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Drinks Civic District, Singapore

Long Bar at Raffles Hotel

A place for a drink in Civic District, Singapore, pricey ($$$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Long Bar at Raffles Hotel in Civic District, Singapore
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Why go

Birthplace of the Singapore Sling, where peanut shells go on the floor.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Singapore, alongside 3 outdoor spots, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with National Gallery Singapore and Atlas Bar.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Civic District
Price
$$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Singapore, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    National Gallery Singapore

    Southeast Asian art in the former Supreme Court and City Hall buildings.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Atlas Bar

    Art deco lobby bar in Parkview Square with a towering gin collection.

    Drinks · 0.7 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Kampong Glam

    Malay-Arab quarter around Sultan Mosque with Haji Lane's shops and murals.

    Activity · 1.0 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Little India

    Temples, spice shops and Tekka Centre's food stalls along Serangoon Road.

    Activity · 1.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lau Pa Sat

    Victorian cast-iron market where Boon Tat Street becomes a satay street each night.

    Food · 1.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Gardens by the Bay

    Bayfront gardens with the Supertree Grove and two giant cooled conservatories.

    Outdoors · 1.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is a stop on our Singapore, Malacca & Kuala Lumpur route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Singapore

Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is our only drinks pick in Singapore; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Singapore guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Singapore run from 28°C in January to 30°C in April; December is usually the wettest month. For Long Bar at Raffles Hotel itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Singapore from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Singapore weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673
Coordinates
1.29507, 103.85348
Destination
Singapore
Website
raffles.com

Long Bar at Raffles Hotel: quick answers

How much time do you need at Long Bar at Raffles Hotel?

Plan on about an hour at Long Bar at Raffles Hotel. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Long Bar at Raffles Hotel?

Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: Come mid-afternoon to avoid the line.

Where is Long Bar at Raffles Hotel?

Long Bar at Raffles Hotel is at 1 Beach Rd, Singapore 189673, in Civic District. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Long Bar at Raffles Hotel?

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