Artemis Grill and Sky Bar
Raffles Place
1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- SFA licensed
Rooftop Bars in Singapore: 21 rooftop bars compared
Updated October 2026How we rank
Rooftop bars need a police liquor licence and follow the same rules as any bar: the legal drinking age is 18, prices are usually "++" (about 19.9% extra), and smoking is banned in outdoor areas except at approved smoking corners – NEA stopped approving new ones in 2017. Many enforce dress codes and minimum spends.
12 of the best-documented rooftop bars in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
Moon Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Tanjong Pagar
Since 2022
2 min walk from Cc32 MRT
Las Palmas Rooftop Bar
Novena
1 min walk from Novena MRT
Salt Grill & Sky Bar
Orchard
1 min walk from Orchard MRT
- SFA licensed
1-Altitude Coast
Southern Islands
19 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
Level 33 Craft Brewery Restaurant and Lounge
Marina Bay
2 min walk from Downtown MRT
FRY Rooftop Bistro & Bar
Chinatown
1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
Olibier Rooftop Bar
Little India
2 min walk from Rochor MRT
Skyfall Rooftop Restrobar
HarbourFront
2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
Truth or Dare Rooftop Bar
Raffles Place
4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
Barouv Rooftop Bar
Chinatown
1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
Urbana Rooftop Bar
Novena
1 min walk from Novena MRT
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
Show all 21What licence should a rooftop bar have?
Liquor Licence
Singapore Police Force (Police Licensing & Regulatory Department) · Required by law
Any outlet selling alcohol for consumption on or off the premises needs a liquor licence, which sets its permitted supply hours. Sale to anyone under 18 is an offence for the licensee.
Check the official register
How to choose a rooftop bar
- Check the dress code – many rooftop venues refuse shorts, singlets or slippers in the evening.
- Ask about minimum spend or cover charges for window or edge tables, especially around sunset and on event nights.
- Check weather policy: some rooftops close open-air areas during rain without refunds on deposits.
- Happy hours are usually early evening; confirm whether prices are nett or "++".
Questions about rooftop bars in Singapore
Can you smoke at rooftop bars in Singapore?
Only in approved smoking corners. NEA prohibits smoking in all areas of entertainment outlets, including outdoor refreshment areas, except approved smoking corners. NEA stopped accepting applications for new outdoor smoking corners from 30 June 2017, so many rooftop bars are fully non-smoking.
What is the drinking age at rooftop bars?
18. Licensed sellers cannot sell alcohol to or let anyone under 18 drink on their premises. Some venues set a higher minimum entry age, so bring ID.
What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.
How many rooftop bars are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 21 rooftop bars in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Outram (5). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.