3 Best Bars in Singapore

What most people see of this beautiful 1920 corner lot shophouse is through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Japanese-inspired café Natsu, but like a hushed secret, what really happens at Crane is hidden both inside and on the charming rooftop. Part co-working space, part hipster café, and part community space (including a podcast recording studio) it's become a place to share urban experiences and transform them into real-life projects. On weekdays, people come for pizza nights on the terrace, interest groups' meet-ups, and private dining. On weekends, the East Comedy Club and a Farmer's Market bring the space's three delightfully retro floors to full-scale life.

For those looking to lounge in the sun among the palms or play outdoor games, this trendy beach bar often tops world's-best lists and has pretty good food as well. Daybeds are available (they can also be reserved) as well as lounge chairs, a swimming pool, and DJs that are often on deck. The weekend crowd is typically young professionals looking to let loose over a game of beach volleyball or beer pong. This stretch of sand, shaped like a numeral three from above, is also popular with dog owners and their water-trained pooches. To avoid the crowds; come on a weekday, then linger for the sunset, which is especially pretty here.

This vibrant urban food park is a great place to while away an evening, with live music performances most nights of the week. You can watch the bands play on the big stage as you eat your way around food vans serving everything from charcoal-grilled kebabs to lip-tingling mala hotpot. There's also an excellent bar and bottle shop, where you can order craft beer on tap or choose from more than 120 beer and cider bottles. Timbre+ is located by One North MRT, one stop away from Holland Village on the Circle (orange) Line.