Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay - a formidable triumvirate when it comes to after hours entertainment in Singapore. Ever since the phrase "alfresco dining by the river" was coined, these three quays have been transformed into entertainment hubs with pubs and restaurants of every persuasion lining the Singapore River. Very popular with expatriates and professionals from the nearby office buildings, as accountants and bankers rub shoulders with yuppies and college kids.
Look out for: cheap late-night supper at the coffee shops behind Boat Quay proper, the relocated Satay Club at Clarke Quay.
Beware: diving into the river for a dip after one drink too many.

Boat Quay

Buzz
88 Circular Road, Tel: 536-9557
Has: Lots of retro 70s and 80s music
Open: Mon-Thu 6pm to 1am, Fri 6pm to 2am, Sat 7pm to 2am
Happy Hours: 6-9pm daily

Culture Club
39 Boat Quay, Tel: 536-2471
Has: Pool table, dart board, dancefloor
Open: Sun-Thu 12:30pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 12:30pm to 3am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

Dive Xplorer Cafe
40 Circular Road, Tel: 536-7760
Has: A dive school next door, lots of diving enthusiasts
Open: Mon-Sat 11am-midnight

Harry's Quayside Cafe
28 Boat Quay, Tel: 538-3029
Has: Live music, jazz
Open: Sun-Thu 11am to 1am, Fri-Sat 11am to 2am
Happy Hours: 11am to 9pm daily

Karma Bar
57B Boat Quay, Tel: 533-0412
Has: New age feel, belly dancer shows if you're lucky
Open: Sun-Thu 4:30pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 4:30pm to 3am
Happy Hours: 6:30-9pm daily

Kilimanjaro
79 Boat Quay, Tel: 538-8979
Has: hip hop, top 40
Open: Sun-Thu 5pm to 2am, Fri-Sat 5pm to 3am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

Mag's Wine Bar and Bistro
86 Circular Road, Tel: 438-3836
Has: live music, wine tasting, jazz
Open: Mon-Tue 3pm-midnight, Wed-Thu 12pm to midnight, Fri 12pm-1am, Sat 5pm-1am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

Molly Malone's Irish Pub
42 Circular Road, Tel: 536-2046
Has: Irish beer and flavour
Open: Mon-Fri 11-1:30am, Sat 11:30am-2am, Sun 3pm-midnight
Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm, Sat 11:30am-2am

Off Quay Bar
36A Boat Quay, Tel: 534-4800
Has: 70s music, great name
Open: Mon-Thu 5pm-midnight, Fri 5pm-2am, Sat 5pm-1am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

Penny Black
26-27 Boat Quay, Tel: 538-2300
Has: Victorian charm decor, British ales and beers
Open: Mon-Sun 11am-midnight
Happy Hours: 11am-8pm daily

Rootz
60 Boat Quay, Tel: 534-5370
Has: R&B, hip hop, pool table
Open: Sun-Thu 4:30pm to 2am, Fri-Sat 4:30pm to 3am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

Southbank Wine Bar and Cafe
35 Boat Quay, Tel: 438-0227
Has: big screen TV
Open: Sun-Thu 11-1am, Fri-Sat 11-2am
Happy Hours: 12-9pm daily

Zappa's Rock Bar
45 Boat Quay, Tel: 532-5633
Has: Pool table, music videos
Open: Sun-Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri-Sat 4pm to 3am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

Clarke Quay

Le Aussie Wine Cellar
#01-03/04 Traders Market, 3E River Valley Road, Tel: 334-1006
Has: Lots of Australian wines, nice outdoor sitting area
Open: Sun-Wed 6pm-midnight, Thu-Sat 6pm-2am

Coco Carib
#01-26 Clarke Quay, Tel: 332-6028
Has: Latin American concept, live music
Open: Sun-Thu 6:30pm to 2am, Fri-Sat 6:30pm to 3am
Happy Hours: 6:30-9pm

Crazy Elephant
#01-07 Traders Market, Tel: 337-1990
Has: Blues, live music
Open: Sun-Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 5pm to 2am
Happy Hours: Mon-Sat 5-9pm

Dancers
#03-01 Clarke Quay, Tel: 333-5535
Has: theme dance shows
Open: Sun-Thu 6pm to 3am, Fri-Sat 8pm to 3am
Cover charge: Mon-Thu $17, Fri-Sat $22, Sun $20
Shows daily at 10pm, midnight and 2am
Happy Hours: Sun-Thu 6-9pm

Funky Town
#01-01 Clarke Quay, Tel: 837-0668
Has: huge area, bar, pool table.interesting snacks menu
Open: Daily 7pm-3am
Happy Hours: 7-9pm daily
Website: www.funkytown.com.sg

J.P. Bastiani Wine Cellar
#01-13/14 Clarke Quay, Tel: 339-0392
Has: excellent food in restaurant upstairs, great alfresco area
Open: Mon-Fri 12:30-11pm, Sat-Sun 5-11pm
Happy Hours: Sun-Thu 6-9pm

The Quay Bar
#01-15/20 Merchant's Court, Clarke Quay, Tel: 334-7118
Has: live music
Open: Mon-Thu 6pm to 2am, Fri-Sat 6pm to 3am, Sun 7pm-2am
Cover charge: Fri $15 (men), Sat $15 (men), $12 women
Happy Hours: Sun-Fri 6-9pm, Sat 6-8:30pm

Robertson Quay

Bar
#01-23/24 Robertson Walk, Tel: 738-1318
Has: upmarket clientele, premium champagne and wines
Open: Mon-Sat 6pm-1am, 3am on weekends

Barcelona
#01-30/31 Robertson Walk, Tel: 235-3456
Has: world music, extensive wine list
Open: Mon-Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 5pm to 2am, Sun 5pm-midnight
Happy Hours: Mon-Sat 5-8pm, Sun all night long

The Chamber
#01-16 Robertson Walk, Tel: 738-1332
Has: Latin American music, Top 40
Open: Mon-Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 4pm to 2am
Happy Hours: Mon-Sat 4-8pm

Provignage - The Wine Cave
#01-12/13 Riverside View, 30 Robertson Quay, Tel: 834-1490
Has: good wine selection, interesting decor
Open: Sun-Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri-Sat 6pm to 2am

Riverine Music & Wine Parlour
#01-09 Riverside View, Tel: 235-7121
Has: Pool table, homely atmosphere
Open: Mon-Thu 5:30pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 5:30pm to 2am, Sun 5:30pm-midnight
Happy Hours: 5:30-8:30pm

Elsewhere

Giorgio's
#B1-01/16 The Riverwalk Galleria, Tel: 536-1386
Has: 5 floors of entertainment, including a Belgian beer cafe
Open: Bar opens daily 5pm-2am, club opens daily 5pm-3am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm

Go to:
Mohammed Sultan Rd
CHIJMES and nearby
Chinatown
Orchard Road
Elsewhere
Special Interests
Midnight Dining