8 Best Happy Hour Drink Promotions in Singapore (September 2024)

Let’s be honest, regardless of venue, all alcoholic beverages in Singapore are expensive. This is mainly due to Singapore’s alcohol tax (S$88 per litre for hard liquors and wines, S$60 per litre for beers and ciders) that is charged on top of the 9% Goods and Services Tax; which is why if you’re planning a night out, it is pertinent to conduct research for a convenient place that caters to groups and serves good drinks at affordable prices — or risk running up a high tab.

Take it from someone who has spent years searching for the best happy hour deals, these are the ones that are conveniently located and give you the best bang for your buck.

Read on to find out where these 8 happy hour bars and restaurant promos are and get ready to be amazed at how much you’ve been overpaying for your drink. And read till the end to learn how to maximise your rewards while enjoying a night out!

Table of contents

• Overview: Best bars with happy hour in Singapore
• Bars and drinking establishments: MCC code
• Best credit cards to buy drinks at bars

Updated as of 26 September 2024. Best happy hour drink promotions are subject to change without prior notice, so we will not be held accountable in the event of these modifications. The legal age to buy and consume alcohol in Singapore is 18 years old. Please drink responsibly. 

Best happy hour places in Singapore 2024

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• SQUE
• Al Capone's Restaurant & Bar
• Stickies
• Oriole
• No. 5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar
• Chupitos
• Bones 'n Barrels
• KPO
• The Chamber

1. SQUE

Address: 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #01-70 The Central, Singapore 059817
Tel: +65 6222 1887 / +65 9820 8582
Happy hour time slots: 11.30am to 8.00pm daily
Website: http://www.sque.com.sg/ 

Source: SQUE

You won’t have to pay a pretty penny if you find yourself at SQUE, regardless of the outlet. Known for their exceptionally long happy hour time slots that start as early as 11.30am, you could get 1-for-1 half-pint draught beers from S$12.50++, full pints from S$19.50++, or cocktail glasses from S$21++.

Apart from alcoholic beverages, SQUE also offers an extensive selection of appetisers, mains and desserts like prawn fritters (S$17++), beef striploin cubes (S$15++), pork knuckle (S$39++), and many others. All in all, this is a great venue for gatherings with friends or family. 

2. Al Capone’s Ristorante & Bar

Address: Scape Building, Far East Shopping Centre, Kallang Wave Mall, Upper East Coast Road, Rochester Mall, Tiong Bahru, Sembawang, Changi Village, Tanjong Katong Road, Kampong Bahru, Upper Thomson Road
Tel: +65 6509 5097, +65 8767 8661, +65 6282 5926 or +65 8742 8865
Happy hour time slots: All day every Monday
Website: https://alcaponesg.com

Al Capone’s is known for their Mabuk Mondays, where you can get a full pint of Guinness draft beer from just S$7.90++, and Heineken 3L beer tower from S$35++ on Mondays. 

And in the very likely event you get the terrible munchies, Al Capone’s has a food menu that consists of pastas, pizzas and a selection of bar bites. Hearsay, they claim to serve some of the best calamari rings ever. 

3. Oriole

Address: 96 Somerset Road #01-01, Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Orchard, Singapore 238163
Tel: +65 6238 8348
Happy hour time slots: Daily (2pm to 8pm)
Website: https://www.oriole.com.sg/ 

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When your feet get tired from all that retail therapy and you want something more than a fancy overpriced latte, head over to Oriole.

Located near 313 Somerset, happy hour here starts at 2pm daily and consists of special prices attached with their draft beers -- half pints at S$9++ and full pints at S$14++.

Their wines are priced from S$11++ per glass and S$16++ for 1-for-1 wine during happy hour. 

Otherwise, don't forget to check out their seasonal special drinks menu featuring an ensemble of craft cocktails made with Jack Daniel's Tennessee-flavoured whiskey. 

5. No.5 Emerald Hill Cocktail Bar

Address: 5 Emerald Hill Road, Singapore 229289
Tel: +65 6732 0818
Happy hour time slots: Daily (12pm to 8pm)
Website: http://www.emerald-hill.com/ 

Yes, this is the bar at Peranakan Place that serves you 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 their 1-for-1 soju martinis at S$30++ all day long. There are also other drinks like house pour liquor with a mixer of your choice. 

And of course, it'd be remiss not to try their signature No. 5 Cocktail made with Grey Goose vodka, Bacardi Carta Oro, Apricot Brandy, pineapple and orange juice, and more for S$38++ per glass. Although it's a little pricey, but that's what you pay for quality.

Otherwise, go for their drinks, but stay for the delectable bar bites. Be sure to try their shrimp-paste marinated chicken wings during your visit. Crispy, umami-packed and served piping hot, perhaps, one of the best along Orchard Road.
 

6. Chupitos

Address: CQ @ Clarke Quay, 3E River Valley Road, #01-01, Singapore 179024
Email: info@thechupitosbar.com
Happy hour time slots: 5:30pmto 8pm daily
Website: https://chupitos.sg/ 

Source: Chupitos

From 5.30pm to 8pm daily, prices for selected mini martinis, boozy slushy, draft beer, wines, and spirits are priced at just S$8++. Otherwise, you can take the classier™️ route and enjoy some lighter and sweeter cocktails from S$22++.

7. Bones ‘n Barrels

Address: Far East Plaza, Sentosa Broadwalk, and Alexandra Technopark
Tel: +65 6904 8115, +65 6221 0346, +65 9793 5313
Happy hour time slots: Monday to Friday (11.30am to 8pm)
Website: http://www.bonesnbarrels.com/     

No-frills, just decent beer and cheap bottles of hard liquor (for times when you need something stronger) at Bones ‘n Barrels.

Depending on the outlet you visit, prices for a pint of beer are different. At their Far East Plaza and Sentosa Boardwalk outlets, a pint of draft beer starts from S$9++, whereas it costs S$10++ at their Alexandra Technopark outlet.

Promos available at Alexandra Technopark outlet only
Source: bonesnbarrels

Out of their three outlets, we must confess that their Alexandra Technopark branch has some of the best promos at the moment --- featuring 3L House Draft beer towers for S$42++ and 3L Stella Artois beer towers for S$52++ along with their housepour bottle bundles start from S$88++.

1-for-1 bundles (from S$15++)

Not to mention, they have amazing 1-for-1 promos for housepour spirits (bourbon, vodka, whisky, run & gin), beer pine glasses (500ml), housepour red/white wine glasses for only S$15++ per pair.

But if those aren't enough, their 3L Stella Artois beer tower for S$52++ should compensate nicely.

Promos available at Far East Plaza & Sentosa Boardwalk outlets
Source: bonesnbarrels

Meanwhile, their other two outlets offer 6-shots bundles from S$45++ onwards. 

So if you want to get the most bang for your alcohol buck, you and your drinking pals will need to be strategic about which outlet to drop by! 

8. KPO

Address: 1 Killiney Road, Singapore 239518
Tel: +65 6733 3648
Happy hour time slots: 2pm to 8pm
Website: https://kpo.com.sg/ 

Tucked away at a little corner along Orchard Road is KPO. The bar is often bustling with live bands jamming it out and DJs on deck for your music entertainment.

Prices for a happy hour pint of draught/bottled beer go for as low as S$10++ until 8pm. If not, their housepour liquor with a mixer of your choice starts from a reasonable S$11++ per glass as well.

Don't forget to check out their KPO signature cocktails while you're at it, starting from S$17++ per glass for The KPO Special.

Before their happy hour ends, their premium bottles of whisky, bourbon or cognac sell for 15% off original prices.  

If you’re feeling peckish, KPO offers an elaborate menu filled with bar snacks, appetisers, mains and desserts. 

You can check out their full drinks menu here.

9. The Chamber

Address: Robertson Walk and Capital Square
Tel: +65 6738 1332 / +65 6536 9926
Happy hour time slots: Depending on outlet
Website: http://www.chamber.com.sg/ 

The Chamber is the perfect spot for your next happy hour gathering. Promo items include draft beers, bottled beers, bottled cider, wine and house pour liquors with a mixer of your choice. While their prices after taxes may be slightly higher than some on this list, its location (fringe of the Central Business District) definitely makes up for it, especially if you work nearby.

Their 1-for-1 special features beers from S$12++ per pint, housepour wines from S$9++ per glass, and housepour spirits for S$10++ per glass. 

If you still need more to keep the night going, go hard with their 6-bottle beer buckets starting from S$46++ from your favourite brands like Budweiser, Asahi, Corona, Hoegaarden, and more. They even have housepour wine bottles for only S$48++!

Before heading down, you may browse through all your options via their drinks menu.

Which MCC code do bars and drinking establishments fall under?

Ever wondered how credit card companies know where you've been spending your money? It's all thanks to the Merchant Category Code (MCC) – a four-digit number assigned to businesses based on the types of services they offer! This code helps credit card issuers categorise your transactions and calculate your rewards.

Under the MCC for Alcoholic Beverage Drinking Places, you'll find the hottest spots for your nightlife adventures! Think trendy bars, cosy pubs, spirited taverns, chic lounges, and pulsating nightclubs. Transactions at these lively venues that involve spending on drinks typically fall under the 5813 MCC.

So next time you're raising a glass with friends, keep an eye out for MCC 5813 and toast to making the most of your spending!

Best credit cards for buying drinks at the bar

Looking to elevate your bar-hopping game and make every sip count? Look no further; these credit cards turn your night out into a rewarding adventure! Whether you're unwinding after a long day at work or toasting a special occasion, these cards are your ticket to earning rewards right on your bar tab. 

UOB Lady's Card

Savor every sip and earn rewards with the UOB Lady's Card! Toast to earning 10X UNI$ for every S$5 spent (equivalent to 4 miles per S$1) when you choose Dining as one of your preferred rewards categories. 

And here's the kicker: pair it with the UOB Lady’s Savings Account to earn an extra 15X Lady’s Savings Bonus UNI$ for every S$5 spent (equivalent to 6 mpd). Cheers to earning up to S$1000 per calendar month with the UOB Lady's Card! 🍹

HSBC Revolution Card

The HSBC Revolution Card is a fantastic option for those who frequently indulge in a night out at bars or nightclubs.

With this card, your spending on drinks qualifies you for HSBC's generous 10X Rewards Programme. With an impressive earning rate of 4 mpd, your rewards will be stacking up faster than you can say "cheers"!

KrisFlyer UOB Card

Another excellent choice for earning rewards on bar expenses is the KrisFlyer UOB Card. Offering a competitive 3 mpd on spending at bars, this card is the ultimate wingman for all your bar-hopping escapades! That's provided you're a loyal fan towards Singapore Airlines and spend at least S$800 on Singapore Airlines-related transactions per year! 😉

Maybank Family & Friends Card

Indulge in even more savings with the Maybank Friends & Family Card – your ultimate cashback companion for those epic Happy Hour adventures! 

Offering up to 8% cashback on your top 5 preferred categories, including drinking spots listed under the Entertainment category. Sip, chat, and watch those cash rebates flow in, with a generous monthly cashback cap of up to S$125!

Now you can enjoy your nights out with peace of mind, knowing you're earning rewards on every sip!