urban views.
An excellent choice with which to start your tour of Singapore’s outstanding rooftop bars is the well-reputed Altro Zafferano. This venue's lofty location amidst the vibrant CBD provides unmatched views across the expansive city below. If you visit this attractive restaurant and bar during the 'golden hour' you could savour some invigorating drinks whilst experiencing the entrancing sunset ambience. Here, you may opt to enjoy your drinks at the appealing alfresco Terrace Lounge. This bar is also renowned for its outstanding wine list which includes many Italian wines well worth sampling.
A rather different kind of venue is the interesting Lady Wu which as its name indicates draws inspiration from Wu Ze Tian, the Chinese nation’s sole female royal ruler. This bar is also noteworthy for its focus on providing a satisfying experience for the female clientele who visit it regularly. You will usually encounter a colourful atmosphere at this establishment with lively conversation being carried out whilst live bands play in the background. Here you could also enjoy innovative cocktails with Chinese tapas.
Another fine rooftop bar in the Lion City is Atico Lounge located high above the ground at the summit of the well-known ION Orchard Mall. Here, you will have the opportunity to savour a fine cocktail whilst admiring stunning bird’s eye vistas over the sprawling city far below. This bar is also known for its internationally inspired drinks which include Negroni from Italy, Japanese highballs and other fine drinks like the popular Purple Rain.
The appealing Kinki Restaurant + Bar is now even more attractive following a revamp that has made it more chic and sleek. The rooftop bar to be found here features an open-air layout and provides visitors with the chance to admire the captivating skyline of Marina Bay. Kinki Restaurant + Bar is also known for its outstanding drinks, many of which draw inspiration from Asian nations. A serviced residence in Singapore to consider from which you could easily visit this bar is Ascott Raffles Place Singapore.
You will find the agreeable Smoke and Mirrors at the well-known National Gallery, one of the city-state’s noteworthy museums. From this pleasant bar, you will have the opportunity to experience lovely views extending from the Padang (a well-known playing field) to the Bay. It will be particularly memorable to enjoy a drink here after nightfall when the city is beautifully illuminated. An interesting feature of this venue is the cocktails that are influenced by renowned artworks.
The pleasant Braci will be an excellent place at which to enjoy a relaxed drink at the end of a fulfilling day of working, sightseeing or shopping. At this breezy, quiet rooftop bar, you could take in picturesque views of the skyline of the city as well as the scenic Singapore River. Amidst this laidback and intimate setting, you may savour one of the bar’s splendid signature cocktails. Here, you may also try out a variety of other drinks including dessert cocktails and floral fruity cocktails.
