Singapore Cocktail Takeover: 1st to 12th of May, cocktail lovers can rejoice!

Singapore is about to shake up the cocktail scene with an electrifying twelve-day extravaganza! From May 1st to 12th, the city will be buzzing with the Singapore Cocktail Takeover, an unmissable celebration of creativity, flavor, and community.

Prepare your taste buds for a whirlwind tour of thirty of Singapore’s most beloved bars, each offering two signature cocktails at the tantalizing price of $18++. It’s a chance to sip on liquid artistry crafted by some of the city’s top bartenders, all while immersing yourself in the vibrant cocktail culture that’s put Singapore on the map for aficionados worldwide.

But the Takeover is more than just discounted drinks; it’s a full-bodied experience, complete with a lineup of events and guest shifts that promise to ignite your passion for all things cocktails. It’s an opportunity to mingle with fellow enthusiasts, swap stories, and discover the secrets behind the bar.

“We really want to celebrate an industry and community that has become one of the jewels in Singapore’s crown,” said Guoyi Gan, Co-founder / Director Jigger & Pony Group and one of the campaign’s initiators and leads. “Singapore has fallen in love with cocktails and cocktail culture over the last decade, and the result has been a thriving industry that brings in people from all over the world both to invest in, and visit our stunning bars. In May, a diverse group of these bars will be rolling out their best hospitality by offering new and unique cocktails at a special price, so that more Singaporeans can come bar-hopping and try cocktails whilst drinking a toast with our exceptional local bar fraternity.”

Singapore’s cocktail prowess isn’t just a local secret, it’s gained global recognition. With eleven bars gracing Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, Singapore outshines its neighbors in cocktail innovation. And at the heart of the Takeover are some of these illustrious establishments, including the acclaimed Jigger & Pony, which soared to second place in the 2023 rankings.

But the Takeover isn’t just about the big names; it’s about celebrating the diversity of Singapore’s cocktail landscape. From the sleek sophistication of MO Bar to the cozy charm of No Sleep Club, there’s something for every palate and preference. And with participating favorites like White Shades, Nutmeg & Clove, and Elephant Room, you’re in for a tantalizing journey through Singapore’s spirited soul.

So mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to raise a glass to Singapore’s thriving cocktail culture. The Singapore Cocktail Takeover is calling, and you won’t want to miss a sip of the action!

Which are the participating bars for the Singapore Cocktail Takeover?

The 30 bars participating in the Singapore Cocktail Takeover are:

Alley Bar
Barbary Coast
Brooklyn Bar
Cin Cin
Draftland
Dragon Chamber
Elephant Room
Gibson
Gotti
Jigger & Pony
Jungle Ballroom
Last Word
Live Twice
Madame Fan
Mo Bar
Moga
Neon Pigeon
No Sleep Club
Nutmeg & Clove
Offtrack
Origin
Plume
Potato Head
Republic Bar
Spectre
Stay Gold Flamingo
Sugarhall
Tess Bar
White Shades
Writers Bar

What guest shifts and events will be happening at the Singapore Cocktail Takeover?

Some great ones to look out for include:

A Yuzu Takeover at Writers Bar on the 5th of May
Taiwanese bars Moonrock, Slow Down, Bar Dip and Voiceover which will be taking over Nutmeg & Clove on the 6th of May
Tokyo-based Bellwood bar taking over Jigger & Pony on the 9th of May

Check out the full programme line-up here.