Swee Choon Tim Sum is a nightlife spot in Little India, Singapore.
Dim sum institution since 1962, serving until the small hours every night. Draws Singapore's chefs, hospitality workers, and night owls; quality consistent from opening through to last orders.
Tip: The 10pm to 2am window has no queues and full service. The liu sha bao and har gao are the orders regardless of the hour.
Address: 183 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882
Asia's most ranked nightclub, in the global top ten since the 1990s. Three rooms at Clarke Quay Cannery: Zouk main floor, Phuture for hip-hop, and Velvet Underground. International DJ bookings weekly.
Tip: Tickets for international DJ nights from S$30 to S$80 on Zouk's website or at the door. The Zouk main floor is the centrepiece; Phuture is louder and more casual.
Singapore's largest club, three storeys in Marina Bay Sands with a full-size Ferris wheel and spiral slide inside. American-DNA table service, VIP rooms, and international EDM bookings year-round.
Tip: Table reservations recommended for weekends. Entry from S$40 to S$80. The Ferris wheel and slide are the Instagram draws; the main floor beneath them is the music focus.
Clarke Quay's anchor live rock and blues venue, one of the longest-running live music bars in Singapore. Local and visiting bands play nightly from 10pm; the crowd spans expatriates, tourists, and dedicated music fans.
Tip: Live music starts around 10pm. The outdoor tables on the Clarke Quay riverside are available earlier in the evening. No cover charge for most nights.
Singapore's national performing arts centre. Daily free outdoor concourse performances, plus ticketed concerts across Concert Hall, Theatre, and recital spaces. Jazz in July is its flagship annual event.
Tip: Free performances happen daily at the outdoor concourse from late afternoon; check the Esplanade website for the schedule. Indoor ticketed concerts book out in advance.
Open-air bar on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands with 200-metre elevation and panoramic bay views. S$20 entry includes one drink for non-hotel guests; cocktails and DJ programme after dark.
Tip: Entry from S$20 including one drink. Book a lounge area from S$300 minimum spend. Sunset arrivals (5.30pm to 7pm) offer the best light and tolerable queues.
World's highest urban craft brewery on the 33rd floor of Marina Bay Financial Centre. House-brewed wheat beer, IPA and stout poured with panoramic views through floor-to-ceiling glass.
Tip: Happy hour Monday to Friday 11am to 6pm. Book ahead for sunset and evening sessions. The outdoor terrace seats fill before the indoor bar.
