The Best Wine Bars In Singapore

There are many accessible and affordable wine bars in Singapore. Whether you’re an avid wine-lover, or you only drink the occasional glass at social gatherings, Singapore’s many wine bars are sure to be able to cater to your tastes.

Napoleon Food and Wine Bar

Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar, European

Opened by a pair of young French expats, Napoleon Food and Wine Bar has a casual, youthful atmosphere. Their wines are mostly imported from Europe, available by the glass at inexpensive prices. They have an impressive row of smart-looking enomatic machines along one of their brick walls, arranged by flavor, ranging from fruity to spicy. Unsure where to begin? Ask the cheerful staff, happy to make recommendations based on your tastes.

O Batignolles

Cafe, Bistro, Pub Grub

Opened by a French couple, O Batignolles offers a quintessential French experience of fine wine. It serves French-imported wines, authentic French food and cheeses and the outdoor seating area is reminiscent of a Parisian cafe. Their wines cover a wide price range, so there is sure to be something affordable for everyone.

Caveau Wines & Bar

Bar, Bistro, Cafe, Wine Bar, Pub Grub

During the day, Caveau is a coffee shop but after 5pm it transforms from chic cafe to sophisticated wine bar. They offer a wide range of both red and white wines, imported mostly from Europe. They also have an impressive collection in the retail store, which you can open in the bar or bring home to savor. Caveau serves food from the nearby Bistro Du Vin, to go with your wine.

Altitude Gallery & Bar

Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub, Fusion

Located on the rooftop of One Raffles Place, one of the tallest buildings in Singapore, 1 Altitude Gallery & Bar is the world’s highest alfresco bar. Towering over all the other buildings in its vicinity, including the iconic Marina Bay Sands, It offers a 360 degree view of Singapore’s breathtaking skyline. 1 Altitude Gallery & Bar has an impressive wine list that includes vintages from France, Australia and various other countries.

The Wine Company

Bar, Restaurant, Wine Bar

This wine bar has several branches all over Singapore, from the original Dempsey store to the vintage Evans Lodge restaurant, to the latest location by the water on Sentosa Broadwalk. The Wine Company imports a great variety of wine from wineries all over the world, so you will definitely find something that suites your tastes. There are many choices available and some of them lesser-known bottles.

Verte Wine Bar

Bar, Wine Bar, Pub Grub

This unpretentious yet classy wine bar, located in Robertson Quay, has an impressive collection of wines. At Verte Wine Bar bottles range from the prestigious Bordeaux wines to wines from small, family-owned vineyards. Rare vintages are displayed in their walk-in cellar, which holds over 750 labels. They also have a rotating wine-by-the-glass selection that makes it possible to try glasses of different wines every time.

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Elizabeth Lee

Elizabeth Lee was born in California and grew up in Hong Kong, the city where she has lived her whole life (so far!). She is currently studying at the University of Hong Kong, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English Studies and Linguistics. Rather than look for a place to call home, Elizabeth is a wanderer who wants to experience life on this earth to the fullest. Driven by her curiosity for the world and in particular other cultures, Elizabeth has travelled to various places in Asia, Britain, Australia and North America. Elizabeth is an aspiring writer who is inspired by literature, history, and foreign cultures, and her work features themes of freedom and feminism. She hopes to publish her fictional writing someday.