It’s a busy month for Singapore’s bar scene in March. With Bar Convent Singapore approaching, the city’s bars are gearing up for exciting takeovers throughout the city. Top mixologists from award-winning bars—many of which are on the World’s Best Bars list—hailing from around the region will be mixing behind the stick. Gather your friends and explore how to make your nights out unforgettable in the Lion City.
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1) Live Twice: Guest Shift with Yutaka Nakashima of Segno Bali
When: March 2, Sunday
Time: 8pm-12am
Where: Live Twice, 20 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore
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Mixologist Yutaka Nakashima of the popular Segno Bali cocktail bar in Indonesia is heading to Singapore’s Live Twice. Withover 25 years of experience in bartending from his stints in Seoul, Jakarta, and Bali, he is known for his delicious reimaginings of cocktail classics. His unique creations, like the Genmai Gimlet, showcase the true art of Japanese bartending.
2) Parliament Presents: The Pontiac Takeover Vol. II
When: March 2, Sunday
Time: 8pm
Where: Parliament, 18 Teck Lim Road, Singapore
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Hong Kong’s award-winning American dive bar The Pontiac is flying to the Lion City to take over the casual fried chicken shack Parliament, for one night only. Brash, brazen, and unapologetic in its approach, The Pontiac has consistently been recognized as one of the region’s best, ranking No. 33 in Asia’s Best Bars official list in 2022. Behind the bar are Pontiac’s bartenders, Nicole Slater and Sam Rogers, who will be mixing their signature drinks featuring Grey Goose and Patrón throughout the night.
3) The Republic Residencies: Hong Kong Headliners
When: March 2, Sunday
Time: 8pm
Where: Republic Bar, Level 3, The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, 7 Raffles Avenue, Singapore
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Hong Kong’s creative bartenders are bringing new energy behind the bar at Republic on March 2, showcasing their signature style and expertise. Saan Dhakal of Courtroom, a theme bar inspired by infamous court cases, brings a playful vibe with his signature creations. Meanwhile, Massimo Petovello of the Japanese bar Mizunara: The Library’s delivers elegant cocktails. For other delicious sips, Jake Erder and Edgarito Santillan of the American tavern, Honky Tonk Tavern, will serve classic cocktails and an unfiltered good time.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy three distinct Hong Kong bar experiences in a single evening.
4) BCB Singapore
When: March 3 to 4, Monday to Tuesday
Time: 8pm
Where: Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore
World-renowned bar industry trade show Bar Convent Berlin is holding the second edition of its Singapore leg, BCB Singapore, this year. The event is packed with exciting activities focused on discovery, education, and networking within the bar and beverage industry. It will take place from March 3 to 4 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. If you’re a part of the industry—whether you’re a bartender, bar owner, distributor, or importer—take advantage of this event to network and learn from experts and top global brands about the latest in spirits and industry innovations.
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5) The Bar at 15 Stamford: Best of Asia
When: March 3, Monday
Time: 8pm
Where: The Bar at 15 Stamford, 15 Stamford Road, City Hall, Singapore
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Happening during Bar Convent Singapore (BCB) week, four bartenders from Asia’s Best Bars and the World’s Best Bars head to The Bar at 15 Stamford, set inside Singapore’s The Capitol Kempinski Hotel.
Hosted by beverage manager Kavish Hurrydoss and head bartender Máté Csizmadia, this gathering of industry titans celebrates the very best the region has to offer. Get ready for world-class drinks and one-of-a-kind experiences that highlight each guest bartender’s expertise and mixology magic. Holly Graham from Tokyo Confidential (Tokyo) joins Gabriel Gliga from The Pickwicks Chronicles (Bangkok), as well as Jon Lee from Penrose (Kuala Lumpur) and Nikita Matveev from The Old Man (Hong Kong). Cocktails are priced at SGD24 each.
6) Sugar Hall with Panos Markozanis & Alex Tselepis of The Bar in Front of the Bar
When: March 3, Monday
Time: 7pm-11pm
Where: Sugar Hall, Level 2, 19 Cecil Street, Singapore
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Alex Tselepis and Panos Markozanis of The Bar in Front of the Bar, a streetside bar in (Athens), will be whipping up some delicious cocktails behind the bar at Sugar Hall, an establishment inspired by buzzy English-style pubs. The exciting duo will bring the eclectic energy of their unconventional streetside cocktail bar to Singapore, which ranked No. 51 on the extended list of The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024. Known for their zero-waste cocktails that change on the daily, they’re sure to surprise you with their creations.
7) Bar Leone at Cargo 39
When: March 3, Monday
Time: 7pm-11pm
Where: Cargo 39, 39 Keppel Road, Singapore
After the BCB Singapore activities, join the industry for a special Campari guest shift, featuring “Disco Leone,” with Hong Kong’s Italian-themed concept Bar Leone, ranked the best bar in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and second in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024. Taking place at the unconventional warehouse Cargo 39, this exciting event, featuring live music, will highlight exceptional cocktails crafted by its founder, Lorenzo Antinori.
8) Barro Negro and Tropic City at Lobby Bar
When: March 3, Monday
Time: 7pm-10pm
Where: Lobby Bar at The Singapore EDITION, 38 Cuscaden Road, Level 1, Singapore
This is yet another official BCB Singapore event! Indulge in a carefully curated selection of agave-based drinks, showcasing unique creations made with Código 1530, crafted by some of the industry’s finest. The bar shift will feature talented bartenders from Barro Negro, Athens’ first tequila and mezcal bar, along with award-winning mixologists from Bangkok’s tropical cocktail haven, Tropic City.
9) Tropical Mezcalería: The After Party
When: March 3, Monday
Time: 10pm- 12am
Where: Wonder Room at The Singapore EDITION, 38 Cuscaden Road, Singapore
The official after-party of BCB Singapore will kick off on March 3 at Wonder Room inside The Singapore EDITION hotel. Curated by Bangkok’s Tropic City, the bar will transform into a lush Tropical Mezcalería, showcasing exquisite agave concoctions made with Código 1530.
10) MO Bar Guest Shift: Vesper Bangkok
When: March 4, Tuesday
Time: 8pm-11pm
Where: MO Bar, Mandarin Oriental Singapore, 5 Raffles Avenue, Marina Square, Singapore
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Vesper, pioneers of Bangkok’s craft cocktail scene, heads to Mandarin Oriental’s MO Bar for an ultra-exclusive bar experience with bar manager Tom Hearn and head bartender Nice Tatagone. Recognized as No. 13 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024 and No. 85 in the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024, Vesper brings its expertise to Singapore for one night only. The power duo will be serving four of their signature creations to eager enthusiasts.
11) The Warehouse Lobby Bar Hey Society Series: Mark Lloyd of Wing Lei Bar
When: March 4, Tuesday
Time: 8pm
Where: The Warehouse Lobby Bar, The Warehouse Hotel, 320 Havelock Road, Singapore
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For one night only at The Warehouse Lobby Bar, global bartender Mark Lloyd from Wynn Palace’s Wing Lei Bar—known for his distinct style of blending industrial chemistry with cocktail artistry—will whip up four new cocktails as a preview to the soon-to-debut bespoke bar program in Macau. These never-before-seen creations will excite and inspire with their unique flavors that reinvent the classics.
12) Friends of Manhattan: Women Who Raise The Bar
When: March 9, Saturday
Time: 7pm-10pm
Where: Manhattan Bar, Conrad Singapore Orchard, 1 Cuscaden Road, Singapore
On March 9, it’s all about girl power at the Manhattan Bar, the grand hotel bar at Conrad Singapore, inspired by old-world New York glamour. In celebration of International Women’s Day, an elite trio of female bartenders from Hong Kong—Artifact Bar’s Beckaly Franks, Mostly Harmless’ Ezra Star, and Call Me Al’s Chloe-Rose Natterer—will be delighting guests with their signature cocktails and incredible flavors. Don’t miss this exclusive one-night guest shift featuring talented women who lead some of the region’s best bars. Cocktails are priced at SGD25 each.
13) Zuma Bar at Skybar at COMO Metropolitan Singapore
When: March 21, Friday
Time: 6pm-10pm
Where: Sky Bar, 30 Bideford Rd, COMO Metropolitan Singapore
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Zuma, the contemporary Japanese izakaya, takes guests to new (literal) heights as it takes over Skybar at the COMO Metropolitan Singapore. The two-night collaboration, sponsored by Oriental Spirits, features Andrei Makarevich from Zuma Hong Kong on February 28 and Santo Metodo from Zuma Bangkok on March 21. Indulge in cocktails with refined Japanese flavors, each given a distinctive local twist that reflects the unique background of its creator. Entrance is SGD50, which includes two cocktails.
14) Jigger & Pony Welcomes Kristijonas Bazys & Mirko Furci of London’s Scarfes Bar
When: March 4, Tuesday
Time: 8pm-12am
Where: Jigger & Pony, Amara Hotel, 165 Tg Pagar Road, Singapore
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Two top bartenders from Rosewood London’s jazzy Scarfes Bar are ready to deliver an experience like no other with a showcase of drinks from their upcoming menu. Recently ranked No. 37 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024 list, Scarfes Bar has become a favorite among London natives for its intimate, artful, yet sophisticated atmosphere. Bar manager Kristijonas Bazys and assistant head bartender Mirko Furci will be crafting new creations, elevating the night for lucky guests in Singapore.
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