As the sun goes down and the sky turns dark, another side of Singapore is unveiled. A fun, less inhibited side that goes on until the break of dawn.

There are many hip and trendy clubs, classy chic bars, thumping discos, pubs that play slow rock and upscale lounges that can bring out the party animal in you. The usual hotspot areas for these are commonly found along Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Mohd Sultan Road and the latest happening place Dempsey road.

CLUBS AND BARS

Zouk

Ask any serious clubber which club is still the best in town and chances are they will tell you it’s Zouk. A veritable institution, Zouk is considered one of the best clubs in the world. With cutting-edge electronic music and throngs of beautiful people, it is the place where you want to be seen at.

Ministry of Sound

On any given Friday or Saturday night, you will find Clarke Quay to be packed with crowds of young clubbers. The main attraction there is Ministry of Sound which draws a loyal following every week. Besides that, Clarke Quay has a few other smaller but equally popular clubs.

Crazy Elephant

If you are into live blues rock music, check out Crazy Elephant. This is Asia’s premier spot for true blue Blues fans, where many international rock and blues legends have graced the stage.

Harry’s Bar and Molly Malone’s

Just a short walk away will be Boat Quay. Here, things are more scaled down where pubs and restaurants cater to the al fresco dining crowd. Some popular bars are Harry’s Bar, where you can catch some live jazz and Molly Malone’s, an Irish pub.

St. James Power Station

Possibly the largest entertainment complex in Singapore, the 70,000 sq ft St James Power Station has nine outlets that offer music ranging from World Music to Mandarin Pop. Just a stone’s throw away from Vivocity, St James Power Station has been drawing steady crowds to the Harbourfront area every weekend.

Orchard Towers, Ice Cold Beer, No. 5 and Alley Bar

If you are looking to have a few drinks in Orchard Road, you will want to drop in on the Peranakan Place Complex/ Emerald Hill area. Some popular bars there are Ice Cold Beer, No. 5 and Alley Bar. The other bar scene in Orchard Road is in Orchard Towers.

Dempsey Road

An area that is fast gaining popularity as a ‘chill-out’ spot is Dempsey Road. Previously a cluster of army barracks, Dempsey Road is now considered a wine-lover’s hub. Home to several furniture and antique shops, the atmosphere is decidedly relaxed and the backdrop is lush with greenery.

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

Mustafa

If retail therapy is your cup of tea, head on down to Singapore’s one and only 24 hour shopping center, Mustafa Center located along Little India. There is a wide range of products ranging from electronics to jewelries to clothing to food to almost anything that you can think of they have it!

Orchard Road

The Orchard Road shopping belt area offers late night shopping till 11pm on every Saturdays.

Chinatown Night Market

If you want to shop for something more traditional, head on down to Chinatown night market where they have handmade items like paper umbrellas, street opera masks, handmade ornaments and traditional clothing.

SCENES AT NIGHT

Hippo Tour

For those who like to take sight seeing tours, they are too available such as the hippo tour which offers a fantastic view of the Singapore night scene on an opened-air double decked bus that travels along Singapore’s most scenic city views.

Esplanade

Those who prefer to do some walking can also take a stroll along the Esplanade which is by the bay area which oversees the skyline of Singapore and you could also drop into any arts events held at the Theatre at Esplanade.

Asian Civilizations Museum, Singapore National Museum

You could also drop by at the Asian civilizations museum to the Singapore National museum to learn more about the country’s distinctive history or arts at the arts museum.

River Cruise

If walking seems to be tiring, you could take a bum boat route which travel along the Singapore river which is more relaxing and a guaranteed feast for your eyes the river runs along Singapore’s spectacular skyline, nightspots and the majestic Fullerton Hotel which was once a fort in the olden Singapore.

With so much things to be done, one night out is definitely not enough!