30 Craft Beer Bars in Singapore to Quench Your Thirst At

An all-taps beer hawker stall in Chinatown featuring 20 premium local and international craft beers on tap, Smith Street Taps is our go-to for affordable pints and local hawker grub. Highlights include Pentrich Brewing Co’s Shine Like Trillions and locally brewed Saturday Saranghae from Alive Brewing. Make sure to dress comfy for the weather!

Address: 335 Smith St, #02-062, Singapore 050335
Opening Hours: 6–10:30 PM Tues to Thurs, 6–11 PM Fri, 2–11 PM Sat. Closed on Sun & Mon

Named after the birth year of the founders’ grandfather, The 1925 Brewing Co. marries nostalgia with innovation. Their unique craft beers are bold and solid favourites include the Yellow Van pale ale and Small Monster dark ale. And they never feel incomplete either – as they are usually paired with innovative dishes inspired by the founders’ Teochew heritage.

Address: 261 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427515
Opening Hours: 4–11 PM Tues to Thurs, 12:30 PM–12 AM Fri & Sat, 12:30–10 PM Sun. Closed on Mon

This 10,000 sq ft microbrewery serves up an array of craft beers catered to local palates, including the SPA (Singapore Pale Ale). Pair that with some tantalising 15-hour smoked beef brisket and melt-in-your-mouth pork belly and you have what is a perfect night out! It’s also located in Changi Village, so you can enjoy it alongside the sea breeze, rustling trees and starry skies.

Address: 6 Changi Village Rd, #01-01/02, Singapore 509907
Opening Hours: 12–11 PM Sun to Thurs, 12 PM–12 AM Fri & Sat.

Druggists has been second home to many since 2015. Here you’ll find some of the wildest range of craft beers, Asian spirits & meads, natural wines, cocktails and good food! The snacks all have a local flair to them, like Har Cheong Gai, Achar Melt and Chicken Rendang Tacos. Indoor, alfresco and lounge seatings are available, and in case you’re feeling lazy, Druggists is also on GrabFood too!

Address: 119 Tyrwhitt Rd, Singapore 207547
Opening Hours: 4 PM–12 AM Mon to Thurs, 3 PM–12 AM Fri to Sun

Named after the Hokkien moniker for Guinness stout, Orh Gao Taproom offers 10 exciting taps of local and international craft beers and Asian classics like Beef Rendang and Har Cheong Gai to line your stomach. With its lively atmosphere and friendly staff, it’s no wonder why it quickly became a hit with craft beer lovers and nearby residents alike.

Address: 10 Jln Serene, #01-03 Serene Centre, Singapore 258748
Opening Hours: 4–11 PM Tues to Thurs & Sun, 4 PM–12 AM Fri & Sat. Closed on Mon

American Taproom might not be all-American in its tap list, but no one is complaining about its jaw-dropping arsenal of 30-over taps. You’ll find a ton of IPAs on the menu, as well as stouts, meads, ales, and everything else. The bar’s namesake comes from the food menu, which is filled with all-American bites such as burgers and buffalo wings.

Address: 261 Waterloo St, #01-23 Waterloo Centre, Singapore 180261
Opening Hours: 12 PM–12 AM daily

Founded by musician turned craft beer connoisseur Ngak Ng, Ziggy Zaggy is a craft beer space borne from his love and passion of beers. The 18 taps of carefully curated craft beer is a labour of love, with renowned styles from Drake’s Brewing Company’s Aroma Coma to the highly sought-after beers of Cloudwater and Gipsy Hill. There's even a sake on tap if you're looking for something different! Food-wise, the menu represents the very best of what goes well with a pint, or three.

Address: 51 Kampong Bugis, #01-04, Singapore 338986
Opening Hours: 3 PM–12 AM Tues to Fri, 12 PM–12 AM Sat & Sun. Closed on Mon

As its name suggests, Yeast Side specialises in everything yeast – from sourdough bakes to craft beers. Hit up the joint at KAP or Farrer Park for fresh sourdough bakes in the day and hand-stretched sourdough pizzas after 4 PM. Craft beer flows all day long from 12 different taps, and they rotate through different selections to keep things fun!

Address: Multiple outlets

Previously 3rd Culture Brewing Co, Ren Min is a modern craft brewery rooted in Singapore's rich hawker culture. Offering a restaurant-quality taproom experience at Maxwell Food Centre and Old Airport Road Food Centre, the mini taproom offers about a dozen rotating taps and a curated selection of craft beers from around the world. From hazy IPAs to pastry stouts and fruited sours, there’s a little something for everyone here.

Address: Multiple outlets

What was once an actual military armoury is now a trendy watering hole at South Beach Towers, and they’ve also expanded to Orchard Central. You can expect a standard fare of beers from the US, Japan and Europe on tap, making it a great spot for a tipple. You’ll also find delicious grub here, including the crowd-favourite Armoury Burger that comes with two wagyu beef patties, cheese, bacon and caramelised onions!

Address: Multiple outlets

Good Luck Beerhouse is your 100% local craft beer taproom, straight-up cocktail dive, dim sum and Southeast Asian izakaya all rolled into one. You’ll have access to a 12-tap selection, properly curated to feature the best beers from top Singaporean microbreweries, including familiar names like Off Day Beer, That Singapore Beer Project, and Brewlander. Pair your pint with some elevated zi char bar bites like Shrimp Paste Karaage, XO Carrot Cake and Good Luck Ramly Burger!

Address: 9 Haji Ln, Singapore 189202
Opening Hours: 4 PM–12 AM Mon to Wed, 12 PM–12 AM Thurs to Sun.

Brewerkz has come a long way since its establishment in 1997. Today, it has five outlets across Singapore and two in Indonesia. Drink your way through 20 taps of award-winning craft beers along with a seasonal selection. Pair your pints with grub such as Kombu Truffle Fries and Thai Chicken Yakitori. Though if you've got the appetite, they also have mains such as American Cowboy Burger, Chargrilled Lamb Ribs, Turmeric French Poulet and many more!

Address: Multiple outlets

Locality is a quirky hole-in-a-wall taproom that exclusively stocks beers from local craft beer breweries. Located in Geylang Serai, it has a 10-beer tap on rotation from craft brewers like Brewlander, Sunbird, Specific Gravity, Alive Brewing, District Brewers, and Pink Blossoms. Prices are kept affordable too, so you won't feel too guilty about chugging down these tasty pints!

Address: 160 Changi Rd, B1-10 HexaCube, Singapore 419728
Opening Hours: 3–11:30 PM Tues to Sun. Closed on Mon

As the name suggests, SG Taps is big on local brews, with 20 rotating taps that include both big local players as well as smaller brewers. While you're at it, pair your drinks with some comforting Japanese cuisine that comes with a local twist. Think Smoked Oyster, Katsu Curry and Stewed Beef Tongue with Stout!

Address: 13 Duxton Hill, #01-01, Singapore 089597
Opening Hours: 12–11:30 PM Sat to Thurs, 12 PM–12 AM Fri. 

Enjoy cold pints with a view at the world’s highest microbrewery. Six brews are available on tap at any time, which consist of five signatures – Blond Lager, Wheat Beer, India Pale Ale, House Porter, Stout – and one seasonal brew. The microbrewery and restaurant also offer an original ContemBrewery dining experience, incorporating beer ingredients and brewery processes into creatively curated restaurant dishes.

Address: 8 Marina Blvd, #33-01 Tower 1, Singapore 018981
Opening Hours: 12 PM–12 AM daily

At this minimalist craft beer bar located at CHIJMES, 16 craft beers are available on tap along with delectable bar bites and pasta mains. With a strong focus on Asian beers like Young Master Brewery from Hong Kong and Brewlander & Co from here in Singapore, the space is intentionally designed in a way to allow your senses to focus entirely on the beer. The taps are rotated frequently, so there’ll be plenty of opportunities to sample Asia’s finest each time you’re here.

Address: 30 Victoria St, #01-06, Singapore 187996
Opening Hours: 5–10 PM Mon, 5–11 PM Tues to Thurs, 5 PM–12 AM Fri, 2 PM–12 AM Sat, 2–10 PM Sun

Here at The Guild, what you get is generous pours of craft beer from Hong Kong's largest independent craft brewery, Young Masters. Within the spacious shophouse is 18 taps of Young Masters’ signature and seasonal brews, which include the Classic Pale Ale, Cha Chaan Teng Gose and Jeng IPA. The brews complement the food menu, which features Asian-American fusion dishes that utilise local produce wherever possible.

Address: 55 Keong Saik Rd., #01-01, Singapore 089158
Opening Hours: 4–11:30 PM daily

Temple Cellars is a cosy bottleshop and taproom that boasts of the country’s widest range of beers, wines and spirits. They are devoted to small-batch producers and you’ll find all sorts of weird and wonderful things here. Craft beers and wines are the most popular, but you can also order some bottled cocktails by some of Singapore's best bars! While it is more of a takeaway joint, they also hold plenty of in-store tasting events and bottle shares, so keep a lookout on their socials. 

Address: 81 Clemenceau Avenue UE Square #01-12, Singapore 239917
Opening Hours: 2–10 PM Mon to Thurs, 12–11:30 PM Fri & Sat, 12–10 PM Sun

Alchemist Beer Lab is the first beer infusion bar in the world to house a grand total of 16 sleek and state-of-the-art towers, and their cutting edge system allows brewers to introduce any type of ingredients into their infusions with optimal flavour extraction and fresh results. Expect a variety of experimental beer infusions here like Obama (stout infused with marshmallow, vanilla pods and mint leaves) and Sister Golden (ale infused with grilled pineapple and star anise).

Address: 26 Beach Road, #B1-16, South Beach Avenue, Singapore 189768
Opening Hours: 12 PM–1 AM daily

This chic, sultry underground lounge celebrates the passion and innovation in Singapore’s top beer artisans, featuring a wide line of local beers and exclusive creations. To keep things fresh, the bar runs a rotating tap list so expect a different line-up every time you’re here. If you’re feeling peckish, enjoy an exceptional line-up of Mod-Sin cuisine – think smoky Iberico satays, Krapow Prata Pizza and Beef Boat Noodles!

Address: 10 Gemmill Ln, Singapore 069251
Opening Hours: 5:30–10:30 PM Mon to Wed, 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10:30 PM Thurs to Sat. Closed on Sun