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Beer Asia’s guide to Singapore’s craft beer scene including the best craft breweries and bars in the Singapore.

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A decade ago, it was hard to find craft beer anywhere in Singapore. While there were small pockets of craft beer enthusiasm, and even tasting rooms of pioneer local brewers, the city wasn’t yet ready for a craft beer revolution.

Today, revolutionary fervour is peaking. Singapore’s food and beverage reputation has been radically transformed. Craft beer enthusiasts and visitors alike are spoilt for choice.

To start, there has been an explosion of local breweries: from the established Brewerkz gastropub chain through to recent pioneers like That Singapore Beer Project and Hospoda Microbrewery.

Beyond local craft, a wide range of imported craft beers is now available. From high-end bottle shops to convenience stores, you can now find a wide range of imported bottles and cans.

While this guide focuses on venues, you will be able to find local Singaporean beers on draft and in bottles and cans at the locations we have highlighted.

Find your favourite pour in a food court near you, or enjoy a pint at the World’s Highest Urban Microbrewery with an unparalleled dining experience complete with one of the best views of Singapore’s Marina Bay and city skyline.

Whatever craft beer desires you might have, there is a craft beer bar in Singapore that is perfect for your vibe!


Craft Beer Breweries & Bars in Singapore

The World is Flat

One of the lucky international travellers flying to and from Changi, or simply looking for a get-away from the usual bars in Singapore?

Located on the top floor of Jewel (arguably the most grandiose airport building in the world), The World is Flat aims to provide the best airport bar experience in the world.

Previously the bar was located in Terminal 1 and had a larger selection of draft taps.

Since the pandemic began, their new location at Jewel in Changi has pivoted from more of a beverage-focused concept to a bar that blends their beers and cocktails with a wider culinary offering anchored on sandwiches.

However, the craft beer taps, view and unique location keeps it a must-visit for thirsty travellers.

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Malthouse

Located along East Coast Road in the leafy Siglap neighbourhood, Malthouse is an oasis of calm away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Singapore.

Malthouse has an extensive variety of craft taps of both Singaporean and imported craft beer, in addition to a vast bottle selection including ciders and meads.

With an extensive food menu and both indoor/outdoor seating (dog-friendly to boot!), Malthouse is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the East Coast area.

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American Taproom

Hidden in an alleyway just off Waterloo Street in downtown Singapore, American Taproom is the quintessential craft beer geeks bar.

With 32 taps (one of the largest ranges of draft beer in Singapore) and some truly stand out imported beers (from Hong Kong’s Moonzen to New Zealand’s Garage Project), their level of service excellence stands out in particular.

All of the craft beer bar servers are certified by the Cicerone Certification Program, which gives them a cutting edge over your regular bar staff in giving recommendations and background to the beers on tap.

Indeed, American Taproom’s team hold 3 of 5 Certified Cicerones (Level 2) qualifications in Singapore – proof that they take craft beer seriously, and to ensure you’re experiencing beer at its best!

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LeVel33

Billing itself as the ‘World’s Highest Urban Microbrewery’, LeVeL33 is located in the prestigious Marina Bay Financial Centre building.

Presenting an unparalleled view of Singapore’s Marina Bay and city skyline, they currently serve six of their own craft beers including a blonde lager, an IPA and a stout.

Their unfiltered and unpasteurised beers are now available in bottle or can to takeaway, too.

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The Guild

A collaboration between Hong Kong’s Young Master Brewery and Chef Vinny Lauria, The Guild is a restaurant and bar focused on thoughtfully handcrafted offerings, from culinary to craft beer, delivered with old fashioned hospitality and warmth.

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Alchemist Beer Lab

Located in up-and-coming lifestyle district South Beach, Alchemist Beer Lab was conceived by the same team behind microbrewery-pub Little Island Brewing Co. located at Changi Village.

Alchemist Beer Lab features a proud display of 8 visually stunning and technically advanced beer infusion towers to offer a wide variety of infused beers and other cocktails.

  • Address
    South Beach Avenue, 26 Beach Rd, #B1-16, Singapore 189768
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Call +65 6386 4365
  • Visit tab.sg
  • Like on Facebook
  • Operation hours
    Mon-Sat: 2PM – 10:30PM
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TAP Craft Beer Bar

TAP is a mainstay of Singapore’s emerging beer scene, with spacious yet bustling spaces with wide varieties of both imported and local craft beer available.

TAP’s bars have constantly rotating tap systems, with around 20 craft beers on draft, and a selection of food and wine options.

TAP’s craft beer bars now currently have four locations: One Raffles Link, Raffles City, Robertson Quay and Millenia Walk. You can also order online from order.tapthat.com.sg

One Raffles Link

  • Address
    1 Raffles Link, #01-02, Singapore 039393
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Call +65 6219 0676
  • Like on Facebook
  • Visit tapthat.com.sg
  • Operating hours
    Mon-Tues: 3PM -10:30PM
    Wed-Sat: 11AM-10:30PM (last order at 10PM)
    Sun: Closed

Robertson Quay

  • Address
    86 Robertson Quay, #01-02, Singapore 238245
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Call +65 6694 2885
  • Operating hours
    Mon-Tues: 3PM -10:30PM
    Wed-Sat: 11AM-10:30PM (last order at 10PM)
    Sun: Closed

Raffles City

  • Address
    252 North Bridge Road #01-15, Singapore 179103
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Call +65 6261 0737
  • Operating hours
    Mon-Sun: 11AM -10:30PM (last order at 10PM)

Millenia Walk

  • Address
    9, Raffles Blvd, Millenia Walk #01-06/07/08, Singapore 039596
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Call +65 6261 7023
  • Operating hours
    Mon-Fri: 11AM-10:30PM (Last Order 10PM)
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3rd Culture Brewing Co

While craft beer in fancy Western-style venues is no surprise, have you tried drinking delicious craft beer in a traditional Singaporean kopitiam (hawker centre)?

Go no further. 3rd Culture Brewing serves great-tasting beers at affordable prices amidst amazing local food in two of Singapore’s best hawker centres.

Their first location is Maxwell Market in Tanjong Pagar, a kopitiam made famous internationally by the late Anthony Bourdain’s penchant for Tian Tian Chicken Rice.

Their second location is at Old Airport Road Food Centre near Dakota MRT Station, which has an equally good variety of local food to savour alongside a session IPA, gose or pale ale!

At both outlets, they have various beers in bottles or cans. Fresh draft beer is also available for takeaway — bring your growler or any other container as long as its volume is clearly marked!

Maxwell Food Centre

  • Address
    1 Kadayanallur St, Unit No. 01-33 Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Like on Facebook
  • Check-in on Untappd

Old Airport Road Food Centre

  • Address
    51 Old Airport Road, Unit No. 01-144 Old Airport Road Food Centre, Singapore 390051
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Like on Facebook
  • Check-in on Untappd
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-9RnU6H7AN/

JiBiru Craft Beer Bar

JiBiru is one of the few bars serving craft beer on Orchard Road. The Japanese-themed venue serves – you guessed it – Japanese craft beer with authentic grilled yakitori, providing a warm izakaya experience in the heart of downtown Singapore.

Serving Hitachino Nest, Kinshachi, Yona Yona and Shiga Kogen ales as well as Singapore’s Jungle Beer and a selection of international craft brews. While it isn’t a craft beer, Sapporo Premium Lager is served on draft – and goes down a treat when paired with the Japanese cuisine! 

  • Address
    313 Orchard Road, 313@Somerset, #01 – 26, Singapore 238895
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Call +65 6732 6884
  • Visit jibiru.com
  • Like on Facebook
  • Check-in on Untappd
  • Operating hours
    12PM-10:30PM daily (last order at 10PM)
  • Delivery
    Order online from shopgr.id/jibiru

Heart of Darkness Singapore

Heart of Darkness, one of Saigon’s most prolific brewers, has recently reopened its taproom in Singapore at 1 Keong Saik Road.

With 20 draft taps of fresh craft beer imported from Vietnam (plus some local brews too), they are a must-visit for those who love to try new craft beers in Singapore!

Smith Street Taps

This pop-up stall selling craft beer on tap—the first of its kind in Singapore—is a collaborative effort between craft beer stalwart The Good Beer Company, which is right next door, and bottle shop Brewer’s Craft.

Like 3rd Culture, nothing can quite beat the taste of authentic local hawker cuisine like char kway teow and Hainanese chicken rice with the refreshing flavour of a great quality beer (or two!).

  • Address
    335 Smith St, #02-062, Singapore 050335
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Call +65 9430 2750
  • Like on Facebook
  • Check-in on Untappd
  • Operating hours
    Tue-Sat: 5:30-9:30PM
    Sun-Mon: CLOSED
  • Delivery
    Order via Whatsapp at +65 8853 8535 by 5:30 M
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Good Luck Beerhouse

Located on Haji Lane in the heart of beautiful Kampong Glam, an area well- known for its Malay heritage and diverse array of food & offerings, Good Luck Beer House is a welcome addition to the area’s craft beer landscape.

The bar offers a variety of craft beers on draft and by bottle with a festive atmosphere right on hipster Haji Lane.

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Beerfest Brewery&Restaurant

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1965 Craft Beer

  • Address
    Golden Mile Food Centre #01-62, 505 Beach Rd, Singapore 199583
  • Open location on Google Maps
  • Like on Facebook
  • Check-in on Untappd 
  • Operating hours
    6pm-9pm daily
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Off Day Beer Company

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Brewlander & Co.

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Alive Brewing Co.

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Sunbird Brewing Company


Singapore Craft Beer Map

To get started on your craft beer adventure in Singapore, we have created a Google Map of all the venues we’ve listed.

Star this map to open and view in Google Maps. You can access it anytime from your computer or smartphone to find your way to exciting local craft beer bars and restaurants near you!

Self-Guided Singapore Craft Beer Tour

Besides our Google Map of craft beer venues earlier in this craft beer guide, we have also developed a self-guided craft beer tour for beer-lovers in Singapore.


Here is a collection of more bar reviews and discoveries in Singapore for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!

Breweries in Singapore: Where to get locally brewed Singaporean craft beers‘, Honeycombers (September 2019)

Beat The Heat: 11 Places To Get Your Craft Beer Fix In Singapore‘, The Bar Awards (August 2019)

The 15 Best Places for Craft Beer in Singapore‘, AsiaOne
(June 2019)

26 bars and restaurants to get your craft beer fix around Singapore‘, City Nomads (January 2019)

26 Best Craft Beer Watering Holes in Singapore for Beer Geeks‘, Seth Lui (June 2018)

The Top 5 Craft Beer Places in Town‘, HungryGoWhere (April 2018)

Best craft beer bars in Singapore‘, TimeOut Singapore
(Mar 2018)

Beer Asia: Asian craft beer culture
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Thanks for reading Beer Asia’s Singapore Craft Beer Guide! Travelling to a different city and want to explore the local craft beer scene? Check out our guides to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur.

By Su Ann Tan

Su Ann Tan is an experienced food writer, digital marketer and all-round foodie. Su Ann is Digital Project Manager at Beer Asia, leading digital strategy and content creation across a wide range of topics. Su Ann has been a critical contributor to Beer Asia's craft beer guides and managing our social media presence.

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