Refurbished from an old school and church, CHIJMES (pronounced Chimes) is now home to several trendy restaurants, cafes and pubs. Very popular with yuppies who flock here to enjoy the decor and courtyard candle-lit seating.
Look out for: If you can, sneak a peek at the beautifully restored church which is now used for dinners and weddings.
Beware: parking can be expensive and limited. Take a cab instead.
Check out: China Jump Bar & Grill & Father Flanagan's

   Chijmes is located at 30 Victoria Street. Within walking distance are several watering holes like the ones in Raffles Hotel, Westin Plaza and the Marina and Suntec areas.

Chijmes:

Bonne Sante
#01-13 The Gallery, Tel: 338-1801
Has: Lots of class, jazz, good wine selection
Open: Sun-Thu 5pm to 1am, Fri-Sat 5pm to 2am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

China Jump Bar and Grill
#B1-07/08, Fountain Court, Tel: 338-9388
Has: Packed dance floor and long queue to get in on weekends, the infamous "Dentist's Chair"
Open: Sun-Tue 12pm to 1am, Wed-Sat 12pm to 3am
Cover charge Wed, Fri-Sat $20 (men), $15 (women)

Father Flanagan's Irish Pub
#B1-06, Fountain Court, Tel: 333-1418
Has: Comfortable, homely feel, Kilkenny's
Open: Sun-Tue 11am-midnight, Wed-Thu 11-1am, Fri-Sat 11-2am
Happy Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-8pm Mon all day

Shrooms
30 Victoria Street, Tel: 336-2268
Has: nice indoor and outdoor seating areas
Open: Sun-Thu 11:30am-midnight, Fri-Sat 11:30-1am

Nearby:

Bar and Billiard Room
Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Tel: 337-1886
Has: Old school elegance, live band, jazz
Open: Daily 11:30am-midnight

The Long Bar
Raffles Hotel, 1 Beach Road, Tel: 337-1886
Has: Lots of history, expat crowd, jazz
Open: Sun-Thu 11am to 1am, Fri-Sat 11-2am

Captain's Bar
The Oriental, Marina Square, 5 Raffles Ave, Tel: 338-0066
Has: pool tables
Open: Mon-Thu, Sun noon-1am, Fri-Sat noon-2am
Happy Hours: 5-9pm daily

The Cricketer
Marina Mandarin, Marina Square, 6 Raffles Blvd, Tel: 338-3388
Has: old-fashioned English pub feel
Open: Mon-Sat 5pm-1am
Happy Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 5-9pm, Thu all night

Somerset's Bar
The Westin Plaza, 2 Stamford Rd, Tel: 338-8585
Has: Singapore's longest bar, jazz
Open: Daily 5pm-2am
Happy Hours: 5-8:30pm

Paulaner Brauhaus
#01-01/#02-01/#03-01 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Ave, Tel: 883-2572
Has: German micro-brewed beers and cuisine
Open: Daily 11:30am-1am
Happy Hours: 11:30am-6pm

The Whisky Still
#01-79/80 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Blvd, Tel: 336-6660
Has: Scottish theme, extensive whisky menu
Open: Mon-Fri 11:45am-midnight, Sat 11:45am-1am, Sun 11:45am-8pm

Hu'u Bar
Singapore Art Museum, 71 Bras Basah Rd, Tel: 338-8662
Has: trendy, in-crowd, acid jazz
Open: Sun-Thu 11-2am, Fri-Sat 11-3am
Happy Hours: 6-9pm

Go To:
Mohammed Sultan Rd
The Three Quays: Boat Quay, Clarke Quay & Robertson Quay
Chinatown
Orchard Road
Elsewhere
Special Interests
Midnight Dining