10 Best Nightlife in Orchard Road

Emerald Hill is a great spot to escape to take a break from the giant shopping malls along Orchard Road. Just behind Orchard Central, Emerald Hill is one of the most attractive streets in the city. The main reason to take a quick walk down this street is that it remains almost frozen in time, with most buildings constructed between 1900 and 1920.

The best time to come is in the evening for drinks. There are some local favourites that stay open well past midnight. This cocktail bar has generous pours and a martini happy hour which usually runs from 8pm to 1am, and there’s a good selection of bottled and draught beers, as well as snacks if you are looking to hunker down for the evening.

Strategically situated along Orchard Road, Harry’s @ Angullia Park is also a short walk to many shopping malls such as Wheelock Place, Shaw Centre and the new ION shopping mall. This makes it a great go-to spot for a drink break in between your Singapore shopping adventures along the famous street. 

Harry's Singapore has multiple branches throughout Singapore's main shopping and dining areas. You can find Harry's Angullia Park right inside the Far East Shopping Centre, a longstanding shopping centre that’s centrally located on Orchard Road and has a collection of dining spots within besides fashion brand stores and outlets.

Alley Bar is too popular to be called a secret, but it has managed to keep its hidden vibe thanks in part to its location down a small lane just off Orchard Road. It’s got a distinctive look: high ceilings, and an L-shaped bar. You can expect great value drinks and good offers on beers, wines and house pours.

It’s usually easy to get a seat here, but as the evening wears on the bar gets busier, and by closing time the music is blaring and there’s a party atmosphere. Music is loud enough to dance, but there are still plenty of quieter corners if you just fancy a drink and a chat.

Hard Rock Café Singapore really doesn’t need much of an introduction. Established in 1990, it’s the home of rock and platters of American food. Open until late, the staff and crowd are extremely friendly, and a good time is nothing less than guaranteed. Every night a live band plays, sometimes locals, sometimes international bands who are travelling around the region.

When there isn’t a band on stage, the American tunes are still booming loud enough to make it a party. Even if you are not an ultimate rock and roll fan it’s still worth checking out as the bar has some large sports screens that show the biggest football games, with great deals on beers and house pours during the match.

Martini Bar is a great place in the city to go to for martinis. It is part of Mezza9 restaurant at Grand Hyatt Singapore. The menu runs to 30 different options, starting at S$19, with unusual varieties created just for this bar. House signatures include the fruity lychee martini, which brings together a flavour of Asia and more than a hint of sweetness, or the tiramisu martini, with a coffee kick and a dusting of cocoa.

Other fruits make an appearance including coconut, star fruit, passion fruit and dragon fruit. It can be hard to stop at one, but thankfully the bar has a 50% discount during happy hour, with 9 martinis at just US$9 (from 5pm to 9pm). The bar gets busy, especially at weekends, so get here early if you want to grab a seat.

Oriole Café & Bar on Singapore’s Somerset Road makes a great destination for all-day casual dining and drinks. Here, you can indulge in affordable comforting bistro fare (most under S$15), matched by an extensive bar menu of quality coffee beverages and cocktails.

To fully enjoy the cafe experience at Oriole Café & Bar, hit the lounges within the café or relax in the café’s alfresco area overlooking the bustle of Orchard Road. You can also drop by for all-day breakfasts or go for their big, hearty sandwiches whenever you’re feeling peckish during your shopping walks along Orchard Road. You can reach the café from Orchard on a 5-minute stroll via Grange Road.