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Singapore's craft beer scene has quietly become one of the best in Asia. From a hawker center stall pouring rotating international taps alongside chicken rice, to the world's highest urban microbrewery 33 floors above Marina Bay — the city offers something no other beer destination can match.
- Best overall
- LeVeL33
- Top pick
- LeVeL33
Top verdicts
- LeVeL33: Special occasions, sunset drinks, impressing visitors
- Smith Street Taps: Unique experience, pairing craft beer with hawker food, budget-conscious beer lovers
- Brewerkz: Beer history buffs, riverside drinking, groups wanting full food menu
Prices are higher than Southeast Asian neighbors (S$10–22 vs $2–5 in Bangkok), but the quality and diversity justify it. The tropical climate makes cold craft beer a welcome treat year-round.
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1. LeVeL33
All 14 spots at a glance
| # | Name | Style | Price | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LeVeL33 | microbrewery | high | Marina Bay |
| 2 | Smith Street Taps | taproom | mid | Chinatown |
| 3 | Brewerkz | brewpub | mid | Clarke Quay |
| 4 | Druggists | taproom | mid | Jalan Besar |
| 5 | American Taproom | taproom | mid | Bugis |
| 6 | SG Taps | taproom | mid | Duxton Hill |
| 7 | Lion Brewery Co | microbrewery | mid | Club Street |
| 8 | Orh Gao Taproom | taproom | mid | Serene Centre |
| 9 | Little Island Brewing Co | microbrewery | mid | Changi Village |
| 10 | Gulp | taproom | mid | Robertson Quay |
| 11 | Ziggy Zaggy | gastropub | mid | Kampong Bugis |
| 12 | RedDot Brewhouse | microbrewery | mid | Dempsey Hill |
| 13 | Canjob Taproom | taproom | mid | Tiong Bahru |
| 14 | Freebird | taproom | mid | Katong |
1LeVeL33
Microbrewery
Verdict: Special occasions, sunset drinks, impressing visitors
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Special occasions, sunset drinks, impressing visitors
- Strengths
- Known for Microbrewery · Marina Bay
- Limitations
- Premium pricing · Smart casual dress code · Reservations recommended
- Price / value
- $14–22/pint
- Why it made the list
- The world's highest urban microbrewery — Guinness World Record holder. Stunning panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore skyline from 33 floors up. The beer is house-brewed on-site and the food menu features Australian meats and seafood.
- What to order
- 33.1 Blond Lager or House IPA paired with their beer-battered fish & chips
🕐 Opening hours
Sun12:00 – 23:00
“Best beer I ever had in Singapore. Go at night when the views are breathtaking.”
— Editor's note
“The draft beer is just OK but you're paying for the view and experience. Worth it for special occasions.”
— Editor's note
2Smith Street Taps
Hawker Gem
Verdict: Unique experience, pairing craft beer with hawker food, budget-conscious beer lovers
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Unique experience, pairing craft beer with hawker food, budget-conscious beer lovers
- Strengths
- Known for Hawker Gem · Chinatown
- Limitations
- No aircon · Hawker center seating · Can be tricky to locate
- Price / value
- $10–16/pint
- Why it made the list
- The most uniquely Singaporean craft beer experience — a hawker stall with 12 rotating taps in the middle of Chinatown Food Complex. Founded by industry pioneers Meng Chao and Daniel Goh. Pair international craft beers with chicken rice from the stall next door.
- What to order
- Ask staff for their current favorite — selection rotates frequently
🕐 Opening hours
Sat14:00 – 22:30
Sun14:00 – 22:00
“One would never expect to find something like this inside a hawker stall. Great selection and the staff love to talk about the various brews.”
— Editor's note
“The menu changes frequently so it's a fantastic place for discovering new craft beers to pair with hawker food.”
— Editor's note
3Brewerkz
Pioneer Brewpub
Verdict: Beer history buffs, riverside drinking, groups wanting full food menu
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Beer history buffs, riverside drinking, groups wanting full food menu
- Strengths
- Known for Pioneer Brewpub · Clarke Quay
- Limitations
- Touristy area · Can feel less intimate than smaller taprooms
- Price / value
- $12–18/pint
- Why it made the list
- Singapore's longest-running craft brewery since 1997. The OG that kickstarted Singapore's craft beer story. Located at vibrant Riverside Point with river views. Multiple Asia Beer Championship wins. Now runs a 9,000 sqft standalone brewery.
- What to order
- Golden Ale or India Pale Ale — their classics that won Asia Beer Championship
🕐 Opening hours
Fri12:00 – 01:00
Sat11:00 – 01:00
Sun11:00 – 00:00
“Brewerkz helped kickstart Singapore's craft beer story in 1997. Still going strong with quality beers.”
— Editor's note
4Druggists
Copenhagen-Style Taproom
Verdict: Beer and food pairing, atmosphere seekers, groups wanting dinner + drinks
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Beer and food pairing, atmosphere seekers, groups wanting dinner + drinks
- Strengths
- Known for Copenhagen-Style Taproom · Jalan Besar
- Limitations
- Slightly higher prices · Popular so can get busy
- Price / value
- $12–20/pint
- Why it made the list
- A stunning 1930s shophouse transformed into a craft beer restaurant. 23 rotating taps featuring cult breweries paired with elevated Asian comfort food. The historic Chinese Druggists Association building adds incredible atmosphere with marble-topped tables and retro wooden chairs.
- What to order
- Ask for something from their rotating selection + pair with the elevated Asian comfort food
🕐 Opening hours
Fri17:00 – 01:00
Sat14:00 – 01:00
Sun14:00 – 23:00
“With 23 rotating craft beers, there's always something new and exciting to try. The food pairs surprisingly well with the beers.”
— Editor's note
5American Taproom
32-Tap Paradise
Verdict: Serious beer enthusiasts wanting variety and knowledgeable staff
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Serious beer enthusiasts wanting variety and knowledgeable staff
- Strengths
- Known for 32-Tap Paradise · Bugis
- Limitations
- Tricky to find · Limited seating during peak hours
- Price / value
- $10–16/pint
- Why it made the list
- Hidden in an alley off Waterloo Street, this bar features 32 active taps on spritely rotation. Staff are Cicerone certified and offer sample sips before you commit. Solid food menu with thin crust Italian pizza, wings, and burgers.
- What to order
- Ask staff for recommendations based on your preferences — they know their stuff
🕐 Opening hours
Sun12:00 – 00:00
“The staff are well-equipped to provide recommendations and offer sample sips based on what you're looking for.”
— Editor's note
6SG Taps
Local Brewery Champion
Verdict: Discovering Singapore's local craft beer scene
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Discovering Singapore's local craft beer scene
- Strengths
- Known for Local Brewery Champion · Duxton Hill
- Limitations
- Prices on higher side · Some reported mosquito issues
- Price / value
- $10–16/pint
- Why it made the list
- The beating heart of Singapore's local craft beer scene. 50% of their 10+ taps showcase Singapore breweries — if you want to discover what local brewers are making, this is the place. Owner Hiro has encyclopedic knowledge of the scene. Japanese-Singaporean fusion food.
- What to order
- Ask Hiro what's new from local Singapore breweries
🕐 Opening hours
Sun12:00 – 22:00
“Great selection of local craft beers from Singapore with friendly staff and ice cold local beer. A regular favourite for pre-dinner drinks.”
— Editor's note
7Lion Brewery Co
Homegrown Microbrewery
Verdict: Supporting local brewing, casual Club Street drinks
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Supporting local brewing, casual Club Street drinks
- Strengths
- Known for Homegrown Microbrewery · Club Street
- Limitations
- Smaller selection than taprooms · Can get crowded weekends
- Price / value
- $12–18/pint
- Why it made the list
- A homegrown Singapore microbrewery with quality draught beers brewed in-house. Located on trendy Club Street with good food options. Known for consistent quality and supporting the local brewing scene.
- What to order
- Their house-brewed specialties — ask what's fresh
🕐 Opening hours
Sun12:00 – 22:00
“Quality draught beers and food options. One of the better homegrown microbreweries in Singapore.”
— Editor's note
8Orh Gao Taproom
Hokkien Heritage Bar
Verdict: Unique atmosphere, adventurous beer drinkers, Asian food pairing
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Unique atmosphere, adventurous beer drinkers, Asian food pairing
- Strengths
- Known for Hokkien Heritage Bar · Serene Centre
- Limitations
- Residential area location · Need to travel out
- Price / value
- $10–16/pint
- Why it made the list
- Named after the Hokkien term for Guinness ("Black Dog"), this quirky bar transforms from a traditional coffee shop by day to craft beer haven at night. 14 rotating taps plus unique bottled selections with flavors like salted chocolate caramel and yuzu. Excellent Asian bar food including Curry Mussels and OG Beef Rendang.
- What to order
- Try something from their unique bottle collection + OG Beef Rendang
🕐 Opening hours
Fri17:00 – 00:00
Sat14:00 – 00:00
Sun14:00 – 22:00
“Great staff, great food and great selection of craft beer. Consistent great service has made me a regular.”
— Editor's note
9Little Island Brewing Co
Changi Village Brewery
Verdict: Groups, families, weekend outings, beer + BBQ lovers
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Groups, families, weekend outings, beer + BBQ lovers
- Strengths
- Known for Changi Village Brewery · Changi Village
- Limitations
- Far east location · Need to travel · Can get very busy weekends
- Price / value
- $12–18/pint
- Why it made the list
- A massive 10,000 sqft, 400-seater microbrewery and smokehouse in Changi Village. Award-winning house-brewed beers with self-pour systems (pay by the milliliter). Signature beers include Singapore Pale Ale, Black Magic, and Saison. Outstanding smoked meats including 15-hour Wagyu brisket.
- What to order
- Singapore Pale Ale + 15-Hour Smoked Wagyu Brisket
🕐 Opening hours
Fri14:00 – 23:00
Sat11:00 – 23:00
Sun11:00 – 22:00
“On weekends it transforms into a lively hangout with live music. The self-pour system is genius — pay by the milliliter.”
— Editor's note
10Gulp
Riverside Taproom
Verdict: After-work drinks, casual riverside hangouts
Quick comparison
- Best for
- After-work drinks, casual riverside hangouts
- Strengths
- Known for Riverside Taproom · Robertson Quay
- Limitations
- Smaller venue · Limited seating
- Price / value
- $12–18/pint
- Why it made the list
- A cozy riverside taproom at Robertson Quay with an excellent curated selection. 4.7 star rating speaks to consistent quality. Great spot for after-work drinks with river views.
- What to order
- Ask staff for their current favorites
🕐 Opening hours
Mon16:00 – 22:30
Fri16:00 – 00:00
Sat12:00 – 00:00
Sun12:00 – 22:30
“Great little riverside spot with a solid selection. Perfect for after-work drinks.”
— Editor's note
11Ziggy Zaggy
Hidden Gastropub
Verdict: Escaping crowds, discovering new neighborhoods
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Escaping crowds, discovering new neighborhoods
- Strengths
- Known for Hidden Gastropub · Kampong Bugis
- Limitations
- Off the beaten path · Need to know about it
- Price / value
- $10–16/pint
- Why it made the list
- A hidden gastropub in the emerging Kampong Bugis area. Great craft beer selection paired with quality pub grub. Worth the trip for those looking to escape the typical drinking spots.
- What to order
- Pair craft beer with their gastropub menu
🕐 Opening hours
Fri15:00 – 01:00
Sat12:00 – 01:00
Sun12:00 – 22:00
“Hidden gem in Kampong Bugis. Worth the trip if you want to escape the usual drinking spots.”
— Editor's note
12RedDot Brewhouse
Dempsey Hill Institution
Verdict: Unique beer flavors, Dempsey Hill outings, groups
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Unique beer flavors, Dempsey Hill outings, groups
- Strengths
- Known for Dempsey Hill Institution · Dempsey Hill
- Limitations
- Mixed reviews on beer quality · Need transport to Dempsey
- Price / value
- $12–18/pint
- Why it made the list
- A Dempsey Hill institution known for unfiltered, unpasteurised craft beers with unique twists. Signature beers include SG Dragon Lager (dragon fruit infusion) and Monster Green Lager (spirulina). Fairy lights, live band, and lush greenery create a memorable atmosphere.
- What to order
- SG Dragon Lager (dragon fruit) or Czech Pilsner
🕐 Opening hours
Fri10:00 – 23:00
Sat09:00 – 23:00
Sun09:00 – 22:30
“The fairy lights and live band create a great atmosphere. Try the SG Dragon Lager — the dragon fruit infusion is surprisingly good.”
— Editor's note
13Canjob Taproom
Tiong Bahru Local
Verdict: Tiong Bahru exploration, neighborhood drinking
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Tiong Bahru exploration, neighborhood drinking
- Strengths
- Known for Tiong Bahru Local · Tiong Bahru
- Limitations
- Small venue · Limited selection
- Price / value
- $10–16/pint
- Why it made the list
- A neighborhood taproom in trendy Tiong Bahru with a 4.7 star rating. Small but mighty selection with friendly service. Perfect for exploring the hip Tiong Bahru neighborhood.
- What to order
- Ask the friendly staff for recommendations
🕐 Opening hours
Fri16:00 – 00:00
Sat14:00 – 00:00
Sun14:00 – 22:00
“Great little neighborhood spot in Tiong Bahru. Friendly staff and good selection.”
— Editor's note
14Freebird
Katong Neighborhood
Verdict: Katong exploration, Peranakan neighborhood drinking
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Katong exploration, Peranakan neighborhood drinking
- Strengths
- Known for Katong Neighborhood · Katong
- Limitations
- East side location · Need to travel
- Price / value
- $10–16/pint
- Why it made the list
- A neighborhood taproom in the charming Katong/Joo Chiat area. Good spot for craft beer while exploring one of Singapore's most characterful neighborhoods with its Peranakan heritage.
- What to order
- Check their rotating selection
“Nice spot in Katong if you're exploring the Peranakan area. Good selection and chill vibes.”
— Editor's note
Frequently asked questions
What is the best craft beer bar in Singapore?
LeVeL33 is the most iconic choice - it's the world's highest urban microbrewery with stunning Marina Bay views. For the most uniquely Singaporean experience, Smith Street Taps in Chinatown hawker center is unbeatable. SG Taps on Duxton Hill is best for discovering local Singapore breweries.
How much does craft beer cost in Singapore?
Craft beer in Singapore ranges from S$10-22 per pint. Hawker center spots like Smith Street Taps offer S$10-16 pints, while premium venues like LeVeL33 charge S$14-22. This is higher than Southeast Asian neighbors (S$2-5 in Bangkok) but reflects Singapore's quality and import taxes.
Where can I find local Singapore craft beer?
SG Taps on Duxton Hill dedicates 50% of their taps to local Singapore breweries. Lion Brewery Co on Club Street is a homegrown microbrewery. Little Island Brewing Co in Changi Village brews their own award-winning beers on-site.
What's the most unique craft beer experience in Singapore?
Smith Street Taps - a craft beer stall inside a traditional Chinatown hawker center. Pair rotating international taps with chicken rice and char kway teow. Orh Gao Taproom is another unique spot - named after the Hokkien term for Guinness, it transforms from a coffee shop by day to a craft beer bar at night.
Is craft beer in Singapore worth the price?
Yes - Singapore's craft beer scene offers exceptional quality and diversity, making it one of the best in Asia. The higher prices (S$10-22 vs S$2-5 in Thailand) reflect import taxes and venue quality. The tropical climate makes cold craft beer a welcome treat year-round.
What is Singapore's oldest craft brewery?
Brewerkz, founded in 1997, is Singapore's longest-running craft brewery. Located at Riverside Point by Clarke Quay, they helped kickstart Singapore's craft beer story and have since won Asia Beer Championship awards.