Chinatown (in particular Pagoda Street and Trengannu Street) has recently seen a rennaisance of sorts, with trendy pubs, cafes, art galleries and media houses springing up everywhere in renovated shop houses.
Look out for: the older, traditional side of Chinatown side by side with the new and trendy.
Beware: karoake strains from the pubs along Duxton Rd
Check out: new spots along Tras Street

Beaujolais Wine Bar
1 Ann Siang Hill, Tel: 224-2227
Has: lots of ambience
Open: Mon-Thu 11pm-midnight, Fri 11-2am, Sat 6pm-2am
Happy Hours: 11am-9pm

Bisous Wine Bar
53 Tras Street, Tel: 226-5505
Has: romantic ambience
Open: Mon-Thu 11am-midnight, Fri 11-2am, Sat 6pm-2am
Happy Hours: 11am-9pm

Carnegie's
#01-01 Far East Square, 44/45 Pekin Street, Tel: 534-0850
Has: rock and roll
Open: Sun-Mon 11am-midnight, Tue-Thu 11-2am, Fri-Sat 11-3am
Happy Hours: 11am-9pm

J.J. Mahoney
58 Duxton Rd, Tel: 225-6225
Has: Belgian beers, live music
Open: Sun-Thu 11-2am, Fri-Sat 11-3am
Happy Hours: 11am-8pm

Joy Luck Club
65 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Tel: 323-7654
Has: extensive wine list, live music
Open: Daily 6pm-3am
Happy Hours: 6-9pm

Taboo Cafe and Bar
#01-04, 21 Tanjong Pagar Rd, Tel: 225-6256
Has: occasional alternative music and garage
Open: Mon-Tue 6pm-1am, Wed-Thu 6pm-2am, Fri 6pm-3am, Sun 7pm-midnight
Happy Hours: Sun-Thu 6-10pm

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