13 Fab Happy Hour Drink Promos In Singapore We're Toasting To

Let’s be honest, alcohol is not cheap — and that's why we should always look out for happy hour drink promotions in Singapore. The main reason for high prices? Singapore’s alcohol tax ($88 per litre for hard liquors and wines, $60 per litre for beers and ciders) that is charged on top of the 9% GST.

If you're looking to drink on a budget, we've got you covered. Here are 13 bars and restaurants with the best happy hour drink promotions in Singapore. Cheers to that!

For the most part, stores with alcohol licenses cease sales by 10.30pm. Meanwhile, most bars and restaurants can proceed with alcohol consumption and business as usual until closing. 

Updated as of 22 October 2024. Best happy hour drink promotions are subject to change without prior notice. The legal age to buy and consume alcohol in Singapore is 18 years old. Do practice responsible drinking!

1. Sque

You won’t have to pay a pretty penny if you find yourself at Sque, regardless of the outlet. Known for its exceptionally long happy hour time slots that start as early as 11.30am, you could get a 1-for-1 special for full pints of draft beer starting from $15.50 or cocktails from $19.50.

Apart from alcohol, Sque also offers an extensive selection of appetisers, mains and desserts, making this a great venue for gatherings.

Happy hour time slots: 11.30am to 8pm daily for all draught beers and select cocktails; all day for select wines

Sque is at 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, #01-70 The Central, Singapore 059817, tel: 65 6222 1887. Visit its website for more information.

2. Al Capone’s Ristorante & Bar

Al Capone's the place to be on Mondays!

During its Makbuk Mondays, grab a pint of draft beer starting at just $7.90, enjoy a discounted 3-liter Heineken beer tower (ranging from $29 to $35 last we checked), and pick up hard liquor bottles from $77. To top it all off, these prices are inclusive of all prevailing taxes!

Food wise, Al Capone’s has a menu that consists of pasta, pizzas, and a selection of bar bites.

Happy hour time slots: All day, every Monday

Al Capone's has multiple outlets, including Cuppage Terrace, Tanjong Katong Road and Far East Shopping Centre. Visit its website for more information.

3. The Elephant Room

Hate it when you’re having a good time with your pals and the bar signals to you it’s closing time? Well, us too.

Thankfully, The Elephant Room has just extended its drink o’ clock hours every Friday and Saturday until 2am (last orders at 1.30am) letting you keep the party going even later. Better yet, blast your way through the weeknight blues with its happy hours from 5pm to 8pm daily — indulge in its signature cocktail concoctions at just $20.

Happy hour time slots: 5pm to 8pm daily

The Elephant Room is at 33 Tanjong Pagar Road, #01-02, Singapore 088456, tel: 65 9111 5131. Visit its website for more information.

4. Tanuki Raw

If you love your sashimi served raw and unfiltered (in the best way possible), then consider making Tanuki Raw your next restaurant bar pitstop. Located across three venues, tuck into the only raw bar happy hour available in Singapore. 

Dig into freshly shucked oysters ($3), appetising lobster salad and salmon bao ($5), delectable salmon sashimi ($7) along with martinis and cocktails ($14 to $18), beer pints ($11), and wine glasses ($12). 

5. No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar

Yes, this is the bar at Peranakan Place that serves free groundnuts and allows you to throw its shells on the floor without being fined (or judged)! No.5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar may be best known for its 1-for-1 martinis from $26, but there are also other drinks like house pour liquors with a mixer of your choice and half a pint of draft beer for $8++ on its happy hour menu.

Pro-tip: If you want to go big or go home, savour the outlandish No. 5 Mexican Bulldog cocktail — a potent combination of margarita and beer for just $28.

Go for the drinks, but stay for the delectable bar bites. Be sure to give the shrimp-paste marinated chicken wings a try during your visit. Crispy, umami-packed, and served piping hot, I dare say that they are, perhaps, one of the best along Orchard Road.

Happy hour time slots: 12pm to 8pm daily

No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar is at 5 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229289, tel: 65 6732 0818. Visit its website for more information.

6. Chupitos

With humble origins as Singapore’s first-ever shooters bar, Chupitos has evolved into a bold restaurant bar with even bolder offerings. But just because they’ve rebranded doesn’t mean your favourites are all gone; in fact, they’re back — bigger and better than before.

Their happy hour runs from 5.30pm to 8pm daily, featuring their in-house Chupitos Mini Martinis (or Chupatinis), boozy slushies, half-pint draft beers, select wines, and housepour spirits all for just $6. Check out their full menu here.

Happy hour time slots: 5.30pm to 8pm daily

Chupitos is at 3E River Valley Road, CQ @ Clarke Quay, The Circuit #01-01, Singapore 179024, Whatsapp: +65 8850 9412. Visit its website for more information.

7. Bones ‘n Barrels

There are no frills, just decent beer and affordable bottles of hard liquor at Bones ‘n Barrels. Prices for its 1-for-1 beer pints, house-pour red and white wines, house-pour spirits, and house-pour beer buckets all start from $15. (Yes, you read that right!) 

But if that’s not enough, gather your drinking buddies around and share their house-pour bottle bundles from $88 onwards. Alternatively, split the cost of an epic night of drinking between your friends by sharing either a three-litre house draft beer tower from $42 or a Stella Artois three-litre beer tower from $52 — or get both for double the fun!

Refer to the respective menus (Alexandra | Sentosa Boardwalk | Far East Plaza) for more happy hour promos.

8. KPO Cafe Bar

Tucked away on a little corner along Orchard Road is the renowned local watering hole KPO. Happy hour here lasts until 8pm daily. Prices for a pint of beer or a glass of housepour liquor with a mixer of your choice for as low as $10. Come on a Wednesday evening, and you'll score an even better deal thanks to its 1-for-1 bottles promo! And if you're trying to beat the Monday blues, head there for $8++ housepour wines. For those feeling peckish, KPO offers an elaborate menu filled with bar snacks, appetisers, mains and desserts.

You can check out their full menu assortment of drinks and delicacies here.

Happy hour time slots: 2pm to 8pm daily

KPO is at 1 Killiney Road, Singapore 239518, tel: 65 6733 3648‬. Visit its website for more information.

9. The Chamber Bar and Bistro

Until 8pm daily, The Chamber offers 1-for-1 happy hour promotions for selected drinks with prices starting from $9. These include draft beers, bottled beers, bottled cider, wine and house-pour liquors with a mixer of your choice.

Besides that, you can also hunker down on their happy hour beer bucket specials (of three, four, or six bottles depending on the beer) from $35 onwards. So if you ever find yourself near the CBD area and need to unwind after a long work day, stop by The Chamber for a refreshing pint.

Happy hour time slots: 3pm to 8pm daily

The Chamber Bar and Bistro is at Robertson Walk and Capital Square, tel: +65 6738 1332 | +65 6536 9926. Visit its website for more information.

10. Kanpai 789 / Yoasobi by Kanpai

Popular (or some might say, notorious) for its nightlife and a usual watering hole for many university students, the drinking and partying here never stops. Nestled in Robertson Walk, Kanpai 789 offers the best of both worlds by serving a perfect blend of Thai cuisine and craft beers.

From beer pints, whisky & bourbon, housepour spirits, wines, and even mokkiri sake (overpoured sake), they’ve got it all! Moral of the story is: to enjoy the cheapest drinks, start drinking early!

Meanwhile, fans of the former beloved Stickies bar (R.I.P.) will be pleased to find a similar happy hour pricing here, where the cost of alcoholic beverages corresponds according to the time on the clock. Basically at 4pm, the drinks go for $4, and so on. The same goes for its izakaya restaurant bar sister, Yoasobi by Kanpai, located in the heart of Telok Ayer.

11. Abriza Rooftop Bar

We’ve covered a variety of bars, from hole-in-the-wall speakeasies to artisanal spots, but what about a classic rooftop bar to encapsulate those after-work sunset vibes? At Levant Bar’s happy hour, be inspired by panoramic views of Singapore’s skyline without worrying about your drinks costing a fortune.

Their Wine O’ Clock specials feature their red and white wines of the month for only $10 while their Beer’y Nice promo offers your favourite draft beers (Heineken, Peroni, Tiger, and Corona) for $11 to $13 per pint. Lastly, their 1-for-1 Aperol Spritz deal saves you a pretty penny for only $25.

Happy hour time slots: 5pm to 8pm (Sun to Thurs)

Abriza Rooftop Bar is at 32 Tras Street, Level 4 ST Signature, Singapore 078972, tel: 65 8468 3291.

12. Live Twice

Who said YOLO (you only live once)? At Live Twice, you can recharge yourself after a tiring work day with their happy hour cocktails, priced from $16. Choose from delightful options like Yuzu Collins, Moon River, Saffron Sour, and King Cole Old Fashioned as you soak in the bar’s hybrid of Western and Japanese influences.

Although less flashy or “happening” as the kids call it, this bar is the perfect cosy nook for those with a refined cocktail palate.

Happy hour time slots: 6pm to 8pm daily

Live Twice is at 20 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089834, tel: 65 9011 8304. Visit its website for more information.

13. Jigger & Pony

Though Jigger & Pony may win for the briefest happy hour on this list, that’s not the only award it’s won. This critically acclaimed bar has ranked #2 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars consistently for three years running, but what’s all the hype about exactly?

Well, during this 1.5-hour window, you can pick your poison from a selection of $18 cocktails like the Ruby Spritz, Yuzu Whiskey Sour, Negroni, or their monthly special. If those aren’t your cup of tea (or alcohol), may we suggest their wines from $14 per glass or beers at $12 per bottle instead? More details on their concoctions here.

Happy hour time slots: 6pm to 7.30pm daily

Jigger & Pony is at 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Amara Hotel, Singapore 088539, tel: 65 9621 1074. Visit its website for more information.

A version of this article was first published in SingSaver. Additional text: Kendra Tan

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